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Tuesday, June 25
 

7:00am EDT

Online Conference Days Opening Session
Tuesday June 25, 2024 7:00am - 8:45am EDT
Join us in the Online Commons to open our two online conference days, facilitated by the co-presidents of PTO!
Presenters
avatar for Evren Wilder Elliott

Evren Wilder Elliott

Evren Wilder Elliott (He/They) loves telling and sharing stories. Evren is a strategist, joker, facilitator and storyteller who has called Indianapolis his home for the past decade. His current project, “Imagining Home: liberatory theatre and speculative solutions for housing justice... Read More →
Tuesday June 25, 2024 7:00am - 8:45am EDT
Online Conference Session

9:00am EDT

Navigating the Cleaning Crew from Oppression to Liberation at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) in Pakistan / Llevando al equipo de limpieza de la opresión a la liberación en Forman Christian College (una universidad pública) en Pakistán
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
This paper talks about a semester-long navigation of my students (enrolled in Creative Nonfiction course) under my guidance (in the department of English) to explore the oppression faced by working staff/ cleaning crew/ sanitation workers at Forman Christian College University. / Este artículo habla de una navegación de un semestre con mis estudiantes (matriculadxs en el curso de no-ficción creativa) bajo mi dirección (en el departamento de inglés) para explorar la opresión que enfrentan el personal de trabajo/equipo de limpieza/trabajadorxs de saneamiento en Forman Christian College University.

This is a shared paper session with Sam Brakarsh: Theatres of Change: The Art of Subversion, Mobilization, and Communication in Zimbabwean Social Theatre / Teatros de cambio: el arte de la subversión, la movilización y la comunicación en el teatro social de Zimbabwe.

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Presenters
avatar for Mir Subbah

Mir Subbah

Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College University
I'm serving as an assistant professor in the department of English in Forman Christian College University, Pakistan. My area of interest is drama, theatre, and community activism. I'm thrilled to be connected to PTO community and meet with like-minded people through this conference... Read More →
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Sam Brakarsh

Africa Regional Representative (ARC), Co-founder (Chikukwa Research Trust), Artist at Risk Connection; Chikukwa Research Trust
Sam Brakarsh read Theatre of The Oppressed eight years ago and it has become a central component of his art, scholarship, and activism ever since. He is from Zimbabwe where he cofounded the Chikukwa Research Trust and Culture Centre, focusing on sustainable governance, regenerative... Read More →
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online Conference Session

9:00am EDT

Theatres of Change: The Art of Subversion, Mobilization, and Communication in Zimbabwean Social Theatre / Teatros de cambio: el arte de la subversión, la movilización y la comunicación en el teatro social de Zimbabwe
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
As a TO practitioner in Zimbabwe, I share three stories of theatrical resistance. These cases show how theatre rooted in emancipatory and participatory pedagogy developed independently in Southern Africa, how it has often found articulation in Boal’s work, and what insights it has to offer. / Como practicante de TO en Zimbabwe, comparto tres historias de resistencia teatral. Estos casos muestran cómo el teatro arraigado en la pedagogía emancipadora y participativa se desarrolló de forma independiente en el sur de África, cómo a menudo ha encontrado articulación en la obra de Boal y qué ideas tiene para ofrecer.

This is a shared paper session with Mir Subbah: Navigating the Cleaning Crew from Oppression to Liberation at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) in Pakistan / Llevando al equipo de limpieza de la opresión a la liberación en Forman Christian College (una universidad pública) en Pakistán

NOTE: You will need to log in to your Zoom account after clicking on the link in order to access this session! 
Presenters
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Sam Brakarsh

Africa Regional Representative (ARC), Co-founder (Chikukwa Research Trust), Artist at Risk Connection; Chikukwa Research Trust
Sam Brakarsh read Theatre of The Oppressed eight years ago and it has become a central component of his art, scholarship, and activism ever since. He is from Zimbabwe where he cofounded the Chikukwa Research Trust and Culture Centre, focusing on sustainable governance, regenerative... Read More →
avatar for Mir Subbah

