“Get off our property,” says Robert’s father.
But Lola persists: “Like it or not, you raised the most amazing person I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.”
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Southern Comfort Review: A Transgender Family Musical
“Get off our property,” says Robert’s father.
But Lola persists: “Like it or not, you raised the most amazing person I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.”
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What an interesting read, and concept for a show. It is amazing that the premise for this play was based on a real life story. As I grow older, and discussion about transgender ideas and people becomes more accepted I wonder if it should be okay to call transgender ideas and plays and movies and all of the above "trendy." I am so appreciative and excited that different types of people are getting the recognition and discussion that needs to be had, but is it politically correct to call someones way of life a trend?
Moving on from the political correctness of a play, I still find the topic important trendy or not. The concept for the play is awesome, and what I find even more awesome is that so many different types of people are featured in this play. I love that both male and female transgender are being featured and talked about. I am so often too afraid to ask questions because I am afraid of being offensive or coming off ignorant. If nothing else, this play serves as a way to openly discuss so many questions and topics surrounding transgender ideas. Theatre has traditionally been an imitation of life. With this new open discussion on stage, I can only hope that life imitates theatre.
I'd like to start this comment by saying that I'm so glad that the stigma surrounding transgender people is beginning to at least be recognized, if not rectified. As someone who has witnessed non-binary friends struggle with their identities, not to mention coming out and being routinely misgendered and dismissed by society, I say that trans awareness is overdue in coming to theater. That being said, I do feel that theater errs on the side of cautious, even in matters becoming as talked about and mainstream as this. I would love to one day walk into a theater and experience a truly activist piece, one that confronts, that makes people uncomfortable. This desire is not met, however by the piece mentioned in this article.
While the subject matter of this play is both interesting and necessary, I believe that the casting of this play is the only thing that holds it back from being the revolutionary piece the world needs right now. Having cisgender actors playing the transgender characters is truly a blast from the past. This play's time has come, and it deserves a cast that will help it speak as loud as it needs too be heard, and accomplishes the message of the play.
It is so great that there is more transgender representation in the entertainment lately. As Jake pointed out, it is a little concerning that the author refers to this as a "trend." It should not be just a trend to acknowledge a group of people that are often ignored and treated like they do not exist. It should be the norm. Anyway, it is great to see all the transgender representation, between things like Transparent and Orange is the New Black. One thing that is especially great about this production is how it utilizes some actual trans actors, instead of just cis actors. This sounds like a gorgeous show, as well as simply a very interesting and unique show. I love that it is based off a true story, since it seems like it is a very important story to tell. I would love to see this show, since I am sure it is very well done.
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