3. "The epic writer of _____ plays seldom brings to his work this same fine sense of human individuality: perhaps because he is unwilling to regard a man's strength and a man's weakness with equal impartiality."

4. In rehearsals, what is the relationship the author establishes?

5. Of whom does the author say, "can write the most eloquent language, but the amazing impressions in his plays are very often brought about by the visual inventions with which he juxtaposes serious, beautiful, grotesque and ridiculous elements"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author write in regard to the power of laughter in "The Rough Theatre"?

2. How does the author describe the difference between "Rough Theatre" and "Holy Theatre"?

3. How does the author discuss the process of theatre design?

4. How does the author view Method acting?

5. What does the author say of change and liberation regarding "The Rough Theatre"?

6. How does Shakespeare embody both The Rough Theatre and The Holy Theatre?

7. What does the author describe happening when a Brechtian approach is applied to other works?

8. What does the author point out about the source of conflict in Shakespeare's work?

9. What is the rough experience which comes from Marat/Sade?

10. In contemporary theatre, what does the author say is the most accessible way to find "holiness"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the playwright/theorist/director, Bertolt Brecht. What innovations to the theatre did this figure create? How is he the most influential writer of the contemporary stage?