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

Learning Guide: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Photo of A.C. Smith, Kelvin Roston Jr., Kristy Johnson, Greta Oglesby, and Cedric Young by Michael Brosilow. Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and… Read More

Post-Show Classroom Activity

Photo of Alfred H. Wilson, Ronald L. Conner, and Brian Weddington by Michael Brosilow. Invite students to explore the unique perspectives within… Read More

Post-Show Discussion Activity

Photo of Alfred H. Wilson, Ronald L. Conner, and Brian Weddington by Michael Brosilow. Use these questions to reflect, discuss, or journal about your experience… Read More

Glossary

Photo of Ronald L. Conner, Tyla Abercrumbie, and A.C. Smith by Michael Brosilow. This glossary includes helpful vocabulary that will deepen your understanding of the… Read More

Synopsis and Characters

Photo of Ronald L. Conner, Allen D. Edge, Brian Weddington, Tyla Abercrumbie, and A.C. Smith by Michael Brosilow. Get to know the characters of … Read More

Historical Background and Dramaturgy

Photo of Alfred H. Wilson, Ronald L. Conner, A.C. Smith, and Brian Weddington by Michael Brosilow. Explore the historical context of The Piano Lesson… Read More

Learning Guide: The Piano Lesson

Photo of A.C. Smith and Brian Weddington by Michael Brosilow. Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing… Read More

Court Theatre Wins Two Black Theatre Alliance Awards

Photo of Kierra Bunch and Martasia Jones by Michael Brosilow. Exciting news! Kierra Bunch and Martasia Jones, both of whom were in last season’s A… Read More

THICK: a crumbling freak show Bibliography

What kind of person comes to a freak show? That is one of the many questions asked by Jenn Freeman—who also performs as Po’Chop—in their… Read More