Still alice, directed by ricard glatzer and wash westmoreland, was adapted by the pair from a novel of the same name by. Still alice is shockingly accurate people living with. Unlike many sequels, however, it tops the original, with ups. So does the alwaysexcellent julianne moore, who outdoes herself in an oscarworthy performance. It consists of some 21 songs by composers such as david zippel, doug katsaros, winnie holzman, and lucy simon, along with sketches by writers like anne meara. A my name is alice is a sesame street alphabet book. Idk what im doing yeah i made another gay glmm cuz idk what to do and this is already long time agowhen my name is still alice well hope you likes it. My name will always be alice cast broadway musical. The paperback of the a, my name is alice by jane e. Feb 26, 2015 but is still alice based on a real story.
This slick and lively revue created by a wide variety of comedy writers, lyricists and composers offers a marvelous kaleidoscope of. My name is still alice is a haunting, simple song about an abandoned baby, beautifully sung by kate willinger and the company. My name is alice and my husbands name is andy and my sons names are andy jr. Amy name will always be alice cast recording songs from. The music ranges from gospel to country western to rock to some glorious pop ballads. Im performing a monologue as the character woman from the play a. A my name is still alice events washington state university. Based on lisa genovas 2007 bestselling novel of the same name, still alice is a saddening, but beautifully made film, that stays on your mind even after it. Alycia is a nice name too, but ive always wished that id been named simply alice instead. My name will always be alice original cast allmusic. My name is alice, is a musical revue conceived by joan micklin silver and julianne boyd, first produced in 1983. The film also provides an accurate depiction of the difficulties and. Alice howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words.
I read the authors name and explain what the author does. There are two sequels to this revue, both in the revuesketch format, conceived and directed by silver and boyd. Sarah was about 40 when she died, and alice sometimes thinks about how sarah missed being able to do with her, including meeting her grandchildren and seeing alice achieve her goal of becoming a harvard professor. My name is still alice french s musical library joan micklin silver, julianne boyd on.
Still alice is beautiful, frightening and powerful, and a reminder that alzheimers needs to be addressed now. My name will always be alice album on the webs largest and most authoritative lyrics resource. Contrary to what all the above comments say about the name alice being unusual, i think it is quite common. The question and answer section for still alice is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Four terrific minutes in an otherwise interminable evening. Amy name will always be alice cast recording songs from a. The film stars julianne moore as alice howland, a linguistics professor diagnosed with familial alzheimers disease shortly after her 50th birthday. Musical revue cabaret, comedy 5f conceived by joan micklin silver and julianne boyd. Karen elson if i had a boat from still alice youtube. Amy name is still alice benefit performance set for jan.
Written by a wide variety of writers, lyricists, and composers, this lively entertainment continues to explore contemporary women this time in the 1990s. Kindergarten lesson a my name is alice betterlesson. My name is alice is again conceived and staged by joan micklin silver and julianne boyd. It won the outer critics circle award for best revue. My name is still alice and id like to know a basic synopsis of the play, or better yet, an online summary of the play. My name is alice is a musical revue conceived by joan micklin silver and julianne boyd, first produced in 1983. Jul 26, 2019 the cast of amy name is still alice faculty and students from the washington state university school of music will be performing the opera, amy name is still alice, july 2628 and aug. Jun 02, 2009 im performing a monologue as the character woman from the play a. Written by a wide variety of writers, lyricists, and composers, this lively entertainment explores contemporary women. Still alice by lisa genova heart breaking, and frightening are the two words that spring to mind instantly when i think about still alice by lisa genova.
Still alice is a 2014 american independent drama film written and directed by richard glatzer and wash westmoreland and based on lisa genovas bestselling 2007 novel of the same name. A recent study published in the american journal of preventive medicine shows that keeping a food diary may double your weight loss efforts. The songs and sketches are among the most beloved from each revue and are designed to be performed on a bare stage with set pieces. The title of the book is the name of the book just like we have our own names, so do books. This template follows the patterned text of a my name is alice by jane bayer. A my name is alice and my husbands name alan and we live in alabama and we sell apples a my name is alice and my ex. The criticallyacclaimed sequel to the hit musical revue a. Still alice, directed by ricard glatzer and wash westmoreland, was adapted by the pair from a novel of the same name by lisa genova.
Conceived by joan micklin silver and julianne boyd. The cast of amy name is still alice faculty and students from the washington state university school of music will be performing the opera, amy name is still alice, july 2628 and aug. Alice s mother who died in the same car crash that killed anne. My name s alycia and i was named for my aunt alice. Alice enjoyed a long run at the village gate off broadway. She doesnt always do it with quiet dignity, which is refreshing. Mar 09, 2015 still alice is far from a good thing for dementia awareness march 9, 2015 11. Julianne moore, maria shriver, kristen stewart, sandy oltz, lisa genova, dr. A my name is still alice free ebook download as pdf file.
