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Brechtian Theatre
A style of theatre associated with the playwright Bertolt Brecht, focusing on social themes and aiming to provoke critical thought.
Alienation Effect
A technique used in Brechtian theatre to prevent the audience from becoming too emotionally involved, encouraging critical detachment.
Epic Theatre
A theatrical form developed by Brecht, where the narrative is structured in a non-linear way to encourage a thinking response from the audience.
Verfremdungseffekt
The German term for the 'alienation effect,' which Brecht used to promote social critique through theatre.
Social Criticism
A focus on societal issues and injustices that is a key element in Brecht's works.
Bertolt Brecht
A 20th-century German playwright and poet known for his contributions to modern theatre and the development of epic theatre.
Songs in Theatre
Brecht often incorporated songs into his plays to further the narrative and communicate political messages.
The Threepenny Opera
A famous play by Brecht that critiques capitalism and societal norms.
Historical Materialism
A framework used by Brecht to analyze the societal changes and their impacts on social structures.
Didactic Theatre
The intention of Brecht's plays to educate and inform the audience on social and political issues.
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