Extremities
San Diego Repertory Theatre
Directed by
Sam Woodhouse
Design
Director Sam Woodhouse was concerned that his production of Extremities be about the senseless violence and control issues involved in rape and not about Raul or sex. It was important that the environment of the play be as gentle and idyllic as possible. The New Jersey farm house that the author provided was ideal for the rendering of a comfortable space that would be in constant conflict with the violent action of the play. In contrast to the original production, the fire place was moved from up center to an angled wall down left. This permitted the audience to focus on Margorie’s actions on an equal or superior level with Raul’s.