KING LEAR AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE

King Lear

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Tim Ocel

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

In this guide, 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 King Lear! Find more information on the play and APT's education resources at americanplayers.org.

A downloadable PDF copy of the study guide will also be available soon.

CHARACTER GUIDE

Get to know the royal players of King Lear's court.

SYNOPSIS

A description of the play, from start to finish.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Learn more about this production of King Lear from the perspective of actor Ronald Román-Meléndez.

CLASSROOM EXERCISES

Discussion Questions to get the conversation started.

NEWS & MULTIMEDIA

Discover more of the story through interviews, videos and more!

LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT MATINEES AT APT

Actor Ronald Román-Meléndez is here with a few helpful tips for your school trip!

Thank you 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, Arch & Eugenia Bryant, Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin, Foster & Foster Actuarials, Rob & Mary Gooze, Nancy Leff & Ken Lerner, Bob Hodgson & Dot Steele, Orange & Dean Schroeder, Lynda Sharpe, John Viste & Elaine Strite

STUDY GUIDE CREDITS

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION by Ronald Román-Meléndez

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS provided by David Daniel

STUDY GUIDE DESIGN by Erin Milleville

PHOTOS by Liz Lauren, 2024