The Glass Menagerie "Movement"

[greatwhiteway72]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 7:09pm

I don't exactly understand the "stylized movement" that John Tiffany has incorporated into this production of The Glass Menagerie that people have been referring to. Can someone please specify what exactly it is?

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 7:13pm

Like does Cherry Jones take a sh!t on stage?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 7:39pm

There are styled/choreographed moments that ease the transitions from scene to another. They all have meaning, although, I know I didn't fully realize them without discussion with others. PERSONALLY, it was one of the very few things I didn't love about the show. (But I'm sure others will rave about it.)

[greatwhiteway72]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 8:42pm

Thank you for your response. Can you give an example of one instance where they do this? I just can't picture it in the show anywhere.

[justoldbill]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 10:29pm

I hope to God such staging doesn't involve things like the father being an unseen presence like "Skipper" was in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Audiences should have to put up with only so much.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 10:45pm

No, Bill, nothing like that to worry about.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 10:56pm

It reminds you it's all Tom's dream-like memory.

[justoldbill]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 11:24pm

Oh, like the phantoms in FOLLIES. Or is it more like an Esther Williams underwater ballet? Either way, I'm scared. I thought his opening monologue covered that.

Updated On: 8/29/13 at 11:24 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/29/13 at 11:28pm

That's why I used the word "reminds," but ya know what? Don't go. Why take the chance that about 90 seconds of the two acts my upset you so very deeply?

[CJ N2N]

Posted: 8/30/13 at 12:02am

Random, pretty stupid question: Would Tom be considered an unreliable narrator because it is a "memory play" and therefore "it omits some details"? I googled it and found nothing, and it's been two or so years since I've read and studied the play.

Stupid question aside, I'm extremely excited for this revival. The movement sounds interesting, and I love when stuff like that is added.

[TheatreFreak05]

Posted: 8/30/13 at 12:05am

I thought it was an interesting choice for the transitions. The only specific movement I can remember is when Laura and Amanda do a sort of stylized representation of "sprucing up the house" for the gentleman caller's arrival.