- published: 18 Jan 2019
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Bertolt Brecht
Eugen Bertolt Friedrich Brecht (/brɛkt/; 10 February 1898 – 14 August 1956) was a German poet, playwright, and theatre director of the 20th century. He made contributions to dramaturgy and theatrical production, the latter through the tours undertaken by the Berliner Ensemble – the post-war theatre company operated by Brecht and his wife, long-time collaborator and actress Helene Weigel.
Life and career
Bavaria (1898–1924)
Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht (as a child known as Eugen) was born in February 1898 in Augsburg, Bavaria, the son of Berthold Friedrich Brecht (1869–1939) and his wife Sophie, née Brezing (1871–1920). Brecht's mother was a devout Protestant and his father a Catholic (who had been persuaded to have a Protestant wedding). The modest house where he was born is today preserved as a Brecht Museum. His father worked for a paper mill, becoming its managing director in 1914. Thanks to his mother's influence, Brecht knew the Bible, a familiarity that would have a lifelong effect on his writing. From her, too, came the "dangerous image of the self-denying woman" that recurs in his drama. Brecht's home life was comfortably middle class, despite what his occasional attempt to claim peasant origins implied. At school in Augsburg he met Caspar Neher, with whom he formed a lifelong creative partnership, Neher designed many of the sets for Brecht's dramas and helped to forge the distinctive visual iconography of their epic theatre.
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Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theater: Crash Course Theater #44
Are you ready to learn something about the world? Then you're ready for Bertolt Brecht, and his ideas about Epic Theater. Brecht wanted to lean into the idea of theater as a tool to upset and educate the world about stuff like the struggles of the working class and the problematic aspects of capitalism. He wanted to SHOCK people into seeing the world as it is and taking action, rather than merely entertain audiences. But, he messed up, and wrote some pretty entertaining stories, with some really catchy music integrated into it. And do, people ended up whistling Mack the Knife instead of throwing off the shackles of an oppressive social order. To be fair, it is a catchy tune. Today you're going to learn about Brecht, Epic Theater, and a little bit about the House UnAmerican Activities Commi...
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BRECHT Introduction
This video is an introduction to Bertolt Brecht. More Brecht Videos... ▶︎ BRECHT Devices: https://youtu.be/r8Y6GU3H0xw ▶︎ BRECHT - Epic Theatre Exercises: https://youtu.be/kXhHEXNQWZo ▶︎ BRECHT - Gestus Exercises: https://youtu.be/UFoHWRuLm_g ▶︎ BRECHT - Alienation Exercises: https://youtu.be/UNvPoETpX9Q ◉ ABOUT ME I’m Alex Packer and I’m a theatre director and workshop leader. I’ve worked in theatre for the last 15 years in the West End, around the UK and internationally as well as in several UK drama schools and universities. I’ve created Apex Drama Tools as a digital resource for teachers and students of drama. These videos can be student-facing resources or the exercises and tools can be adapted and used by teachers. If you want to work with me get in touch apexdramatools@gmail.c...
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Bertolt Brecht Sein Leben und die Lyrik
published: 10 Mar 2012 -
Bertolt Brecht - Das Lied von der Unzulänglichkeit des menschlichen Strebens
Music: Kurt Weill Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht Sung by Bertolt Brecht Der Mensch lebt durch den Kopf der Kopf reicht ihm nicht aus versuch es nur; von deinem Kopf lebt höchstens eine Laus. Denn für dieses Leben ist der Mensch nicht schlau genug niemals merkt er eben jeden Lug und Trug. Ja; mach nur einen Plan sei nur ein großes Licht! Und mach dann noch´nen zweiten Plan gehn tun sie beide nicht. Denn für dieses Leben ist der Mensch nicht schlecht genug: doch sein höch´res Streben ist ein schöner Zug. Ja; renn nur nach dem Glück doch renne nicht zu sehr! Denn alle rennen nach dem Glück Das Glück rennt hinterher. Denn für dieses Leben ist der Mensch nicht anspruchslos genug drum ist all sein Streben nur ein Selbstbetrug. Der Mensch ist gar nicht gut drum hau ihn auf den Hut hast du ihn auf de...
