Authors and Themes
History
Characters
Plot
Theatre Etiquette
100
What inspired the play?
A picture of the Tuskegee Airmen
100
What were the “2 wars” being fought?
WWII and Racism in America
100
What type of dance does the Griot perform
Tap dance
100
How does the story begin and end?
Obama's inauguration
100
When is the best time to go to the bathroom?
Before or after the show (no intermission!)
200
Name one author (not yet mentioned)
Trey Ellis or Ricardo Khan
200
What present day version of segregation existed in the military until 2011?
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
200
What does The Griot represent?
Emotions and the inner lives of characters
200
In what state is Tuskegee?
Alabama
200
Describe an appropriate theatre-going outfit.
YAY! or nay :(
300
Name one author (not yet mentioned)
Trey Ellis or Ricardo Khan
300
What president’s Executive Order created equality in the armed forces?
Harry S. Truman
300
What racist Captain is in charge of training?
Captain O'Hurley
300
In what season do the men attend training camp?
Summer
300
When do you applaud?
When appropriate
400
Name one theme (not yet mentioned)
Honor/integrity, emotion, forgiveness
400
What year did Executive Order 9981 go into effect
1948
400
What nationality is J. Allen?
Bahamiam, British
400
In what year is the majority of the play set?
1943
400
How do you use your phone during the play?
You don't!
500
Name two themes (not yet mentioned)
Honor/integrity, emotion, forgiveness
500
In what year did the Tuskegee Airmen receive the Congressional Gold Medal
2007
500
Who is the street-wise zoot suiter?
W.W.
500
What reward do the Tuskegee Airmen win for their difficult mission?
Distinguished Flying Cross
500
Name an example of inappropriate theatre behavior.
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