Black and White

Black and White. Night and Day. Sight and Sound. Cloud Nine and The Wallpaper Psalm. What do all of these pairings share in common? The fact that they are opposite extremes. This is definitely the case regarding the last coupling. Cloud Nine is a theatrical work with its roots placed in visual soil whereas on the other end of the stick you have The Wallpaper Psalm, which has its roots firmly based in an audio …

…had elaborate make-up on which directly correlated to their character’s mood or disposition. Another giveaway to The Wallpaper Psalm’s visceral intent and audio ingredient was the prelude to the play where the hostess points out emergency exits (in case of a disturbing visceral reaction) and the inclusion of earplugs in the production’s program (in case an audience member has very sensitive ears or is seated to close to the band). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**