Extremities (stage production)
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Extremities is a harrowing stage play, best known for its intense portrayal of a woman turning the tables on her would-be rapist, which has made it a powerful and controversial work in contemporary theater.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Extremities (stage production) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9204944 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Extremities (stage production) Context triple: [Robert Allan Ackerman, notableWork, Extremities (stage production)]
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A.
Stagecrafters
Stagecrafters is a community theatre organization known for producing live theatrical performances and fostering local arts participation.
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B.
The Cage Stage
The Cage Stage is a themed performance area at the Tomorrowland electronic dance music festival known for its immersive design and high-energy DJ sets.
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C.
The Common Pursuit (stage production)
The Common Pursuit (stage production) is a theatrical adaptation of Tom Sharpe’s satirical novel, known for its comedic portrayal of academic and social pretensions and for featuring actor James Dreyfus in a notable role.
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D.
CN Stage and Field
CN Stage and Field is an outdoor performance and event venue located at The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba, hosting concerts, festivals, and community gatherings.
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E.
Bluets (stage adaptation)
Bluets (stage adaptation) is a theatrical work that reimagines Maggie Nelson’s acclaimed lyric essay for the stage, translating its meditations on love, loss, and the color blue into a live performance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Extremities (stage production) Target entity description: Extremities is a harrowing stage play, best known for its intense portrayal of a woman turning the tables on her would-be rapist, which has made it a powerful and controversial work in contemporary theater.
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A.
Stagecrafters
Stagecrafters is a community theatre organization known for producing live theatrical performances and fostering local arts participation.
-
B.
The Cage Stage
The Cage Stage is a themed performance area at the Tomorrowland electronic dance music festival known for its immersive design and high-energy DJ sets.
-
C.
The Common Pursuit (stage production)
The Common Pursuit (stage production) is a theatrical adaptation of Tom Sharpe’s satirical novel, known for its comedic portrayal of academic and social pretensions and for featuring actor James Dreyfus in a notable role.
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D.
CN Stage and Field
CN Stage and Field is an outdoor performance and event venue located at The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba, hosting concerts, festivals, and community gatherings.
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E.
Bluets (stage adaptation)
Bluets (stage adaptation) is a theatrical work that reimagines Maggie Nelson’s acclaimed lyric essay for the stage, translating its meditations on love, loss, and the color blue into a live performance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | stage play ⓘ |
| audienceReaction |
often described as cathartic
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often described as disturbing ⓘ polarizing ⓘ |
| controversy |
ethical questions about vigilantism
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graphic treatment of sexual assault on stage ⓘ |
| culturalRole |
discussion piece on sexual violence in theater
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example of feminist revenge narrative on stage ⓘ |
| dramaticEffect |
claustrophobic atmosphere
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sustained tension ⓘ |
| dramaticStructure |
single-location play
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small cast ⓘ |
| genre |
drama
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psychological drama ⓘ thriller ⓘ |
| impactOnAudience |
intense emotional response
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provokes debate about victim responses to assault ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
attempted rape
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power dynamics ⓘ revenge ⓘ self-defense ⓘ sexual violence ⓘ trauma ⓘ victim empowerment ⓘ vigilante justice ⓘ |
| medium | live theater ⓘ |
| narrativeFocus | a woman turning the tables on her would-be rapist ⓘ |
| notableFor |
depiction of a victim imprisoning her attacker
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graphic and emotionally charged depiction of attempted rape ⓘ |
| period | contemporary theater ⓘ |
| portrays |
a reversal of power between victim and assailant
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a woman fighting back against her attacker ⓘ |
| reputation |
controversial work in contemporary theater
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powerful work in contemporary theater ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
gendered violence
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justice versus revenge ⓘ moral ambiguity ⓘ |
| tone |
harrowing
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intense ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Extremities (stage production) Description of subject: Extremities is a harrowing stage play, best known for its intense portrayal of a woman turning the tables on her would-be rapist, which has made it a powerful and controversial work in contemporary theater.
Referenced by (1)
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