Post-Show Classroom Activity
Photo of Jerod Haynes and Alfred H. Wilson by Michael Brosilow. Invite students to consider and share their personal histories of wrongs, forgiveness, and empathy… Read More
Post-Show Discussion Activity
Photo of Jerod Haynes and Alfred H. Wilson by Michael Brosilow. Use these questions to reflect, discuss, or journal about your experience and reactions to… Read More
Historical Background and Dramaturgy
Photo of Jerod Haynes, Tyla Abercrumbie, and Davdi Alan Anderson by Michael Brosilow. Explore the historical context of Gem of the… Read More
Synopsis and Characters
Photo of Jerod Haynes, Tyla Abercrumbie, A.C. Smith, and Jacqueline Williams by Michael Brosilow. Get to know the characters of Gem of… Read More
Learning Guide: Gem of the Ocean
Photo of Alfred H. Wilson, Tyla Abercrumbie, Jerod Haynes, A.C. Smith, and Jacqueline Wilson by Michael Brosilow. Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and… Read More
Post-Show Classroom Activity
Photo of Greta Oglesby, Cedric Young, and Kristy Johnson by Michael Brosilow. One of the central points of conflict in Ma… Read More
Post-Show Discussion Activity
Photo of Greta Oglesby, Cedric Young, and Kristy Johnson by Michael Brosilow. Use these questions to reflect, discuss, or journal about your experience and reactions… Read More
Historical Background and Dramaturgy
Photo of A.C. Smith, James T. Alfred, and Cedric Young by Michael Brosilow. Explore the historical context of Ma Rainey’s Black… Read More
Glossary
Photo of James T. Alfred, Alfred H. Wilson, A.C. Smith, and Cedric Young by Michael Brosilow. This glossary includes helpful vocabulary and allusions that will… Read More
Synopsis and Characters
Photo of Greta Oglesby, Kelvin Roston Jr., Kristy Johnson, A.C. Smith, James T. Alfred, Alfred H. Wilson, Cedric Young by Michael Brosilow. Get to know… Read More
