In Conversation: Ron OJ Parson and Ayanna Bria Bakari "This will be part of Court's lasting legacy." Hear from two of the artists bringing Theodore Ward's BIG WHITE FOG to life!
Staging the Clash of Ideologies in Depression-Era Black America Garveyism. Communism. Integrationism. Capitalism. BIG WHITE FOG has got it all. (Warning - Contains spoilers!)
Fading Into Obscurity: Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog BIG WHITE FOG skillfully incorporates politics and history into the domestic setting, paving the way for other classic family dramas. Production Dramaturg Khalid Long, PhD, explains how.
Meet the Cast of Big White Fog Say hello to the performers bringing Theodore Ward's South Side epic to life.
Learning Guide: An Iliad Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of AN ILIAD.
Pre-Show Activity History lives in objects. Consider and write about an important personal artifact to better understand AN ILIAD and The Poet.
Post-Show Activity What song should be sung for the last time? Brainstorm, write — and maybe sing! — that song in this activity complementing AN ILIAD.
Post-Show Discussion Activity Dive into discussion questions to explore themes and impressions of AN ILIAD.
Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design Explore the historical context embedded in AN ILIAD, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.
Synopsis and Characters Read a detailed synopsis of the play and get to know The Poet, the sole character of AN ILIAD.
