Discussion and Story-Land Activity As you engage with FEN, consider how repurposing land—for good or for ill—reverberates through its inhabitants, community, and the land itself.
Student Vocabulary Activity Implement this classroom vocabulary activity around the word "juxtapose" to better understand FEN.
Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design Take a look at these texts and resources to explore the history behind FEN, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.
Britishisms Explore this vocabulary list for FEN compiled by dramaturg Derek Matson. These definitions may help provide some context for regional and colloquial language in the fens.
Synopsis and Characters Read a brief synopsis of FEN, meet the play’s characters, and learn about the casting that makes this production distinct.
Learning Guide: The Island Find resources for educators to prepare for, and debrief, the production of THE ISLAND with students.
Post-Show Discussion Activity In this round robin discussion, students choose questions about THE ISLAND that are most interesting to them to discuss in small groups.
Pre-Show Chalk Talk Activity This Chalk Talk will guide students as they consider themes and ideas explored in THE ISLAND.
Student Vocabulary Activities: Colonialism To prepare for THE ISLAND, check out these two vocabulary activities around the word “colonialism.”
Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design Take a look at these texts and resources to explore the history behind THE ISLAND, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.
