An Interesting Resource explaining some Brechtian Techniques

http://web.mit.edu/allanmc/www/brecht.pdf

In-class writing on Stanislavski wrap-up

In-class writing on Stanislavski:

1. What have you learned about him and how can you apply that to your own acting/performance practice? 

2. Why is he useful in terms of studying theater? 

3. What do you think are the pros and cons to using his method?

Some Brecht resources

Here is a short video we will watch in class:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-828KqtTkA


And here are two videos in a series of videos looking at different theories about theater practice. These two compare the same scene as done using Stanislavski's method vs. Brecht's theories. (See the rest in the series for other types of theater theory/practice.)

Stanislavski:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OD7phopWWk

Brecht:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62-gYcO6jrY

Short short play

Click on the title to read: A Lonely Impulse of Delight by John Patrick Shanley.