BERTOLT BRECHT’s

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN

October 12 - November 6, 2016

An epic retelling of the Thirty Years’ War as experienced through the trials of a cunning canteen operator determined to make a profit from the war, no matter the danger to herself or her children.

Considered to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Quintessence expands its definition of classic and launches its seventh season led by Philadelphia legend Janis Dardaris as Mother Courage, Tony Nominated actor Forrest McClendon as The Cook, Quintessence favorite Gregory Isaac as The Chaplain, and rising star Leigha Kato as Kattrin.

Directed by Quintessence’s Artistic Director Alexander Burns, and using an original score by Obie winning composer and Philadelphia native Michael Friedman (The Civilians, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) with David Hare’s contemporary English translation, Mother Courage and Her Children promises to be a highlight of Philadelphia’s fall arts season.

Mother Courage and Her Children runs 2 hours and 45 minutes.

REVIEWS

“Janis Dardaris is a force to be reckoned with.”

- d.C METRO

“Quintessence Theatre brings to life a beautifully staged, truly epic production of Bertolt Brecht’s MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN, as brilliantly directed by Alexander Burns.”

- Phindie

ENSEMBLE 

Tom Carman
Swiss Cheese

Janis Dardaris*
Mother Courage

Leah Gabriel
Yvette

Gregory Isaac
The Chaplain

Leigha Kato*
Kattrin

Forrest McClendon*
The Cook

Daniel Miller
Eilif

with John Basiulis, Carlo Campbell, Ashton Carter, Lee Cortopassi & Ebony Pullum

CREATIVE TEAM

Alexander Burns
Director

Ellen Moore
Light Design

Jane Casanave
Costume Design

Kaki Burns
Choreography

Sean Bradley
Fight Direction