We’re thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new Classroom Companion for Victory by Michael Landes—a bold, contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, set in the emotionally charged world of high school athletics and student government.
This companion is designed specifically for educators and student performers, offering a comprehensive set of tools to support deep, thoughtful engagement with the play. Whether you’re planning a full production, teaching the script in class, or simply looking for ways to bring the material to life, this resource has you covered.
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💡 What’s Inside?
The Victory Classroom Companion includes:
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Pre- and Post-Reading Discussion Questions
Designed to spark authentic conversation and critical thinking. -
Character Analysis & Creative Activities
From monologue writing to visual metaphors, these activities help students explore identity, pressure, and performance from every angle. -
Thematic & Symbolic Explorations
Dive into concepts like “helmet vision,” leadership as burden, and the emotional cost of being seen. -
Cultural & Historical Context
Connect Victory to its Shakespearean roots, the modern college admissions culture, and the broader conversation about masculinity and mental health. -
Pop Culture & Text Connections
Curated recommendations that link the play to novels, films, and other media students already know and love. -
Assessment Ideas & Reflection Prompts
Flexible enough for classrooms, rehearsals, or interdisciplinary work, these tools make it easy to turn performance into meaningful learning.
🎭 Why Victory?
This is a play about being a teen in a world that asks you to be everything, all at once: strong, composed, successful, and likable. It’s about pressure—external and internal—and what happens when the mask slips. Victory gives students the chance to explore Shakespearean themes through contemporary characters they understand deeply. It’s funny, tense, and unflinchingly honest.
And now, with the Classroom Companion, it’s more teachable than ever.
📥 Ready to Use
The companion is free with your script purchase and available in a digital format that’s easy to share, print, or project in the classroom.
We can’t wait to see what your students create.