Введение
Пьеса Пола Зинделя 1965 года "Влияние гамма-лучей на человека в луне и маригольды" – пьеса, написанная драматургом и учителем естественных наук Полом Зинделем. Зиндель получил Пулитцеровскую премию за драму в 1971 году и премию Кружка драматических критиков Нью-Йорка за эту работу. В центре пьесы – научный проект для ярмарки и семейная жизнь главной героини. Пьеса ставилась на протяжении всего XX века и была экранизирована.
1965 play by Paul Zindel
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds is a play written by Paul Zindel, a playwright and science teacher. Zindel received the 1971 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for the work. The play centers around a science project for the fair and the family life of the protagonist. It was performed throughout the 20th century and made into a film.
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds is a play written by Paul Zindel, a playwright and science teacher. Zindel received the 1971 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for the work. The play centers around a science project for the fair and the family life of the protagonist. It was performed throughout the 20th century and made into a film.
Постановки
Мировая премьера пьесы состоялась в сезоне 1964/1965 года в Театре Аллей в Хьюстоне. Премьера пьесы за пределами Бродвея прошла 7 апреля 1970 года в Mercer Arts Center и завершилась 14 мая 1972 года после 819 представлений. Постановкой, режиссёром которой был Мелвин Бернхардт, руководили Свузи Курц (Дженсис Виккери), Эми Левитт (Рут), Джудит Лоури (Нэнни), Памела Пейтон Райт (Тилли) и Сада Томпсон (Беатрис). Гастрольная постановка, продюсированная Theatre Now и режиссёром Лиланом Боллом, с участием Терезы Райт (Беатрис), Александры Стоддарт (Тилли), Робин Нолан (Рут), Хелен Росс (Нэнни) и Кэрол Поттер (Дженсис Викри), гастролировала с 13 октября 1972 года по 8 февраля 1973 года. На Бродвее спектакль был представлен в театре "Билтмор" с 9 марта 1978 года (предварительные показы) до 26 марта 1978 года. Режиссёром был А. Дж. Антуон, в составе труппы – Шелли Винтерс (Беатрис), Кэрол Кейн (Тилли), Лолли Борофф (Дженсис Викри), Изабелла Хупс (Нэнни) и Лори Шелл (Рут). Фестиваль Шекспира в Орегоне также поставил эту пьесу в 1978 году в своём камерном театре "Чёрный лебедь" под руководством Уильяма Гловера.
The play's world premiere happened in the 1964/1965 season at the Alley Theatre in Houston. The play premiered Off Broadway at the Mercer Arts Center on April 7, 1970, and closed on May 14, 1972, after 819 performances. Directed by Melvin Bernhardt, the cast featured Swoosie Kurtz (Janice Vickery), Amy Levitt (Ruth), Judith Lowry (Nanny), Pamela Payton Wright (Tillie), and Sada Thompson (Beatrice). A touring production produced by Theatre Now and directed by Leland Ball, starring Teresa Wright (Beatrice), Alexandra Stoddart (Tillie), Robin Nolan (Ruth), Helen Ross (Nanny), and Carol Potter (Janice Vickery), toured from October 13, 1972, until February 8, 1973. The play was presented on Broadway at the Biltmore Theatre, from March 9, 1978 (previews) to March 26, 1978. Directed by A. J. Antoon, the cast included Shelley Winters (Beatrice), Carol Kane (Tillie), Lolly Boroff (Janice Vickery), Isabella Hoopes (Nanny), and Lori Shelle (Ruth). The Oregon Shakespeare Festival also produced the play in 1978 at its intimate Black Swan theater, directed by William Glover.