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Bertolt Brecht speaks in the House Committee on Un-American Activities
Bertolt Brecht 1947/48 bei einem Verhör im House Committee on Un-American Activities (englisch: Senatsausschuss für unamerikanische Umtriebe; HUAC)
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Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht - Pirate Jenny (Sung by Lotte Lenya)
Television performance ca. 1966 Using the well-known Blitzstein translation.
published: 26 Apr 2013 -
Die Moritat von Mackie Messer (Die Dreigroschenoper), Kurt Weill - Bertolt Brecht (Lotte Lenya)
"Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their music drama Die Dreigroschenoper, or, as it is known in English, The Threepenny Opera. It premiered in Berlin in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm.
published: 02 Mar 2014 -
Bertolt Brecht - Alles was Brecht ist (Portrait, 3sat 1997)
Film von Joachim Lang. Mit etlichen neuen Ein-/Ansichten, z.B.: "Wer schiffschaukelt, kann kein Spießer werden."
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Potpourri (Ain't She Sweet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Mack The Knife)
Provided to YouTube by IIP-DDS Potpourri (Ain't She Sweet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Mack The Knife) · In De 14 Billekens In De 14 Billekens ℗ Cardinal Records / Manufactured, marketed & distributed by CNR Records NV Released on: 2015-10-23 Music Publisher: Warner Bros Music NL Music Publisher: Universal Edition Ag Music Publisher: Warner Chappell Music Music Publisher: Copyright Control Lyricist, Composer: Schware Composer, Lyricist: Gay Composer, Lyricist: Brecht Berthold Composer, Lyricist: Milton Ager Lyricist, Composer: Grossze Composer, Lyricist: PD Composer, Lyricist: Weill Composer, Lyricist: J. Yellen Auto-generated by YouTube.
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Five Truths | Bertolt Brecht | National Theatre
This video features two films from the Five Truths installation that focus on a Brechtian approach to the character of Ophelia. What are the differences between five of the most influential European theatre practitioners of the 20th century? How would these five directors work with the actress playing Ophelia in the famous mad scene in Shakespeare's Hamlet? What would they ask the actress to do and how would they ask the actress to behave? A video installation looking at these questions, called Five Truths and commissioned by the V&A in partnership with the National Theatre was created by a group of contemporary theatre makers lead by director Katie Mitchell. The multi-screen installation brings together five interpretations of Ophelia's madness in Hamlet. Ten screens of varying sizes s...
published: 14 Feb 2012
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Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theater: Crash Course Theater #44
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Are you ready to learn something about the world? Then you're ready for Bertolt Brecht, and his ideas about Epic Theater. Brecht wanted to lean into the idea of...
Are you ready to learn something about the world? Then you're ready for Bertolt Brecht, and his ideas about Epic Theater. Brecht wanted to lean into the idea of theater as a tool to upset and educate the world about stuff like the struggles of the working class and the problematic aspects of capitalism. He wanted to SHOCK people into seeing the world as it is and taking action, rather than merely entertain audiences. But, he messed up, and wrote some pretty entertaining stories, with some really catchy music integrated into it. And do, people ended up whistling Mack the Knife instead of throwing off the shackles of an oppressive social order. To be fair, it is a catchy tune. Today you're going to learn about Brecht, Epic Theater, and a little bit about the House UnAmerican Activities Committee. Because those jerks hauled Brecht up in 1948 to shake him down about whether or not he was a communist.
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Are you ready to learn something about the world? Then you're ready for Bertolt Brecht, and his ideas about Epic Theater. Brecht wanted to lean into the idea of theater as a tool to upset and educate the world about stuff like the struggles of the working class and the problematic aspects of capitalism. He wanted to SHOCK people into seeing the world as it is and taking action, rather than merely entertain audiences. But, he messed up, and wrote some pretty entertaining stories, with some really catchy music integrated into it. And do, people ended up whistling Mack the Knife instead of throwing off the shackles of an oppressive social order. To be fair, it is a catchy tune. Today you're going to learn about Brecht, Epic Theater, and a little bit about the House UnAmerican Activities Committee. Because those jerks hauled Brecht up in 1948 to shake him down about whether or not he was a communist.
Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse
Thanks to the following Patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever:
Eric Prestemon, Sam Buck, Mark Brouwer, Naman Goel, Patrick Wiener II, Nathan Catchings, Efrain R. Pedroza, Brandon Westmoreland, dorsey, Indika Siriwardena, James Hughes, Kenneth F Penttinen, Trevin Beattie, Satya Ridhima Parvathaneni, Erika & Alexa Saur, Glenn Elliott, Justin Zingsheim, Jessica Wode, Kathrin Benoit, Tom Trval, Jason Saslow, Nathan Taylor, Brian Thomas Gossett, Khaled El Shalakany, SR Foxley, Yasenia Cruz, Eric Koslow, Caleb Weeks, Tim Curwick, D.A. Noe, Shawn Arnold, Malcolm Callis, Advait Shinde, William McGraw, Andrei Krishkevich, Rachel Bright, Jirat, Ian Dundore
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BRECHT Introduction
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- Duration: 4:56
- Uploaded Date: 20 Jan 2021
- views: 41566
This video is an introduction to Bertolt Brecht.
More Brecht Videos...
▶︎ BRECHT Devices: https://youtu.be/r8Y6GU3H0xw
▶︎ BRECHT - Epic Theatre Exercises: ht...
This video is an introduction to Bertolt Brecht.
More Brecht Videos...
▶︎ BRECHT Devices: https://youtu.be/r8Y6GU3H0xw
▶︎ BRECHT - Epic Theatre Exercises: https://youtu.be/kXhHEXNQWZo
▶︎ BRECHT - Gestus Exercises: https://youtu.be/UFoHWRuLm_g
▶︎ BRECHT - Alienation Exercises: https://youtu.be/UNvPoETpX9Q
◉ ABOUT ME
I’m Alex Packer and I’m a theatre director and workshop leader. I’ve worked in theatre for the last 15 years in the West End, around the UK and internationally as well as in several UK drama schools and universities. I’ve created Apex Drama Tools as a digital resource for teachers and students of drama. These videos can be student-facing resources or the exercises and tools can be adapted and used by teachers. If you want to work with me get in touch apexdramatools@gmail.com
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Chapters
0:00 - Who Is Brecht?
0:50 - The Alienation Effect
2:16 - Epic Theatre
3:22 - Gestus
https://wn.com/Brecht_Introduction
This video is an introduction to Bertolt Brecht.
More Brecht Videos...
▶︎ BRECHT Devices: https://youtu.be/r8Y6GU3H0xw
▶︎ BRECHT - Epic Theatre Exercises: https://youtu.be/kXhHEXNQWZo
▶︎ BRECHT - Gestus Exercises: https://youtu.be/UFoHWRuLm_g
▶︎ BRECHT - Alienation Exercises: https://youtu.be/UNvPoETpX9Q
◉ ABOUT ME
I’m Alex Packer and I’m a theatre director and workshop leader. I’ve worked in theatre for the last 15 years in the West End, around the UK and internationally as well as in several UK drama schools and universities. I’ve created Apex Drama Tools as a digital resource for teachers and students of drama. These videos can be student-facing resources or the exercises and tools can be adapted and used by teachers. If you want to work with me get in touch apexdramatools@gmail.com
◉ SUPPORT ME - https://paypal.me/apexdramatools
- Want to give back? Then click the link above to donate to the channel. Thank you.
Chapters
0:00 - Who Is Brecht?
0:50 - The Alienation Effect
2:16 - Epic Theatre
3:22 - Gestus
- published: 20 Jan 2021
- views: 41566
7:27
Bertolt Brecht Sein Leben und die Lyrik
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- Duration: 7:27
- Uploaded Date: 10 Mar 2012
- views: 87555
- published: 10 Mar 2012
- views: 87555
2:55
Bertolt Brecht - Das Lied von der Unzulänglichkeit des menschlichen Strebens
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- Duration: 2:55
- Uploaded Date: 29 Oct 2009
- views: 397588
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht
Sung by Bertolt Brecht
Der Mensch lebt durch den Kopf
der Kopf reicht ihm nicht aus
versuch es nur; von deinem Kopf
l...
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht
Sung by Bertolt Brecht
Der Mensch lebt durch den Kopf
der Kopf reicht ihm nicht aus
versuch es nur; von deinem Kopf
lebt höchstens eine Laus.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht schlau genug
niemals merkt er eben
jeden Lug und Trug.
Ja; mach nur einen Plan
sei nur ein großes Licht!
Und mach dann noch´nen zweiten Plan
gehn tun sie beide nicht.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht schlecht genug:
doch sein höch´res Streben
ist ein schöner Zug.
Ja; renn nur nach dem Glück
doch renne nicht zu sehr!
