We need a type of theatre which not only releases the feelings, insights and impulses possible within the particular historical field of human relations in which the action takes place, but employs and encourages those thoughts and feelings which help transform the field itself.
Interpretation
Theatre should reflect and inspire change within society by expressing and questioning human relationships.
Bertolt Brecht argues for a type of theatre that goes beyond mere entertainment or emotional release. Instead, it should engage the audience in critical thought and reflection on societal issues, ultimately inspiring change by transforming the very context in which the play is set.
In practice
During a lecture on the impact of art, one might quote Brecht to highlight the potential of theatre to effect social change.
The shrill voices of those who give orders Are full of fear like the squeakings of Piglets awaiting the butcher's knife, as their fat arses Sweat with anxiety in their office chairs.... Fear rules not only those who are ruled, but The rulers too.
We attacked a foreign people and treated them like rebels. As you know, it's all right to treat barbarians barbarically. It's the desire to be barbaric that makes governments call their enemies barbarians.
War is like love, it always finds a way.
Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it.
Recently my fingers have developed a prejudice against comparatives. They all follow this pattern: a squirrel is smaller than a tree; a bird is more musical than a tree. Each of us is the strongest one in his or her own skin. Characteristics should take off their hats to one another, instead of spitting in each other's faces.
To those who does not know the world is on fire, I have nothing to say.
The concept with Off-White is that I have no ideal target. It's more about trying to make something for everyone. And I think that's what helps make it unique. That there isn't a specific muse.
We need writers who know the difference between the production of a commodity and the practice of an art.
The important thing is not to be too comfortable when you're writing. Noise in the street? That's good. The computer goes down? That's good. All these things are good. It has to be a little bit of a struggle.
Tango is about feeling and sensitivity, otherwise you are just doing gymnastics. You can do all the steps but it has to have the feeling and sensitivity of authentic tango.
There are two kinds of writers; the great ones who can give you truths, and the lessor ones, who can only give you themselves.
I also started writing songs because I had this burning activity in my heart and had to express myself.
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