Сюжет
В основе пьесы — дисфункциональная семья, состоящая из матери-одиночки Беатрис и её двух дочерей, Рут и Тилли, которые пытаются справиться со своим плачевным положением в жизни. Пьеса представляет собой лирическую драму, напоминающую стиль Теннесси Уильямса. Застенчивая Матильда Хунсдорфер, которую называют Тилли, готовит эксперимент с бархатцами, выращенными из семян, подвергшихся воздействию радиации, для научной ярмарки. Однако ей постоянно мешает её эгоцентричная и жестокая мать Беатрис, а также экстравертная и неуравновешенная сестра Рут, которая подчиняется воле матери. На протяжении всей пьесы Беатрис постоянно подавляет любые шансы Тилли на успех из-за собственной неудачи в жизни. По мере развития сюжета пути трёх героинь расходятся: Рут переживает нервный срыв, пытаясь противостоять Беатрис, которая, доведённая до грани безумия глубоко укоренившейся враждебностью, импульсивно убивает кролика Питера и предаётся самосожалению. Тем временем Тилли (подобно деформированным, но красивым и выносливым бархатцам из её проекта) выигрывает научную ярмарку благодаря исключительному упорству.
The play revolves around a dysfunctional family consisting of single mother Beatrice and her two daughters, Ruth and Tillie, who try to cope with their abysmal status in life. The play is a lyrical drama, reminiscent of Tennessee Williams' style. Shy Matilda Hunsdorfer, nicknamed Tillie, prepares an experiment involving marigolds raised from seeds exposed to radioactivity for her science fair. She is, however, constantly thwarted by her mother Beatrice, who is self centered and abusive, and by her extroverted and unstable sister Ruth, who submits to her mother's will. Over the course of the play, Beatrice constantly tries to stamp out any opportunities Tillie has of succeeding, due to her own lack of success in life. As the play progresses, the paths of the three characters diverge: Ruth has a nervous collapse while attempting to stand up to Beatrice, who, driven to the verge of insanity by her deep seated enmity, impulsively kills the girls' pet rabbit Peter and wallows in her own perceived insignificance. Tillie meanwhile (much like her project's deformed yet beautiful, hardy marigolds) wins the science fair through sheer perseverance.
Персонажи
Матильда "Тилли" Хансдорфер – главная героиня пьесы. Тихий и замкнутый персонаж, над которым издеваются в школе. Она справляется с жизнью, погружаясь в науку, надеясь достичь философского прозрения. Ее неустанное стремление к индивидуальности открыто противоречит желанию матери полностью контролировать семью и, как следствие, она становится главной мишенью для жестокого обращения. У Тилли есть кролик по имени Питер, которого ей подарил ее учитель естествознания, мистер Гудман.
Matilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer The main protagonist of the play. A quiet and introverted character who is teased at school. She copes with her life by immersing herself in science, hoping to reach a philosophical epiphany. Her untiring quest for her individuality stands in open defiance of her mother's wish for total control over the family. Consequently, she receives the brunt of the abuse. Tillie also owns a rabbit named Peter, given to her by her science teacher, Mr. Goodman. Ruth Hunsdorfer Tillie's older sister. A brash but confused adolescent, she looks to others for advice, but often gains this insight from Beatrice, who she favors in several ways. On many occasions, she paints Tillie as the crazy one, and suffers from epilepsy and night terrors. She also takes a liking to Tillie's pet rabbit, to the point where she blackmails Tillie for possession of the rabbit by threatening to tell their mother what the adults at the school call her—"Betty the Loon." Beatrice Hunsdorfer Tillie's and Ruth's mother. A single mother whose life has gone awry, she copes with it through self loathing, cynicism, and drug abuse, and by verbally (and at times physically) abusing her two daughters, which is not shown in the film. As the play's main antagonist, Beatrice is mainly narcissistic, domineering, and lethally short tempered, which is only worsened by the drugs. However, her plight is sympathetic, as her past reveals a life spiraling steadily downward from serendipitous circumstances, leading her to self destruction. Memorable actresses who played the leading role include Eileen Heckart, Sada Thompson, Shelley Winters, Helena Carroll, Joan Blondell and Joanne Woodward. Mr. Goodman Tillie's science teacher. He serves as a mentor to Tillie. Mr. Goodman is mentioned on many occasions, but never seen, although the dialogue often implies that he is the only positive role model in Tillie's life. Nanny An elderly boarder in the Hunsdorfer household. Silent throughout, she does not contribute much beyond being yet another burden to the already stressed out Beatrice who verbally abuses her as she does her daughters. Veteran actress Judith Lowry played "Nanny" in nearly every production of the play, including TV, Off Broadway and the movie. During the off Broadway run, even though her character never spoke any lines in the play, she became a popular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, which led to late stardom as a series regular on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman. Mr Frank Beatrice's father. A deceased vegetable vendor. After his wife (Beatrice's mother) died, he raised Beatrice on his own. Although he had a lowly status, Beatrice holds him in high regard—"He makes up for all the men in the world"—and smiles imagining her daughters meeting him. Janice Vickery Tillie's rival at the science fair. Her experiment involved boiling the skin off a dead cat so she may use its skeleton. She plans to use a dog in her next science fair project.
