April 11 and 12, the Tawes stage was not the host to a traditional senior thesis production; rather, a different type of performance was given, one that promised to be unique. Children were, undoubtedly, left at home.
The Department of Drama presented Extreme Exposure. This production, directed by drama professor Dale Daigle, marked the third semi-biannual Noffoh Production.
Students, faculty, and staff of Washington College were invited to come and enjoy a series of interesting monologues presented by freshmen and sophomores.
Only freshmen and sophomores could audition and act in the show.The production began both nights at 8 p.m.; reservations were taken, as seating for the production was on stage.
Extreme Exposure had a general and parental warning being issued for the program because of the use of adult language in various monologues.
It has been said by those who advertised the show that this performance was definitely not for the weak of heart.
Students may have noticed such e-mails with slightly offensive titles vaguely describing this show.
One student commented, before the show's opening, "I'm sure it will be interesting to see, but I'm sick of getting e-mails entitled 'pedophiles' and 'vaginas.' If it's any good, it shouldn't need such a twist to draw students to see it. And even if it isn't, I can do without the base e-mails."
When asked whether or not the vulgarity in some of the monologues was necessary, freshman Thomas Clancy answered, "Definitely necessary.
The topics in the monologues are not typically talked about in everyday conversation, so by definition they are vulgar."Freshman Matt Kearney described Extreme Exposure as "not [the] typical type of monologues - they are almost 'out there,' and they are very vulgar and are about taboo subjects."
Clancy described the character he portrayed in his monologue as "quite different. I don't generally go around trying to get with nine year old children."
Clancy played a man in his late twenties or early thirties who is a pedophile.
The purpose of Extreme Exposure was to introduce new actors and showcase their acting abilities to the WC community.
Although some of the actors have already been in previous shows at WC, they could still enjoy performing in this particular show, especially because of its unique and non-traditional topic.
Clancy enjoyed the opportunity for various reasons: "It is nice to work with Dale, because he is a cool professor. And the monologues are about people being real. The topics discussed are things that people are naturally inhibited to say."
Kearney, who performed a monologue entitled "Pounding in the Floor with My Forehead," said, "I like it; it's a great thing to do."
Clancy said, "If the audience isn't disturbed by my monologue, I did something wrong."
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