Fritz Brandt der Älte
type: Item
description: Theatermeister in München und Berlin
alternative label: Brandt, Fritz (der Älte)
Type of information: Person
date of birth: 1846-01-01T00:00:00Z
Date of death: 1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
country of citizenship: Germany
parent: Elias Friedrich Brandt
Note: who then worked as technical director of the Königliche Schauspiele in Berlin for over four decades until 1917. Here he was instrumental in advancing the development of stage technology through conversions, developments and new lighting concepts. It was probably during this period that the impulse for the systematic collection of technical theatre objects was given, which could be closely linked to the work and interests of Fritz Brandt.
Field: stage mechanics and sets
Importance: Not rated
Has worked in: Germany
Member of: Brandt family