Influential Dramatists and Ideas about Role of Theater

Influential Dramatists and Ideas about Role of Theater

Throughout the history of theater, certain dramatists have been particularly influential in shaping new ideas about the role of the theater and its methods. These dramatists have often challenged traditional notions of what theater is and can be, and have pushed the boundaries of what is possible on the stage. One example of a dramatist who has had a significant impact on the role of the theater is Bertolt Brecht. According to Fraser, G.S. in "The Modern Writer and His World," Brecht was a German playwright who was active during the 1920s and 1930s, and is known for his innovative approach to theater known as the "epic theater." Brecht's epic theater sought to challenge traditional notions of theater as a purely entertainment medium, and instead argued that theater should be used to engage audiences in a critical dialogue about social and political issues. White, John J. in "Bertolt Brecht’s Dramatic Theory" also notes that Brecht's plays often fea…