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Mother Courage Haggles with the Cook Over a Capon

Mother Courage and Her Children

by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Eric Bentley

Amidst a siege, Mother Courage haggles aggressively with the Cook over the price of a capon while the sound of cannon fire looms nearby.

The Chaplain Proposes to Mother Courage

Mother Courage and Her Children

by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Eric Bentley

The Chaplain attempts to woo Mother Courage while chopping wood, but their flirtation is interrupted by her daughter's violent return.

Mother Courage Haggles Too Long for Swiss Cheese

Mother Courage and Her Children

by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Eric Bentley

Mother Courage attempts to bargain for her son's life, but her hesitation leads to his execution and a devastating moment of silent denial.

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Mother Courage and Her Children

About translated by Eric Bentley

Browse 3 audition scenes and monologues written by translated by Eric Bentley, including scenes from Mother Courage and Her Children. Bentley's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features duologues and groups drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, general practice, competition. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.