THE DRAWER BOY
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS & ASSIGNMENTS
PLAYWRIGHTS NOTES
1. Either based on class discussion, or research, in a paragraph (minimum 3 sentences) explain who
Miles Potter is and why he was significant in the development of the play “The Drawer Boy”.
BONUS QUESTIONS: The Playwright, Michael Healey, mentions a list of actors in the Playwright’s Notes
section at the beginning of the play. One of the actors he names is Eric Peterson, who is a famous
Canadian actor. Name one television show and one other theatre production he has performed in.
ACT 1, SCENE 1
1. Answer either A or B. Pick ONE.
A. Set Designer: Imagine you are the set designer for this production. Based on the stage
directions / description, draw an image of what you imagine the stage looks like.
Remember, you’re drawing a “set” and not a real farm house. Include significant colours.
You may wish to draw the stage from the front view and a side view. Include a brief note
describing what you have drawn.
B. Props Master: Image you are the props master for this production. Based on the stage
directions / description and the requirements of the actors, list all the props you think are
necessary for this performance (you should also consider “set dressings” i.e., decorations, or
items found in the average kitchen which may be visible from the audience.
2. Why does Miles offer to help out around the farm?
3. What do we learn or what can you guess about Angus based on what you’ve read in this scene?
ACT 1, SCENE 2
1. What do you notice about Angus in this scene? What’s odd?
2. What are your thoughts on the conversation between Miles and Morgan about the cows?
Quote specific dialogue and respond to it.
ACT 1, SCENE 3
Making Inferences
1. Why (according to Morgan) will Miles need to wear a welder’s mask and a raincoat while doing
farm work?
2. Using evidence from the text, and your own thoughts to support your answer, describe
Morgan’s opinion of Miles?
ACT 1, SCENE 4
ANSWER IN FULL SENTENCES ... THINK OSSLT FORMAT.
1. What astonishing skill does Angus demonstrate in this scene?
2. What do you think Miles' intentions in this scene are? Why do you think he behaves the way he
does towards Angus?
ACT 1, SCENE 5
1. What is the significance of the discussion about the steak?
2. Why do you think Angus gets so worked up when Miles is talking about communal farming?
3. How is Miles’ work with the collective similar to Morgan’s work on the farm?
ACT 1, SCENE 6
1. What is Miles doing at the beginning of the scene? Why?
2. What do you suppose Angus is looking for?
ACT 1, SCENE 7
1. Why is Morgan upset with Miles?
2. What surprising thing does Angus do in this scene? Why do you think this happens?
3. Anticipate Act 2:
a. Do you think Miles leaves as Morgan wants, or stays on the farm?
b. Do you think Miles keeps Angus and Morgan’s story in show, or removes it as
requested? Why?