THE WINTER'S TALE AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE

The Winter's Tale

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Shana Cooper

Welcome to APT's Study Guide, created to accompany the Student Matinee performances of William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. 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 Winter's Tale. Find more information on the play and APT's education resources at americanplayers.org.

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

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.

CLASSROOM EXERCISES

Conversation starters and projects and more to get your class discussing the story.

NEWS & MULTIMEDIA

Videos, playlists, interviews 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

Additional Support Provided By

We are grateful to these additional sponsors for making our education programs possible.

A.O. Smith Foundation, Linda Amacher, Nancy & Dale Amacher, Renee & Tom Boldt, Arch & Eugenia Bryant, Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin, Rob & Mary Gooze, Howard Learner & Lauren Rosenthal, Orange Schroeder.