TH 641 - Theatre of the Oppressed

Credits: 4 credits
(Semester varies)

Provides an introduction to some of the techniques that make up the arsenal of the Theatre of the Oppressed. Pioneered by Brazilian artist and activist Augusto Boal, these forms were inspired by the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire and political theater of Bertolt Brecht. Now they are used internationally and have been developed and adapted to countless settings around the world. This introductory level course engages students with some of the foundational theories and interactive exercises that form the foundation of this work. All students do embodied and performance work but no performance experience is necessary.