by Richelle Sutton, dramaturg Lucy Maude Montgomery is the author of the Anne of Green Gables series, as well as hundreds of other short stories, essays, and poems. Although her life was not always happy or filled with limitless imaginings, she is still one of the most popularly read authors today. Anne has been loved by audiences worldwide, across years and generations. But to really appreciate the depth of this book, you must look at Montgomery’s own life.
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“A Land of Ruby and Emerald and Sapphire”
“Oh, my Island is matchless-matchless. I feel that I did some violence to my spirit by leaving it. I belong here. It is mine – I am its own. It is in my blood. There is a part of me that only lives here… this colorful little land of ruby and emerald and sapphire.” – L. M. Montgomery Many Anne of Green Gables fans will know that the timeless book written by L. M. Montgomery was based in a similarly timeless place – her childhood home of Cavendish, on Prince Edward Island. As dramaturg, I had a unique opportunity to travel to Prince Edward Island and do a little research into this…
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QandA With Cast and Crew – Mill on the Floss
by Richelle Sutton, dramaturg In honor of the show opening this weekend, I asked some of the cast and crew about their thoughts and experiences of this production. We hope that you will think about and enjoy their answers, and we look forward to seeing you come to the show in the next few weeks!
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A “Quid Pro Quo”
by Richelle Sutton, dramaturg You may have heard this phrase before (if you’ve ever listened to Hamilton.) “Quid pro quo” is still commonly used today, though it is a Latin phrase meaning “this for that” and is most common in political circles. Ironically, “Quid” is also a well-known nickname for the pound, and so the phrase has also become a play on words, when used in common speech. What does this have to do with Mill on the Floss? Why, it’s money, of course!
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A Special Interview with Helen Edmundson
By Richelle Sutton, Dramaturg While I was in London over the summer, I had an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity. I was able to contact Helen Edmundson, the playwright for Mill on the Floss, months before. She listened to my requests and agreed to meet with me for a personal interview about the production. In a quaint little café, we met together and conversed about the play. I was pleasantly surprised by the many insights Mrs. Edmundson shared. I am very grateful to her for taking the time to meet with one small dramaturg and enlarge her world and understanding of this beautiful play. Following is a transcript of…
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“This is Dorlcote Mill” – Mary Anne Evans and Her Book
By Richelle Sutton, Dramaturg Before the play was ever considered, the story of the Mill on the Floss resided within the pages of a book. The author of this book went by the name of George Eliot. But this book was always more than it appeared to be, and its author became well renowned throughout the world.
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Where our story begins…
By Richelle Sutton, Dramaturg Hello! And welcome to the beginning blog posts of BYU’s production of The Mill on the Floss, adapted by playwright Helen Edmundson. My name is Richelle Sutton, the dramaturg for this production, and I am excited to share with you all a bit of the world of the play before you see it this coming November.
