Guide Last Updated: 10/08/2009
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The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use this ToolThe Artistic Process - An exploratory essay on how art gets made and circulated in cultureHistory of African American Theatre - An overview of the African American contribution to American theatreIntroduction - Notes specifically for the Radio Golf Study Guide20th Century Cycle - A short biography on August Wilson and descriptions of the plays in his 20th Century Cycle Characters in the Play - Descriptions of the characters in Radio Golf Setting, Scene Breakdown and Synopsis (not yet available for download) - Learn where and when the play takes placeContextual Essay - A contextual essay analyzing themes and ideas in Radio Golf Spotlight Interview Radio Golf Listen to a portion of the interview! Design Statements Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary termsFor Further Reference - An annotated bibliography to help you learn more about August Wilson's work!
Guide Last Updated: 11/04/09
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The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use This ToolThe Artistic Process - An exploratory essay on how art gets made and circulated in culture History of African American Theatre - An overview of the African American contribution to American theatreIntroduction - Notes specifically for the Black Nativity: A Season for Change study guideSynopsis, Setting, and Song List - Learn where and when the play takes place and see the list of songs in this year's productionA Revolutionary Spirit Voices from the Antebellum South Quilting and Cultural Cohesion Harriet Powers: An American Storyteller Religion and Cultural Cohesion Spotlight on the Playwright Conclusion Design Statements (not yet available for download) - Learn more about how the play was conceptualized and built!Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary termsContemporary Quilting For Further Reference - An annotated bibliography to help you learn more about Black Nativity and African American quilting!
Guide Last Updated: 02/02/10
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The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use This ToolThe Artistic Process - An exploratory essay on how art gets made and circulated in culture History of African American Theatre - An overview of the African American contribution to American theatreCharacters - Descriptions of the characters in Black Pearl Sings! Setting and Song List - Learn where and when the play takes place and see the list of songs in this productionContextual Essay - A contextual essay analyzing themes and ideas in Black Pearl Sings! Spotlight Interview - An intimate interview with Lou Bellamy, Director of Black Pearl Sings! Listen to a portion of the interview! Design Statements - Learn more about how the play was conceptualized and built!Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary termsFor Further Reference (not yet available for download) - An annotated bibliography to help you learn more about Black Pearl Sings!
Guide Last Updated: 05/07/10
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The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use This ToolThe Artistic Process - An exploratory essay on how art gets made and circulated in culture History of African American Theatre - An overview of the African American contribution to American theatreCharacters - Descriptions of the characters in Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking Setting and Synopsis - Learn where and when the play takes placeContextual Essay - A collection of interviews with the creative team behind Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary termsTwo Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking Director Lou Bellamy talks about Penumbra's signature acting style. Veteran Penumbra actor James Craven shares background bits about how he built the character of "Abe." Founder and Artistic Director Lou Bellamy describes the unique audience experience at Penumbra.
