Warning, May Offend!
Tue, 5 Mar 2002, 12:17 amWalter Plinge8 posts in thread
Warning, May Offend!
Tue, 5 Mar 2002, 12:17 amNot this message so much (although I am sure there are plenty of people who get offended whenever I pop up in their box) but moreso our next production. "Mojo" is a very funny comedy set in a 1950s London nightclub, populated by gangsters. There are naughty words in the play, racial and sexual slurs, blasphemy and vivid descriptions of genitalia and bodily functions, but all done in the best possible taste :-)
However, we realise that some people may not appreciate the humour, and are intending on putting a disclaimer on the publicity material. That being the case, we thought that such a topic might stimulate an interesting discussion. What's your favourite warning? What would make you stay away from a show? What would intrigue you into going to a show? Here are some ideas - any others?
Warning - Adult Themes
Language May Offend
Recommended For Adults Only
Strong Language and Adult Themes
This Play Is Not For Everyone
Guaranteed To Offend
Stay Away If Easily Offended
Not Recommended For Everybody
If Easily Offended, @!#$ Off
Warning: Very Funny But Very Rude
JB
However, we realise that some people may not appreciate the humour, and are intending on putting a disclaimer on the publicity material. That being the case, we thought that such a topic might stimulate an interesting discussion. What's your favourite warning? What would make you stay away from a show? What would intrigue you into going to a show? Here are some ideas - any others?
Warning - Adult Themes
Language May Offend
Recommended For Adults Only
Strong Language and Adult Themes
This Play Is Not For Everyone
Guaranteed To Offend
Stay Away If Easily Offended
Not Recommended For Everybody
If Easily Offended, @!#$ Off
Warning: Very Funny But Very Rude
JB
RE: Warning, May Offend!
Wed, 6 Mar 2002, 02:26 pmWalter Plinge
I feel that in this day and age of political correctness?! you must inform the public about the language and themes. A warning can work both ways and it is up to PR to target audiences. However in saying that I feel that some potential patrons may miss out on great shows because of this. Soulution? er on the side of caution rather than giving the box office hassles, publicity will have to work hard on the special ones.