By Dominique Todd, Stuff Writer
Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage took over Selby Auditorium Oct. 26 -27. The performance was put together by the dramaturgy professor, Dave McGinnis, and included performances by students and admissions faculty member, Brook McGinnis.
The play centers around a woman who strives to profit from the Thirty Years’ War with the help of her three children. The play was tragic but included moments of humor, which was evident by the laughter from the audience. The audience was pleased with the performance and most people said they enjoyed the play.
“I liked the way the actors got involved in their role,” one student said.
Indeed, the actors were very convincing in their roles, with McGinnis leading the cast as Mother Courage, the central character for whom the play was named.
The cast may have made the play seem effortless, but the staff had to overcome some challenges, including the leaky roof of the Selby Auditorium. The role of Mother Courage also had to be recast, as the original lead became ill. No sign of worry was on any of the cast members’ faces though. Despite these obstacles, they enjoyed putting the production together.
“I enjoyed being part of the cast. I had fun,” said freshman Craig Graves, who played the part of the colonel.
Mother Courage was an insightful look into the lives of those who lived in a war-torn country. The play, though tragic, was enjoyable to the audience, and left them wondering what the dramaturgy department had up its sleeves for its next performance.
