Going Home
NEVER underestimate 82 year olds!78 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
I did "watch" and listen carefully to the dialogue, saw all the scenes clearly, had great empathy for mother and daughter alike, (not the sisters so much) and think you have told this story very well. It could be almost anyone's story who has ever dealt with an aging parent. It is a story that should be told and you did it very well. I liked this and enjoyed the play and the message both...very much.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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I did "watch" and listen carefully to the dialogue, saw all the scenes clearly, had great empathy for mother and daughter alike, (not the sisters so much) and think you have told this story very well. It could be almost anyone's story who has ever dealt with an aging parent. It is a story that should be told and you did it very well. I liked this and enjoyed the play and the message both...very much.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Thx so much MM! I didn't want to draw the sisters too clearly - just wanted them to be a "presence" - wanted the real story to be about mother, and aging issues ... so glad you enjoyed and a huge THANK YOU for tackling my script! Best wishes,Sharyn
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Yes... I thought you did it exactly right. Not every character is supposed to be a "main" character, and I realized that was your intent. Well done on all fronts. :p
Comment from tinams
Another wonderful script Sharyn. You really created, as always, that effect of watching it in a theatre. The blackouts added another dimension :) Tina
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Another wonderful script Sharyn. You really created, as always, that effect of watching it in a theatre. The blackouts added another dimension :) Tina
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Thx Tina!
Comment from Anastajiya
Wow this is great! really like how I can 'watch' the script because you made it so awesomely! I love it and thank you for sharing! Great job with it!
-Anastajiya
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Wow this is great! really like how I can 'watch' the script because you made it so awesomely! I love it and thank you for sharing! Great job with it!
-Anastajiya
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Thx so much Anastajiya!
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Your welcome
Comment from Grammies
I really like the concept. The number of changes to character were just about right to my inexperienced eye. The dialogue was fine. My feeling is there wasn't enough humor or pathos to keep me entertained, and the Mother sort of lacked luster.
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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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I really like the concept. The number of changes to character were just about right to my inexperienced eye. The dialogue was fine. My feeling is there wasn't enough humor or pathos to keep me entertained, and the Mother sort of lacked luster.
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Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Well I'm so glad others don't agree with you Grammies!
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You are the author and I appreciate having the opportunity to read your work. :)
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:)
Comment from Cumbrianlass
Yours is the first script I've ever read. I wouldn't really know how to review, but I can certainly comment on the 'show'.
It was great! It pulled me in right away. I think you've got the mentality of an elderly person just right. Most old people dread losing their independence, their home and possessions. They cling to it like a life raft.
The OT got it right: But - we can't wrap old people up in carpet and cotton wool, can we? This is where she's happy. This is where she needs to be.
Et voila.
I enjoyed it very much, and I admire the skill it takes to set something like this up.
Av
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Yours is the first script I've ever read. I wouldn't really know how to review, but I can certainly comment on the 'show'.
It was great! It pulled me in right away. I think you've got the mentality of an elderly person just right. Most old people dread losing their independence, their home and possessions. They cling to it like a life raft.
The OT got it right: But - we can't wrap old people up in carpet and cotton wool, can we? This is where she's happy. This is where she needs to be.
Et voila.
I enjoyed it very much, and I admire the skill it takes to set something like this up.
Av
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Thx so much Av - I'll have to send you a ticket to the real thing!
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Front row, centre. ;o)
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all inclusive ... red carpet too natch!
Comment from WrittenWonders03
I loved so many things about this script. For one I can relate to it, being that my grandma has bad dementia as well and is a flight risk. Also this story had such an everlasting theme. We all just want to be home and sometimes when we are it can bring us back to our youth. Anyways you portrayed all the characters with such brilliance. Great job!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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I loved so many things about this script. For one I can relate to it, being that my grandma has bad dementia as well and is a flight risk. Also this story had such an everlasting theme. We all just want to be home and sometimes when we are it can bring us back to our youth. Anyways you portrayed all the characters with such brilliance. Great job!
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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thx again WW!
Comment from Opal H.
Wow...this is sooo beautiful. It's like a continuation of the other non-fiction prose about your mother. The feelings of yours and your mother's and even your sisters can be felt by the audience. Oh, and was there really an Indian doc named Dr. Patel? Gujrati, if you'd like specification (useless info, but still, they all seem to be Gujrati)
Anyway, finally you've posted another stage play I love so much. Thanks!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Wow...this is sooo beautiful. It's like a continuation of the other non-fiction prose about your mother. The feelings of yours and your mother's and even your sisters can be felt by the audience. Oh, and was there really an Indian doc named Dr. Patel? Gujrati, if you'd like specification (useless info, but still, they all seem to be Gujrati)
Anyway, finally you've posted another stage play I love so much. Thanks!
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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thx so much Opal! and yes, there are LOTS of Indian docs working in Australia these days - and "Patel" is simply one of the most common names ... but if Gujrati is MORE common then I'll grab it for sure! Glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, Sharyn
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Don't get me wrong...Gujrati isn't a last name! Or at least, not a common one. Patel is the most common Gujrati last name. And those Gujrati folk always seem to travel the world - hence the surplus Patels! That's the way it is in India - every state has a different language, different set of common last names, etc. The state of Gujrat is where Gujrati is spoken and hence Gujratis live.
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aaah - shows you how much I know!! yes, we certainly meet a LOT of Patels!!! appreciate the cultural lesson Opal!!
Comment from Auroraboreal800
O.K! I already did what you told me to do... And I really have enjoyed this piece. I've see my self, and my mother's in so many of this situations...
I LOVED IT!! I think this is just GREAT!!
BRAVO!!
:)
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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O.K! I already did what you told me to do... And I really have enjoyed this piece. I've see my self, and my mother's in so many of this situations...
I LOVED IT!! I think this is just GREAT!!
BRAVO!!
:)
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Thx so much Aurora! Remind me to send you a ticket to the real thing!
Comment from c_lucas
The young study their history and takes test. The old are walking History who passed the test in real time. This is very well written.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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The young study their history and takes test. The old are walking History who passed the test in real time. This is very well written.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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thx Charlie!
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You're welcome.
Comment from Silverlock
Congratulations on another great read, Sharyn, you capture the little foibles of old age perfectly, and all the characters are easy to relate to. This is full of gentle humour, compassion and (dare I say it) love. LOL
I think any audience would love it, well done!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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Congratulations on another great read, Sharyn, you capture the little foibles of old age perfectly, and all the characters are easy to relate to. This is full of gentle humour, compassion and (dare I say it) love. LOL
I think any audience would love it, well done!
Comment Written 23-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2012
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thank you so much Silverlock! Yes, interesting to look at the complexities of the feelings around parent-child relationships, isn't it? whew! so glad you enjoyed and thank you very muchfor taking the time to review - this was a long piece!
