Anyone familiar with 'Butterflies Are Free'?

[n2005]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 9:44am

I'm getting some new audition material together and I like Jill's monologue from Butterflies Are Free but I haven't read the play and it's not in my library.The info I could find online regarding the play didn't mention anything about the marriage which is the monolgue so I'm a bit lost.

Can anyone give me a synopsis?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 10:00am

You should rent the DVD of the incredible 1972 film-version which starred Oscar winner Goldie Hawn (yes, Kate Hudson's mom), Edward Albert and the legendary gem of gems: Eileen Heckart.

The screenplay was written by the playwright, Leonard Gershe, so it should be pretty faithful to the stage version.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 10:58am

If for no other reason than to see Kate Hudson's mom, who used to act (and do rather well, thank you) herself. The woman won an Oscar, was nominated for Leading Actress, has won a Golden Globe and was nominated 10 other times and, hey, she won The Bambi Award.

[tracygee]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 11:40am

Whoa, that takes me waaaay back. As I recall, Jill tells Don her story about getting married when she was 16 or so. She'd just known the guy for several weeks.

In the play, I believe it happens in the beginning when she just meets Don, so I don't think there's much you really know about Jill yet. I think the scene happens before she figures out that Don is blind.

Since it's been (ahem) nearly 20 years since I've done the play, I may be off here, though.

[tazber]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 1:33pm

Just to clarify:

Goldie won her supporting for Cactus Flower and was nominated for Private Benjamin.
She was great in Butterflies, but did not get any Oscar love for this particular film.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 1:39pm

We all know that. The Oscar winner reference is implying that she IS an Oscar winner -- it wasn't implying she won for BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE. Eileen Heckart DID win an Oscar for this film --- for Best Supporting Actress.

It's right along the lines of: "... Tony winner so-and-so" or "... Oscar winner so-and-so", etc.

[JustAGuy]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 2:53pm

Am I the only one who finds it amusing that Goldie Hawn, has to be identified as Kate Hudson's mom, in order to somehow give her some gravitas?

Sort of like identifying Judy Garland as Liza Minnelli's mom.

[LuPonatic]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 3:31pm

"Am I the only one who finds it amusing that Goldie Hawn, has to be identified as Kate Hudson's mom, in order to somehow give her some gravitas?"

The funny thing about all of this is I know who Goldie Hawn is, but I went "who is Kate Hudson?" at first.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 3:51pm

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 5:44pm

Just to clarify, tazber,

It didn't need clarification.

[bwaybabe2]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 6:23pm

BrodyFosse, like I mentioned in some other thread, thanks for the links to the past...I used to watch Goldie in "Laugh In", and always loved her and her work.

And n2005, do watch the movie "Butterflies are Free". I was a bit younger then, so don't remember all of it, just remember certain scenes that made a dent in my mind. Also, I loved the actors in this, and thought they did some great work here :)

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 6:37pm

And the Divine Blythe Danner, who also has a famous Oscar Winning daughter won a TONY for her performance on Broadway in BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 7:23pm

WHAT. Gwyneth has a mother?

The woman wins an oscar.

Marries Coldplay.

Has children.

Comes back AS THE HOT BABE in one of the biggest hits of the year.

I was really thinking immaculate conception there.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 7:30pm

Yeah, and she used to date Brad Pitt.

[tazber]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 8:25pm

I suppose that "Marries Coldplay" also doesn't need claification.
Do they all take turns with her, or do they all jump in at once?

For someone who claims to be a writer you sure do make a lot of inaccurate word choices.

Updated On: 6/28/08 at 08:25 PM

[StageManager2]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 8:44pm

In tazber's defense, it too looked to me like BrodyFosse was implying that Hawn's Oscar win was for this movie. I was about to post that it was Echkart (and not Hawn) who received the Supporting Actress Oscar for this. It was the way it was worded, and also because Brody made no mention of Eckhart's win in his original post.

Updated On: 6/28/08 at 08:44 PM

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 10:54pm

No tazber, I made a very specific, cruel but funny comment. It wasn't inaccurate either.

Chris Martin is, in reality, the biggest name in the band. He gets the most coverage. He's the lead singer. I have friends who prefer Jon Buckland, but let's face it, Martin is the name everyone associates with the group (Jonny Rotten notwithstanding.)

So I was making a carefully couched, comedic put down.

I sorry you required additional clarification; most of my friends got and appreciated the joke.

[tazber]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 11:19pm

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Updated On: 6/29/08 at 11:19 PM

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/28/08 at 11:34pm

The subject is BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
and so are we....

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 12:21am

Actually, I am editing myself. I had written something much harsher, but who the hell are you? Judging from your photo, you're, what early twenties?

I don't have to prove myself to a twerp like you.

Trust me, we all know people like you.

Updated On: 6/29/08 at 12:21 AM

[tazber]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 12:37am

Really, I want to hear more about all your accomplishments!

Updated On: 6/29/08 at 12:37 AM

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 1:03am

I'll speak to you by PM.

[tazber]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 1:22am

I read your PM.

I retract my snarky comment.

You are really quite accomplished and know of what you speak.

I wish you continued success!

Updated On: 6/29/08 at 01:22 AM

[B3TA07]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 1:26am

I thought he pretended to be a producer?

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/29/08 at 1:32am

No no no. I pretended to be a writer-producer.

Please don't insult me by using that ugly word, producer.