FAQ About Bertolt Brecht

The Brechtian approach to acting emphasizes the idea of actors maintaining a degree of separation from their characters. This is a direct response to the Stanislavski method, which encourages emotional identification with characters. In Brechtian theatre, actors are expected to present rather than become their characters, using techniques such as direct address, demonstrating actions, and making socio-political commentary to engage the audience critically rather than emotionally.