This October, Covenant College’s Theatre and Film Department will present its production of Bertolt Brecht’s twist on a classic Chinese fable, The Caucasian Chalk Circle. In Brecht’s epic theatre the audience is confronted with a satiric comedy of justice, war and love. The death of the Governor of a fictional town in the Caucasus sets the plot rolling as Grusha, the kitchen maid, escapes with the abandoned child, heir of the Governor. The play follows the story of Grusha as she sacrifices everything to raise the child. A second story within the play is that of Azdak, the wise fool who becomes a judge. When the child’s mother, the late Governor’s wife, comes before Azdak to claim her right to the child, he is faced with a Solomon-like predicament.

The play will be preformed in Sanderson Hall 215 on October 1-3 and 9th at 8:00 PM and on October 10th at 2:30 PM. Covenant College Professor, Claire Slavovsky, is directing the production. The music is composed by student Justin Johns for his senior project.

Tickets for The Caucasian Chalk Circle can be purchased at the door (while seating is available). Advance tickets may be reserved. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For more information please contact Iemima Ploscariu at 916-642-3430.