Routledge Companion to Theatre of the Oppressed

List of contents

Editor and Contributor Biographies
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
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Introduction: Theatre of the Oppressed and its Time(s)
PART I: ROOTS
Genealogies
Critical Frames
Oppression
From Roots to Branches
PART II: GROUND SHIFTS
Changing Landscapes in Late Capitalism
Critical Reflections on the Early Multiplication of Theatre of the Oppressed
PART III: CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE
Spaces
Practices in Context
EPILOGUE
APPENDIX
INDEX

About the author

Kelly Howe is a teacher/writer/activist based at Loyola University Chicago. She served twice as president of Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed (PTO) and co-organized three of its conferences. She also co-edited Theatre of the Oppressed in Actions with Julian Boal and Scot McElvany.
Julian Boal is a well-known Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner who has realized workshops in more than 25 countries around the world. He recently completed his PhD, entitled "On Old Forms in New Times: Theatre of the Oppressed Today, Between a 'Rehearsal of Revolution' and Interactive Training for the Victims".
José Soeiro is a Portuguese sociologist, political activist, and researcher. He is currently a Member of Parliament. He was responsible for "Estudantes por Empréstimo," the first Legislative Theatre project in Portugal, and is one of the organizers of Óprima!—a Gathering of Theatre of the Oppressed and Activism.

Summary

This dynamic book offers a comprehensive companion to the theory and practice of Theatre of the Oppressed. Developed by Brazilian director and theorist Augusto Boal, these theatrical forms invite people to mobilize their knowledge and rehearse struggles against oppression.

Product details

• Authors: Julian Howe Boal, Kelly Boal Howe
• Assisted by: Julian Boal (Editor), Kelly Howe (Editor), Howe Kelly (Editor), Jose Soeiro (Editor), José Soeiro (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781138291027
• ISBN: 978-1-138-29102-7
• No. of pages: 462
• Series: Routledge Companions; Routledge Companions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism, 21st Century, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Stagecraft & Scenography, Theatre Studies, Performance Art, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period)