* Director: Brecht directed many of his own plays, as well as works by other playwrights. He developed a distinctive directorial style known as the Epic Theater, which emphasized social and political issues and sought to engage the audience intellectually rather than emotionally.
* Theorist: Brecht wrote extensively about theater and drama, developing a body of theoretical work that has influenced theater artists around the world. His key concepts include the alienation effect, the epic theater, and the Lehrstück (didactic play).
* Collaborator: Brecht worked closely with a number of other artists, including composers, designers, and actors. He believed that theater was a collaborative art form and that the best work was created when artists worked together.
* Activist: Brecht was a lifelong political activist and his work often reflected his social and political views. He used theater as a means to educate and inspire audiences and to promote social change.