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Actors, experts and local residents are turning to classic theatre to address contemporary traumas and tensions caused by the pandemic. Reporter Jeffrey Brown covers “Art in Action,” our series exploring the intersection of art and democracy, and our ongoing arts and culture coverage, “Canvas.”
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Warm-up Questions
- Who Who is Brian Dories and what is he the director of?
- what Are classical theatre being used to address the contemporary traumas and tensions of the pandemic?
- why Was the audience moved by the performance?
- why Is “Enemy of the People” relevant to today’s issues of democracy and public health?
- how Did David Strathairn portray the character of Dr. Stockman in the play?
Focus Questions
- What can we learn by examining historical events through art?
- How can learning from history help us avoid repeating the same mistakes today?
Media Literacy: List three major public health issues addressed in the play “An Enemy of the People.” Then discuss how the play’s treatment of those issues differs from the way the news media presents those issues.
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Students can: Join us for National History Day and explore the intersection of art and history. Learn about the types of projects your students can create and how you can enter next year’s competition.
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This post was written by Raegan Lusk, a senior at the University of Southern California and PBS NewsHour Classroom intern, and edited by NewsHour’s Luke Gerwe.
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