We celebrated Mothers Day by seeing the Davis Musical Theater Center's production of "Gypsy" the true story of the famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee and her "stage-mother from hell". The actress who played the mother Rose was extremely talented at showing exactly how a mother can look and say that all she is doing is for the kid when, in fact, it's her own needs which she is trying to fill. I think most mother's do have their children's needs uppermost in their minds but there are just enough of the other situation to make "Gypsy" a believable story.
I think such domineering parents are guilty of child abuse but who would ever prosecute such a thing? And we've all had situations such as swimming lessons, piano lessons, etc. where our mothers have nagged and nagged until we've caved in. And, unfortunately for the argument of child abuse, it frequently turned out that Mom was right and it was for our best interest.
Anyway, the play was great! Those who have seen the play may be interested to know that "Baby June," Gypsy's younger sister died just this year at the age of 97.
I think such domineering parents are guilty of child abuse but who would ever prosecute such a thing? And we've all had situations such as swimming lessons, piano lessons, etc. where our mothers have nagged and nagged until we've caved in. And, unfortunately for the argument of child abuse, it frequently turned out that Mom was right and it was for our best interest.
Anyway, the play was great! Those who have seen the play may be interested to know that "Baby June," Gypsy's younger sister died just this year at the age of 97.
It took me a while to really understand this musical even though I really enjoy it. I'm always slightly put off by how it seems to be about Louise as it follows her life, but her mother Rose is really the main character. Or you could argue that the relationship between Rose and Louise is the main star. I think that I would have liked this production of it. How intentional do you think it was that it is running on and around mother's day?
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