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Suzy Homemaker Trailer (1950's)

Erica Mulkern
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This is the trailer for 'Suzy Homemaker' (the 1950's character!) The term "Suzy Homemaker" is used as a derisive reference to any woman with habits linked to stereotypical domestic activities traditionally done by women. Suzy Homemaker was a line of miniature functional toy household appliances produced by Topper Toys, and launched in 1966. It taught girls how to be the perfect housewife, just like their mother. In this performance we see women throughout history trapped in a role they did not ask for, they had no choice. Domestic Bliss quickly turns into a distorted nightmare. Meet Suzy! Suzy is a 1950’s housewife that is quite strange, but to the outside world she seems like a wonderfully put together wife- neat, prim and she makes an excellent Victoria Sponge Cake. Everything she does must be perfect; heaven forbid if the neighbours saw! Performer and Choreographer: Erica Mulkern Videographer and Post Production: Adam Redmond Sound Design …...more
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Suzy Homemaker Trailer (1950's)
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2021Jul 10
This is the trailer for 'Suzy Homemaker' (the 1950's character!) The term "Suzy Homemaker" is used as a derisive reference to any woman with habits linked to stereotypical domestic activities traditionally done by women. Suzy Homemaker was a line of miniature functional toy household appliances produced by Topper Toys, and launched in 1966. It taught girls how to be the perfect housewife, just like their mother. In this performance we see women throughout history trapped in a role they did not ask for, they had no choice. Domestic Bliss quickly turns into a distorted nightmare. Meet Suzy! Suzy is a 1950’s housewife that is quite strange, but to the outside world she seems like a wonderfully put together wife- neat, prim and she makes an excellent Victoria Sponge Cake. Everything she does must be perfect; heaven forbid if the neighbours saw! Performer and Choreographer: Erica Mulkern Videographer and Post Production: Adam Redmond Sound Design: Maja Palser featuring Sonata no.1 in G minor, Sonata no. 2 in A minor, and Sonata no. 4 in E minor composed by Eugène Ysaÿe performed by Ksenia Milas Costume Designer: Amelia Sierevogel You can find out about upcoming shows of Suzy Homemaker via this link! https://ericamulkern.com/2021/12/28/u... Thumbnail photo by Nicola Chippendale at Vines Art House

Erica Mulkern

167 subscribers