Radio Golf
Guide Last Updated: 10/08/2009
Full Study Guide
Study Guide Pieces
The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use this Tool
The 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 theatre
Introduction - Notes specifically for the Radio Golf Study Guide
20th 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 place
Contextual Essay - A contextual essay analyzing themes and ideas in Radio Golf
Spotlight Interview - An intimate interview with Lou Bellamy, Director of Radio Golf
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 terms
For Further Reference - An annotated bibliography to help you learn more about August Wilson's work!
Black Nativity: A Season for Change
Guide Last Updated: 11/04/09
Full Study Guide
Study Guide Pieces
The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use This Tool
The 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 theatre
Introduction - Notes specifically for the Black Nativity: A Season for Change study guide
Synopsis, Setting, and Song List - Learn where and when the play takes place and see the list of songs in this year's production
A 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 terms
Contemporary Quilting
For Further Reference - An annotated bibliography to help you learn more about Black Nativity and African American quilting!
Black Pearl Sings!
Guide Last Updated: 02/02/10
Full Study Guide
Study Guide Pieces
The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use This Tool
The 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 theatre
Characters - 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 production
Contextual 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 terms
For Further Reference (not yet available for download) - An annotated bibliography to help you learn more about Black Pearl Sings!
Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking
Guide Last Updated: 05/07/10
Full Study Guide
Study Guide Pieces
The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use This Tool
The 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 theatre
Characters - Descriptions of the characters in Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking
Setting and Synopsis - Learn where and when the play takes place
Contextual 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 terms
On Thursday April 29, 2010 the creative team at the helm of Penumbra Theatre's production of Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking sat down on set with Education Director, Sarah Bellamy, to share special insight about this world premiere production.
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.