Рут Хунсдорфер – старшая сестра Тилли. Порывистая, но запутавшаяся в себе девушка-подросток, она ищет совета у других, но часто находит его у Беатрис, к которой испытывает особую симпатию. Она часто выставляет Тилли сумасшедшей, страдает от эпилепсии и ночных кошмаров. Кроме того, она проявляет интерес к кролику Тилли, до такой степени, что шантажирует ее, угрожая рассказать матери, как взрослые в школе называют ее – "Бетти Сумасшедшая".
Matilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer The main protagonist of the play. A quiet and introverted character who is teased at school. She copes with her life by immersing herself in science, hoping to reach a philosophical epiphany. Her untiring quest for her individuality stands in open defiance of her mother's wish for total control over the family. Consequently, she receives the brunt of the abuse. Tillie also owns a rabbit named Peter, given to her by her science teacher, Mr. Goodman. Ruth Hunsdorfer Tillie's older sister. A brash but confused adolescent, she looks to others for advice, but often gains this insight from Beatrice, who she favors in several ways. On many occasions, she paints Tillie as the crazy one, and suffers from epilepsy and night terrors. She also takes a liking to Tillie's pet rabbit, to the point where she blackmails Tillie for possession of the rabbit by threatening to tell their mother what the adults at the school call her—"Betty the Loon." Beatrice Hunsdorfer Tillie's and Ruth's mother. A single mother whose life has gone awry, she copes with it through self loathing, cynicism, and drug abuse, and by verbally (and at times physically) abusing her two daughters, which is not shown in the film. As the play's main antagonist, Beatrice is mainly narcissistic, domineering, and lethally short tempered, which is only worsened by the drugs. However, her plight is sympathetic, as her past reveals a life spiraling steadily downward from serendipitous circumstances, leading her to self destruction. Memorable actresses who played the leading role include Eileen Heckart, Sada Thompson, Shelley Winters, Helena Carroll, Joan Blondell and Joanne Woodward. Mr. Goodman Tillie's science teacher. He serves as a mentor to Tillie. Mr. Goodman is mentioned on many occasions, but never seen, although the dialogue often implies that he is the only positive role model in Tillie's life. Nanny An elderly boarder in the Hunsdorfer household. Silent throughout, she does not contribute much beyond being yet another burden to the already stressed out Beatrice who verbally abuses her as she does her daughters. Veteran actress Judith Lowry played "Nanny" in nearly every production of the play, including TV, Off Broadway and the movie. During the off Broadway run, even though her character never spoke any lines in the play, she became a popular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, which led to late stardom as a series regular on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman. Mr Frank Beatrice's father. A deceased vegetable vendor. After his wife (Beatrice's mother) died, he raised Beatrice on his own. Although he had a lowly status, Beatrice holds him in high regard—"He makes up for all the men in the world"—and smiles imagining her daughters meeting him. Janice Vickery Tillie's rival at the science fair. Her experiment involved boiling the skin off a dead cat so she may use its skeleton. She plans to use a dog in her next science fair project.
