CRISIS

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Focusing on the role of theatre in addressing global crises, this book highlights the contributions of courageous playwrights from Bertolt Brecht to contemporary voices. It examines how these artists have tackled significant issues such as war, apartheid, communism, authoritarianism, racism, and environmental challenges, as well as the impacts of the pandemic. Dr. Carol Rocamora offers insights into the power of stagecraft as a means of social commentary and activism throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.