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“What I find most astonishing – aside from that belief of mine, which never ceases to surprise me by the very fact of its surprising lack of unpleasantness, the belief that I might very easily – as they say – lose my mind one day” – Agnes in A Delicate Balance

Videos >
Exclusive Videos: Take a look into Arena Stage's production of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance
Product(ion) Placement >
Journey through the fascinating production history of A Delicate Balance.
Playwriting 101 with Edward Albee >
Learn how Albee writes his masterpieces.
From the Dramaturg’s Notebook >
Be the first to learn about Albee’s “updates.”

Edward Albee in Conversation >
Hear Albee discuss his perspective on American theater in these television interviews and speeches.
Lighting It Up: Designer Allen Lee Hughes >
See examples of one of Arena’s favorite designers and learn about the fellowship named after him.
Setting the Stage >
Discover the process behind designing the physical set. How many changes can you find?

Anisette Anyone? >
Uncover the history and development of Alcoholics Anonymous and its connection to A Delicate Balance.
Who’s Afraid of the Pulitzer Committee? >
Delve into Albee’s controversial dealings with the Pulitzer Prize.

The American Family Under the Lens in Theater and Film >
Enjoy this list of plays and films (with video clips!) that explore the private lives of the American family.
Three Tall Trivia Questions >
Test your knowledge of Edward Albee’s plays with these questions from Jeopardy.
From the Stage to the Screen >
Discover how A Delicate Balance transitioned from the stage to cinema.
Arena's Page >
Community Engagement's helpful student study guide

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