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re: Matilda question

Posted by: NewtonUK 09:38 am EST 01/16/14
In reply to: Matilda question - ARReith1982 07:12 pm EST 01/15/14

No to be cruel - but maybe you shouldn't go to the theatre with your kids. There will always be something (unless its Disney) that will make parents cringe and come down on your head. The kids dont mind it at all.

America is so tiresomely Calvinist.


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re: Matilda question

Posted by: ARReith1982 10:32 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to: re: Matilda question - NewtonUK 09:38 am EST 01/16/14

No, that is cruel.

There's nothing wrong with my asking a simple question regarding the content of a show that I am not familiar with. It's called research.


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re: Matilda question

Posted by: PatrickHSF 01:55 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to: re: Matilda question - NewtonUK 09:38 am EST 01/16/14

I basically agree with you. I don't know the OP's intent or just what kind of group of kids he/she is bringing, but seems to me that would witness more adult chatter and behavior (that's behaviour, for you Newton *wink*) walking through Times Square before the curtain ever rises.

Kids are growing up very fast these days and they sure seem to be able to handle more adult themes and words -- and understand their appropriateness and inappropriateness -- than I ever did.

It has been fascinating to watch my nieces and nephews grow up and compare and contrast how much worldly they seem than I was at their age. And these are incredibly bright and very well-adjusted kids.

Even Disney films and shows have adult words and elements. Disney, Sesame Street, et al recognize their role in treating kids differently today while still respecting boundaries.

I hope the trip you are planning is a wonderful experience for the kids.


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re: Matilda question

Posted by: Ann 02:36 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to: re: Matilda question - PatrickHSF 01:55 pm EST 01/16/14

I think the OP's intent was to simply ask this group about the language in the show.


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re: Matilda question

Posted by: ARReith1982 10:31 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to: re: Matilda question - Ann 02:36 pm EST 01/16/14

Yes, the group I want to take are a conservative bunch. It's a private school where swearing is not permitted. Parents expect teachers to uphold this principle when planning events for their children.

Bottom line is that I'm looking for a broadway theatrical experience that is 100% family friendly and won't get me letters from disgruntled parents.

I know my options are very limited.


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re: Matilda question

Posted by: FriendofDorothy 10:22 am EST 01/16/14
In reply to: re: Matilda question - NewtonUK 09:38 am EST 01/16/14

Everyone, as it should be, has the right to establish their own criteria for what theatre they want themselves or their kids to see. Your opinion of someone else's moral code is probably not factored into their ticket purchasing plans. Also, being called a Calvinist is hardly the worst insult that could be hurled at someone, even if you intended it to be.


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