Bertolt Brecht Epic Theatre.

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Bertolt Brecht Epic Theatre

Life and Times 1898-1956 German poet, playwright, and theatre director Staunch Marxist

Mother Courage and Her Children The Life of Galileo Plays The Threepenny Opera Mother Courage and Her Children The Life of Galileo The Good Woman of Setzuan The Caucasion Chaulk Circle

Theory Loathed the theatre of realism- liked realistic theatre to the effects of a drug, since it pacifies its audience. Brechtian theatre focused on social issues, usually class issues (Marxism). Wanted spectators to leave a play and take to the streets rather than leave the theatre in tears. Used non realistic techniques to distance the audience.

Practice Verfremdunseffekt (V-effect)- To make the familiar, strange Mix of realistic and non-realistic movement Gestus to reveal social class relationships Direct address to the audience Revealing the apparatus “Stock Character” costumes denoting social station Use of Placards Masks (non-realistic) Actor never fully becomes character, detachment