OPC Flashcards
1
Q
First performed?
A
- 1913
- Residenz theatre in Munich
- proscenium arch theatre
2
Q
Audience reaction
A
audiences were shocked and offended
some didn’t understand
some walked out
audiences wanted new and exciting experiences
3
Q
Buchners intentions
A
wanted to change theatre
political change
saw what he interpreted as social injustice
4
Q
1913
A
- theatre traditionally naturalistic
- audience mainly bourgeoisie
- “stories” of middle-class families
- Elector of Bavaria Maximilian 111 Joseph ordered a new theatre after fire
5
Q
who would enjoyed the play?
A
those who were unhappy with the land ruled with Kaiser William
6
Q
lighting
A
lighting designers began to experiment how lighting can be used for mood and atmosphere
coloured gels to portray time of day
7
Q
style and structure
A
Buchner intended play to be disjointed and suggested each scene should be played differently
play is short and aud have to reflect on meaning after
expressionist style- Buchner was ahead of his time
8
Q
Buchner
A
- 1834, published a pamphlet highlighting social injustice and calling for a political and economic revolution
- woyzeck is only play of buchners to be performed
- forces that oppress woyzeck are represented by 3 grotesque figures
