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I want to teach a unit on August Wilson and his plays. I am using the article published from Dramatics magazine a few years back as a starting point. However, does anyone have any plans that they could share on any of his plays? I would like to explore Radio Golf, The Piano Lesson, and one of his earlier plays so that students can get a sense of his cycle and see common theatrical devices that he uses to tell his stories. Study guide questions, would be especially helpful.  Thanks!

What a neat exploration!  Although I don't have any study guides readily available I would consult the websites of and the educational 'wing' of any major theatre that produces A. Wilson, especially to 'justify' (with connective/integrated curricular goals/objectives) daytime student matinees.  The KC Rep has done a few of the plays you mentioned and might have a study guide or two available from older productions if you contact Melinda McCrary, their educational liaison,  <maskemail>mccrarym@...</maskemail> (KC Rep is affiliated with UMKC).  Hope you find what you need!

I want to teach a unit on August Wilson and his plays. I am using the article published from Dramatics magazine a few years back as a starting point. However, does anyone have any plans that they could share on any of his plays? I would like to explore Radio Golf, The Piano Lesson, and one of his earlier plays so that students can get a sense of his cycle and see common theatrical devices that he uses to tell his stories. Study guide questions, would be especially helpful.  Thanks!

I want to teach a unit on August Wilson and his plays. I am using the article published from Dramatics magazine a few years back as a starting point. However, does anyone have any plans that they could share on any of his plays? I would like to explore Radio Golf, The Piano Lesson, and one of his earlier plays so that students can get a sense of his cycle and see common theatrical devices that he uses to tell his stories. Study guide questions, would be especially helpful.  Thanks!