Theatre Mir presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Theatre Mir proudly announces its first production of 2011, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, March 12-April 3 at the Viaduct Theatre (3111 N. Western Ave.). Preview performances are March 12, 13 and 17 at 7 p.m. with Opening Night/Press Opening on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Regular run dates are March 19-April 3 with performances Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 with discounted rates available; $20 seniors, $15 students and $10 industry. Tickets are currently on sale at the Viaduct box office by visiting www.viaducttheatre.com or by calling (773) 296-6024. For more information about Theatre Mir, please visit www.theatremir.com.
Directed by Jonathan Berry, The Caucasian Chalk Circle takes place amidst a city burning in the ravages of civil war, where an innocent girl sacrifices everything to protect a seemingly abandoned child. Once peace and order are restored, the child's biological mother returns to claim him. The fate of all three rests upon the ancient tradition of the chalk circle. Chock-full of vivid characters and with raucous, unforgettable live music, one of master storyteller Bertolt Brecht's greatest plays comes to life in an exciting new translation by award-winning playwright Alistair Beaton.
"Our telling of The Caucasian Chalk Circle will be a thrilling experience," explains director Jonathan Berry. "The audience will see a show created before their eyes with live music and versatile actors playing multiple roles and adding different aspects to the production."
The Caucasian Chalk Circle's artistic team includes director Jonathan Berry, scenic designer Chelsea Warren, lighting designer Heather Gilbert and costume designer Melanie Berner. The cast includes Joe Bette, Sean Bolger, Zeke Sulkes, Billy Fenderson, Yosh Hayashi, Jeremy Kahn, Pat King, Stephen Loch, Mallory Nees, Kristen Secrist, Rachel Slavik and Mira Vasiljevic.