Alienation technique
-Audience aware they are watching a play
-Don’t get emotionally invested
-Audience think about message instead of action/emotions
Epic theatre
-Episodic structure play
-Moral/social/political message
Episode
-A section of the epic theatre which stands alone and can be used at any point in play
Placards
-Signs used to present facts/what happens in the scene/message
-Keeps audience focused on message
-Removes audience shock
Breaking the fourth wall
-Speaking directly to the audience
Gestus
-Gesture which has a meaning/message behind it
Spass
-Use of humour in an inappropriate place of the play
Narration
-Telling the audience what is happening
Archetype
-Character’s identity is determined by social roles