... between goodness and survival. As Shui Ta, she struts about, gruffly offering her neighbors take-it-or-leave-it deals. Though Ms. Salkind is solid, she fails to capture the romantic impulsiveness behind Shen Te's generosity and her infatuation with Yang Sun, a handsome scoundrel. Ms. Salkind is just one of six different UMBC Theatre faculty members contributing to this production. Gavin ... liaison between gods and men. Of course, Brecht's writing and Eric Bentley's translation are wonderful. For all his didactic fervor, Brecht never totally loses his dramatic sense. Also, there are pas...

• Word Count: 2078
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School