The M5 class are about to stage a production of Brecht's Caucasian Chalk Circle. Appropriate A common text for study in many schools, the geographical locations and political issues of the play have never been more appropriate for exploration by TISA students. Here is a link to a fellow blogger who has created a timeline of events in Georgia. Why might understanding the history of Georgia impact on our production concept?
Here are some other productions for you to look at to help you with your research.
Mark Nicholls, a Seattle based theatre composer
The National Theatre of England
Heidi Hoffer's set designs
An Afghani Theatre company video clip
A two and a half hour version!! Some great designs
And another video clip
There is a Youtube posting featuring one of Grusha's songs but it is about children in war and the images are very disturbing. The opening shot is of two Sri Lankan child soldiers. Please don't watch it if you are likely to be upset by this source.
