Inobe~ Theater of the Oppressed

Inobe~

After researching a bit I found Augusto Boal’s theater methodology is used in over 80 countries on every continent. People are adding new games and exploring new ways to add to it.

It is definitely a remarkable way to engage actors, an audience, and bodies addressing social and political concerns. A considerable amount of this practice resonated with me. First, how these theatrical forms could be used to spark a revolution, conversation, and a call to action around current world events. Also, the exploration of the inter-related aspects of participants becoming aware of their bodies using them as a form of expression, while building community was intriguing. I appreciate the creation of theater through the lens of verbal and non-verbal language and activating the audiences.

Another interesting point from this reading was the use of photography as a language of expression was brilliant. The inspired photo stories from the Peruvians were heartfelt and poignant. I loved them. Also, the dramaturgy portion with the wife discovering the husband’s mistress letters and the audience having to help determine an outcome for the actors was brilliant.

More on The Theater of the Oppressed:

http://www.culturematters.org.uk/index.php/arts/theatre/item/2455-the-theatre-of-the-oppressed

https://ceasefiremagazine.co.uk/augusto-boal-theatre-oppressed/

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