Theatre of the Oppressed
Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) is a theatrical, co-creative, justice oriented, and revolutionary experience, one where a person can develop skills that can be applied when they witness or are confronted by social injustices.
TO is a powerful tool for healing communities and breaking cycles of oppression, one that can empower
and engage individuals and groups for communication and problem solving.
Jiwon Chung, director- scholar-activist, is a skilled facilitator who leads participants into a variety of techniques, games, and practices using theater as a vehicle for transforming individuals and their communities toward positive social and political change.
In a word :
*Empowerment*
Resources:
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_the_Oppressed
Democracy Now, Amy Goodman interviews Augusto Boal:
https://www.democracynow.org/2009/5/6/augusto_boal_founder_of_the_theater
This is a beautiful expression of how theater can heal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYN_N0Lk29U
Beautiful Trouble: A Toolbox for Revolution
https://beautifultrouble.org/theory/theater-of-the-oppressed/