The greatest secret she’s hiding? Rose is transgendered, but still manages to be the prettiest at the prom. Gretchen Black decides she can’t handle someone else being prettier and more popular than her. She knows that things have to change so she doesn’t lose her boyfriend, Badger Biers, and even more important, her popularity. Take a wild ride with Mirror Mirror, a modern day Snow White and see just how these characters overcome the crazy prom weekend.
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This is an interesting concept, but I wish the article would have elaborated on how the play has been received. It simply spells out what it is with no allusion to how its doing, or current theaters performing it. If it was written and performed at Yale in 2005, why is it relevant now. I'm not necessarily criticizing the article's point, but I'd like to know why now was the time to write it. I think publicizing the fact that there is a light-hearted play about transgendered young people is important, though.
The concept of this play being light-hearted and playful incorporating our old ideals of women- Snow White, princesses in general, and our new ones is interesting and fun. It shows that though there is so much fighting in politics and in our country today about transgender bathrooms, etc., they are still incredibly strong people who obviously want what every other teen wants- to have a good time at prom. It's an interesting juxtaposition between whats expected in society and what the reality is, with prom being such a prolific teen movie concept.
I'd be interested to see it, and hope that colleges and potentially high schools do see the benefits of its intended audience, and put it on.
In theatre, we often talk about including everyone, no matter how different. And theatre does a decent job of it (mostly). But one fundamental issue that’s been raised in the past few years is about inclusion, not definition. We want to include POC actors, but we don’t want their whole character to be based on the fact that they are a POC. We strive for a realistic approach, one where differences are a part of the character, but don’t define it. From reading the description of Mirror, Mirror, it seems like maybe it has found that balance. The plot includes mention of transgender discrimination being an issue, but does not entirely hinge on it. It seems like an interesting story and a thoughtful twist on a classic fairytale. I also enjoy that it is geared towards younger people, mainly teens. It is important that from a young age people learn about all different kinds of people and can become kind, empathetic citizens.
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