Learning Guide: STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION

Four people hold signs that create the image of a young person. — Photo of Melanie Brezill, Kelvin Roston Jr., Dee Dee Batteast, and Anthony Irons by Michael Brosilow.

Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution, a world premiere by Nambi E. Kelley, directed by Tasia A. Jones.

Background

Synopsis and Characters: Familiarize yourself with the historical figures and events that come to life in Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution.
Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design: Explore the history behind Stokely Carmichael, the civil rights movement, and the design of Court Theatre’s world premiere.

Activities and Resources

Glossary: Familiarize yourself with helpful-to-know terms and references from the play.
Pre-Show Activity: Use the image of a tape recorder – a prominent symbol in Stokely – to consider where you might play, pause, and rewind your own story.
Post-Show Discussion Activity: Dive into discussion questions to explore themes and impressions of Stokey: The Unfinished Revolution.

Articles

In Conversation: Playwright Nambi E. Kelley and Director Tasia A. Jones: Playwright Nambi E. Kelley and Director Tasia A. Jones discuss Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution, the process of creating a new play, and what it means for the revolution to be incomplete.
The Study is The Struggle, The Struggle is The Study Dr. Theodore R. Foster III, PhD from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette discusses Stokely Carmichael, later known as Kwame Ture; his work; and his legacy.
The Responsibility of Love: Adam Green, PhD, Associate Professor at The University of Chicago, considers Stokely Carmichael’s relationship to organizing and how it impacted his reputation.
Honoring Legacy Director of Engagement Kamilah Rashied and Raquel Flores-Clemons, archivist and head of the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, discuss the importance of preservation, setting the stage for the Black Power Series.
The Dramaturgy of Writing a Biographical Play Production Dramaturg Martine Kei Green-Rogers describes the intricacies informing a biographical play like Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution.
Up Next: Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution: Director Tasia A. Jones introduces this world premiere by Nambi E. Kelley, based on the life of Stokely Carmichael.