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  1. Costumes worn by actors on stage often restrict or limit movement and gesture. Marsha Norman suggests that Jesse should wear "pants and a black sweater," ---ordinary clothes that would be easy to move about in. Explore the History of Costume site on the links page. Draw or describe (and label) a costume that you believe would be challenging to move (or breathe!) in.
  1. What was one aspect of 'Night Mother that you liked or appreciated? One thing about the play that you would change? Go to the Post Office and write a note to Abby V. Lane, Teaching Assistant answering this question. Check your mailbox for a reply.
  1. In 'Night Mother, Jesse has decided not to let chance rule her life; she has taken her destiny into her own hands. From the beginning of time, human beings have been haunted by this idea, is it better to try to shape our fate, or live at random the best we can. Discuss one instance in your life when you tried to (or wanted to) shape, change, or redirect your destiny. Explain your thoughts as they relate to this.











  2. Trudy Blue is the Marsha Norman play which most recently premiered at Actor's Theatre in Louisville. Visit the Marsha Norman: Trudy Blue site on the links page. Do you see any similarities between Trudy Blue and 'Night Mother? (Explain) Did it receive a good review? (Explain)











  3. Some of you have had extensive experience watching theatre, and perhaps have even been in theatrical productions. Others may have experienced plays only on television or through classroom readings. Go to the Post Office and write a note to Abby V. Lane, Teaching Assistant, telling her about your own experience watching or performing. What is a play that you are sure you will remember? Check your mailbox for a reply

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