Reflection Questions
Exploring Careers in Theater
How did growing up in Kentucky influence both Marsha Norman and George C. Wolfe?
What skills, education, or training did Norman and Wolfe need to successfully attain their careers?
How did their impressions of Kentucky and feelings about where they were raised strengthen them in these careers?
How has Norman’s and Wolfe’s Kentucky heritage affected their writing and creating for theater?
Why is understanding the human condition essential for writing a play or directing a live performance?
George C. Wolfe is both a playwright and a director. How might his experiences as a director affect his work as a playwright?
How might your experience of living in Kentucky influence your choices about a career and your future?