During the next few weeks, we will be examining the play War Horse. We will view the play and then discuss it, as well as participate in teaching artist sessions. We will also be creating scenes inspired by the themes and characters in the show.
To get ready for next week's show, use the Vocabulary links on the left and the Historical links on the right.
During the next 3 weeks, we will be studying the Broadway musical, FELA, based on the life of the Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti. We will be viewing the show, studying the text (songs & dialogue), working with a teaching artist and ultimately, creating a project inspired by the show.
To prepare for next Wednesday's trip to see the show, work with a partner to research some of the main points about Fela's biography and Nigerian history during his time period. Then, read the NY Times review of the show, as you will be creating your own review after viewing the play.
Use the vocabulary links on the left hand side of the page & the historical context links on the right hand side.
During the next few weeks, we will be reading one of Tennessee Williams’s most notable plays, The Glass Menagerie. To prepare, you and a partner will be conducting an exploration of the times in which Williams wrote and the subject matter that he dedicated his life to examine.
TASK: Use the links within the following sections: vocabulary, artistic terms, setting, and biography, to learn more about Tennessee Williams, his life, the times in which he wrote and the era surrounding The Glass Menagerie. Complete the “Behind the Scenes” worksheet in preparation for class discussion.
