Congratulations on the success of Streetcar! I came to see it and absolutely loved the whole experience. As someone who has adored you on the screen as Scully for twenty years, I was extremely impressed by not seeing even the slightest trace of her on stage. You were Blanche to me, from beginning to end. I consider that an incredible accomplishment!
I had read the play in advance, but only when I saw it on stage did it come alive and truly touch me emotionally. The way it depicts unhealthy relationships, both with others and with oneself, really struck a chord with me as I have somewhat recently ended and recovered from an emotionally unhealthy relationship myself. What do you consider the play’s central message? What did you want the audience to take away from it, emotionally?
Also, it was lovely to meet you after the play, although it was also distinctly surreal to have someone I’d watched on screen for countless hours actually look back at me. In that exciting but slightly awkward moment I was struck by the absurdity of fandom, and yet, here I was, as your fan. :) You must be used to it by now, but are there still moments when being famous and having fans strikes you as surreal? Isn’t it exhausting and somewhat absurd to continuously have complete strangers approach you as if they knew you personally?
Thank you for being so sweet and cheerful and approachable. And thank you for continuing to share your talent with all of us. I look forward to reading A Vision of Fire.
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Hi Gillian,
Congratulations on the success of Streetcar! I came to see it and absolutely loved the whole experience. As someone who has adored you on the screen as Scully for twenty years, I was extremely impressed by not seeing even the slightest trace of her on stage. You were Blanche to me, from beginning to end. I consider that an incredible accomplishment!
I had read the play in advance, but only when I saw it on stage did it come alive and truly touch me emotionally. The way it depicts unhealthy relationships, both with others and with oneself, really struck a chord with me as I have somewhat recently ended and recovered from an emotionally unhealthy relationship myself. What do you consider the play’s central message? What did you want the audience to take away from it, emotionally?
Also, it was lovely to meet you after the play, although it was also distinctly surreal to have someone I’d watched on screen for countless hours actually look back at me. In that exciting but slightly awkward moment I was struck by the absurdity of fandom, and yet, here I was, as your fan. :) You must be used to it by now, but are there still moments when being famous and having fans strikes you as surreal? Isn’t it exhausting and somewhat absurd to continuously have complete strangers approach you as if they knew you personally?
Thank you for being so sweet and cheerful and approachable. And thank you for continuing to share your talent with all of us. I look forward to reading A Vision of Fire.
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