The Glass Menagerie

#1

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:01pm

I'm not too-enthusastically seeing the roundabout Glass Menagerie as part of a 3 subscription - I don't know ANYTHING about it - and it will basically be the first play I've ever seen. I don't really want spoilers or anything as I guess I'd enjoy it more that way, but is it an accessible play? In terms of understanding, entertainment etc..

Thanks

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#2

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:02pm

Read it.

#3

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:07pm

I'm not sure, but I think reading it might give spoilers .

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#4

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:14pm

It's a brilliant classic. That's all you really need to know.

#5

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:14pm

It's a great play and one that's very accessible. It's easy to understand and the symbolism is easy enough to get.

Enjoy!

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#6

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:18pm

This was required reading when I was in High School. Am I that old that it no longer is? lol

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#7

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:21pm

Thankyou ljay and PiraguaGuy

Huss, I am from Australia so our 'required readings' would have differed :).

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#8

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:24pm

You're welcome. Piragua actually summed it up perfectly. It's an accessible play, and the symbolism is clear.

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#9

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:28pm

I saw a local production. It is kinda depressing, so keep that in mind.

I would really need to revisit it to know my real opinion. The production, I was told, was directed to be really slow and to build. One of the main characters played differently than traditionally done. It was affective nonetheless.

Updated On: 1/10/10 at 09:28 PM

#10

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:29pm

It's one of Tennessee Williams' best, which means it's one of the great American plays. It isn't all that "difficult" to understand, but you should be listening closely to the language -- one of the most poetic in American literature.

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#11

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:35pm

"Huss, I am from Australia so our 'required readings' would have differed :)."

That makes me feel a little better but I am still that old. : )

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#12

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/10/10 at 9:38pm

Don't worry Huss, I'm 18 and I was required to read it for high school : )

#13

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/11/10 at 4:12pm

I saw this particular production in Connecticut last year and was delighted to have made the trek. The concept behind this production is pretty unique and quite ingenious (I'll stop there for purposes of limiting spoilers). Simply put: it is a fantastic production of an already brilliant play. Oh, and the ensemble are all in top form, led by the great Judith Ivey.

Perhaps you shouldn't read it until after you see the play. Though quite a good read, I believe this play is best seen first and then read (especially with this top flight production).

#14

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/11/10 at 4:13pm

It's southern gothic and it's a dream play. That's what I learned when I read it in my Theatre class.

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#15

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/11/10 at 5:20pm

Huss, I am a high school English teacher and it is still a mandatory part of the American Lit curriculum. (It is Shakespeare we have to worry about leaving standard curricula as folks are claiming it isn't "accessible" to modern youth. Ahh...the state of education today.)

#16

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/12/10 at 11:17pm

I think this is a wonderful play that is beautifully written. It's a perfect introduction to American Theatre.

#17

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/12/10 at 11:23pm

Huss417, I'm 19 and had to read it in 11th grade English, so it's still required reading. :)

#18

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 12:32am

I love the play but did not like this production coming from Long Wharf at all. I did not like that it was set in Tom's hotel room with the characters floating in and out. Having Laura play with her menagerie while sitting on her brother's bed in the hotel was kind of creepy rather than sad. I won't be seeing it again even for the $10 seats.

#19

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 6:17am

Did I miss the opportunity to get the $10 seats?

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#20

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 10:37am

This is my absolute all time favorite play. I would pay any price to see it.

#21

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 12:09pm

Did I miss the opportunity to get the $10 seats?


- Yes. A long time ago.

#22

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 12:30pm

I probably missed something, but does this version only have 3 characters? On the site there isn't anyone listed as the Gentleman Caller.

#23

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 12:37pm

Michael Mosley was just announced as Jim yesterday


http://www.playbill.com/news/article/135902-Darragh-Ivey-Keeley-and-Mosley-Confirmed-for-Roundabouts-Glass-Menagerie

#24

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 12:47pm

I've never actually seen MENAGERIE performed. I've read it many times though and I'm very excited that the first production I'll be seeing of it is so highly regarded. And with Judith Ivey? Amazing.

Interested to know what the "concept" is. Anyone who has seen it previously, PM me?

#25

The Glass Menagerie

Posted: 1/13/10 at 12:49pm

AH, thanks LJay!