Learning Guide: Berlin
Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, and educators to support your learning and viewing of Berlin, a new adaptation by Mickle Maher, based on the graphic novel by Jason Lutes, and directed by Charles Newell.
Background
- Synopsis and Characters: Read a detailed synopsis of the play, get to know the characters of Berlin, and dive into a city roiling with love, chaos, dreams, and violence.
- Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design: Explore the historical context embedded in Berlin, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.
Activities and Resources
- Glossary: Familiarize yourself with essential vocabulary words from the play.
- Pre-Show Classroom Activity: Engage students with an art-making activity as they turn a historical event into a zine.
- Post-Show Discussion Activity: Dive into discussion questions to explore themes and impressions of Berlin.
- Post-Show Classroom Activity: Guide students to examine the tactics of fascism as represented in Berlin.
Articles
- In Conversation: Charles Newell and Mickle Maher: Director Charles Newell and Adaptor Mickle Maher talk BERLIN and the excitement of adapting a graphic novel for the stage. Read on for a glimpse into their creative process.
- A Conversation with Public Media Institute: Director of Engagement Kamilah Rashied talks coalition building with Nick Wylie and Ed Marszewski of the Public Media Institute.
Photos and Videos
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