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Behind the Scenes: Intimacy and Violence Design of FEN

Hear from FEN's Intimacy and Violence Directors, Greg Geffrard and Sheryl Williams, as they discuss their field, where it fits into this production, and helping people rediscover their joy.

Post-Show Juxtaposition Activity

Use this classroom activity to unpack examples of juxtaposition in life, media, and FEN to more deeply understand the power of contrast.

Pre-Show Journaling Activity

Reflect on themes from FEN through journaling prompts—suited for classrooms and continuous learners alike!

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.

Where Is He Off To? The Japanese Businessman and Foreign Shadow in FEN

Wenke (Coco) Huang shares the importance of the Businessman character in FEN, shedding light on the economics, politics, and racism that pervade our globalized past and present.

Meet Court’s New Director of Education, Jarrett King

Say hello to the newest member of Court's staff: Jarrett King!