As part of the annual Spotlight on the Arts festival, UGA Theatre will perform its rendition of Mother Courage and her Children, written by Bertolt Brecht and translated by Eric Bentley. The show will be directed by guest artist Justin Anderson, and follows the story of character Mother Courage and her resilient journey of scavenging through war-torn landscapes, profiting from the ongoing conflict while providing for her three children. She must then face the consequences of allowing personal gain to cloud her judgment and swing her morals. The work was originally published during the second world war in 1939, making it a sentimental piece for Brecht in his hopes of critiquing the subject of war. The show will be held in the UGA Fine Arts Theatre on November 10, 15-18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. A ticketed preview performance will be held on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. The public can purchase tickets for $18 ($6 for UGA students) by calling 706-542-4400 or in person at the Performing Arts Center or Tate Center box office.
WHO: Mother Courage and Her Children
WHEN: Nov. 9–10, 15–18 at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: UGA Fine Arts Theatre
HOW MUCH: $6 (UGA students), $18
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