Oct. 20: Brecht Fest! 10 Brecht Poems

Oct. 20, 8:00 pm

A 30th Anniversary Benefit for the Brecht Forum:

BRECHT FEST! 10 Brecht Poems
Tannis Kowalchuk and Leese Walker

the Brecht Forum
451 West Street
mail@brechtforum.org
Suggested donation:: $10/$15/$25


In the dark times will there also be singing?

Yes, there will also be singing about the dark times. 10 Brecht Poems celebrates the voice of artists, Brecht the poet, the wonders of theatre, and humankind's unstoppable struggle for light in the shadows of war, oppression and suffering.
The talented duo of Tannis Kowalchuk and Leese Walker make use of their extensive training in physical theatre, music and storytelling to bring to life this New Theatre performance. Each of the 10 poems in the series is heralded by a a hand-written placard and a simple chime, as the performers juxtapose song, dance and humor with Brecht's poignant social critique and moving poetry. With grace, skill, and extraordinary energy, they transform the stage, turning simple instruments and objects into the devices of a performance style akin to magical realism.
Tannis Kowalchuk is co-founder and managing director of NaCl Theatre. Prior to coming to New York in 1997, Kowalchuk was for seven years a core member with Primus Theatre, a prominent experimental theatre troupe based in Winnipeg, Canada.
Leese Walker is the founder and artistic director of Strike Anywhere, a multidisciplinary performance ensemble that has been in residence at St Clements Theatre since 1998. She has performed extensively with the Irondale Ensemble and has been a member of the Judith Shakespeare Company for the past five years.