Brecht and his techniques

Question 1

what were the key problems brecht saw with society

Answer 1

he disliked that those who had power over the wall were nowhere near the battlefield
The one percent with money and status decided how the other 99% should live

Question 2

what did he want his audience to do?

Answer 2

Question the world and it’s injustice and go out and make a change

Question 3

what was brecht key technique

Answer 3

verfermdungseffeckt-alienation effect

Question 4

what was the aim of the verfermdungseffeckt

Answer 4

to make the audience aware that they are watching something

Question 5

what were brecht key lighting techniques

Answer 5

leave the house lights on
colour for symbolism
bright lights

Question 6

why would brecht use bright lights

Answer 6

‘to illuminate issues on stage’

Question 7

what were brecht key sound techniques

Answer 7

used music and singing to break up the action and comunicate with the audience

Question 8

what were brecht key staging techniques

Answer 8

minimal set and props
use single items to communicate setting
Use projections
Half curtain
Set changes on stage

Question 9

what were brecht key costume techniques

Answer 9

simple costume to aid multi roll
Symbolic costume
Costume changes on stage

Question 10

what were brecht key acting techniques

Answer 10

use of narration/placard/speaking of stage directions
Actors could come out of character
A jarring use of mixed match emotions
Direct address/breaking the fourth wall