You’re good for nothing… I’ll milk the cow myself

Natacha Ruck—Théâtre Cercle Molière

This is a family story. Though it spans continents and time, it’s a very personal series of stories and events.

Natacha Ruck weaves a tale, punctuated with song, telling of her ancestors. Central to the story is her mother.

As global history unfolds around Natacha’s mother, the mother navigates life as a diminutive yet powerful force. A mother who cares. A feisty woman who can lose her temper but remains grounded in love.

This is a European story. A French story. A coming to America story. A Jewish story. A story which examines, often with humour, the complex threads which bind generations together.

The play is an inspiration for anyone wanting to tell their own unfiltered family story, perhaps with “quelques chansons françaises” (a few French songs).

Rob Duncan