Mir Subbah

Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College University
I'm serving as an assistant professor in the department of English in Forman Christian College University, Pakistan. My area of interest is drama, theatre, and community activism. I'm thrilled to be connected to PTO community and meet with like-minded people through this conference... Read More →
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online Conference Session

9:00am EDT

The Theory Of Indivisibility / La teoría de la indivisibilidad
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Objectives: Analyze social systems' evolution, rooted in power-over.  Explore tools for transitioning to power-with systems. Identify and discuss power-over tools and the role of self-awareness in ending oppression. / Objetivos: Analizar la evolución de los sistemas sociales, arraigada en el “poder sobre” o “power-over.” Explorar herramientas para la transición a sistemas del “poder-con” o “power-with.” Identificar y charlar de las herramientas de poder y el papel de la autoconciencia para poner fin a la opresión.

ZOOM PASSCODE: POCTTI 
Presenters
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online Conference Session

9:00am EDT

“Daring the Impossible: Envisioning Justice Through AI-Inspired Theatre” / Atreverse a lo imposible: imaginar la justicia a través del teatro inspirado en la inteligencia artificial
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Craft stories for change with AI in 'Daring the Impossible.' Learn, play, and explore tech as an ally in justice and peace activism with 'Augusto Boal and Uri Noy Mei / Cree historias para el cambio con IA en 'Daring the Impossible'. Aprenda, juegue y explore la tecnología como aliada en el activismo por la justicia y la paz con ‘Augusto B y Uri Noy Meir

Presenters
avatar for Uri Noy Meir

Uri Noy Meir

CEO, Bama Maps
Father, Artist, and Founder. I cultivate and design learning spaces inspired by nature and empowered by play.
Tuesday June 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online Conference Session

10:45am EDT

Open DIscussions -- Choose Your Own Topic! / Discusiones abiertas: ¡elija su propio tema!
Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Open Session Discussions! In this time block, we are reserving space to host any sort of conversation you want to have! Simply return to the creative commons (link below), and we will create breakout rooms for each discussion topic.

Have an idea you want to present? Have an issue you want to discuss with others? This is the place to come and dialogue around your own interests and concerns!

¡Sesiones abiertas de debates! ¡En este bloque de tiempo, estamos reservando espacio para albergar cualquier tipo de conversación que desees tener! Simplemente regrese a Creative Commons (enlace a continuación) y crearemos salas de trabajo para cada tema de discusión.

¿Tienes una idea que quieras presentar? ¿Tiene un problema que desea discutir con otros? ¡Éste es el lugar para venir y dialogar sobre tus propios intereses e inquietudes!
Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Online Conference Session

12:15pm EDT

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN / ALMUERZO POR TU CUENTA
Tuesday June 25, 2024 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Tuesday June 25, 2024 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Online Conference Session

2:00pm EDT

All Conference Commons / Espacio en común para toda la comunidad de la conferencia
Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
This is a moment to come together as a community and share an ONLINE PTO strategy and reflect on the morning’s sessions
Presenters
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Nadia Garzón

Zero HIV Stigma, Descolonizarte TEATRO
Desco’s Founder and Executive Director. Her work focuses on Latin American theater with an emphasis on theater for social change and the use of theater as a tool for decolonization. Her work is influenced by her activism and at the core of what she does is the belief that our bodies... Read More →
Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online Conference Session

3:15pm EDT

Fluid Liberation: Ayurveda Meditation, Theater / Liberación Fluida: Ayurveda, Meditación, Teatro
Tuesday June 25, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Dive into the transformative waters of well-being. Explore Ayurveda's fluid balance, find stillness in meditation practices, and navigate societal dynamics through the powerful currents of theater. Embrace healing and liberation in this immersive workshop. / Sumérjase en las aguas transformadoras del bienestar. Explore el equilibrio fluido del Ayurveda, encuentre la quietud en las prácticas de meditación y navegue por la dinámica social a través de las poderosas corrientes del teatro. Abrace la curación y la liberación en este taller inmersivo.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Online Conference Session

3:15pm EDT

Historical Narrative Art: Now a Restorative Practice Part 1 / Arte narrativo histórico: ahora una práctica restaurativa Parte 1
Tuesday June 25, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
The workshop will be a presentation on narrative paintings centered on history and a hands on activity where participants will start or create a work of art that is historical in context. / El taller será una presentación sobre pinturas narrativas centradas en la historia y una actividad práctica donde lxs participantes comenzarán o crearán una obra de arte histórica en su contexto.

