Fusing my sister’s MRI scans with my own bodily impressions Sisters Devan Stahl (left) and Darian Goldin Stahl (right). My works concentrate on the complex emotions that accompany a medical diagnosis of chronic illness and the status of our fallible bodies. I am most interested in the psychological impact of what is revealed by internal … Read moreDarian Goldin Stahl: HABITUS – curious arts
By Sherry Smith There are certain strict criteria for set design in Brecht’s Epic Theatre, which present themselves most notably in The Threepenny Opera. The stage is emptied of anything magical, including elements considered representative or symbolic. Brecht’s idea of design is the antithesis to our more familiar ‘kitchen sink drama’ in which the audience … Read moreAnti-Set design in Brecht’s Epic Theatre – curious arts
As Revealed by Nikki Hulowski and Natalie DavidsonInterview by Daunia Del Ben The Threepenny Opera is, undoubtedly, Brecht’s most celebrated play. Mounted more than 10,000 times, translated in more than 18 languages and performed all over the world, Brecht’s masterpiece remains a universally entertaining show. The success of The Threepenny Opera is largely attributed to … Read moreThe Secrets of The Threepenny Opera’s Success – curious arts
Aside from his innovations on the stage and vibrant, socially minded commentary, Brecht is equally known for his theatre theory and his vision for theatre to evolve into a tool for political change. As a committed Marxist, Brecht intended the theatre as a space where the everyman could develop a critical understanding of the oppressive … Read moreBrecht and Social Activism – curious arts
by Lauren Steyn-Hyatt In The Threepenny Opera, we are introduced to the ringleader of a notorious gang, Macheath, or as he is more popularly known – Mack the Knife. Mack gets himself into trouble by marrying Polly Peachum, daughter of a bourgeois businessman. Polly’s parents are indignant that their daughter is bedding an infamous criminal, … Read moreProstitutes with a cause in Threepenny Opera – curious arts