Theatre of the Oppressed

Theatre of the Oppressed
Augusto Boal (Author), Charles A. McBride (Translator)
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The innovative Brazilian playwright, director and international lecturer explicates Aristotle's poetics and the philosophies of Machiavelli, Hegel and Brecht to determine the extent to which their chief components--imitation, catharsis and, ultimately, audience control--serve up to support the status quo of a society rather than facilitate change.

• Rank: #46099 in Books
• Published on: 1993-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .56" h x 5.40" w x 8.48" l, .65 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

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"Youth and Theatre of the Oppressed investigates a performance strategy which aims to develop possible alternatives to oppressive forces in individual''s lives. Eminent contributors offer diverse perspectives on the theories and practices within Theatre of the Oppressed, especially as it relates to young people. This book shares TO''s goal of engaging the collective to create generative conversations among readers which look deeply into the issues of community through theatre - whether in India or Indiana - and to work with young people to name their world, untangle the knot of oppressions, and to develop with them possible action plans for their own futures."--Publisher''s description.

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This book contains a collection of essential essays from some of the most influential and exciting practitioners of Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) with youth from around the world.