A Man’s A Man (2010)

for Voices and Piano

By Bertolt Brecht, adapted and directed by Molly Oliver

Recruiting Song
Song of the Scum
Interjection: Begbick on Brecht
A Man’s A Man
A Man’s A Man (Reprise)
Song of the Scum (Reprise)

Duration: 6.5 min.

Premiere: Performed May 7, 2010 at the College of the Holy Cross One-Act Festival

Molly Oliver adapted this biting war-themed piece by Bertolt Brecht as an advanced directing project. Performed by James D’Amico, Jack Mason, David Martinez, Matthew Helfer, and Molly Bier.

Synopsis: Homebody Galy Gay is convinced to do a few soldiers a favor, and ends up forfeitting his very identity to the malleable culture of war.