Theater and Justice: An Investigation
Theater demands artistic devices, justice demands truth. Are these requirements truly incompatible? After the Second World War, leading directors and playwrights brought major trials, such as Nuremberg, Eichmann, and Auschwitz, back to the stage. First, they took place in courtrooms, then in theaters. The question is: is justice dependent on both courtrooms and stages?
Content and Approach of 'Staged'
In 'Staged', Minou Arjomand uses an extensive archive of German and American performances from the postwar period to show how theater provides space for narrative forms and judgments that are not possible in the courtroom but are essential for public opinion. She highlights the connections between playwrights such as Bertolt Brecht, Erwin Piscator, Peter Weiss, and philosophers like Hannah Arendt and Walter Benjamin. These artists responded to the rise of fascism with a renewed political theater practice.
Theoretical Frameworks and Significance
Arjomand connects theories on aesthetics, history, and politics and argues that theater becomes political through the collective evaluation of a performance, not purely through the subject matter. 'Staged' combines theater history with political philosophy and emphasizes the importance of theaters as public institutions.
Language and Scope
- Language: Dutch
- Language Level: Suitable for advanced users (C1-C2)
- Application: Education, research, self-study
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