Bertolt Brecht (Routledge Performance Practitioners)

Bertolt Brecht's methods of collective experimentation, and his unique framing of the theatrical event as a forum for change, placed him among the most important contributors to the theory and practice of theatre. His work continues to have a significant impact on performance practitioners, critics and teachers alike. Now revised and reissued, this book combines: an overview of the key periods in Brecht's life and work; clear explanation of his key theories, including the renowned ideas of Gestus and Verfremdung; an account of his groundbreaking 1954 production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle; an in-depth analysis of his practical exercises and rehearsal methods. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are an invaluable resource for students and scholars.

• | Author: Meg Mumford
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Feb 06, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 190 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0815396899
• | ISBN-13: 9780815396895