Sleep Deprivation Chamber

Black Nativity: Now's The Time

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Julius by Design

I Wish You Love

Sleep Deprivation Chamber

Guide Last Updated: 09/07/2010

Full Study Guide

• Penumbra Study Guide

1. The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use this Tool
2. The Artistic Process - An exploratory essay on how art gets made and circulated in culture
3. History of African American Theatre - An overview of the African American contribution to American theatre
4. Characters in the Play - Descriptions of the characters in Sleep Deprivation Chamber
   
5. Setting, Scene Breakdown and Synopsis - Learn where and when the play takes place
6. Contextual Essay - A contextual essay analyzing themes and ideas in Sleep Deprivation Chamber
7. Spotlight Interview - An intimate interview with Robbie McCauley , Director of Sleep Deprivation Chamber
   
8. Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary terms

Black Nativity: Now's the Time

Guide Last Updated: 09/07/2010

Full Study Guide

• Penumbra Study Guide

1. The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use This Tool
2. Table of Contents
3. The Artistic Process - An exploratory essay on how art gets made and circulated in culture 
4. History of African American Theatre - An overview of the African American contribution to American theatre
5. Introduction - Notes specifically for the Black Nativity: Now's the Time study guide
6. Synopsis, Setting, and Song List - Learn where and when the play takes place and see the list of songs in this year's production
7. A Revolutionary Spirit
8. Voices from the Antebellum South
9. Quilting and Cultural Cohesion
10. Harriet Powers: An American Storyteller
11. Religion and Cultural Cohesion
12. Spotlight on the Playwright
13. Conclusion
14. Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary terms
15. For Further Reference - An annotated bibliography to help you learn more about Black Nativity and African American quilting!

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Full Study Guide

• Penumbra Study Guide

Study Guide Pieces

1. Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary terms

I Wish You Love

Guide Last Updated: 03/25/2011

Full Study Guide

• Penumbra Study Guide

1. Title Page
2. The Penumbra Study Guide - Welcome and How to Use this Tool
3. The Artistic Process - An exploratory essay on how art gets made and circulated in culture
4. History of African American Theatre - An overview of the African American contribution to American theatre
5. Characters in the Play - Descriptions of the characters in Sleep Deprivation Chamber
   
6. Setting, Scene Breakdown and Synopsis - Learn where and when the play takes place
7. About the Writer
8. Contextual Essay - A contextual essay analyzing themes and ideas in Sleep Deprivation Chamber
9. Spotlight Interview - An intimate interview with Robbie McCauley , Director of Sleep Deprivation Chamber
   
10. Tools for Teaching - Standardized curricula for teaching the play, including innovative lesson plans and important vocabulary terms