A Study Guide for Students and EducatorsIt contains biographical and historical information that will deepen your understanding of and appreciation for the production. We’ve also included questions and activities for you to explore before and after our performance of Doubt.

NATIONAL TOUR

2012

JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY’S

A P A R A B L E

Milwaukee Repertory Theater / Education DepartmentStudy Guide created by Andy North, Program Coordinator, with contributions from Christina DeCheckEditing by Kristin Crouch, Literary Director; Jenny Kostreva, Education Director; Dean Yohnk, Education ArtistSpecial Thanks to Dr. Patrick Carey and Brian Smith

PROFESSIONAL THEATRE-IN-RESIDENCETHE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANACOLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSSCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE

CONTENTS:

PAGE TWOSYNOPSIS /ABOUT THE AUTHOR

PAGE THREEORGANIZATON OF THECATHOLIC CHURCH

PAGE FOURCAST OF CHARACTERS

PAGE SIXVATICAN II

PAGE SEVENQUOTES FOR DISCUSSION

PAGE EIGHTMORAL DILEMMAS /SUGGESTED READING

PAGE NINEPARABLES