CAROLINE, OR CHANGE

Discover the artists and history behind Caroline, or Change in the Upstage Playgoer’s Guide. This guide includes an interview with Tony Kushner, an essay on the history of Southern Jews in the civil rights movements, an exploration of the whys behind the show’s singing objects, discussion questions to get you thinking, and downloadable activities for teachers and students.

THE PRODUCTION

Learn about the historical events mentioned in the play and dig into the artistic choices made by the show's creative team.

Spotlight on Caroline, or Change

A Note from Artistic Director Todd Haimes

The Music of Caroline, or Change

1963: Change in America

A Singing Washer, Radio, Dryer, Bus, and Moon

THE ARTISTS

Hear about and from the artists involved in Caroline, or Change.

Key Collaborators: About Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori

Interview with Actor Sharon D Clarke

Interview with Director Michael Longhurst

Interview with Librettist and Lyricist Tony Kushner

Designer Statements

YOUR RESPONSE

Find discussion starters for before and after the show, as well as downloadable activities for students and teachers.

Up For Discussion

Activities

ROUNDABOUT

Discover past Roundabout productions in "From the Archives," meet offstage employees in the "Staff Spotlight," and discover the history of Studio 54 in "In This Theatre."

From the Archives

Staff Spotlight

In This Theatre