“…Stanislavsky has been termed a pedagogue who helped actors embody their stage characters in an ensemble rehearsal process involving extensive group discussion and feedback on individual performances. 34 This approach to ensemble theatre, promoting equality in the studio and providing the artist-student with a creative home and family, also proved attractive to Brecht. In the post-war period, Brecht became the most important theatre figure to return from exile to the GDR.…”