Mother Courage and her Children

Trap Door Theatre Presents:

Mother Courage and her Children

Written by Bertolt Brecht

Translated by Eric Bentley

Directed by Max Truax

January 18–February 24, 2024

Mother Courage becomes a parasite of war as she, hell bent on her own survival, celebrates the Thirty Years War as the source of her prosperity. Considered one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Wartime virtues become fatal to their possessors in this stark, anti-capitalist, and music filled play.

Resident Director Max Truax returns to direct this epic play, having previously tackled Brecht’s iconic work with his adaptations of Round Heads and Pointed Heads and The Mother.

Featuring: Rashaad Bond, Holly Cerney, Bill Gordon, Caleb Jenkins, Nena Martins, Joan Nahid, Tricia Rogers, and Kevin Webb

The production team includes: Kasia Olechno (Stage Manager), Michael Griggs (Scenic Designer), Richard Norwood (Lighting Designer), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Designer), Jonathan Guillen (Music Composer), Dan Poppen (Sound Designer), David Lovejoy (Prop Designer), and Michal Janicki (Graphic Designer).

Run time: Approximately 120 minutes with no intermission.