TONYC has reimagined our public training model to integrate learnings from creating a workbook and facilitating during a pandemic.
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Rehearsing the Holidays: Forum Theatre for Awkward Family Moments
WHEN: November 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm Eastern
LOCATION: Zoom
FACILITATORS: Elise Goldin & Julián Pimiento
SLIDING SCALE: $50-$95
If you’ve been curious about Theatre of the Oppressed (or missed our longer training offerings and still want an intro to Forum Theatre), this scene-building workshop is the perfect place to start! Participants will get all the basics of Forum Theatre: interactive games, discussion, and role-play improvisation—plus an extra twist for the season. Together, we’ll use embodied play to prepare for those tricky or tender conversations that can come up during visits back home. Our facilitators will guide folks in practicing how to share power, build trust, and respond to tension or misunderstanding with creativity and care. Everyone will leave with fresh tools for reflection, connection, and collective change.Note: This workshop will be hosted on Zoom and will not be recorded. Participants may request a full refund in the event of a canceled or rescheduled workshop.
Rates for this workshop are on a sliding scale from $50-$95. Please select the tier that feels appropriate for you based on your financial means, the value you wish to receive, or your desire to support TONYC.
Forum Facilitation Lab: Advanced Joker Training
WHEN: POSTPONED
*Note: We strongly prefer that participants attend the entirety of the training.
LOCATION: Midtown/Hell’s Kitchen, NYC (Address/details will be sent to confirmed participants)
COVID POLICY: Participants will be required to submit proof of a negative COVID test to attend this training. Please bring a photo of your negative test result or a test will be provided onsite.
FACILITATORS: Sulu LeoNimm & Marcela Artunduaga
SLIDING SCALE: $200-$350
Ready for more Joker Facilitation practice? Level Up* is back with a Forum Facilitation Lab for folks who have attended Level 1 Joker Training or an equivalent workshop!
This 8-hour intensive workshop is designed for those looking to deepen their facilitation skills in Theatre of the Oppressed. Participants will practice leading parts of a Forum Theatre session, focusing on "jokering" techniques to effectively engage with diverse spect-actors and navigate a range of interventions. Through hands-on exercises, role-playing, and real-time feedback, you'll gain confidence in guiding dynamic, unpredictable performances that explore and challenge social issues. By the end of the day, you'll leave with refined skills to handle different audience dynamics and drive meaningful dialogue and change through theatre.
APPLICATION: Applications will close after December 5, 2025. Those who apply by that date will receive a response that week.
If a group or organization is planning to apply for a group of participants, please submit individual applications, and include your affiliation in the “About Me” section. You are welcome to email [email protected] with questions about applications and payment.
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PAYMENT INFORMATION: Rates are on a sliding scale between $200-350 dollars. You can apply to pay based on your financial means, the value you wish to receive, or your desire to support.
A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to reserve your spot. The balance of your workshop fee is due 2 weeks before the training. Advance payment of workshop fees supports TONYC in opening spots to people on the waiting list. If your access to funds means you need a payment plan or adjusted payment schedule, please email [email protected].
Training fees paid to TONYC are non-refundable during the 7 days before the training, and may not be credited to a future training. Exceptions will only be considered at TONYC's discretion.