Brecht Founds the Berliner Ensemble
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- Series: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series
- Categories: Literature, Publishing, Arts
- Subcategories: Drama, Theater, Playwrights, Entertainment, Entertainers, Acting, Actors
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, German History
- Geographical Location: Berlin, East Germany
- Date: 1949
Article abstract: Under Bertolt Brecht’s direction, the productions of the Berliner Ensemble provided theater audiences with opportunities to challenge the “dramatic” theater by participating in “epic” theater.
Summary of Event
Bertolt Brecht explored the didactic nature of the theater. It was Brecht’s belief that the purpose of theater is to teach people how to survive in a world of absurdity. He did not want his audience simply to feel empathy with the situation of the characters. Instead, Brecht’s goal was to cause people to think about...
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