Pumphouse Players Open 'Extremities' Friday

Pumphouse Players continues to explore darker and edgier productions for its show of the season.

Extremities, the group's upcoming production at the in Cartersville, is the hard-hitting and intense play. Directed by Barry King and starring PHP veterans Stacy Vaccaro and Kip Henderson, the show takes the audience into the dark space in between attacker and victim.

Set in a house occupied by three young females, the action follows the consequences of an attempted assault on one of the girls. During the ultra-violent attack, the tables are turned on the assailant and, as the play progresses, vengeance is delivered.

But the violence isn’t all physical. As the would-be attacker is tormented, he enacts his own form of retribution by playing mind games on the roommates and turning them against one another.

Extremities opened off-Broadway in 1982 with Susan Saradon in the lead role of Marjorie, to be played in the local production by Vaccaro. However, most audiences are probably most familiar with the 1986 film version starring Farrah Fawcett.

The show is for adults due to the intense drama and sexual situations. Audiences are strongly encouraged  to consider the subject matter prior to attending.

Extremities opens Friday. Other performances are set for Oct. 22, 28 and 29. Curtain times for all are 8 p.m. There will be no matinees.

To purchase tickets, visit www.pumphouseplayers.com. Reservations are strongly encouraged.