Venue and theme, promenade and fragmentation, Brecht, v effect, didactic, time period and capitalism, Buchner
Extract and setting
Transition, v effect, fourth wall, promenade, active spectators.
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What Brecht quote refers to verfremdungseffekt?
“At all times the audience must be reminded that what they are watching is not an illusion, it is theatre.”
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What's in your 4 main paragraphs?
As a director, I would… (language of question) when… (key moment). I would use… (Brechtian technique), inspired by… (context). This links to (epic theatre/v effect/didactic)… This would… (impact on audience/language of question), which is similar to… (lin
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How can you link to context?
Hessian Meesenger 1834, historical Woyzeck, Buchner studied medicine, German Expressionism, sturm und drang (TOW)
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Explain the German Expressionism movement.
The original performance of Woyzeck in 1913 would would have been influenced by the German Expressionism movement, which was less concerned with depicting reality than symbolic significance (acting style).
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Explain the Sturm und Drang movement.
This is similar to the 19th century Sturm und Drang Movement, which was underway at the time the play was written, which focused on the proletarian struggle.
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What does Brecht say about costume?
“The character must be costumed only to reveal his essential nature.”
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What does Brecht say about didacticism and social change?
“Don’t expect theatre to satisfy the habits of its audience, but to change them;”
“Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it”
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What are some Brechtian techniques?
Direct address, narration (reading out the stage directions), gestus, placards, tableaux, spass
archetypes, song, music and dance ("actor-musicians"), multi-role, symbolic props
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What is Woyzeck's costume?
Woyzeck wears Victorian-era worker’s clothes - flat cap, long coat, looks worn, raggedy, and represents his role as a worker.
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What is Andres' costume?
Andres wears a 1976 McDonald’s uniform, red striped shirt with golden arches logo on the chest, represents his role as a worker, contrasts with Woyzeck.
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What is Marie's costume?
Marie wears a red 1950s-style circle dress, evokes idea of sex/promiscuity, symbolises her role as the unfaithful housewife.
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What is Margret's costume?
Margret wears a Victorian dress, apron to show she is a working woman, plain/drab colours, ankle-length, more modest, contrasts with Marie
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What is the Drum Major's costume?
The Drum Major wears the modern British uniform of the Corps of drums, full military dress – scarlet tunic, white sash, elaborate headwear, red links to Marie.
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What is the Sergeant's costume?
The Sergeant wears a WW2-era military uniform, the British battledress – worn from 30s-60s, short jacket called a blouse, high-waisted khaki trousers, a beret or side-cap, contrasts with the drum major.
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What is the Captain's costume?
The Captain wears a Victorian walking suit, for informal public occasions, a top hat, long frock-coat with gloves and a cane, represents the middle-class, bourgeoisie in political cartoons.
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What is the Doctor's costume?
The Doctor wears a modern bloody surgical gown, mask, goggles and gloves, which he takes off. He puts on lab coat and stethoscope around neck, blood symbolises his unethical practices, ominous presence.
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Where is Woyzeck's home located in the shopping centre?
Woyzeck’s home would be located in a vacant shop.
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Where is the shop located in the shopping centre?
The shop would be located in Thomas Exchange global (money changers shop).
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Where is the shaving scene located in the shopping centre?
The shaving scene would be located in Supercuts hair salon.
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Where is the fairground and woods located in the shopping centre?
The fairground and woods would be located in Bradmore Square social space.
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Where is the tavern located in the shopping centre?
The tavern would be located in The Craft Beer Co. (pub).
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Where are the barracks located in the shopping centre?
The barracks would be located in McDonalds.
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Card 2
Front
What Brecht quote refers to verfremdungseffekt?
Back
“At all times the audience must be reminded that what they are watching is not an illusion, it is theatre.”
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