{"product_id":"brecht-in-la-1744902931357","title":"Brecht in L.A.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBertolt Brecht, perhaps the most important dramatist\/director\/theorist of the twentieth century, is still widely studied and his plays and theories remain staples in the curricula of university theatre departments, literature departments, and theatre-artist training programs throughout the world. Additionally, productions of Brecht's dramas continue to be popular. The play \u003ci\u003eBrecht in L.A.\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on Brecht's life in America, where he resided from 1941 through 1947.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, \u003ci\u003eBrecht in L.A.,\u003c\/i\u003e winner of the 2002 SWTA National New Play Contest (US), is already a critically acclaimed play, which suggests that the work has the potential to be widely (and successfully) produced. And such productions will enhance the marketability of the book. A play influenced by Brecht is, in itself, not unique, since many leading, contemporary dramatists--such as Caryl Churchill, Edward Bond, Tony Kushner, Heiner Muller, and Howard Barker--have been affected by Brechtian dramaturgy. But a Brechtian-influenced play with Brecht as the lead character is unique. The play represents the only dramatic work in English which features Brecht himself as the title character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBrecht in L.A.,\u003c\/i\u003e centering on Brecht while adapting\/critiquing Brechtian dramatic form, also provides a unique opportunity for the instructor who is teaching Brechtian theatre since--with just one text (which will includes endnotes and appendices)--the instructor can cover epic theatre, the \"Brecht debate,\" Brecht's biography, and contradictions between Brecht's theatrical practices and his everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe book's wide-ranging audience will include theatre artists; playgoers; students of drama, theatre, English, and performance studies; scholars; and readers interested in Brecht, Hollywood, and\/or biography. \u003ci\u003eBrecht in L.A.\u003c\/i\u003e will also be an important addition to the considerable collections of books about Brecht which are carried by countless libraries.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rick Mthel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50575935635748,"sku":"9781841501055","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/7635\/3828\/files\/CoreSourceHub_81abcfe9-3a52-4690-a360-229134c70f61.jpg?v=1758513715","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.co.uk\/products\/brecht-in-la-1744902931357","provider":"IndiePubs UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}