00 / 00 ©Universal Image Group/Getty Images Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht; part 1 BROADCAST: Jun. 24, 1959 | DURATION: 00:30:29 Synopsis Frederick Ritter, professor at Illinois Institute of Technology, discusses the life and work of playwright Bertolt Brecht, the genre of epic theater, and more. Details Broadcast Date Jun. 24, 1959 Physical Format 1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in., 1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 30 minutes, 29 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Theater Poetry Music - Classical Music & Opera Travel & Culture - Germany People Academics Authors, Writers Tags Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956. Ritter, Frederick, 1896-1987. Dramatists, German Audiotapes. Poet, German Playwright, German Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) The Threepenny Opera Roosevelt University German theater Related Programs Discussing Danish tenor Aksel Schiotz with his widow Gerd Schiotz Aug. 24, 1977 James Ragan in conversation with Studs Terkel Discussing the Auditorium Theater with friends ; part 1 Jun. 1, 1967 Dr. Richard Selzer discusses his book "Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery" Feb. 17, 1977 Interviewing impresario Jim Haynes while Studs in England ; part 1 1968 Interviewing Stuart Gordon, Jack Wallace, Brian Hickey, and Bruce (Meshach) Taylor Mar. 7, 1975