Denn alle rennen nach dem Glück
Das Glück rennt hinterher.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht anspruchslos genug
drum ist all sein Streben
nur ein Selbstbetrug.
Der Mensch ist gar nicht gut
drum hau ihn auf den Hut
hast du ihn auf den Hut gehaut
dann wird er vielleicht gut.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht gut genug
darum haut ihn eben
ruhig auf den Hut.
https://wn.com/Bertolt_Brecht_Das_Lied_Von_Der_Unzulänglichkeit_Des_Menschlichen_Strebens
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht
Sung by Bertolt Brecht
Der Mensch lebt durch den Kopf
der Kopf reicht ihm nicht aus
versuch es nur; von deinem Kopf
lebt höchstens eine Laus.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht schlau genug
niemals merkt er eben
jeden Lug und Trug.
Ja; mach nur einen Plan
sei nur ein großes Licht!
Und mach dann noch´nen zweiten Plan
gehn tun sie beide nicht.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht schlecht genug:
doch sein höch´res Streben
ist ein schöner Zug.
Ja; renn nur nach dem Glück
doch renne nicht zu sehr!
Denn alle rennen nach dem Glück
Das Glück rennt hinterher.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht anspruchslos genug
drum ist all sein Streben
nur ein Selbstbetrug.
Der Mensch ist gar nicht gut
drum hau ihn auf den Hut
hast du ihn auf den Hut gehaut
dann wird er vielleicht gut.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht gut genug
darum haut ihn eben
ruhig auf den Hut.
- published: 29 Oct 2009
- views: 397588
2:18
Bertolt Brecht speaks in the House Committee on Un-American Activities
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- Duration: 2:18
- Uploaded Date: 14 Sep 2009
- views: 160505
Bertolt Brecht 1947/48 bei einem Verhör im House Committee on Un-American Activities (englisch: Senatsausschuss für unamerikanische Umtriebe; HUAC)
Bertolt Brecht 1947/48 bei einem Verhör im House Committee on Un-American Activities (englisch: Senatsausschuss für unamerikanische Umtriebe; HUAC)
https://wn.com/Bertolt_Brecht_Speaks_In_The_House_Committee_On_Un_American_Activities
Bertolt Brecht 1947/48 bei einem Verhör im House Committee on Un-American Activities (englisch: Senatsausschuss für unamerikanische Umtriebe; HUAC)
- published: 14 Sep 2009
- views: 160505
4:38
Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht - Pirate Jenny (Sung by Lotte Lenya)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:38
- Uploaded Date: 26 Apr 2013
- views: 334228
Television performance ca. 1966
Using the well-known Blitzstein translation.
Television performance ca. 1966
Using the well-known Blitzstein translation.
https://wn.com/Kurt_Weill_Bertolt_Brecht_Pirate_Jenny_(Sung_By_Lotte_Lenya)
Television performance ca. 1966
Using the well-known Blitzstein translation.
- published: 26 Apr 2013
- views: 334228
3:06
Die Moritat von Mackie Messer (Die Dreigroschenoper), Kurt Weill - Bertolt Brecht (Lotte Lenya)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:06
- Uploaded Date: 02 Mar 2014
- views: 1140653
"Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht f...
"Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their music drama Die Dreigroschenoper, or, as it is known in English, The Threepenny Opera. It premiered in Berlin in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm.
https://wn.com/Die_Moritat_Von_Mackie_Messer_(Die_Dreigroschenoper),_Kurt_Weill_Bertolt_Brecht_(Lotte_Lenya)
"Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their music drama Die Dreigroschenoper, or, as it is known in English, The Threepenny Opera. It premiered in Berlin in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm.
- published: 02 Mar 2014
- views: 1140653
34:56
Bertolt Brecht - Alles was Brecht ist (Portrait, 3sat 1997)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 34:56
- Uploaded Date: 25 Oct 2021
- views: 31400
Film von Joachim Lang.
Mit etlichen neuen Ein-/Ansichten, z.B.: "Wer schiffschaukelt, kann kein Spießer werden."
Film von Joachim Lang.
Mit etlichen neuen Ein-/Ansichten, z.B.: "Wer schiffschaukelt, kann kein Spießer werden."
https://wn.com/Bertolt_Brecht_Alles_Was_Brecht_Ist_(Portrait,_3Sat_1997)
Film von Joachim Lang.
Mit etlichen neuen Ein-/Ansichten, z.B.: "Wer schiffschaukelt, kann kein Spießer werden."
