Fusing my sister’s MRI scans with my own bodily impressions Sisters Devan Stahl (left) and Darian Goldin Stahl (right). My works concentrate on the complex emotions that accompany a medical diagnosis of chronic illness and the status of our fallible bodies. I am most interested in the psychological impact of what is revealed by internal … Read moreDarian Goldin Stahl: HABITUS – curious arts
by Christine Lesiak Elisabeth Hauptmann. Longstanding debate rages as to the authorship of many of Brecht’s works, and Elisabeth Hauptmann’s hand in the The Threepenny Opera is no exception. Hauptmann was in her early 20s when she moved to Berlin where she was hired by Brecht as his secretary and worked as his translator. Witnesses … Read moreElisabeth Hauptmann: Invisible Author – curious arts
Don’t Laugh With Them, Laugh At Them by Suzie Martin, MFA Directing Candidate If you have heard only one thing about Brecht’s theatre theory you have probably heard of the Alienation Effect. In German, the A-effect is referred to as Verfremdungseffekt. To understand what Brecht is advocating it is helpful to use the more direct … Read moreBrecht’s Alienation Effect – curious arts
by Kendall Savage The slapstick antics of Charlie Chaplin’s memorable character, ‘The Tramp’, have touched hearts around the world, and influenced generations of performers. The childlike innocence, dirty ill-fitting clothes, and overly polite mannerisms of a clumsy fool have gleefully enchanted us for over a century. The Tramp’s endless search for love and acceptance, in … Read moreBrecht and Charlie Chaplin – curious arts
By Sherry Smith There are certain strict criteria for set design in Brecht’s Epic Theatre, which present themselves most notably in The Threepenny Opera. The stage is emptied of anything magical, including elements considered representative or symbolic. Brecht’s idea of design is the antithesis to our more familiar ‘kitchen sink drama’ in which the audience … Read moreAnti-Set design in Brecht’s Epic Theatre – curious arts