Learning Guides - Page 2 of 10

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Explore the historical context of A RAISIN IN THE SUN, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.

Glossary

Familiarize yourself with essential vocabulary words from A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Pre-Show Classroom Activity

What happens to a dream deferred? Build a poem with students to enrich their understanding of A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Learning Guide: A Raisin in the Sun

Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Learning Guide: Falsettos

Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of FALSETTOS.

Pre-Show Identity Activity

Explore the many identities you carry and how they chafe against, and are soothed by, the world around you in this activity complementing FALSETTOS.

Pre-Show Classroom Activity

Engage students with their very own version of The Game of Life, inspired by the games that are featured in FALSETTOS.

Post-Show Classroom Activity

When words fail, sing! Invite students to create their own version of a sung-through story - just like FALSETTOS - using songs or an album that they love.

Post-Show Discussion Activity

Dive into discussion questions to explore themes and impressions of FALSETTOS.

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Explore the historical context embedded in FALSETTOS, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production, presented in partnership with TimeLine Theatre Company.