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| Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 09:08 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| I was really looking forward to this one, but I just don't feel like I get the rapturous response. I love Who's Afraid.., The Zoo Story and A Delicate Balance. This was my first exposure to Three Tall Women. I didn't find it particularly moving or exciting or involving. And only mildly funny. It felt "stagey" but not particularly theatrical -- unfinished. And this is probably sacrilege to most, but I found Glenda Jackson to be good, but far from great. She certainly grimaced and groaned a lot. I love Laurie Metcalf, but during Act I I really felt like I was watching a less neurotic variation on her 'Aunt Jackie' -- it was a very enjoyable performance, but it was hard to shake that impression of being in the oddest episode of Roseanne. And Alison Pill seemed so stilted during that act -- I saw the actress reading the lines, not the lawyer character. I will say there was no sign of 'Aunt Jackie' in Metcalf's very fine Act II performance and Alison Pill seemed much better suited to her role in that act as well. I don't know... I just left that performance feeling completely empty. Perhaps that's the point? Anyone else have a less than awe-inspiring experience at this production or am I alone here? |
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| We all have different tastes .... | |
| Posted by: jdm 09:49 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
| In reply to: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - DistantDrumming 09:08 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| I loved it. The performances, the staging. And the play. I remembering saying afterward "This would be a great play even without this particular cast." Love the (spoiler I guess) them playing the same character at different ages in the second act. And I found Glenda Jackson's performance one for the "forever in my memory" category. But I was practically an outsider from society when I told people I did not care for Rent. So it goes ...... Jim |
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| "I remembering!" Geesh .... nm | |
| Posted by: jdm 09:51 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
| In reply to: We all have different tastes .... - jdm 09:49 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
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| re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: castro 08:26 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
| In reply to: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - DistantDrumming 09:08 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| I saw this last Friday and was surprised how stilted the opening of the play was. Glenda Jackson seemed to be on automatic pilot. Laurie Metcalf is unfortunately miscast and Alison Pill does the best she can with an underwritten role. The second half was far better and I do love the play but it was hard for me to erase memories of the brilliant Marian Seldes and unforgetable Myra Carter. Albee is quintessentially American in themes and tone and as fine as she is, Glenda Jackson isn’t able to convey this. | |
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| re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: broadwaybacker 10:50 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - castro 08:26 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
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| So I’m seeing this tomorrow and my expectations have now been lowered a bit. Which I guess is a good thing. | |
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| re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 06:38 pm EDT 05/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - broadwaybacker 10:50 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
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| I don't know that you need to lower your expectations. I think we naysayers are firmly in the minority. Hope it is an enjoyable experience for you. I'm glad I got to see THE Glenda Jackson on stage, I just wish I'd found more to connect to -- emotionally, intellectually, spiritually... or just funny-bone'y. | |
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| re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: NewtonUK 07:53 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
| In reply to: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - DistantDrumming 09:08 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| On Colbert, Glenda Jackson recounted a note in the published script they used, from Albee. The play is about his adoptive mother. The paraphrase is "In life, no one liked her. In my play, everyone does. What have I done?" The play is not especially good - how does the forst act relate to the rest of the play - why arent there two different actors in Act 1 with the Mom? Makes no sense. I for one enjoyed all three women's performances, though Ms Pill seemed the odd one out, in a slightly different play. I didny sense a strong director hand - Jackson and Metcalf seemed to be doing what they wanted to do, using some flashy things from their actor tool kits. |
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| re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: mikem 12:46 am EDT 05/15/18 | |
| In reply to: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - DistantDrumming 09:08 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| I found a lot to admire about the production, and I loved the set. It was a very memorable night in the theater. But its impact on me was on an intellectual level rather than an emotional one. It struck me as more of a play of ideas than one with a compelling emotional arc. And I agree with you that Alison Pill, who I think is a great actor, seemed uncomfortable for some reason in the first act. | |
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| I can name at least one Philistine who would love it. n/m | |
| Posted by: Michael_212 10:27 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
| In reply to: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - DistantDrumming 09:08 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: winters 09:35 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
| In reply to: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - DistantDrumming 09:08 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| An all alone Philistine........lol... | |
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| re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? | |
| Posted by: bobby2 09:54 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Am I a philistine for not enjoying Three Tall Women? - winters 09:35 pm EDT 05/14/18 | |
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| I've been wondering about this. I haven't since the new production but I saw the original in LA. I remember not liking it at all and have no real strong memories of it. (except I remember Michael Learned from The Waltons was B.) I just thought I was too young to appreciate it but maybe I'm just a philistine too! |
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