But conversely one could argue that people would be particularly attracted to that world because of the opportunities for transgression. Basically, that unconventional people are attracted to the theatre because one can express oneself in ways that would be deeply shocking otherwise.

& yes that could certainly be part of it, there is something of that "more than Just Some Woman" thing going on with her.

The way in which that was achieved still carries some interesting cultural signifiers, though! :D