PRIVATE: THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED Educators Intensive

Theatre of the Oppressed Educators’ Intensive
Facilitated by: Naomi Tessler, M.A. Branch Out Theatre Artistic Director/Facilitator

Join us for a two-day intensive workshop in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed techniques, focusing on addressing and transforming educator-related conflicts. This Workshop is directed at Teachers, Teacher Candidates, Educators, Facilitators and Community Practitioners.

-Engage in theatre games from Augusto Boal's Games for Actors and Non-Actors that can be used as icebreakers, energizers and proactive tools for motivating dialogue around issues of power and oppression
-Learn to create, interpret and use body sculpting (tableaux) as ways to understand layers and cycles of social and political oppression with Image Theatre
-Learn a unique style of theatre that motivates us to take a stand and act out how to address and transform educator-related conflicts
-Develop and perform a Forum Theatre play and build your practice of using theatre as a tool for social change

-Build community, share resources and support with fellow educators!

Dates: Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st, 2014

Time: 9:30am-4:30pm

Locations: May 31st: Anarres Apothecary ~ 749 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6H2X1

June 1st: Branch Out Theatre Home Studio ~ 65 Shanly st. Toronto, ON M6H 1S4

To Register and for more info, contact:

branchouttheatre@gmail.com
Cost: $195, Students: $150
~some sliding scale options available~

Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed techniques are powerful tools for deepening one’s understanding of social injustice and exploring how to break the cycle of oppression in educational environments. These techniques can be used for conflict resolution, initiating dialogue, motivating positive change, advocacy, community building, self-awareness and personal growth. These techniques are incredible for educational purposes and are a part of the Ontario curriculum for grade 9 students. No previous theatre experience necessary. A suggested reading list will accompany the training.