David Barnett invites readers; students and theatre-makers to discover new ways of apprehending and making use of Brecht in this clear and accessible study of Brechts theories and practices. The book analyses how Brechts ideas can come alive in rehearsal and performance; and reveals just how carefully Brecht realized his vision of a politicized; interventionist theatre. What emerges is a nuanced understanding of Brechts concepts; his work with actors and his approaches to directing. The reader is encouraged to engage with his method which sought to make theatre politically; in order to appreciate the innovations he introduced into his stagecraft. Barnett provides many examples of how Brechts ideas can be staged; and the final chapter takes a closer look at two very different plays: one written by Brecht and one by a playwright with no acknowledged connection to Brecht. Through an interrogation of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui and Patrick Marbers Closer; Barnett asks how a Brechtian approach can enliven and illuminate production.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun; easy music for young beginnersBy LoreleiMy 10 yr old; just started taking piano in September. I bought her this book in November so she could be ready for Christmas and she zoomed through it; but she still loves playing the songs. I wish I could find the level 1.My 6-7 year old who started piano at the same time is really not ready for it. We did the playtime piano christmas primer and thats more his speed.But the 10 yr old has the advantage of playing the violin for three years. Her fingers are more nimble and she can sight read some.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. five starsBy HMacMy grandmother still uses this to teach beginning piano students0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JenThis was a great first book of Christmas songs.
