NYTimes.com: “In Masks Outrageous and Austere,” the final full-length play written by Tennessee Williams, is a darkly comic, highly theatrical work about a wealthy woman named Babe Foxworth who gets kidnapped by a mysterious corporate entity. The premiere production of the work — it’s never been produced for the stage — begins performances next month at Culture Project. Shirley Knight stars as Babe, and David Schweizer directs.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Behind the Poster: 'In Masks Outrageous and Austere'
NYTimes.com: “In Masks Outrageous and Austere,” the final full-length play written by Tennessee Williams, is a darkly comic, highly theatrical work about a wealthy woman named Babe Foxworth who gets kidnapped by a mysterious corporate entity. The premiere production of the work — it’s never been produced for the stage — begins performances next month at Culture Project. Shirley Knight stars as Babe, and David Schweizer directs.
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I absolutely adore Tennessee Williams' work. I wasn't even aware that he had written this piece! I am also very interested in poster design and make-up design, so this is right up my alley.
When I think of poster design, the phrase, "don't judge a book by it's cover" comes to mind. Of course, I always judge books by their cover, just as I judge a play (at first) by its poster. The poster has to encapsulate the entire aesthetic of the production (on one sheet of paper) in a way that inspires potential audience members to pay to see the play.
I think this poster is stunning. I've found this past year that a clever distortion of the human body is always disturbing, yet retains a quality of intrigue that makes it hard to look away. This poter has that factor.
There is kind of a parallel between this poster and Rane/Jamie's design project! With the darker mood and the offputting figure in shattered mirrors. She looks at once dangerous and fragile. It's a very tactile, visceral response you get when looking at this poster, which is useful, I think, if you're trying to get people to remember and come see a show. Putting the mirrors on her face kind of de-sexes her, since her skin is older, so I like how glitzy and nasty her hair and earrings are, there's an uncomfortable juxtaposition. The jarring nature is very effective, it definitely makes me want to know what the play is about.
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