Theatre of the Oppressed is a global practice based on the work of Brazilian theatre director Augusto Boal, and informed by the teachings of Paulo Freire. It engages people’s innate abilities at physical storytelling to spark dialogue, analyze power dynamics, and rehearse future actions. By pairing accessible games with thought-provoking discussions, the tools support groups in making connections between personal lived experience and systems of oppression.

During this workshop, we’ll explore core activities that can be easily adapted to bring creativity and play into discussions that community organizers want to hold. The workshop will include “train-the-trainer” time, so participants can try out facilitation for themselves, and we will discuss strategies to adapt the activities to fit access needs, your facilitation styles and your organizing work.