At two recent ACT OUT workshops with government organisations, leadership was one of the main issues explored using theatre for transformation.
Transforming existing cultures within organisations, especially large, bureaucratic organisations that act as functions of the government, is a real challenge requiring strong leadership and resilient self-leadership. There are scores of books written on the [...]
Forum Theatre is the creation and performance of a play dealing with particular issues pertinent to the audience and its community. The play does not have a conclusion; instead, scenes portray the various struggles faced by the protagonist. The play is performed once right through; then it is performed again, this time ‘spect-actors’ from the [...]
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM OF STUDY
Theatre of the Oppressed as an effective methodology in therapeutic interventions with men who have used violence against women and children
“I wouldn’t really say that I am violent. I’ve been given reason to be violent. I’m not just violent for the sake of it”
“I have no violent behaviour…She knew she deserved it. [...]