An Actress Known for Her Work on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Jessica Hecht Heads Up a New Adaptation of Brecht’s ‘A Mother’

An Actress Known for Her Work on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Jessica Hecht Heads Up a New Adaptation of Brecht’s ‘A Mother’

Co-conceived by its playwright, Neena Beber, ‘A Mother,’ now being presented as part of Baryshnikov Arts’ 20th anniversary spring season, is obviously a very personal project for Hecht, who is especially beloved for her work onstage.

“A Mother” Updates Brecht in a Modern Mash-Up

Review by Ron Fassler . . . You may be forgiven if you’re not familiar with playwright Bertolt Brecht’s The Mother, as it did have its premiere nearly a century ago in 1932 Berlin. Written during Hitler’s rise to power, it features a mix of drama, music, and a message of solidarity against the rise of fascism. It should come as no surprise that during the Nazi book burnings, Brecht’s play went up in flames shortly after Hitler declared himself D…