Babyteeth

by Rita Kalnejais

Genres: Plays

114 pages, Paperback

Published February 11, 2012

Reviews

[Siena · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Well we all have very complex physiological responses to stress."

[kiara skene · Rating 2 out of 5]

as someone who has grieved a loss similar to this one, i’m honestly offended

[Ashleigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I could see what this play was trying to do, definitely worth more to see on stage. Some points are loose ends that don't wrap up well.

[Kimberley Shaw]

What the?

[Astreia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate that the play is more about the parents' grief more than Milla and Moses' thing, unlike in the film. Of course I'll be comparing this to the film, how do you think I got here? lol

Film-Moses and Play-Moses are also a bit different from each other, in that I think Play-Moses was solely there to take advantage of the situation, while Film-Moses was written to (possibly) reciprocate Milla's feelings, thereby being more layered (and more problematic? I don't even know).

Both the play and the film are aware of the problematic age gap. "This is the worst possible parenting I can imagine." This is the way to acknowledge it.

Anyway. I'm a sucker for stories about unhealthy coping mechanisms, almost-absurd premises with a memorable ensemble of characters. In this regard, I appreciate the play more, as the grief is more in focus while the romance takes a backseat. The play kinda had a little bit more humor, too.