State of the Union | Topics for Further Study

Write a one-page description indicating how you would direct the play’s second act, which takes place entirely in the Matthews’s hotel room. Feel free to explore creative alternatives such as set or prop changes.

Research the major political issues discussed in the play, as well as the current hot political issues in the United States. Plot both sets of issues on a chart. Include a capsule description for each issue, including its historical background, the arguments given by the issue’s supporters and opponents, and the side that you support.

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