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post-show discussion questions Depending on the time available and members’ interests, guide your group to respond to the questions suggested below. Encourage everyone to participate, while having respect for differing opinions. Individuals can share their thoughts with a partner or in a small group. Then, ask for a volunteer to share their group’s answers with the larger group. • What was the most memorable moment in the play? Describe it in detail. • What was the central event in the play? How did it make you feel about the characters? What did the event make you think about? • How did Ed and Sadie and their marriage change as a result of their encounters with Martin and Chloe? • What did you learn from experiencing the play? • What did you appreciate about the performances? • How did the sets, costumes, and lighting contribute to the mood of the play? • What did you enjoy most and least about the play? Why?
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