Notes (4/13/2016)

• Brecht 
• Heavily influenced by communist ideals and elements
• He lived on East Berlin (Run by Soviet Union)
• Brought the "A" Effect from China
• All practitioners were interested in Asian Theater
• Stage picture was key
• He was part of the crew
• The props were very well made
• The costumes were realistic
• Went through extreme measures 
• "The most complicated thing about studying Brecht is the role of the actor."
• He had many affairs
• always had people around him
• groups of friends watching rehearsals
• would laugh if he liked it (despite the scene's mood)
• Married to Helane Vigal 
• Iconic
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