Overview
Character Name
Zelma Bullock
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Mature Adult, Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal Technique
Belting, Rock, Pop
Time & Place
Memphis, Tennessee; St Louis, Missouri; Las Vegas, Nevada; and London, England from 1949 - 1984
Analysis
Zelma Bullock is the mother of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Zelma was married to Richard Bullock, Tina’s father. Zelma suffered through an abusive relationship with Richard, who was the local preacher of their Baptist church. Zelma is tough, detached, and cruel
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