FAQ About The Influence of Avant-Garde Theatre

Notable figures in avant-garde theatre include Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, and Samuel Beckett. Artaud developed the Theatre of Cruelty, advocating for a visceral, powerful theatrical experience. Brecht, known for epic theatre, aimed to provoke critical thinking with techniques like the Verfremdungseffekt (alienation effect). Beckett, with works like Waiting for Godot, embraced minimalist and absurdist approaches.