- published: 25 Oct 2021
- views: 31400
2:17
Potpourri (Ain't She Sweet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Mack The Knife)
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- Duration: 2:17
- Uploaded Date: 11 Apr 2024
- views: 34
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In De 14 Billekens
℗ Cardin...
Provided to YouTube by IIP-DDS
Potpourri (Ain't She Sweet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Mack The Knife) · In De 14 Billekens
In De 14 Billekens
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Released on: 2015-10-23
Music Publisher: Warner Bros Music NL
Music Publisher: Universal Edition Ag
Music Publisher: Warner Chappell Music
Music Publisher: Copyright Control
Lyricist, Composer: Schware
Composer, Lyricist: Gay
Composer, Lyricist: Brecht Berthold
Composer, Lyricist: Milton Ager
Lyricist, Composer: Grossze
Composer, Lyricist: PD
Composer, Lyricist: Weill
Composer, Lyricist: J. Yellen
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In De 14 Billekens
℗ Cardinal Records / Manufactured, marketed & distributed by CNR Records NV
Released on: 2015-10-23
Music Publisher: Warner Bros Music NL
Music Publisher: Universal Edition Ag
Music Publisher: Warner Chappell Music
Music Publisher: Copyright Control
Lyricist, Composer: Schware
Composer, Lyricist: Gay
Composer, Lyricist: Brecht Berthold
Composer, Lyricist: Milton Ager
Lyricist, Composer: Grossze
Composer, Lyricist: PD
Composer, Lyricist: Weill
Composer, Lyricist: J. Yellen
Auto-generated by YouTube.
- published: 11 Apr 2024
- views: 34
9:08
Five Truths | Bertolt Brecht | National Theatre
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- Duration: 9:08
- Uploaded Date: 14 Feb 2012
- views: 170859
This video features two films from the Five Truths installation that focus on a Brechtian approach to the character of Ophelia.
What are the differences betwee...
This video features two films from the Five Truths installation that focus on a Brechtian approach to the character of Ophelia.
What are the differences between five of the most influential European theatre practitioners of the 20th century? How would these five directors work with the actress playing Ophelia in the famous mad scene in Shakespeare's Hamlet? What would they ask the actress to do and how would they ask the actress to behave?
A video installation looking at these questions, called Five Truths and commissioned by the V&A in partnership with the National Theatre was created by a group of contemporary theatre makers lead by director Katie Mitchell. The multi-screen installation brings together five interpretations of Ophelia's madness in Hamlet. Ten screens of varying sizes simultaneously play films of Ophelia interpreted dramatically through the lens of Constantin Stanislavski, Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, Jerzy Grotowski and Peter Brook.
Curated by Kate Bailey, created by director Katie Mitchell, video designer Leo Warner, set designer Vicki Mortimer, lighting designer Paule Constable and sound designer Gareth Fry, starring Michelle Terry as Ophelia.
Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre:
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This video features two films from the Five Truths installation that focus on a Brechtian approach to the character of Ophelia.
What are the differences between five of the most influential European theatre practitioners of the 20th century? How would these five directors work with the actress playing Ophelia in the famous mad scene in Shakespeare's Hamlet? What would they ask the actress to do and how would they ask the actress to behave?
A video installation looking at these questions, called Five Truths and commissioned by the V&A in partnership with the National Theatre was created by a group of contemporary theatre makers lead by director Katie Mitchell. The multi-screen installation brings together five interpretations of Ophelia's madness in Hamlet. Ten screens of varying sizes simultaneously play films of Ophelia interpreted dramatically through the lens of Constantin Stanislavski, Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, Jerzy Grotowski and Peter Brook.
Curated by Kate Bailey, created by director Katie Mitchell, video designer Leo Warner, set designer Vicki Mortimer, lighting designer Paule Constable and sound designer Gareth Fry, starring Michelle Terry as Ophelia.
Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre:
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover
Bookshop: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/bookshop
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nationaltheatre
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/national.theatre.london
iTunes: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/itunes
TES: http://www.tes.co.uk/nationaltheatre
- published: 14 Feb 2012
- views: 170859
11:51
Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theater: Crash Course Theater #44
Are you ready to learn something about the world? Then you're ready for Bertolt Brecht, an...
published: 18 Jan 2019
Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theater: Crash Course Theater #44
Bertolt Brecht and Epic Theater: Crash Course Theater #44
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Are you ready to learn something about the world? Then you're ready for Bertolt Brecht, and his ideas about Epic Theater. Brecht wanted to lean into the idea of theater as a tool to upset and educate the world about stuff like the struggles of the working class and the problematic aspects of capitalism. He wanted to SHOCK people into seeing the world as it is and taking action, rather than merely entertain audiences. But, he messed up, and wrote some pretty entertaining stories, with some really catchy music integrated into it. And do, people ended up whistling Mack the Knife instead of throwing off the shackles of an oppressive social order. To be fair, it is a catchy tune. Today you're going to learn about Brecht, Epic Theater, and a little bit about the House UnAmerican Activities Committee. Because those jerks hauled Brecht up in 1948 to shake him down about whether or not he was a communist.
Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse
Thanks to the following Patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever:
Eric Prestemon, Sam Buck, Mark Brouwer, Naman Goel, Patrick Wiener II, Nathan Catchings, Efrain R. Pedroza, Brandon Westmoreland, dorsey, Indika Siriwardena, James Hughes, Kenneth F Penttinen, Trevin Beattie, Satya Ridhima Parvathaneni, Erika & Alexa Saur, Glenn Elliott, Justin Zingsheim, Jessica Wode, Kathrin Benoit, Tom Trval, Jason Saslow, Nathan Taylor, Brian Thomas Gossett, Khaled El Shalakany, SR Foxley, Yasenia Cruz, Eric Koslow, Caleb Weeks, Tim Curwick, D.A. Noe, Shawn Arnold, Malcolm Callis, Advait Shinde, William McGraw, Andrei Krishkevich, Rachel Bright, Jirat, Ian Dundore
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BRECHT Introduction
This video is an introduction to Bertolt Brecht.
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published: 20 Jan 2021
BRECHT Introduction
BRECHT Introduction
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This video is an introduction to Bertolt Brecht.
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▶︎ BRECHT - Alienation Exercises: https://youtu.be/UNvPoETpX9Q
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0:00 - Who Is Brecht?
0:50 - The Alienation Effect
2:16 - Epic Theatre
3:22 - Gestus
7:27
Bertolt Brecht Sein Leben und die Lyrik
published: 10 Mar 2012
Bertolt Brecht Sein Leben und die Lyrik
Bertolt Brecht Sein Leben und die Lyrik
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2:55
Bertolt Brecht - Das Lied von der Unzulänglichkeit des menschlichen Strebens
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht
Sung by Bertolt Brecht
Der Mensch lebt durch de...
published: 29 Oct 2009
Bertolt Brecht - Das Lied von der Unzulänglichkeit des menschlichen Strebens
Bertolt Brecht - Das Lied von der Unzulänglichkeit des menschlichen Strebens
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Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht
Sung by Bertolt Brecht
Der Mensch lebt durch den Kopf
der Kopf reicht ihm nicht aus
versuch es nur; von deinem Kopf
lebt höchstens eine Laus.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht schlau genug
niemals merkt er eben
jeden Lug und Trug.
Ja; mach nur einen Plan
sei nur ein großes Licht!
Und mach dann noch´nen zweiten Plan
gehn tun sie beide nicht.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht schlecht genug:
doch sein höch´res Streben
ist ein schöner Zug.
Ja; renn nur nach dem Glück
doch renne nicht zu sehr!
Denn alle rennen nach dem Glück
Das Glück rennt hinterher.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht anspruchslos genug
drum ist all sein Streben
nur ein Selbstbetrug.
Der Mensch ist gar nicht gut
drum hau ihn auf den Hut
hast du ihn auf den Hut gehaut
dann wird er vielleicht gut.
Denn für dieses Leben
ist der Mensch nicht gut genug
darum haut ihn eben
ruhig auf den Hut.
2:18
Bertolt Brecht speaks in the House Committee on Un-American Activities
Bertolt Brecht 1947/48 bei einem Verhör im House Committee on Un-American Activities (en...
published: 14 Sep 2009
Bertolt Brecht speaks in the House Committee on Un-American Activities
Bertolt Brecht speaks in the House Committee on Un-American Activities
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Bertolt Brecht 1947/48 bei einem Verhör im House Committee on Un-American Activities (englisch: Senatsausschuss für unamerikanische Umtriebe; HUAC)
4:38
Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht - Pirate Jenny (Sung by Lotte Lenya)
Television performance ca. 1966
Using the well-known Blitzstein translation.
published: 26 Apr 2013
Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht - Pirate Jenny (Sung by Lotte Lenya)
Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht - Pirate Jenny (Sung by Lotte Lenya)
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Television performance ca. 1966
Using the well-known Blitzstein translation.
