In Search of vintage Theremin

Oh, for goodness sakes, would it have killed them to use her maiden name?

No but I can appreciate the choice.
From a audience's point of view, if they've heard any version of her name it's probably Rockmore, and as a teaching medium it's probably less confusing for when people are back home thinking "who was that famous Russian theremin chick?".

They have to make some choices and deal with the limits of time and practical communication. Balanchine said "there are no mothers in law in ballet", there are choices between telling everything and losing the audience or making it work as a play.
At least they do *not* say a theremin was used in Good Vibrations. :~)

[i]>>At least they do *not* say a theremin was used in Good Vibrations. :~)[/i]

See, I would find that a lot less offensive than completely misrepresenting Mrs. Rockmore's life. But I guess that's just me.

We'll have to see what the reviews, if any say,
and I really hope some other TW members post their thoughts!

But not here, we are wayyyy off the 'Vintage' topic now.

Let's pick it up in on of the threads mentioning the play itself.
http://www.thereminworld.com/forum.asp?cmd=p&T=2726&F=4
or
http://www.thereminworld.com/news.asp?s=619

out of lurker's curiosity i must ask-- jon, did you wind up seeing the play?