When first reading this play, what stands out to most is it's humor, funny jokes and current events. But under all that there is a still a heart. About people loving one another, getting married, losing a loved one and what it means to love some else. This play is a farce set off with a basic daughter comes home and yells "Im getting married". This then sets off the talk of marriage and what that means, not only for a man and a woman, but also same sex couples in America.
It is a simple question with a very difficult answer for some, should gay Americans be allowed to get married? With so much in this world and current events, why is this subject being discussed and will this play change anyone's mind on the subject.
In act 2, it is the idea that all gay people taking the day off would back fire with the world losing so much that is valued, becuase gay Americans are tired of being treated as second class citizens and denyied rights that married couples obtain when it is legal. Is it right or wrong? Or should gay Americas deal with the fact that the goverment is basically telling us that we should not even think about the notion of being in love with someone and getting benefits of others in marriage.
At the end of the play the audience should go away not being talked down too, but rather questioning what they think about the subject and why they think whatever they do. I think this play does a good job in making humor on top of a very touching subject, which makes it easier to take and understand.
A big issue with this show is that the costumes and fashion tell a story as well. It tells what kind of people they are and how they fit in society. It is hard to make high fashion with a budget. And the set should show class, wealth and old money. This is another issue for the production team and how will we make this happen? This show however can be done beautifully and still send out a message not to change your outlook but try to walk a mile in someone elses shoes for bit, and ask the question "why cant those shoes be fabulous as well".
