MAExtremities

Michael Ackerman Poster #3: This poster advertizing for //Extremities// fulfills its purpose excellently. It provides the passer-by with valuable information concerning various details that are necessary for potential audience members to be aware of. The poster clearly displays the dates, location, time, and prices at the bottom. Unlike several other posters, this one provides contact information that can be used if someone would like to learn more about the performance. The title of the play is emphasized by being highlighted in black, unlike all other text on the poster except for the dates; together, the title of the play and the dates that it will show, are the most important pieces of information for potential audience members. The poster is also sure to warn its readers that the material being acted out is not suitable for all audiences, a thoughtful reminder to parents of young children. The image on the poster, half of a human face is an excellent choice to decorate such a poster with. It induces a feeling of empathy and fear for the subject, just like the play does, at first, for Marjorie. The eye is looking in a direction besides directly ahead, indicating that something is happening to the side of the person. This creates a sense of suspense; the viewer wants to find out what the person on the poster is witnessing. The red, black, and white color-scheme is also an interesting facet of the poster. The stark contrast of the red to the black and white catches the eye, which will prove helpful when the poster is competing with others to be read by passers-by. The color also makes the image appear more intense than it truly is, and this adds to the feeling of suspense afore mentioned. By providing critical information, displaying a suspense-inducing image, and utilizing a distinctive color scheme, poster #3 is obviously a superbly successful poster.