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Discover the artists and history behind …what the end will be in the Upstage Playgoer’s Guide. This guide includes interviews with playwright Mansa Ra, director Margot Bordelon, and actor Keith Randolph Smith, a look at the defining social and legal issues for Black and queer people across the characters’ lifetimes, discussion questions to get you thinking, and downloadable activities for teachers and students.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 ...what the end will be

A Note from Artistic Director Todd Haimes

Three Generations Growing Up in a Changing America

Assisted Death and the Role of the Caregiver

A Visual Guide to the References in ...what the end will be

Watch the ...what the end will be Theatre Talk

THE ARTISTS

Hear about and from the artists involved in ...what the end will be.

Interview with Playwright Mansa Ra

Interview with Director Margot Bordelon

Interview with Actor Keith Randolph Smith

Designer Statement

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" and meet offstage employees in the "Staff Spotlight."

From the Archives

Staff Spotlight


...what the end will be Upstage Contributors

EDITORS Anna Morton
Leah Reddy
INTERVIEWS Leah Reddy
WRITERS Alix Curnow
Jason Jacobs
Toussaint Jeanlouis
Annabel Heacock
Tiffany Nixon
GRAPHIC DESIGN Trevor Forry
WEB DESIGN
Trevor Forry
Abby Langsted
Victoria Howell
Alex Raby
SPECIAL THANKS Jennifer DiBella
Jill Rafson
Paul Brewster McGinley