Thomas Bernhard: Der Theatermacher
Thomas Bernhard: The Theatre Creator
Author(s): Karin Bianca Asultani-HansmannSubject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Philology, Drama
Published by: Universitatea de Vest din Timişoara
Keywords: Thomas Bernhard; Der Theatermacher (The Histrionic); social and political critique; misogyny; the actor / actress as performer;
Summary/Abstract: This study focuses on the playwright Thomas Bernhard as a genuine creator of modern theatre starting from his play Der Theatermacher / The Histrionic, a controversial play issuing political and social aspects. Discussing the distinctive features and themes of this play, I will point out why Thomas Bernhard can either be liked or disliked by critics or the audience. Further a short comparison will be made with other classical plays, themes and motives, as well as underlying the condition of the performer on stage.
Journal: DramArt.Revistă de studii teatrale
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 9
- Page Range: 115-126
- Page Count: 11
- Language: German