GRENADINE-COLORED GLASSES
Daniel Zaitchik, the book writer, composer, and lyricist of Darling Grenadine, describes the world of his play as “specific,” “playful,” “whimsical,” and “aesthetically distinct.” While you are watching the show...
How is the character of Paul the dog being represented onstage? What do these choices reveal about his character and the world of the play?
YOUR TURN! After the show...
In Snapchat or Instagram, take a selfie from your seat. Swipe through the filters—how does each filter affect the story that your selfie is telling? Pick the filter you think best represents the world of your life as you see it.
If you’re feeling yourself, post your selfie on Instagram tagging @educationatrtc.
This musical is a love song to New York City. Have you ever loved a place? If you were to write a love song to a place, where would it be...and what would it sound like?
DO Based on “Manhattan,” from Darling Grenadine by Daniel Zaitchick
“I’ll never leave ____________ (your favorite place) One thing I know for certain She is a ___________ (adjective) woman I can’t let her catch me ___________ (verb ending in “ing”) Sometimes I dream 'bout _____ (place), I dream 'bout ______ (place) Sometimes I’m _____ (verb ending in “ing”) to Rome Or ____ (adjective) Barcelona, or _____ (adjective) Paris Or sometimes it’s that ____ (noun): Stockholm But in the end it’s fantasy, not infidelity Yeah, in the end they're left unknown My woman’s got a(n) _____ (noun) on me She’ll never set me free She’s _____ (verb ending in “ing”) when I come home And I’ll never leave _____ (your favorite place)”
GLOSSARY TROPE A common or overused theme or device GRENADINE A syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks DARLING GRENADINE UPSTAGE GUIDE FINISHING THE GRENADINE
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Notice the set, props, lights, sound, projections, and costumes. How are the design elements contributing to the point of view of the production?
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