“Terrible is the seductive power of goodness”
Revolution. A city turned upside down. The mighty tumble, the weak break their fall and everyone must remain wary. As she picks a path through the chaos, a young servant girl must make a choice: save her own skin or sacrifice everything to rescue an abandoned child with a price on his head. The story, set in the Caucasus Mountains, is based on the story of King Solomon and two mothers claiming one child.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle is one of the greatest plays of the last century. Crafted by German playwright Bertolt Brecht, the grand master of storytelling, it is peopled with a wild array of vivid and amusing characters. Written in the wake of the Second World War, this timeless parable raises urgent questions about justice and how to do right when the world goes wrong.
The epic scale of this powerful drama is brought to life by a talented cast of 27 actor-musicians who portray over 70 characters. Rich in original music and song, this production gives full voice to Brecht’s powerful tale of the terrible temptation to do good.
In association with the First Light Theatre Project, The Caucasian Chalk Circle is directed by David Bailey and will be performed at South Burlington High School, Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14, 2017, at 7 pm.

Tickets are available at www.firstlighttheatrevt.com or at the door before the show. For more information, contact dbailey@sbschools.net.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is part of the First Light Theatre Project. First Light was founded in 2006 to provide a professional environment for young people to receive training and experience as theatre artists, directors, designers and technicians

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