This theatre attempted to repudiate realistic conventions through stagecraft that called attention to its own artificiality and a didactic performance style that required the actor to "demonstrate," rather than "integrate with," his character.

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Brecht's theatre of alienation specifically aimed to make the audience critically engage with the play by making the artifice of the performance evident, rather than encouraging them to lose themselves in the narrative. This was achieved through various techniques that reminded the audience they were watching a play, thus fostering a more analytical viewing experience.

This Theatre Attempted to Repudiate Realistic Conventions Through Stagecraft That