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Learning Guide: Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution

Check out these resources and activities to prepare to see the world premiere of STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION.

Synopsis and Characters

Familiarize yourself with the historical figures and events that come to life in STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION.

Post-Show Discussion Activity

Dive into discussion questions to explore themes and impressions of STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION.

Pre-Show Activity

Put yourself in Stokely's shoes with this activity: where would you play, pause, and rewind your own story?

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Explore the real history informing the world premiere of STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION.

Glossary

Familiarize yourself with helpful-to-know terms and references from STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION.

Charles Newell Returns to the Guthrie for the History Plays

Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Charles Newell attends the History Plays after co-directing this Shakespearean marathon thirty years prior.

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 Dramaturgy of Writing a Biographical Play

Production Dramaturg Martine Kei Green-Rogers describes the intricacies informing a biographical play like STOKELY: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION.

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.