Analyzing Bertolt Brecht’s plays, aesthetic concepts, and ideas of theatre, this seminar furthers theoretical thinking as a means to revise conventional notions surrounding theatre and theatre making. We take up written texts, films, and numerous performances in NY theatres and galleries, developing a sense of theatre/performance through a Brechtian lens. The class will be conducted in English and all readings are in English; students who wish to do so will have the opportunity to do readings in German.
Barnard Course
