TONYC is revamping our public training model to integrate learnings from creating a workbook and facilitating during a pandemic.
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"Branch Out" Games Workshop (Online)
Games: A Deep-Dive Into Difficultating & Debriefing
Much of Augusto Boal’s work involved taking theatre games that he already knew and using them as a social metaphor to open up a particular kind of dialogue. COVID-19 forced TONYC Jokers into similar territory: we've learned to adapt the games we already knew as well as learn new Zoom icebreakers and turn them into activities for consciousness-raising. We invite you to a two-day experience in which you’ll demo some of our favorite new online "de-mechanization" games and then train on how to make your own Theatre of the Oppressed games. We’ll also chat about what to do when things go wrong and how to plan an agenda for rehearsal or other facilitation settings.
This workshop is best suited for individuals with some experience facilitating theatre exercises. Join us at our upcoming festival for additional T.O. training and education opportunities!
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.
- Dates: October 5-6, 2023
- Duration: 2:30pm-4:30pm ET
- Location: Zoom
- Facilitators: Julián Pimiento & amani huell
Register here.
"Branch Out" Legislative Theatre Workshop (Online)
Difficultatation for Legislation
Experience the core structure and dramaturgy of Forum Theatre with an interactive demo and launch into discovering what additional tools and analyses are needed to turn a play about real-life situations into an opportunity for policy-generating. Whether you’re seeking to abolish oppressive legislation or are curious about changing unofficial rules or practices that impact your community, legislative theatre is a powerful way to approach participatory democracy. Participants will walk away understanding “WatchActVote” the basic steps of Legislative Theatre, and tips for how to use these techniques in their own work.
No experience necessary. Join us at our upcoming festival for additional T.O. training and education opportunities!
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.
- Dates: October 13, 2023
- Duration: 12:30pm-3:30pm ET
- Location: Zoom
- Facilitators: Sulu LeoNimm & Elise Goldin
Register here.