Wake Forest University - Howler Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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Grusha, a servant girl played by Marsha Cannada, discovers the Georgian Gov- ernor ' s infant son, who had been left behind in the palace during the royal family ' s escape from the Russian city. 23

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Right: Roger Rollman coils away from his domineering wife. Flora Hoffman, as she be- comes enraged because he has given shelter to his sister and her new-found baby. Below: An Jronshirt questions Grusha in order to find the ivhereabouts of the infant son of the beheaded Governor. t Bt f —w lb- ' 1 As a monk addresses the wedding guests, variations in the set design can be seen in the background, where projected scenery takes the place of an elaborate set, forcing attention on the characters and the simple foreground furnishings. College Theatre. Bertolt Brecht ' s The Caucasian Chalk Circle received such acclaim and popularity with the audiences that it was held over for additional performances and easily became the Theatre ' s high- light of the year. The play was different, and this had much to do with its success. The raw stage design ' s simplicity was complimented with overhead projectors casting scenes on a plain backdrop. Colorful costumes and masks added their own special touch to the action. Martin Bennison, director of the play, used Brecht ' s alienation ef- fect to its fullest advantage by having sets changed in plain view of the audience and by having his actors abruptly step out of character to deliver sudden personal thoughts in their own voices to the audience. The Chalk Circle will probably be remembered by its viewers as being Wake Forest ' s most daring play due to its bold use of imagery and language. 22

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Executive Director Jerry Baker introduces a speaker during the symposium