I'm Tired of Playing

The Repeats

This poster for Sweet Charity by Neil Simon takes on a vintage aesthetic to reflect the emotional core of the story. The rich velvet red background creates a textured and immersive feeling that brings to mind the curtains of an old theater. The deep purple adds a sense of romance and longing that reflects Charity’s emotional journey. A wood texture is carefully placed to enhance the quality of the piece and emphasize the warmth of the red velvet in order to tie together the entire concept. The knobs and dials contribute to the overall look of a vinyl record player to reinforce the retro theme and connecting the audience to the musical era which is where the play is set in.

At the center of the design is the vinyl record, with the phrase “I’m tired of playing The Repeats” etched into its grooves of the vinyl record. The words curve and distort as they follow the motion of the record to suggest how Charity keeps getting pulled back into the same cycles. The emphasis on “The Repeats,” written in larger type gives it weight as both a title for the vinyl and a metaphor for her life. This poster captures the heart of the story and showcases Charity’s repeated search for love and her hopeful spirit even after constant letdowns. The lighter purple type for details like ticket information is calming and purposeful in guiding the eye without taking attention away from the focal point. Every texture and element was carefully researched and chosen to reflect the mechanical parts of a record player and all work together to emphasize Charity’s story as one of hope, repetition, and resilience.