The Merry Wives of Windsor American players theatre study guide

The Merry Wives of Windsor

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Terri McMahon

Welcome to APT's Study Guide, created to accompany the Student Matinee performances of William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor. Use it however you see fit - before or after the performance, whatever is most valuable to your class.

Below you'll find a number of resources designed to help your class better understand and engage with the play. Use them all, or select the sections that best suit your needs. We hope you enjoy APT's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Find more information on the play and APT's education resources at americanplayers.org.

A downloadable PDF copy of the study guide is available now.

Character Guide

A list of actors and accompanying photos to help your class follow the plot and introduce them to the characters in the play.

Synopsis

A description of the play, from start to finish

About the Production

Learn more about this production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Classroom Exercises

Conversation starters to get your class discussing the story.

News & Multimedia

Videos, interviews and more!

Thanks to APT's Major Education Sponsors

THANKS ALSO TO

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR MAKING OUR PROGRAM POSSIBLE

Linda Amacher, Nancy & Dale Amacher, Renee & Tom Boldt, Paul and Susan Brenner, Arch & Eugenia Bryant, Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin, Rob & Mary Gooze, Gay & Mark Gross, Bob Hodgson & Dot Steele, Key Benefit Concepts, M3 Insurance Foundation, Orange & Dean Schroeder, Lynda Sharpe, John Viste & Elaine Strite

STUDY GUIDE CREDITS

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION by Brandon Zang

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS provided by David Daniel

STUDY GUIDE DESIGN by Erin Milleville

PHOTOS by Liz Lauren, 2023