Discussion Questions

What is your favorite food ? My favorite food is the stuff I can't eat. I'm allergic to gluten, so my favorite food is real pizza.

Have you ever been in a play?

I have! I have been in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," "Hamlet," "Much Ado About Nothing," and "Steel Magnolias." (Among others.) I've also played flute and piccolo in numerous pit orchestras.

What’s your favorite play?

Much Ado About Nothing, the early 2000s production with David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

What is your favorite act of Men on Boats?

The final act.

Why is Men on Boats performed by women?

We'll talk about that.

What will play quizzes look like?

We will talk about this in class.

Was theater more popular than the Coliseum?

That's a great question, I'll have to do some research.

What is men on boats supposed to teach us?

Reliance on each other to successfully complete a difficult journey. It can mean different things to different people

How long does the plays last?

It depends on the play. There are short plays that are 60 seconds long and some that are multiple days long.

Are we doing an assignment on men on boats?

In class activities.

How long ago was Men on Boats written?

2014