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Their Eyes Were Watching God
by Zora Neale HurstonPerformed by
Cheryl HowardAdaptation
Cheryl Howard, Denise Wilbanks, Manuel Simons & Heidi JacksonDirection
Denise WilbanksRecommended Ages
15 and upHOW'S IT WORK?
All Stage Presentations include a 15 minute pre-show interactive discussion, a one hour performance, followed by a 15 minute post-show discussion, and a teacher resource guide. To get more information, or to begin the booking process, please fill out this form.
Their Eyes Were Watching God / Zora Neale Hurston
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Reading RoomInitially published in 1937, this novel about a proud, independent black woman's quest for identity, a journey that takes her through three marriages and back to her roots, has been one of the most widely read and highly acclaimed novels in the canon of African-American literature.
This 90-minute educational event immerses students in literary analysis and arts-integrated activities to examine themes of courage, self-identity, life choices, and decision-making in Zora Neale Hurston’s beloved novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Students experience a 20-minute performance adaptation of excerpted, verbatim material from the book. This is followed by a special character talk-back during which students speak directly with characters from the novel to explore its key themes. Finally, students participate in on-their-feet dramatic activities that challenge them to think and respond critically to problems faced by the novel’s protagonist. This culminates in cooperative and creative work, in small and large groups, to explore how the students relate and connect to the major themes in the novel.
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"I believe this book is a classic because everyone can relate in some way to Janie. This workshop really worked well and helped me understand the book better."Student,
Wickenburg, AZ High School
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