Беатрис Хунсдорфер – мать Тилли и Рут. Одинокая мать, чья жизнь пошла под откос. Она справляется с этим через самоненависть, цинизм и злоупотребление наркотиками, а также словесным (а иногда и физическим) насилием над своими дочерьми, что не показано в фильме. Как главный антагонист пьесы, Беатрис в основном нарциссична, властолюбива и вспыльчива, что только усугубляется наркотиками. Однако ее положение вызывает сочувствие, поскольку ее прошлое показывает жизнь, неуклонно катящуюся вниз из-за стечения обстоятельств, ведущих к саморазрушению. Среди запоминающихся актрис, сыгравших эту роль, – Эйлин Хеккарт, Сада Томпсон, Шелли Винтерс, Хелена Кэрролл, Джоан Блонделл и Джоан Вудворд.
Matilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer The main protagonist of the play. A quiet and introverted character who is teased at school. She copes with her life by immersing herself in science, hoping to reach a philosophical epiphany. Her untiring quest for her individuality stands in open defiance of her mother's wish for total control over the family. Consequently, she receives the brunt of the abuse. Tillie also owns a rabbit named Peter, given to her by her science teacher, Mr. Goodman. Ruth Hunsdorfer Tillie's older sister. A brash but confused adolescent, she looks to others for advice, but often gains this insight from Beatrice, who she favors in several ways. On many occasions, she paints Tillie as the crazy one, and suffers from epilepsy and night terrors. She also takes a liking to Tillie's pet rabbit, to the point where she blackmails Tillie for possession of the rabbit by threatening to tell their mother what the adults at the school call her—"Betty the Loon." Beatrice Hunsdorfer Tillie's and Ruth's mother. A single mother whose life has gone awry, she copes with it through self loathing, cynicism, and drug abuse, and by verbally (and at times physically) abusing her two daughters, which is not shown in the film. As the play's main antagonist, Beatrice is mainly narcissistic, domineering, and lethally short tempered, which is only worsened by the drugs. However, her plight is sympathetic, as her past reveals a life spiraling steadily downward from serendipitous circumstances, leading her to self destruction. Memorable actresses who played the leading role include Eileen Heckart, Sada Thompson, Shelley Winters, Helena Carroll, Joan Blondell and Joanne Woodward. Mr. Goodman Tillie's science teacher. He serves as a mentor to Tillie. Mr. Goodman is mentioned on many occasions, but never seen, although the dialogue often implies that he is the only positive role model in Tillie's life. Nanny An elderly boarder in the Hunsdorfer household. Silent throughout, she does not contribute much beyond being yet another burden to the already stressed out Beatrice who verbally abuses her as she does her daughters. Veteran actress Judith Lowry played "Nanny" in nearly every production of the play, including TV, Off Broadway and the movie. During the off Broadway run, even though her character never spoke any lines in the play, she became a popular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, which led to late stardom as a series regular on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman. Mr Frank Beatrice's father. A deceased vegetable vendor. After his wife (Beatrice's mother) died, he raised Beatrice on his own. Although he had a lowly status, Beatrice holds him in high regard—"He makes up for all the men in the world"—and smiles imagining her daughters meeting him. Janice Vickery Tillie's rival at the science fair. Her experiment involved boiling the skin off a dead cat so she may use its skeleton. She plans to use a dog in her next science fair project.
Мистер Гудман – учитель естествознания Тилли. Он служит ей наставником. Мистера Гудмана часто упоминают, но никогда не показывают, хотя диалог часто подразумевает, что он – единственный положительный пример для Тилли.
Matilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer The main protagonist of the play. A quiet and introverted character who is teased at school. She copes with her life by immersing herself in science, hoping to reach a philosophical epiphany. Her untiring quest for her individuality stands in open defiance of her mother's wish for total control over the family. Consequently, she receives the brunt of the abuse. Tillie also owns a rabbit named Peter, given to her by her science teacher, Mr. Goodman. Ruth Hunsdorfer Tillie's older sister. A brash but confused adolescent, she looks to others for advice, but often gains this insight from Beatrice, who she favors in several ways. On many occasions, she paints Tillie as the crazy one, and suffers from epilepsy and night terrors. She also takes a liking to Tillie's pet rabbit, to the point where she blackmails Tillie for possession of the rabbit by threatening to tell their mother what the adults at the school call her—"Betty the Loon." Beatrice Hunsdorfer Tillie's and Ruth's mother. A single mother whose life has gone awry, she copes with it through self loathing, cynicism, and drug abuse, and by verbally (and at times physically) abusing her two daughters, which is not shown in the film. As the play's main antagonist, Beatrice is mainly narcissistic, domineering, and lethally short tempered, which is only worsened by the drugs. However, her plight is sympathetic, as her past reveals a life spiraling steadily downward from serendipitous circumstances, leading her to self destruction. Memorable actresses who played the leading role include Eileen Heckart, Sada Thompson, Shelley Winters, Helena Carroll, Joan Blondell and Joanne Woodward. Mr. Goodman Tillie's science teacher. He serves as a mentor to Tillie. Mr. Goodman is mentioned on many occasions, but never seen, although the dialogue often implies that he is the only positive role model in Tillie's life. Nanny An elderly boarder in the Hunsdorfer household. Silent throughout, she does not contribute much beyond being yet another burden to the already stressed out Beatrice who verbally abuses her as she does her daughters. Veteran actress Judith Lowry played "Nanny" in nearly every production of the play, including TV, Off Broadway and the movie. During the off Broadway run, even though her character never spoke any lines in the play, she became a popular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, which led to late stardom as a series regular on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman. Mr Frank Beatrice's father. A deceased vegetable vendor. After his wife (Beatrice's mother) died, he raised Beatrice on his own. Although he had a lowly status, Beatrice holds him in high regard—"He makes up for all the men in the world"—and smiles imagining her daughters meeting him. Janice Vickery Tillie's rival at the science fair. Her experiment involved boiling the skin off a dead cat so she may use its skeleton. She plans to use a dog in her next science fair project.
Няня – пожилая жительница дома Хунсдорферов. Она молчалива и не вносит существенного вклада, кроме как становится еще одним бременем для и без того измученной Беатрис, которая оскорбляет ее так же, как и своих дочерей. Опытная актриса Джудит Лоури играла "Няню" почти во всех постановках пьесы, включая телевизионные, офф-Бродвейские и киноверсии. Во время офф-Бродвейских показов, несмотря на то, что ее персонаж никогда не произносил ни слова, она стала популярным гостем в шоу "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson", что привело к поздней славе в качестве постоянной участницы сериала "Филлис" с Клорис Личман.
Matilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer The main protagonist of the play. A quiet and introverted character who is teased at school. She copes with her life by immersing herself in science, hoping to reach a philosophical epiphany. Her untiring quest for her individuality stands in open defiance of her mother's wish for total control over the family. Consequently, she receives the brunt of the abuse. Tillie also owns a rabbit named Peter, given to her by her science teacher, Mr. Goodman. Ruth Hunsdorfer Tillie's older sister. A brash but confused adolescent, she looks to others for advice, but often gains this insight from Beatrice, who she favors in several ways. On many occasions, she paints Tillie as the crazy one, and suffers from epilepsy and night terrors. She also takes a liking to Tillie's pet rabbit, to the point where she blackmails Tillie for possession of the rabbit by threatening to tell their mother what the adults at the school call her—"Betty the Loon." Beatrice Hunsdorfer Tillie's and Ruth's mother. A single mother whose life has gone awry, she copes with it through self loathing, cynicism, and drug abuse, and by verbally (and at times physically) abusing her two daughters, which is not shown in the film. As the play's main antagonist, Beatrice is mainly narcissistic, domineering, and lethally short tempered, which is only worsened by the drugs. However, her plight is sympathetic, as her past reveals a life spiraling steadily downward from serendipitous circumstances, leading her to self destruction. Memorable actresses who played the leading role include Eileen Heckart, Sada Thompson, Shelley Winters, Helena Carroll, Joan Blondell and Joanne Woodward. Mr. Goodman Tillie's science teacher. He serves as a mentor to Tillie. Mr. Goodman is mentioned on many occasions, but never seen, although the dialogue often implies that he is the only positive role model in Tillie's life. Nanny An elderly boarder in the Hunsdorfer household. Silent throughout, she does not contribute much beyond being yet another burden to the already stressed out Beatrice who verbally abuses her as she does her daughters. Veteran actress Judith Lowry played "Nanny" in nearly every production of the play, including TV, Off Broadway and the movie. During the off Broadway run, even though her character never spoke any lines in the play, she became a popular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, which led to late stardom as a series regular on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman. Mr Frank Beatrice's father. A deceased vegetable vendor. After his wife (Beatrice's mother) died, he raised Beatrice on his own. Although he had a lowly status, Beatrice holds him in high regard—"He makes up for all the men in the world"—and smiles imagining her daughters meeting him. Janice Vickery Tillie's rival at the science fair. Her experiment involved boiling the skin off a dead cat so she may use its skeleton. She plans to use a dog in her next science fair project.
Мистер Фрэнк – отец Беатрис. Покойный продавец овощей. После смерти жены (матери Беатрис) он воспитывал ее один. Несмотря на свой скромный статус, Беатрис высоко ценит его: "Он компенсирует всех мужчин в мире" и улыбается, представляя, как ее дочери встретятся с ним.
Matilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer The main protagonist of the play. A quiet and introverted character who is teased at school. She copes with her life by immersing herself in science, hoping to reach a philosophical epiphany. Her untiring quest for her individuality stands in open defiance of her mother's wish for total control over the family. Consequently, she receives the brunt of the abuse. Tillie also owns a rabbit named Peter, given to her by her science teacher, Mr. Goodman. Ruth Hunsdorfer Tillie's older sister. A brash but confused adolescent, she looks to others for advice, but often gains this insight from Beatrice, who she favors in several ways. On many occasions, she paints Tillie as the crazy one, and suffers from epilepsy and night terrors. She also takes a liking to Tillie's pet rabbit, to the point where she blackmails Tillie for possession of the rabbit by threatening to tell their mother what the adults at the school call her—"Betty the Loon." Beatrice Hunsdorfer Tillie's and Ruth's mother. A single mother whose life has gone awry, she copes with it through self loathing, cynicism, and drug abuse, and by verbally (and at times physically) abusing her two daughters, which is not shown in the film. As the play's main antagonist, Beatrice is mainly narcissistic, domineering, and lethally short tempered, which is only worsened by the drugs. However, her plight is sympathetic, as her past reveals a life spiraling steadily downward from serendipitous circumstances, leading her to self destruction. Memorable actresses who played the leading role include Eileen Heckart, Sada Thompson, Shelley Winters, Helena Carroll, Joan Blondell and Joanne Woodward. Mr. Goodman Tillie's science teacher. He serves as a mentor to Tillie. Mr. Goodman is mentioned on many occasions, but never seen, although the dialogue often implies that he is the only positive role model in Tillie's life. Nanny An elderly boarder in the Hunsdorfer household. Silent throughout, she does not contribute much beyond being yet another burden to the already stressed out Beatrice who verbally abuses her as she does her daughters. Veteran actress Judith Lowry played "Nanny" in nearly every production of the play, including TV, Off Broadway and the movie. During the off Broadway run, even though her character never spoke any lines in the play, she became a popular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, which led to late stardom as a series regular on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman. Mr Frank Beatrice's father. A deceased vegetable vendor. After his wife (Beatrice's mother) died, he raised Beatrice on his own. Although he had a lowly status, Beatrice holds him in high regard—"He makes up for all the men in the world"—and smiles imagining her daughters meeting him. Janice Vickery Tillie's rival at the science fair. Her experiment involved boiling the skin off a dead cat so she may use its skeleton. She plans to use a dog in her next science fair project.
