Brecht and Artaud's methods

 Both Brecht and Artaud had very different and unique theater methods. Brecht's method was a process that was basically a model for approaching production. "It begins with the construction of the Fabel , which then leads to initial blockings in the form of the scenes’ Arrangements . The actors then develop a basic Gestus  for their figure, and inductive rehearsal  leads to a diverse range of Haltungen . The aim, as ever, is to produce lively, realistic theatre that allows the spectator to speculate on the ways society works by drawing attention to the contradictions that drive the action." These steps pretty much sum up the Brecht method.

Artaud's method was very different and seems somewhat simpler. "Artaud experimented with the relationship between performer and audience, preferring to place spectators at the very centre of a performance surrounding them. His intention was to trap the audience inside the drama." So Artaud focused less on realism and more on interaction with the audience through loud noise or bright lights. Throughout a performance the audience was often "bombarded" with these bright lights and noises. 

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