The Secrets of The Threepenny Opera’s Success – curious arts

As Revealed by Nikki Hulowski and Natalie DavidsonInterview by Daunia Del Ben The Threepenny Opera is, undoubtedly, Brecht’s most celebrated play. Mounted more than 10,000 times, translated in more than 18 languages and performed all over the world, Brecht’s masterpiece remains a universally entertaining show. The success of The Threepenny Opera is largely attributed to … Read moreThe Secrets of The Threepenny Opera’s Success – curious arts

Brecht and Social Activism – curious arts

Aside from his innovations on the stage and vibrant, socially minded commentary, Brecht is equally known for his theatre theory and his vision for theatre to evolve into a tool for political change. As a committed Marxist, Brecht intended the theatre as a space where the everyman could develop a critical understanding of the oppressive … Read moreBrecht and Social Activism – curious arts

Translating The Threepenny Opera – curious arts

by Josh Clendenin The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht, with music by Kurt Weill is based on The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay (an English play). Threepenny was originally written in German, and has since been translated into many languages for diverse global audiences. The most commonly used English translation has been one by Marc … Read moreTranslating The Threepenny Opera – curious arts

Robert Wilson and The Threepenny Opera – curious arts

by Chee-Hann Wu The Threepenny Opera is the most widely produced Brecht play to date. In 2011, it was presented by The Brooklyn Academy of Music featuring The Berliner Ensemble. Under the direction of Robert Wilson, the audience was offered a fresh perspective on the play through its Wilsonian mise-en-scène. Even for those who have … Read moreRobert Wilson and The Threepenny Opera – curious arts

Artist in residence at Transplant Services – curious arts

8 Brad Necyk Medical Bed Picmonkeyed

Brad Necyk creating short films with organ and tissue transplant donors and recipients Brad Necyk (’13 MFA). Bradley Necyk (‘13 MFA) has combined his skills as an image maker with his genuine spirit of collaboration to earn himself an extended stay at the University of Alberta Hospital. Necyk was selected as the first Artist in … Read moreArtist in residence at Transplant Services – curious arts