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Although Brecht evolved his dramatic theories over 50 years ago his ideas are often applied in contemporary theatre practice. Refer to any productions you have seen or participated in, asses the effectiveness of a range of Brechtian techniques.
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Although Brecht evolved his dramatic theories over 50 years ago his ideas are often applied in contemporary theatre practice. Refer to any productions you have seen or participated in, asses the effectiveness of a range of Brechtian techniques. In 1969 Peter Brook wrote "Brecht is the key figure of our time, and all theatre work today at some point to be true as even those who do not or have not studied Brecht use his techniques as they are now firmly rooted in theatre practice. In his own time Brecht was reacting against the prevalent tradition of sentimental, naturalistic acting in Germany. Brecht starts from or returns to his statements and achievement." I believe this statement believed theatre should convey more to its audience than the stories of the characters, a concept excepted even expected in most modern plays yet revolutionary in the times when he wrote. Unlike naturalistic theatre in...
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