Pbs Learning Media: Our Town 1: The Way We Were

As students explore this pivotal scene from the Masterpiece 2003 production of Our Town, they examine the play's themes about legacy and memory. The Stage Manager, played by Paul Newman, reflects on what should go in the cornerstone of a new bank in Grover's Corners, a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. He celebrates the value of people's everyday lives. See Teaching Tips for how to use the video in the classroom. This resource, aimed at ELA and drama teachers, is part of the Masterpiece Collection and accompanies other resources from Our Town: Love and Marriage and A Good Rest. [2:06]