MTC
The response to my commentary about the MTC's The Sublime has been positive and nearly overwhelming with so many social media and real life conversations resulting.
I wrote about the aspects of this play that disturbed me the most (and I wanted to keep it less than a thesis). But there IS much more to say about it, including how honestly the men are portrayed.
Many of the conversations have been about the intent of the playwright, the director, the company and everyone who has had an input into the production – that's a lot of people.
It seems like the creators couldn't see what they were saying about young women and power because all they could see is what they were saying about men caught in football world.
Theatre is something that we all see through different eyes. You will never have the same experience that the person sitting next to you has. Please read all the reviews and rants or decide to see or not see it without reading the commentary. And #mtcSublime is worth a visit on Twitter.
But be thrilled that we have a critical arts community that wants to discuss our theatre and writing. Here are some links. I'll add more as they happen.
**NEW**
Alison Croggon saw it last night (10/9/14). She published this on alisoncroggon.tumblr.com (11/9/14).
Eloise Brook on The Conversation (12/9/14). However, I can't tell if she's seen the play.
I also have to add that so many of the conversations about this play are happening in private and away from public glare.
The others (from 5–6/9)
**NEW**
Alison Croggon saw it last night (10/9/14). She published this on alisoncroggon.tumblr.com (11/9/14).
Eloise Brook on The Conversation (12/9/14). However, I can't tell if she's seen the play.
I also have to add that so many of the conversations about this play are happening in private and away from public glare.
The others (from 5–6/9)
Me on AussieTheatre (3/9/14). I'll publish it in full here next week.
Richard Watts on RRR's Smart Arts (4/9/14). About 1hr 45 min in.
Richard Watts on RRR's Smart Arts (4/9/14). About 1hr 45 min in.
Peta Mayer on ArtsHub (5/9/14), with an excellent discussion about how the female character doesn't sit comfortably in a work that's wanting to be an honest depiction of society.
Byron Bache on his blog (5/9/14). Byron was the first on Twitter to call any negative response and I too stress his point that NO ONE has accused the MTC or this play of condoning rape. Read what we say, don't cherry pick trigger words.
Byron Bache on his blog (5/9/14). Byron was the first on Twitter to call any negative response and I too stress his point that NO ONE has accused the MTC or this play of condoning rape. Read what we say, don't cherry pick trigger words.
MTC management on Crikey's Daily Review (2/9/14) while the reviews were positive. And why is anonymous "management" commenting? Surely it should be AD Brett Sheehy?
Chris Boyd in The Australian (1/9/14). And a text version if the pay wall stops you.
Andrew Furhmann on Crikey's Daily Review (29/8/14).
Cameron Woodhead in The Age/SMH (29/8/14).
Kate Herbert in Herald Sun (29/8/14).
Reuben Liversidge on ArtsHub (30/8/14).
Peter Craven in The Saturday paper (6/9/14).
Brendan Cowell in The Age (6/9/14, but the interview was during rehearsals).
Brendan Cowell in The Age (18/8/14).
And here's playwright Brendan Cowell talking about it the 2014 MTC season launch.
Chris Boyd in The Australian (1/9/14). And a text version if the pay wall stops you.
Andrew Furhmann on Crikey's Daily Review (29/8/14).
Cameron Woodhead in The Age/SMH (29/8/14).
Kate Herbert in Herald Sun (29/8/14).
Reuben Liversidge on ArtsHub (30/8/14).
Peter Craven in The Saturday paper (6/9/14).
Brendan Cowell in The Age (6/9/14, but the interview was during rehearsals).
Brendan Cowell in The Age (18/8/14).
And here's playwright Brendan Cowell talking about it the 2014 MTC season launch.
