Augusto Boal
Theatre director and playwright
Born
March 16th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
2009
16 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Brazil
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A theatre director, writer, and politician, contributed significantly to the world of theatre through the development of the Theatre of the Oppressed. This influential methodology aimed to promote social and political change by engaging audiences in active participation. Established techniques such as Forum Theatre and Image Theatre, which encouraged the exploration of social issues through performance. Engaged in political work and activism, serving in various capacities, including as a city council member in Rio de Janeiro. Advocated for the use of theatre as a tool for social transformation in Brazil and worldwide.
Theatre of the Oppressed
Forum Theatre
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