Discover the artists and history behind You Will Get Sick in the Upstage Playgoer’s Guide. This guide includes an interview with director Sam Pinkleton, an exploration of the use of second-person voice on stage, discussion questions to get you thinking, and downloadable activities for teachers and students.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE PRODUCTION
Learn about the context for the play and dig into the artistic choices made by the show's creative team.
Spotlight on You Will Get Sick
A Note from Artistic Director Todd Haimes
The Experience of Having a Body
The Second-Person Voice on the Page and Stage
Avant-Garde in the Theatre
THE ARTISTS
Insight from the artists involved in You Will Get Sick.
Interview with Director Sam Pinkleton
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" and learn about careers in the theatre industry in “Career Spotlight.”
From the Archives: Human Connection
Career Spotlight: COVID Safety Manager
YOU WILL GET SICK UPSTAGE CONTRIBUTORS
| EDITORS | Anna Morton Leah Reddy |
| COORDINATOR | Mariah-Lynn Andrews |
| WRITERS | Mariah-Lynn Andrews Annabel Heacock Jason Jacobs Toussaint Jeanlouis Tiffany Nixon |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN | Trevor Forry |
| WEB DESIGN | Pat Budris Jenna Craig Alex Raby |
| SPECIAL THANKS | Jennifer DiBella Paul Brewster McGinley |
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
