Joker Training: Level 1

Level 1: January 27-29, 2016 

*Registration is currently full. In the event of a cancellation, spots will be offered to people on the waiting list.
Schedule: Friday 6:30pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-8pm (Sharing of forum plays for invited guests will take place on Sunday evening 6pm-8pm)
​Location: Long Island City, Queens
Level 1 Rates: ($50/person deposit required upon registration. Deposit is non-refundable after Jan 14th, 2017)
  • Individual rate: $325/person (Student/low-income rate: $250/person)
  • Small organization rate: $375/person
  • Large organization/university rate: $425/person
Description:
This training, for activists, artists, social service professionals, students and engaged citizens, journeys through the process of building and performing a Forum Theatre play from start to finish. This process includes playing games from the arsenal of Theatre of the Oppressed; telling and choosing stories of oppression; using Aesthetics of the Oppressed (clean trash sculpture, etc) to explore the story and the issues; and applying rehearsal games. We will examine the theory and politics of the work while staying firmly rooted in practice.  Participants have the opportunity to practice jokering a Forum play and teaching back the games to the group, and receive constructive feedback from the group.  We will take time to address a variety of questions that arise when working with different communities. At the conclusion of the training, we'll share original Forum plays with friends and colleagues.
WHEN
January 27, 2017 at 10:00am - January 29, 2017
WHERE
Long Island City (address will be sent to registered participants)