We had our understudy runthrough yesterday, and then there was another talkback for GOLDA last night, which Aaron, Camille, and Kent Nicholson (new works at Twx) ran. The questions were very determined, and people wanted to keep talking long past the time when we all needed to leave. It’s a topic that you can’t put back in the box.

What was most interesting to me was the woman who asked Aaron, “Why would the Israelis let a Russian-born woman (Golda) be their Prime Minister?” She had the impression that Israel was a much older country than it was, and wasn’t aware that all Israelis are (or were) immigrants.

Our reviews, which came out this week, from the Chronicle and the Merc, were both mixed. I think it’s hard to make a living portrayal of this topic that suits everyone’s tastes. One critic wanted larger characters. One wanted more passion, one less. And so on. I think we’ve created a unique and subtle GOLDA, but who won’t be everyone’s easiest cup of tea to swallow – just like the real woman.