Mom! WTF!
- Juliet Morrison
- Dec 11, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 28
Carol opens with a question that hits immediately: “Are we born crazy or does life make you crazy?” It is a strong line, and for a moment, it feels like the show is about to lock into a clear thematic path. She launches into a reflection on motherhood, describing it as “like skydiving,” a plunge from chaos into calm and then back again. That same pattern defines the entire piece. Moments of clarity emerge, then dissolve into disorder.
The central issue is execution. Carol forgets lines throughout the performance and repeatedly turns to her script. While the broad intention is still visible, the constant breaks in momentum drain the material of emotional weight. Instead of a story about independence and womanhood unfolding with purpose, we are watching an artist search for her place inside her own narrative.
There are sparks of something compelling. The reference to an English woman from 1867 hints at a richer historical spine. The quick shifts between humor and disgust suggest a tonal ambition that could work with a tighter structure. The song about women’s equality points to the crux of the piece and raises a real question about how long women have endured inequity. But these elements never fully connect. The show jumps from idea to idea without guiding the audience toward a clear point.
Using a script on stage can work when it is a deliberate choice. Here, it feels like a crutch, and it becomes hard to stay oriented. The chaos mirrors the themes Carol wants to address, but the result is a performance that spreads itself too thin rather than revealing something new.
A promising concept that needs focus, confidence, and a firmer hand on its own storytelling.
Performed on October 14
October 14 through November 23, 2025
Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, NYC)
Juliet Morrison brings a wealth of global experiences to her work across film & theatre. A British actor, producer and writer, who calls New York home, her experiences extend from London, LA, and NYC. Having starred in many plays, whilst writing, producing and starring in her own play, which saw her win "Best Script of 2024" at United Solo, Theatre Row. What to look out for : Executive producer in an upcoming network holiday rom-com and can be seen acting in several films across 2026. www.julietmorrison.com
I just read your piece on Carol's show, and that opening question about whether we're born crazy or life makes us crazy really stuck with me. It's such a raw, honest way to start, and I felt the frustration when the momentum kept breaking because of the forgotten lines. I've been to performances like that where you can see the vision but the execution just doesn't hold up, and it's almost more painful than a total flop. It made me think about how much preparation goes into any creative work, even the messy parts. If you ever want to keep a clean copy of your own drafts or notes without extra hidden data, this Metadata Cleaner might be handy for…
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I really felt that opening line about being born crazy or life making you crazy—it’s such a raw question, and it sets up so much promise. The skydiving metaphor for motherhood is spot on, too; I’ve never heard it put quite like that, and it made me pause. But I have to admit, the constant script-checking broke the spell for me, even though I could see the heart of the story underneath. It made me wonder how much more powerful it would be with a bit more rehearsal or a different format. If you’re ever looking for a way to capture that chaotic creative energy in a different medium, I’ve been playing with Musefy to turn messy ideas into actual songs,…
I just read this piece about Carol's performance, and that opening question—"Are we born crazy or does life make you crazy?"—really stuck with me. It's such a raw way to frame motherhood, and I felt the skydiving metaphor in my bones. But you're right, the constant script-checking broke the spell for me too; it's hard to stay in the story when the performer keeps stepping out of it. I wonder if a cleaner version of the material would have let that emotional weight land. Speaking of keeping things clear, if you ever share images from a show like this, you might want to Remove Metadata from AI Image so the focus stays on the art, not the file details. Anyway,…
Wow, Carol's raw honesty about forgetting lines really hit me—I've been there, trying to hold it together when the brain just blanks. The skydiving metaphor for motherhood was brilliant, but those script breaks shattered the flow. If only she could have snapped a quick picture of her script and used Photo & Screenshot Text Editor to highlight her cues without flipping pages. That little tool could have kept her in the moment. I really hope she finds her rhythm next time.