The Good Person of Setzuan

The Good Person of Setzuan

By: Bertolt Brecht

Translated by: Wendy Arons

Adapted by: Tony Kushner

Directed by: Shanna Hill

The Experimental Theatre

 

In a city plagued by greed and selfishness, the gods descend in search of one truly good person—and find her in Shen Teh, a poor but kind-hearted prostitute who offers them shelter when no one else will. As a reward, they give her the means to start a new life, hoping she can remain good despite the harshness of the world. But kindness comes at a cost. To survive, Shen Teh invents a ruthless alter ego, Shui Ta, who takes control when her compassion threatens to ruin her. As her dual life spirals out of control, Shen Teh must confront the impossible choice between doing good and staying alive. The Good Person of Setzuan is a bold and haunting parable that challenges us to imagine what it means to be good in a world that punishes goodness.

*****The Good Person of Setzuan will start rehearsal before the Fall semester begins, on August 4th, 2025. Students MUST be available for ALL rehearsal dates****

Audition Requirements

Please prepare a 1 minute monologue of your choice. 

Callbacks

Tuesday, May 6 - The Experimental Theatre

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sides

Ensemble Monologue.pdf Download Ensemble Monologue.pdf

Ensemble.pdf Download Ensemble.pdf

Grandfather-Husband-Niece.pdf Download Grandfather-Husband-Niece.pdf

Shen Te - Sun.pdf Download Shen Te - Sun.pdf

Shui Ta - Sun.pdf Download Shui Ta - Sun.pdf

 

PRODUCTION CALENDAR Download PRODUCTION CALENDAR

SCRIPT Download SCRIPT