Blog - Court Theatre

Madison Blackwood Joins Court Staff as Associate Director of Development

Say hello to our new Associate Director of Development!

From Court Theatre to Convocation: Celebrating David Auburn

Tony Award Winner. Court Theatre Collaborator. 2026 Convocation Speaker.

Learning Guide: Seven Guitars

Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of SEVEN GUITARS by August Wilson, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.

Post-Show Discussion Activity

Use these questions to reflect, discuss, or journal about your experience and reactions to SEVEN GUITARS.

Synopsis and Characters

Get to know the characters of SEVEN GUITARS and read a detailed synopsis of the play.

Glossary

This glossary includes helpful vocabulary and allusions that will deepen your understanding of the words and worlds of SEVEN GUITARS.

Post-Show Classroom Activity

Invite students to reimagine Floyd Barton’s monologue from SEVEN GUITARS.

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Explore the historical context of SEVEN GUITARS and the dramaturgy underpinning Court Theatre’s production.

Learning Guide: Two Trains Running

Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of TWO TRAINS RUNNING by August Wilson, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.

Glossary

This glossary includes helpful vocabulary and allusions that will deepen your understanding of TWO TRAINS RUNNING.