RPEXTREMITIES

Rachael Pesch Extremities 1. 1. If I had to take credit for creating one of the posters, I would most likely choose Poster 1. I feel that it the poster that really helps you understand what the central theme of the play is about by just looking at it. All of the other ones use symbols or scenes that are woven within the play, but Poster 1 really conveys what the play is about through the use of newspaper headlines. The word “Extremities” stands out when it is surrounded by the news clippings and attracts the eye. The poster also has a flow to it that first directs the eye to the title, “Extremities”, and then directs the eye to the various newspaper clippings and bolded words within those articles. The information given about where and when the production will take place is also clearly written, so interested people know how to buy tickets.

2. 2. I think one way to further educate the audience about the subject matter of the play would be to include some background information on the production’s program. I know on the downloaded version of //Extremities// there is some background information on how the writer of the play came up with the idea. He had actually talked to a rape victim and wanted to warn the rest of the world about the dangers. After I read that commentary, I had a new perspective of the play; instead of thinking of it as vile and cruel, I thought of it as more of a warning or way to help stop rapes from happening. Therefore, an article about why the writer wrote the play would be an excellent way to educate the audience further.