The musicals of Stephen Sondheim often feature mature women as supporting and leading characters. Many writers have speculated that the composer, having had a tumultuous relationship with his own mother, worked out some of these issues in his musicals. His female characters of a certain age are often flawed characters – the degree of the flaw depends on the story.
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Wishful Thinking: Seeds for Action
Wishful thinking is defined as: : an attitude or belief that something you want to happen will happen even though it is not likely or possible —Brittanica Dictionary You could also call these fantasies, delusions, magical thinking, pipe dreams. Nonbelievers would also call prayers a form of wishful thinking. A lot of songs are written aboutContinue reading “Wishful Thinking: Seeds for Action”
World Listening Day – July 18
“Unless I’m willing to be changed by you, I’m probably not really listening.” — Alan Alda I went to a singing teachers conference last week and learned more about listening than singing. One session I attended was called “Children Will Listen” and covered the topic of teaching children between the ages of 5-12, a demographicContinue reading “World Listening Day – July 18”