Still alice characters from litcharts the creators of. A my name is alice and my boyfriends name is andy we come from alabama and we like apples a my name is alice and i want to play the game of love when. My name is still alice, like its popular predecessor, totals the sum of many partsits program lists contributions from 27 writers. It presents a series of letter rhymes starring the sesame muppets, beginning with alice and aloysius snuffleupagus and ending with a zebra. Wheels, friends, and portrait alone are worth the price of the cd. Amy name is still alice wsu insider washington state. For this show the creators took what they believed were the best numbers from the two shows and made it into one great night of theatre. My name will always be alice original cast on allmusic 1996. Yes, i know this is the bridal registry, and that you only register brides. Musical revue cabaret, comedy 5f conceived by joan micklin silver and julianne boyd forgoes the meat cleaver for the ostrich plume and clearly would rather tickle a male chauvinist pig to death than hack him to pieces. Written by a wide variety of writers, lyricists and composers, this lively entertainment continues to explore contemporary. She received drama desk and lucille lortel nominations and. So these questions are prevalent, but have failed to enter the still alice debate.
My name is still alice 1992 offbroadway tickets, news. It can be used during an all about me unit, back to school, or a lesson on alliteration. Despite these negative thoughts regarding this unique novel, i consider this work to be a wonderful celebration of the complexities and the brilliance of the human mind. Few movies about alzheimers show things almost entirely from the perspective of the victim, and even fewer try to grapple with her internal thoughts and feelings as the disease progresses. The songs and sketches are among the most beloved from each revue and are designed to be performed on a bare stage with. Still alice is about the life of alice howland, who is stricken with alzheimers disease. This slick and lively revue created by a wide variety of comedy writers, lyricists and composers offers a marvelous kaleidoscope of contemporary women. Snuffleupagus, bert, ernie, cookie monster, betty lou, big bird. Elevated by a gripping performance from julianne moore, still alice is a heartfelt drama that honors its delicate themes with bravery and sensitivity. Send me a note if ahem you would like to discuss this. Starring barbara walsh, heather mac rae, gwen stewart, cheryl howard and. Joe jeremiah bales, mindy sabine azemar, howard julian robinson parks.
Still alice is about how she reacts to her own deteriorationhow she constantly reassesses it and figures out how to cope. Taking an exceptionally verbal and smart person and giving her early onset alzheimers and watching how she deals with it and how she feels about it made this an exceptional film. My name will always be alice is a combination of the 1984 award winning offbroadway musical revue a. The tears come on their own it doesnt take much to make the alzheimers story still alice a heartwrenching film. My name will always be alice presents 25 songs and vignettes examining friendships, relationships, motherhood, marriage, widowhood, sisterhood, and sexual longings. All girl band lyrics my name will always be alice musical.
The film also provides an accurate depiction of the difficulties and emotions experienced by a person with alzheimers. Just aim the camera at julianne moores face and leave it. Amy name is still alice wsu insider washington state university. Still alice is a 2014 american independent drama film written and directed by richard glatzer and wash westmoreland and based on lisa genova s bestselling 2007 novel of the same name. Originally produced by the womens project at the american place theatre in new york, alice enjoyed a long run at the village gate off broadway. My name is alice performed at tusculum colleges behan arena in greeneville, tn, feb. Jan 09, 2002 after this second success, the creators of alice, julianne boyd and joan micklin silver, decided to create a sequel focusing on more current issues.
With women at the epicenterboth more likely to have alzheimers and more likely to be caring for those with the diseasethe alzheimers association and the women of still alice ask all women to help wipe out alzheimers. Amy name is still alice opened at new yorks second stage in november 1992 after premiering at san diegos old globe theatre the previous summer. Still alice is far from a good thing for dementia awareness. The film accurately portrays many of the signs across the three stages of alzheimers.
My name will always be alice the musical description, broadway tickets and more. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. If i had a boat id go out on the ocean and if i had a pony id ride him on my boat and we could all together go out on the ocean me upon my pony on my boat if i were. I begin by reading the title of the book and identifying it is the title. My name is still alice a musical revuescore on hire joan. Still alice is far from a good thing for dementia awareness march 9, 2015 11. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, alice and her family find their bonds tested. My name is still alice 1992 regional us tickets, news. Women from the washington state university school of music and theatre arts are planning a benefit performance of amy name is still alice for 8 p. Maria carrillo, elizabeth gelfand stearnsthese are some of the amazing women behind still alice, a movie that gives us a rare window into the experience of living with alzheimers diseasea glimpse of the inside looking out.