LBExtremities

Questions for //Extremities//

1. I would most definitely take credit for designing //Extremities// poster 7, because it has the best combination of visual appeal and information about the content of the play. The use of red and black against white makes the poster immediately grab the eye's attention. The actual image of the red fireplace with pitch black leading up to it and covering its center is a very mysterious one that is sure to intrigue potential audience members. They will wonder what the fireplace means, and most will gather from its foreboding look that it plays a sinister part in the story. Passersby may also notice the wasp hovering in the right bottom corner and be further clued-in that this play deals with scary things. Thus the visual design serves as both a striking image and an ominous reflection of the play's frightening content. As for the rest of the poster, it gives potential audience members sufficient information as to how they can see the play. This information includes dates, location, and the way to go about purchasing tickets.

2. Beyond the actual performance of the play, there are several possible ways of educating the audience about the work. A tagline on the poster may help to give potential audience members more specific information on //Extremities//, possibly referring to rape or revenge. Also, if the production prints playbills for its audience, those could include some background information on the play, as well as a discussion of some of the issues that the play will bring up.