# 100 Plays for the First Hundred Days
## Introduction
- Overview of the Book
- Unique response to Trump's first 100 days in office
- Play diary format capturing daily events
- Themes of uncertainty, confusion, and chaos
- Author Background
- Suzan-Lori Parks: Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
- Known for lyrical dialogue and sociopolitical themes
## Part I: The First 50 Days
- Day 1 to Day 10
- Initial reactions to Trump's inauguration
- Exploration of public sentiment and media response
- Dialogue on immigration policies and executive orders
- Day 11 to Day 20
- Focus on protests and activism (e.g., Women’s March)
- Reflections on political polarization
- Commentary on cabinet appointments and controversies
- Day 21 to Day 30
- Analysis of international relations and diplomacy
- Economic policies and their societal impact
- Portrayal of grassroots movements resisting change
- Day 31 to Day 40
- Examination of environmental policy rollbacks
- Conversations around healthcare reform attempts
- Stories of marginalized communities affected by policies
- Day 41 to Day 50
- Media scrutiny and "fake news" discourse
- Tensions between branches of government
- Personal narratives intertwined with political events
## Part II: The Last 50 Days
- Day 51 to Day 60
- Deep dive into scandals and investigations
- Public disillusionment and trust issues
- Artistic expressions of dissent and hope
- Day 61 to Day 70
- Representation of global reactions to U.S. leadership
- Discussions on race, identity, and nationalism
- Symbolism through everyday interactions
- Day 71 to Day 80
- Critique of corporate influence in politics
- Narratives about education and student activism
- Emotional toll of constant upheaval
- Day 81 to Day 90
- Depiction of midterm election build-up
- Grassroots organizing and community resilience
- Exploring generational divides in political views
- Day 91 to Day 100
- Reflection on lessons learned during these 100 days
- Visions for the future amidst uncertainty
- Empowerment through storytelling and collective action
## Conclusion
- Summary of Key Themes
- Chaos as a defining characteristic of the era
- Importance of art in processing political turmoil
- Call to action for engaged citizenship
- Final Thoughts from the Author
- Encouragement to remain vigilant and hopeful
- Reminder of the power of individual voices in shaping history