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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 signi¿cant impact on performance practitioners, critics and teachers alike. This revised and reissued book includes an overview of the key periods in Brecht's life and work; a clear explanation of his key theories; an account of his groundbreaking 1954 production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle; andan in-depth analysis of his practical exercises and rehearsal methods.
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 signi¿cant impact on performance practitioners, critics and teachers alike. This revised and reissued book includes an overview of the key periods in Brecht's life and work; a clear explanation of his key theories; an account of his groundbreaking 1954 production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle; andan in-depth analysis of his practical exercises and rehearsal methods.
Meg Mumford is a Senior Llecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of New South Wales, Australia.
1. A LIFE OF FLUX Which Brecht? On the make: from Bavaria to Berlin (1898-1924) Changing the world: Weimar politics (1924-33) On the run: exile in Europe and America (1933-47) Building a collective: Brecht in the GDR (1947-56) Brecht today? 2. BRECHT'S KEY THEORIES Brecht in dialogue Brecht's key concerns Getting the gist of Gestus Verfremdungand V-effects Historicization: questioning the present through the past The modern theatre is the epic theatre Dialectics in the theatre Brecht's socialist realism: imitation meets experimentation Conclusion 3. THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE: A MODEL PRODUCTION Prologue: a model A historicizing epic A Berliner Ensemble show Epilogue: 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating' 4. PRACTICAL EXERCISES AND WORKSHOP Preparing for spectActorship Section One: remembering exercises from the past Section Two: a workshop for Brechtians Conclusion
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2018 |
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Genre: | Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Allgemeine Kunst |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Seiten: | 190 |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9780815396895 |
ISBN-10: | 0815396899 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Mumford, Meg |
Hersteller: | Taylor & Francis Inc |
Maße: | 129 x 199 x 17 mm |
Von/Mit: | Meg Mumford |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 06.02.2018 |
Gewicht: | 0,23 kg |
Meg Mumford is a Senior Llecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of New South Wales, Australia.
1. A LIFE OF FLUX Which Brecht? On the make: from Bavaria to Berlin (1898-1924) Changing the world: Weimar politics (1924-33) On the run: exile in Europe and America (1933-47) Building a collective: Brecht in the GDR (1947-56) Brecht today? 2. BRECHT'S KEY THEORIES Brecht in dialogue Brecht's key concerns Getting the gist of Gestus Verfremdungand V-effects Historicization: questioning the present through the past The modern theatre is the epic theatre Dialectics in the theatre Brecht's socialist realism: imitation meets experimentation Conclusion 3. THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE: A MODEL PRODUCTION Prologue: a model A historicizing epic A Berliner Ensemble show Epilogue: 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating' 4. PRACTICAL EXERCISES AND WORKSHOP Preparing for spectActorship Section One: remembering exercises from the past Section Two: a workshop for Brechtians Conclusion
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2018 |
---|---|
Genre: | Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Allgemeine Kunst |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Seiten: | 190 |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9780815396895 |
ISBN-10: | 0815396899 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Mumford, Meg |
Hersteller: | Taylor & Francis Inc |
Maße: | 129 x 199 x 17 mm |
Von/Mit: | Meg Mumford |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 06.02.2018 |
Gewicht: | 0,23 kg |