[Reader-list] [Announcements] Conflict and Expression - Workshop on Theatre Of The Oppressed

[Logos Theatre]

Logos Theatre presents a workshop on Theatre Of The Oppressed and Forum
Theatre, faciliated by Joshua Williams. Josh has studied theatre in
Princeton and has specialized in TOTO techniques, which he has also had
first hand experience in applying in Africa. In this workshop, he will be
covering techniques of image theatre, frozen and dynamic sculpts singly and
in groups, the Rainbow of Desire and Forum Theatre.

The workshop will enable participants to then apply these techniques to deal
with conflictive situations. TOTO provides tools to create a safe space
where people may deal with conflict and oppression, and then find
alternatives that they can use in real life. This workshop is aimed at
people who work in the non-governmental sector such as mediators,
counselors, etc., educators, and senior professionals in the corporate
sector.

A brief note on Joshua Williams, in his own words:

Josh Williams is an American ne'er-do-well who finds himself more or less
unemployed most of the time.  Presently he happens to be more or less
unemployed in Bangalore, India.  Nevertheless, he does know quite a bit
about experimental theatre, baseball and old-fashioned hats.  You should
take the time to get to know him.  He's really pretty delightful.

About Theatre of the Oppressed:

'Theatre of the Oppressed' is a body of performance theory and practice
developed by the Brazilian director Augusto Boal, among others.  The
fundamental principle underlying all of the extremely varied work that
shelters under the TOTO umbrella is that the creative arts can -- and should
-- be turned to progressive, socially conscious ends.  We think that's a
good thing.  Also TOTO -- the acronym itself -- reminds us of *The Wizard Of
Oz*, which is a good movie.  We hope you've seen it

In the words of Augusto Boal, Founder, Theatre of the Oppressed:

"The theatre of the Oppressed is a system of physical exercises, aesthetic
games and special improvisations whose goal is to safeguard, develop and
reshape this human vocation, by turning the practice of theatre into an
effective tool for the comprehension of social and personal problems and the
search for their solutions. "




The workshop will be at the Kalari Academy of Performing Arts,
V.N. Plaza,
Bazaar Street, off Brigade Road (opposite the rear entrance of Catholic
Club)
Bangalore
Dates: May 12th to May 16th.
Time: 14:00 - 16:00, everyday.
Fee: Rs. 1,500/-
Participation is limited to sixteen people

-- 
Logos Theatre
In the beginning was the word
No. 126,
3rd Main Road,
Jayamahal Extension,
Bangalore 560046
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If it be now, 'tis not to come;
if it be not to come, it will be now;
if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all.
Since no man has aught of what he leaves, what is 't to leave betimes?
Let be.
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