Янис Виккери – соперница Тилли на научной ярмарке. Ее эксперимент заключался в том, чтобы вскипятить кожу мертвой кошки, чтобы использовать ее скелет. Она планирует использовать собаку в своем следующем проекте на научной ярмарке.
Matilda "Tillie" Hunsdorfer The main protagonist of the play. A quiet and introverted character who is teased at school. She copes with her life by immersing herself in science, hoping to reach a philosophical epiphany. Her untiring quest for her individuality stands in open defiance of her mother's wish for total control over the family. Consequently, she receives the brunt of the abuse. Tillie also owns a rabbit named Peter, given to her by her science teacher, Mr. Goodman. Ruth Hunsdorfer Tillie's older sister. A brash but confused adolescent, she looks to others for advice, but often gains this insight from Beatrice, who she favors in several ways. On many occasions, she paints Tillie as the crazy one, and suffers from epilepsy and night terrors. She also takes a liking to Tillie's pet rabbit, to the point where she blackmails Tillie for possession of the rabbit by threatening to tell their mother what the adults at the school call her—"Betty the Loon." Beatrice Hunsdorfer Tillie's and Ruth's mother. A single mother whose life has gone awry, she copes with it through self loathing, cynicism, and drug abuse, and by verbally (and at times physically) abusing her two daughters, which is not shown in the film. As the play's main antagonist, Beatrice is mainly narcissistic, domineering, and lethally short tempered, which is only worsened by the drugs. However, her plight is sympathetic, as her past reveals a life spiraling steadily downward from serendipitous circumstances, leading her to self destruction. Memorable actresses who played the leading role include Eileen Heckart, Sada Thompson, Shelley Winters, Helena Carroll, Joan Blondell and Joanne Woodward. Mr. Goodman Tillie's science teacher. He serves as a mentor to Tillie. Mr. Goodman is mentioned on many occasions, but never seen, although the dialogue often implies that he is the only positive role model in Tillie's life. Nanny An elderly boarder in the Hunsdorfer household. Silent throughout, she does not contribute much beyond being yet another burden to the already stressed out Beatrice who verbally abuses her as she does her daughters. Veteran actress Judith Lowry played "Nanny" in nearly every production of the play, including TV, Off Broadway and the movie. During the off Broadway run, even though her character never spoke any lines in the play, she became a popular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, which led to late stardom as a series regular on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman. Mr Frank Beatrice's father. A deceased vegetable vendor. After his wife (Beatrice's mother) died, he raised Beatrice on his own. Although he had a lowly status, Beatrice holds him in high regard—"He makes up for all the men in the world"—and smiles imagining her daughters meeting him. Janice Vickery Tillie's rival at the science fair. Her experiment involved boiling the skin off a dead cat so she may use its skeleton. She plans to use a dog in her next science fair project.
Кино адаптация
Фильм был экранизирован в 1972 году, режиссёром выступил Пол Ньюман, а в главных ролях снялись его жена Джоанна Вудворд, дочь Нелл Поттс и Роберта Уоллах, дочь Эли Уоллаха. Вудворд была удостоена награды за лучшую женскую роль на Каннском кинофестивале 1973 года.
It was adapted for the screen in 1972, directed by Paul Newman and starring his wife Joanne Woodward, daughter Nell Potts, and Roberta Wallach, daughter of Eli Wallach. Woodward won the award for Best Actress at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.