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Discussion and Story-Land Activity

As you engage with FEN, consider how repurposing land—for good or for ill—reverberates through its inhabitants, community, and the land itself.

Student Vocabulary Activity

Implement this classroom vocabulary activity around the word "juxtapose" to better understand FEN.

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Take a look at these texts and resources to explore the history behind FEN, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.

Britishisms

Explore this vocabulary list for FEN compiled by dramaturg Derek Matson. These definitions may help provide some context for regional and colloquial language in the fens.

Synopsis and Characters

Read a brief synopsis of FEN, meet the play’s characters, and learn about the casting that makes this production distinct.

Where Is He Off To? The Japanese Businessman and Foreign Shadow in FEN

Wenke (Coco) Huang shares the importance of the Businessman character in FEN, shedding light on the economics, politics, and racism that pervade our globalized past and present.

Meet Court’s New Director of Education, Jarrett King

Say hello to the newest member of Court's staff: Jarrett King!

Theatre & Thought Series

In 2020, Court conducted a series of conversations regarding Caryl Churchill's FEN. Check out these discussions to deepen your knowledge of this ambitious, visceral production.

You Don’t Own Me

Exploring the feelings, dreams, and desires of each character, this playlist offers a fun and engaging way to familiarize yourself with the themes of Caryl Churchill's FEN.

“Think of Us as Yourself”: Globalization, Neoliberalism, and the Politics of FEN

University of Chicago Professor Marissa Fenley uncovers the powerful political and economic systems in FEN. In doing so, she illustrates how these oppressive systems have very personal consequences, dictating characters' decisions within the play.