Daring to Play
A Brecht Companion
1st Edition
Published on 13. February 2012
264 pages
978-1-136-70911-1 (ISBN)
Description
Translated into English for the first time, Daring To Play: A Brecht Companion is the study of Bertolt Brecht's theatre by Manfred Wekwerth, Brecht's co-director and former director of the Berliner Ensemble.
Wekwerth aims to challenge prevailing myths and misconceptions of Brecht's theatre, instead providing a refreshing and accessible approach to his plays and theatrical craft. The book is rich in information, examples and anecdotal detail from first-hand acquaintance with Brecht and rehearsal with the Berliner Ensemble. Wekwerth provides a detailed practical understanding of how theatre operates with a clear perspective on the interface between politics and art.
Warm and engaging, whilst also being provocative and challenging, Daring to Play displays the continued vitality of Brecht's true approach to theatre makers today.
Wekwerth aims to challenge prevailing myths and misconceptions of Brecht's theatre, instead providing a refreshing and accessible approach to his plays and theatrical craft. The book is rich in information, examples and anecdotal detail from first-hand acquaintance with Brecht and rehearsal with the Berliner Ensemble. Wekwerth provides a detailed practical understanding of how theatre operates with a clear perspective on the interface between politics and art.
Warm and engaging, whilst also being provocative and challenging, Daring to Play displays the continued vitality of Brecht's true approach to theatre makers today.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
15 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
15 Halftones, black and white
File size
1,59 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-70911-1 (9781136709111)
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06/2011
1st Edition
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05/2011
1st Edition
Routledge
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Content
Part 1 : Brecht's Theatre - An Extended Overview Part 2: Political Perspectives Part 3: Theatre Making Part 4: Two Speeches - Two Moments of Change Part 5: Enjoying the Final Fruits
