Dressing Room note from Madama Butterfly to Carmen
I’ve heard that you will be visiting the Coliseum in London
very soon. So I thought to leave you
this note to welcome you back.
Firstly, I must admit that over the passing century, I have secretly coveted your castanets
and also your very catchy tune in Act I.
Admittedly, I do have a very famous tune in Act II, but there’s a part
of me that yearns to dance the Habanera with the same freedom and passion as
you.
What I most admire about you Carmen, is the decision you
made to live your life on your terms. If I think about it long enough, and let’s face it, I have a lot of time
to reflect - there is a life lesson in this for me.
But recently, when I saw the poster announcing your imminent arrival, I was concerned to see that you’ve had a change of
heart and have succumbed to the trappings of a consumerist society. I’m so sorry to see that you have lost your
way and sincerely hope that you re-discover your liberty very soon, otherwise I
fear that your death in the final Act will only be a tragedy for the High Street.
And so from one tragic heroine to another tragic heroine, to
you I say, liberté, égalité, fraternité !
With fondness and foreboding,
Madama Butterfly
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