Drama: Performance and Political Theater · 20th and 21st Century

Brecht and Epic Theater

Exploring techniques that distance the audience to encourage critical thinking rather than emotional immersion.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can breaking the fourth wall change the relationship between the actor and the audience?
  2. 2Why might a director want to prevent an audience from becoming emotionally attached to a character?
  3. 3What visual cues can be used to remind the audience they are watching a play?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADR10R01AC9ADR10D01
Year: Year 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Drama: Performance and Political Theater
Period: 20th and 21st Century

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