Study Guides

Be in the Know!

Looking for a little more insight into Goodspeed's productions? Enrich your theatre-going experience with our comprehensive selection of educational resourses. Learn about the writing and directing processes, delve into show history, and explore thematic background information.

• AUDIENCE INSIGHTS: Want to learn more about the shows at Goodspeed? Access tons of background and historical information about each production with Goodspeed's Audience Insights Guide.

• STUDENT GUIDE: Everyone from kids to teenagers will enjoy Goodspeed's Student Guide. This comprehensive guide includes a plot and character summary, accessible historical and thematic background information, a behind-the-scenes look at the production, fun facts, activities, and more.

• DIRECTOR'S VISION: Delve into the minds of the Directors as they discuss the inspiration behind each production.

• WRITER'S NOTES: Learn about the process of writing new musicals with the shows' creators.

• PROGRAM NOTES: Shares various insights into the show's history and background.

2019 SEASON

April 12 - June 20
Audience Insights (Click Here for Printable Version) 
Student Guide  
Director's Vision

May 17 - June 9
Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version)
Writers' Notes 



June 28 - Sept 5
Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version)
Student Guide



July 26 - Aug 25
Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version) 
Writers' Notes



Sept 13 - Nov 24
Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version) 
Student Guide  
Teacher's Instructional Guide
Director's Vision

2018 SEASON

April 13 - June 21

Audience Insights (Click Here for Printable Version) 
Student Guide 
Teacher's Guide 
Director's Vision

May 18 - June 10
Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version)
Writers' Notes 
Director's Vision

 

June 29 - Sept 13

Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version)
Director's Vision

Aug 3 - Sept 2

 Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version)
Director's Vision 

Sept 21 - Nov 25

Audience Insights (Click Here for Printable Version) 
Student Guide  
Director's Vision

 

Nov 30 - Dec 30

Writer's Notes 
Audience Guide (Click Here for Printable Version)

 

2017 SEASON

April 21 - July 2 Audience Insights   Printable Version  Student Guide Teacher's Guide Director's Vision Program Notes		June 2 - July 2 Audience Insights   Printable Version  Writer's Notes		July 14 - Sept 27 Audience Insights    Printable Version Director's Vision Program Notes		Aug 18 - Sept 17 Audience Insights   Printable Version Writer's Notes		Oct 6 - Dec 10 Audience Insights   Printable Version  Director's Vision Writer's Notes  Student Guide Teacher's Guide		Nov 17 - Dec 24 Writer's Notes Audience Guide   Printable Version