3:06
Die Moritat von Mackie Messer (Die Dreigroschenoper), Kurt Weill - Bertolt Brecht (Lotte Lenya)
"Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Mes...
published: 02 Mar 2014
Die Moritat von Mackie Messer (Die Dreigroschenoper), Kurt Weill - Bertolt Brecht (Lotte Lenya)
Die Moritat von Mackie Messer (Die Dreigroschenoper), Kurt Weill - Bertolt Brecht (Lotte Lenya)
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"Mack the Knife" or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife", originally "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer", is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their music drama Die Dreigroschenoper, or, as it is known in English, The Threepenny Opera. It premiered in Berlin in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm.
34:56
Bertolt Brecht - Alles was Brecht ist (Portrait, 3sat 1997)
Film von Joachim Lang.
Mit etlichen neuen Ein-/Ansichten, z.B.: "Wer schiffschaukelt, kann...
published: 25 Oct 2021
Bertolt Brecht - Alles was Brecht ist (Portrait, 3sat 1997)
Bertolt Brecht - Alles was Brecht ist (Portrait, 3sat 1997)
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Film von Joachim Lang.
Mit etlichen neuen Ein-/Ansichten, z.B.: "Wer schiffschaukelt, kann kein Spießer werden."
2:17
Potpourri (Ain't She Sweet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Mack The Knife)
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published: 11 Apr 2024
Potpourri (Ain't She Sweet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Mack The Knife)
Potpourri (Ain't She Sweet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Mack The Knife)
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Five Truths | Bertolt Brecht | National Theatre
This video features two films from the Five Truths installation that focus on a Brechtian ...
published: 14 Feb 2012
Five Truths | Bertolt Brecht | National Theatre
Five Truths | Bertolt Brecht | National Theatre
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This video features two films from the Five Truths installation that focus on a Brechtian approach to the character of Ophelia.
What are the differences between five of the most influential European theatre practitioners of the 20th century? How would these five directors work with the actress playing Ophelia in the famous mad scene in Shakespeare's Hamlet? What would they ask the actress to do and how would they ask the actress to behave?
A video installation looking at these questions, called Five Truths and commissioned by the V&A in partnership with the National Theatre was created by a group of contemporary theatre makers lead by director Katie Mitchell. The multi-screen installation brings together five interpretations of Ophelia's madness in Hamlet. Ten screens of varying sizes simultaneously play films of Ophelia interpreted dramatically through the lens of Constantin Stanislavski, Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, Jerzy Grotowski and Peter Brook.
Curated by Kate Bailey, created by director Katie Mitchell, video designer Leo Warner, set designer Vicki Mortimer, lighting designer Paule Constable and sound designer Gareth Fry, starring Michelle Terry as Ophelia.
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Bertolt Brecht
Eugen Bertolt Friedrich Brecht (/brɛkt/; 10 February 1898 – 14 August 1956) was a German poet, playwright, and theatre director of the 20th century. He made contributions to dramaturgy and theatrical production, the latter through the tours undertaken by the Berliner Ensemble – the post-war theatre company operated by Brecht and his wife, long-time collaborator and actress Helene Weigel.
Life and career
Bavaria (1898–1924)
Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht (as a child known as Eugen) was born in February 1898 in Augsburg, Bavaria, the son of Berthold Friedrich Brecht (1869–1939) and his wife Sophie, née Brezing (1871–1920). Brecht's mother was a devout Protestant and his father a Catholic (who had been persuaded to have a Protestant wedding). The modest house where he was born is today preserved as a Brecht Museum. His father worked for a paper mill, becoming its managing director in 1914. Thanks to his mother's influence, Brecht knew the Bible, a familiarity that would have a lifelong effect on his writing. From her, too, came the "dangerous image of the self-denying woman" that recurs in his drama. Brecht's home life was comfortably middle class, despite what his occasional attempt to claim peasant origins implied. At school in Augsburg he met Caspar Neher, with whom he formed a lifelong creative partnership, Neher designed many of the sets for Brecht's dramas and helped to forge the distinctive visual iconography of their epic theatre.
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