Learning Guide: Radio Golf
Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of Radio Golf by August Wilson, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.
Other Learning Guides in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle
- Gem of the Ocean
- Joe Turner’s Come and Gone – Coming soon!
- Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
- The Piano Lesson
- Seven Guitars
- Fences
- Two Trains Running
- Jitney – Coming soon!
- King Hedley II – Coming soon!
Background
- Synopsis and Characters: Read a detailed synopsis of the play and get to know the characters of Radio Golf.
- Historical Background and Dramaturgy: Explore the historical context embedded in Radio Golf and the dramaturgy underpinning Court Theatre’s production.
- All About August: Learn more about this historic playwright and his enduring contributions to the theatrical canon. Coming soon!
Activities and Resources
- Glossary: Familiarize yourself with essential vocabulary words from the play.
- Post-Show Discussion Activity: Dive into discussion questions to explore themes and impressions of Radio Golf.
- Post-Show Classroom Activity: Guide students to create campaign slogans for the characters in Radio Golf in this activity.
Articles
- Pittsburgh’s Place within August Wilson’s World: To learn more about Pittsburgh’s place in Wilson’s plays, Court interviewed Laurence Glasco, Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh. He shares his thoughts on the significance of real estate, memory, and class in the Hill District, the Pittsburgh neighborhood in which Radio Golf unfolds.
- Q&A: Director Ron OJ Parson: Production Dramaturg Martine Kei Green-Rogers sat down with Director Ron OJ Parson to discuss his long history with August Wilson’s work and why he keeps coming back to it.
Photos and Videos
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