As a fan who has followed Rachel Bloom’s journey from the early days of her musical theatre career to the heartfelt and hilarious world of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” I must say that “Death, Let Me Do My Special” is a must-watch for any fan of this multitalented artist. This one-woman show takes us on an intimate journey through Rachel’s life experiences, particularly the impact of death and the pandemic on her as a new parent.
As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this: “I, Rachel Bloom, am returning to the stage with my musical theater writing skills in ‘Death, Let Me Do My Special.’ This almost solo performance has me front and center, starting off with a steamy number. But things take an unexpected twist when Death himself, played by my co-star from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, David Hull, starts heckling me!
Instead of staging the original live show she had originally intended, which was meant for audiences before the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, Rachel Bloom now needs to modify her performance to reflect conversations centered around Death’s influence on her life during the past few years.
Despite the fact that no one desires to dwell on the past events during the peak of the pandemic, Rachel Bloom poses an earnest inquiry, seeking to understand how she can honor losses while still finding ways to carry on with life.
Moved by the emotionally challenging and nerve-wracking experience of becoming a new parent as lockdown started and the unfortunate death of her good friend Adam Schlesinger during the initial phase of COVID-19 pandemic, Rachel Bloom skillfully balances addressing serious subjects with humor, a talent she had demonstrated during the four-year run of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
The title “Death, Let Me Do My Special” might lead one to assume a humorous stand-up routine; however, this performance is far from light-hearted. It delves deeply into the harsher realities of life, yet manages to find moments of levity when needed. This show serves as an intensely honest account for Rachel Bloom, exploring the profound effects of death on her life and her struggles with raising a newborn during a frightening period. Four years later, she continues to grapple with these experiences.
As a gamer, if you’ve dived into Rachel Bloom’s book titled “I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are”, it won’t shock you that she openly shares her personal struggles – like anxiety, OCD, and depression. Yet, it’s an enlightening journey indeed.
Rachel Bloom’s acting is sincere, and opting to emphasize her experience in musical theater over a stand-up style enhances the more dramatic scenes, like when Rachel Bloom talks about The Rainbow Bridge, her worries for her pets, and even Death’s personal musical number. This performance makes a well-known Broadway hit and movie topic of debate, Dear Evan Hansen, an essential reference point.
Discussing Death in an Unique Manner Helps Initiate Difficult Conversations That Can Provide Comfort During Challenging Times
Death, Let Me Do My Special is available to stream on Netflix.
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2024-10-18 03:15