Falsettos React PART 3
Added 2024-10-14 17:30:53 +0000 UTCI am finally understanding this show's purpose, and think I know why it's called Falsettos. Clever Stuff!!
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a lot of falsettos is a commentary on gender roles tbf, I think it’s really interesting
Moon
2024-10-15 20:43:09 +0000 UTCMy interpretation of the chess game is that chess is a representation of Marvin’s controlling nature. He views himself as the "man" of the relationship and pushes Whizzer into the role of housewife (which Whizzer clearly doesn’t enjoy). Marvin thinks that since he is the man, he is the smart one, he interprets Whizzer’s win as a direct attack to his masculinity and a loss of control in their relationship which is why he breaks up with him.
Moon
2024-10-15 20:41:16 +0000 UTCWow is didn’t know any of this! All super relevant because I thought this was a NEW contemporary play, but it being older changes a lot in my brain about the play. That context is super important to a composer, so wowow! Thank you!!
Nicholas Filippides
2024-10-14 21:45:27 +0000 UTCfirst time commenting here, but i wanted to say that falsettos is one of my favorite musicals of all time, so i'm excited to see you reacting to it. the first time i watched it, i definitely had to sit and processes, and rewatching it will make more sense haha. people have probably said this already, but if not, falsettos is actually the combination of two one-act musicals, originally a part of the marvin trilogy-- not too important but can maybe be a fun fact. also, something that i personally think is important to keep in mind while reacting, and what is one of the big reasons for this musical having the impact that is has had, is the time period that the musical was originally made (original act 1 of this musical came out in 1981). as far as representation of queer people, relationships, and non-traditional family structures, it was one of the first to show the complexities that exist.
Maliah
2024-10-14 21:32:53 +0000 UTCI will explain the set after you finish the show. I don't want to give anything away ofc. oh and yeah Mendel would 100% lose his liscense in modern day. The fact that he compares himself to Jüng and Freud during Tight Knight Family Reprise says a lot about him lmfaooo
Nick Young
2024-10-14 19:26:45 +0000 UTC
