UCSB’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” was big, richly detailed and thoroughly enjoyable. A huge otherworldly set took us from a palace to snowy mountains and back again. The story goes from revolution to marrying a dead man who isn’t, being on the run from regime soldiers and fighting to keep a child you’ve raised, but isn’t yours. The first half of Brecht’s sprawling play is grim but still uplifting and the second is filled with what seems like buffoonery, but is really about wisdom, redemption and justice being served. The play is long, but this production galloped right along and didn’t feel like long, brimming with wondrous sights and superb acting. Hats off to director Simon Williams and the Theater & Dance Department!
UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
Grusha (Taylor Tuers) saves royal son Michael – UCSB production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
Grusha in the snow covered mountains – UCSB UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
Grusha in the snow covered mountains – UCSB UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
The wedding – UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
Married life – UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
Azdak (Zach Macias) dispenses bewidering judgments in UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
Judgement by Chalk Circle in UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
UCSB Theater and Dance Dept. production of Bertold Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” 5/24/17 UCSB Hatlen Theater
