The Caucasian Chalk Circle

By Bertolt Brecht

1985 and 1986

The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht.

Two Soviet Union communes are arguing over who gets to take over some farmland that was abandoned by the Nazi’s retreat in this play within a play. One of the communes organizes a skit, based on an old folk tale to cast light on the situation. A singer and his musicians proceed to tell a tale of an evil prince who plans to overthrow the governor.

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