Epic Theatre, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, brought to life by German playwright, Bertolt Brecht

"Epic Theatre turns the spectator into an observer, but arouses his capacity for action, forces him to take decisions...the spectator stands outside, studies." (Bertolt Brecht. Brecht on Theatre. New York:Hill & Yang, 1964. p37) The concept of "epic theatre" was brought to life by German playwright, Bertolt Brecht. This direction of theatre was inspired by Brecht's Marxist political beliefs. It was somewhat of a political platform for his ideologies. Epic theatre is the assimilation …

…again feel alienated. Another popular Verfremdungseffekt effect is to flood the stage with a harsh, white light. This induces the audience to remember that again they are only watching a reenactment of reality. It would therefore be most profitable to utilize this technique when there is the threat that the audience is becoming involved. Hence, this device should be implemented at the critical moment of the Chalk Circle test and before Azdak announces his descision.