Temple Theaters Presents
ARCADIA
By Tom Stoppard
February 11-21, 2015
THE WORLD OF ARCADIA
Great Britain - Then and Now
A look at the past and present social, political, and cultural contexts of the country where Arcadia takes place.
The Decline from Thinking to Feeling :
Enlightenment versus Romanticism
The push and pull between two major philosophical movements in the 18th and 19th centuries permeates the conflicts within Arcadia.
A Crash Course in British Aristocracy
Dukes and earls and viscounts - oh my! Learn more about what it means to be part of British noble family like the Coverlys.
What is Arcadia?
Is it a place? Is it an idea? Is it a little of both? Explore the origins and meaning behind the title of the play.
Causing Chaos - Sex in the Regency Era
Reading poetry and hunting grouse weren't the only past-times at Sidley Park. See how attitudes about sexuality in the early 19th century are reflected in Arcadia.
The Science of Arcadia
From theorems to thermodynamics, a breakdown of all the scientific, mathematical and mechanical topics referenced in Arcadia.