«Theatre is a form of knowledge: it should and can also be a means of transforming society. Theatre can help us build our future, rather than just waiting for it.
This is theatre – the art of looking at ourselves» - Augusto Boal
MAIN IDEA OF THE ACTIVITY
During this experiential workshop, 30 Cypriot youngsters from both communities of the island will experience the theatre as a tool for social change.
Theatre of the Oppressed, an innovative method, yet popular worldwide tackling issues of oppression and empowerment in a social setting.
The participants will prepare short plays for significant matters of their lives in Cyprus. This is an intensive 3-days workshop that will lead to a performance on the 4th day.
On the performance day which will be held on the 11th of October 2010, 9:00pm in Nicosia at Goethe-Zentrum Library, the spectators will have the opportunity to become spectActors; they will have the opportunity to stop the play, which is usually about a character being oppressed, and suggest different actions to be carried out on stage.
Viewers will attempt to intervene and change the outcome of what they are seeing. Theatre of the Oppressed brings audience into the performance to have an input into the dramatic action they are watching. This is what is called Forum Theatre.
VENUES:
The workshop will take place in the premises of CCMC (Cyprus Community Media Center) which is located in the yard of Ledra Palace hotel.
The performance will take place in GOETHE – ZENTRUM LIBRARY which is located very near the Ledra Palace Hotel.
TIMETABLE
8/10/10 Friday: Workshop 17:00 – 20:00, WELCOME PARTY 20:30
9/10/10 Saturday: Workshop 10:00 – 19:00
10/10/10 Sunday: Workshop 10:00 – 19:00
11/10/10 Monday: Rehearsal and Performance 17:30 – 23:00, COCTAIL PARTY right afterwards
WORKING METHODS
The training will be based on non-formal education methods, encouraging active participation of young people involved.
•A system of exercises and games from Theatre of the Oppressed
•Ice-breakers, energizers.
•Inputs from experts
•Simulations, role plays
•Intercultural and experiential learning
•Brainstorming and discussions both in working groups and in plenary.
WORKING LANGUAGE
The working language of the workshop will be English.
ACCOMMODATION, TRAVEL AND FOOD
The Cyprus Youth Council will provide accommodation in a hotel for the participants that are not living in Nicosia (or they have no other accommodation in Nicosia).
Travel to and from the working place should be self-arranged.
There will be free lunch and coffee-break snacks offered to participants on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a cocktail Welcome Party on Friday after the session and a cocktail party after the performance on Monday night.
PARTICIPATION FEE AND PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE
There is also no participation fee for this workshop!!! A certificate of participation will be provided to all participants.
For more information please and the call for participants / application form please email
info@cyc.org.cy
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