BRECHT ON BRECHT - 2021

Brecht on Brecht -- 2021. A picture of the Brecht on Brecht's logo with a saying that says, "A Celebration of life Lived in Defiance” with a QR code to the Accessible Playbill.

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A celebration of Brecht through his poems, stories, songs, and plays, Brecht on Brecht celebrates one of the 20th century's greatest and most prolific playwrights with a stunning, kaleidoscopic, 110-minute revue of Brecht's life's work. Featuring poems, stories & scenes by Brecht, and songs by Kurt Weill & Hans Eisler, Brecht on Brecht explores the political and social issues he faced throughout his life as an artist fleeing the Nazi Regime and as an exile, ultimately landing in America. TBTB originally produced Brecht On Brecht 20 years ago, shortly after the horrific events of 9/11.

The production ran from October 19 - November 20 2021 at The Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A. R. T/NY Theatres 502 W. 53rd St.

Please check out the pictures and reviews from the play.

A picture of three males who are looking out into space and smiling. They are all wearing business casual clothes and one of them is an Africa American. Behind them, there’s a woman who is wearing red dress and playing a guitar.
A group shot of the Brecht on Brecht company on stage. The focus is on the woman who is wearing a red dress and she is trying to reach for something while she’s holding a black hat. Everyone else is looking at her.
A picture of Stephen Drabicki, Fareeda Pyracha Ahmed, and Ann Flanigan. Stephen is wearing a black hat and sitting on Fareeda’s lap and looking at her in an intimate way. She is looking back at him. Ann is kneeling and smiling at them.
A picture of the cast of Brecht on Brecht during the bar scene. Everyone is standing and sitting, and they are raising their glasses and singing to something. The music director is playing on the piano.

Reviews

THEATERMANIA:  
“Does Brecht have something to tell us? Oh boy, does he!” 
“The stage overflows with epic poetry and music.” 
“It's like having a conversation with a brilliant, restless mind who won't let you get a word in edgewise.” 
“Sharp, energetic staging from Viselli. He clearly takes both the form and content of the author's work seriously.” 

THEATERSCENE.NET:
Brecht’s excoriation of capitalism and middle-class morality could seem pertinent to many today. Theater Breaking Through Barriers’ passionate presentation of Brecht on Brecht preserves his sensibility while providing a welcome platform for its cast of charismatic disabled performers. 

NEW YORK THEATER by Jonathan Mandell
TBTB production of “Brecht on Brecht” goes far beyond most theater in orienting the audience 
One leaves the show wondering why every theater doesn’t take these simple steps toward greater accessibility. 

LIGHTING AND SOUND AMERICA:
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers is devoted to created opportunities for artists with disabilities, a consideration that vanishes when the company is so confident in its presentation 
Brecht on Brecht also offers a powerful reminder that we are always living in a time of upheaval. 

BROADWAY WORLD:
Brecht on Brecht was masterfully brought to life by a talented ensemble 
I cannot recommend Brecht on Brecht highly enough. 
You will leave inspired - I certainly did!