How Do You Feel About Caroline Thibodeaux?- Page 3

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/14/07 at 9:33am

As posted earlier, I agree that Rose deserved the award and seeing her sing I Hate the Bus live was thrilling. Also just as thrilling and one of my favorite parts of the show is the "Moon, Emmie, Stuart trio". Just beautiful. And I loved the way it was staged.

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/14/07 at 6:24pm

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[luvcaroline]

Posted: 8/14/07 at 10:42pm

Oh yes, Rose singing I Hate the Bus was ABSOLUTELY thrilling. I have played that song numerous times for friends and they always love it, but it just doesn't compare to seeing it live. Talk about INHABITING a role. By the end of that song, tears were rolling down both of her cheeks. Of course we also cannot forget her stunning Epilogue. Standing alone, in the middle of the stage, later joined by Jackie and Joe on either side, united in a tribute to the love of their mother. The most moving finale I've ever seen.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 8/14/07 at 11:15pm

After the "Lot's Wife" sequence ("Sunday Morning"/"Lot's Wife"/"Salty Teardrops"), the Epilogue is my favorite part. It's the perfect ending, it emphasizes Caroline's true heroic nature without being sappy or unreal. Yes, Caroline goes back to the house and probably will keep working as a maid for a while, but it pays off because she has paved the way for a future generation of fighters who WILL have chances and WILL take those chances.
Emmie's revelation that she took down the statue is so empowering. I believe Tonya Pinkins said that Emmie is just as Caroline, the difference is Emmie is growing up in a completely different time/context.
Also, George C. Wolfe told Pinkins that if Caroline lived in today's world she'd be running a small South American country, but due to the time's constraints she is stuck 16 feet below sea level.
Anika Noni Rose's "Emmie's Dream" is too good to be described with words. I particularly love the way she sings the last line: "Down to Larry, and Emmie, and Jackie, and Joe: the children of Caroline Thibodeaux." What a brilliant ending.

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/14/07 at 11:36pm

In tribute to their mother but also stating that they will take what their mother has taught/given them and carry it throughout their lives. For me that rang loud and clear.