“When does a session of The Theatre of the Oppressed end? Never - since the objective is not to close a cycle, to generate a catharsis, or to end a development. On the contrary, its objective is to encourage autonomous activity, to set a process in motion, to stimulate transformative creativity, to change spectators into protagonists. And it is precisely for these reasons that the Theatre of the Oppressed should be the initiator of changes the culmination of which is not the aesthetic phenomenon but real life.”
Quote by Augusto Boal
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Augusto Boal
Augusto Boal was a Brazilian playwright, director, and theater theorist known for his innovative social theater and participatory theater. His work emphasizes social justice and community engagement, having a profound impact on the global theater community. more
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