Brecht in L.A. : a play /
Mitchell, Rick
Brecht in L.A. : a play / by Rick Mitchell. - Bristol : Intellect, 2003. - 1 online resource (vii, 121 pages)
Includes bibliographical references.
Cover -- Preliminary Pages -- Contents -- Epic Theatre, Naturalistic Artifice, and American Acting: Brecht in L.A. in L.A. -- Brecht in L.A. -- Afterword -- Appendix I: Historical Footnotes, Etc. -- Appendix II: Review of Performance of Brecht in L.A.: Brecht, Bobos, and L.A., by Ralph Leck.
Bertolt Brecht, perhaps the most important dramatist/director/theorist of the twentieth century, is still widely studied and his plays and theories remain staples in the curricula of university theatre departments, literature departments, and theatre-artist training programs throughout the world. Additionally, productions of Brecht's dramas continue to be popular. The play Brecht in L.A. focuses on Brecht's life in America, where he resided from 1941 through 1947. Additionally, Brecht in L.A., winner of the 2002 SWTA National New Play Contest (US), is already a critically acclaimed play, which suggests that the work has the potential to be widely (and successfully) produced. And such productions will enhance the marketability of the book. A play influenced by Brecht is, in itself, not unique, since many leading, contemporary dramatists--such as Caryl Churchill, Edward Bond, Tony Kushner, Heiner Muller, and Howard Barker--have been affected by Brechtian dramaturgy. But a Brechtian-influenced play with Brecht as the lead character is unique. The play represents the only dramatic work in English which features Brecht himself as the title character. Brecht in L.A., centering on Brecht while adapting/critiquing Brechtian dramatic form, also provides a unique opportunity for the instructor who is teaching Brechtian theatre since--with just one text (which will includes endnotes and appendices)--the instructor can cover epic theatre, the "Brecht debate," Brecht's biography, and contradictions between Brecht's theatrical practices and his everyday life.
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Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956 --Homes and haunts--California--Los Angeles--Drama.
Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956
Brecht, Bertolt 1898-1956
Brecht, Bertolt.
Homes.
Rezeption
Los Angeles (Calif.)
California--Los Angeles.
USA
Humaniora Teater og dans.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Drama.
Rezeption.
PS3613.I865 / B7 2003eb
812.6
Brecht in L.A. : a play / by Rick Mitchell. - Bristol : Intellect, 2003. - 1 online resource (vii, 121 pages)
Includes bibliographical references.
Cover -- Preliminary Pages -- Contents -- Epic Theatre, Naturalistic Artifice, and American Acting: Brecht in L.A. in L.A. -- Brecht in L.A. -- Afterword -- Appendix I: Historical Footnotes, Etc. -- Appendix II: Review of Performance of Brecht in L.A.: Brecht, Bobos, and L.A., by Ralph Leck.
Bertolt Brecht, perhaps the most important dramatist/director/theorist of the twentieth century, is still widely studied and his plays and theories remain staples in the curricula of university theatre departments, literature departments, and theatre-artist training programs throughout the world. Additionally, productions of Brecht's dramas continue to be popular. The play Brecht in L.A. focuses on Brecht's life in America, where he resided from 1941 through 1947. Additionally, Brecht in L.A., winner of the 2002 SWTA National New Play Contest (US), is already a critically acclaimed play, which suggests that the work has the potential to be widely (and successfully) produced. And such productions will enhance the marketability of the book. A play influenced by Brecht is, in itself, not unique, since many leading, contemporary dramatists--such as Caryl Churchill, Edward Bond, Tony Kushner, Heiner Muller, and Howard Barker--have been affected by Brechtian dramaturgy. But a Brechtian-influenced play with Brecht as the lead character is unique. The play represents the only dramatic work in English which features Brecht himself as the title character. Brecht in L.A., centering on Brecht while adapting/critiquing Brechtian dramatic form, also provides a unique opportunity for the instructor who is teaching Brechtian theatre since--with just one text (which will includes endnotes and appendices)--the instructor can cover epic theatre, the "Brecht debate," Brecht's biography, and contradictions between Brecht's theatrical practices and his everyday life.
184150890X (electronic bk.) 9781841508900 (electronic bk.) 1841501050 9781841501055
5D6ED7AF-0DC0-4466-A271-D7568D24D0F2 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
GBB740694 bnb
017813822 Uk
Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956 --Homes and haunts--California--Los Angeles--Drama.
Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956
Brecht, Bertolt 1898-1956
Brecht, Bertolt.
Homes.
Rezeption
Los Angeles (Calif.)
California--Los Angeles.
USA
Humaniora Teater og dans.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Drama.
Rezeption.
PS3613.I865 / B7 2003eb
812.6