Question

During a performance, an actor begins to sing a song. The lyrics do not represent what the character is feeling, but an objective comment from outside of the play about what is happening on stage. This actor is probably performing in ___.

Answer 1

Options:

a. a musical comedy by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

b. a play using Brecht's principles of Epic Theatre.

c. a play based on Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty.

d. a play utilizing Meyerhold's idea of biomechanics.

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Brecht believed that theatre should appeal not to the spectator's feelings but to his reason. While still providing entertainment, it should be strongly didactic and capable of provoking social change.