THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE is a parable inspired by the Chinese play CHALK CIRCLE. Written by Bertolt Brecht at the close of World War II, the story is set in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, and retells the tale of an abandoned child whose custody is contested by his caretaker and his biological mother. In this production, a group of modern-day actors come together with real questions about justice, what is fair, and how to do right when it seems impossible. They present Brecht’s version of an ancient Chinese story with an original pop rock score to breathe new life into these questions.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Written by Bertolt Brecht. Translated by Alistair Beaton
Directed by Nick O'Leary
November 2 - 10, 2024
Previews October 29 & 31, 7:30 pm
Meany Hall - Studio
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Artists
| Singer | Yeonshin Kim* |
| Grusha | Marena Kleinpeter* |
| Azdak | Jerik Fernandez* |
| Simon / Prince's Nephew | Minki Bai* |
| The Governor / Shuava | Sebastian Wang* |
| Adjutant / Lavrenti / Ludovica | Taylor McWilliams-Woods* |
| Governor’s Wife / The Sergeant | Adriana Gonzales* |
| Prince Kazbecki / Jussup’s Mother | Betzabeth Gonzalez* |
| Maro & Others | Priya Hendry˚ |
| The Grand Duke & Others | Finn Jordan˚ |
| Aniko & Others | Tess Raz˚ |
| Doctor & Others | Kyler Simons˚ |
| Jussup & Others | Charlie Stebbins˚ |
| Musician | Kyle Levien |
| Musician | Yuelan |
| Musician | Josh Valdez |
| Understudy | Samantha Grossman˚ |
| Understudy | Joo Kim˚ |
| Director | Nick O'Leary* |
| Co-Composer | Kyle Levien |
| Co-Composer | Yuelan |
| Scenic Designer | Duma Du* |
| Costume Designer | Xiaoyan Yu* |
| Lighting Designer | Peter Maradudin |
| Sound Designer | Alex Parr˚ |
| Stage Manager | Andy Raymond-Lee |
˚ Undergraduate student at UW
*Graduate student at UW
†School of Drama faculty/staff member
**School of Drama alum