This is part 1 of a double session. / Esta sesión es parte 1 de un a sesión doble.
Presenters
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Dr. Dallas Jackson

Researcher and artist, Dr. Dallas Jackson- artist
I am a practicing artist, research consultant with USF REACH grant, a 30 year educator having led schools in high poverty communities and have worked K12 through postsecondary teaching and leading teachers. My arts practice is focused on historical narratives of African American life... Read More →
Tuesday June 25, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Online Conference Session

5:00pm EDT

Historical Narrative Art: Now a Restorative Practice Part 2 / Arte narrativo histórico: ahora una práctica restaurativa Parte 2
Tuesday June 25, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
The workshop will be a presentation on narrative paintings centered on history and a hands on activity where participants will start or create a work of art that is historical in context. / El taller será una presentación sobre pinturas narrativas centradas en la historia y una actividad práctica donde lxs participantes comenzarán o crearán una obra de arte histórica en su contexto.

This is part 2 of a double session. / Esta sesión es parte 2 de una sesión doble
Presenters
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Dr. Dallas Jackson

Researcher and artist, Dr. Dallas Jackson- artist
I am a practicing artist, research consultant with USF REACH grant, a 30 year educator having led schools in high poverty communities and have worked K12 through postsecondary teaching and leading teachers. My arts practice is focused on historical narratives of African American life... Read More →
Tuesday June 25, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Online Conference Session

7:00pm EDT

All Conference Commons / espacio en común para toda la comunidad de la conferencia
Tuesday June 25, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Come wrap up the day together with your questions, ideas, and plans!

Presenters
avatar for Charles Adams

Charles Adams

Lecturer, Augsburg University
Charles Adams is a teacher, writer, dramaturg, and facilitator/joker in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. He has a PhD in Theatre Historiography from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in drama and theatre for youth from the University of Texas at Austin. His research is in areas... Read More →
Tuesday June 25, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online Conference Session
 
Wednesday, June 26
 

9:00am EDT

Art in Action: Reshaping Communities with Image Theatre / Arte en acción: remodelando comunidades con el Teatro Imágen
Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Art in Action; Reshaping Communities with Image Theatre” is an interactive workshop exploring the transformative power of Image Theatre to address social issues. Non-actor participants develop skills in expressive communication without words and are empowered to become advocates for social change. / “Arte en Acción: Remodelando Comunidades con El Teatro Imágen” es un taller interactivo que explora el poder transformador del Teatro Imágen para abordar problemas sociales. Lxs participantes no-actores desarrollan habilidades de comunicación expresiva sin palabras y están capacitadxs para convertirse en defensorxs del cambio social.

This is a shared paper presentation with Bartłomiej Bodziński-Guzik :Developments in Legislative Theatre - towards informed model of participation / Avances en el teatro legislativo: hacia un modelo informado de participación
Presenters
avatar for Bartłomiej Bodziński-Guzik

Bartłomiej Bodziński-Guzik

Legislative Theatre enthusiast, practitioner and researcher.Department of Sociology of Law – Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland
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Vincent Iaropoli

As a seasoned arts administrator and teaching artist, I bring over 25 years of experience from a diverse array of arts organizations, including the Juilliard School, New York City Opera, and Elevator Repair Service Theater. My journey in the world of performing arts has taken me from... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online Conference Session

9:00am EDT

Developments in Legislative Theatre - towards informed model of participation / Avances en el teatro legislativo: hacia un modelo informado de participación
Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
During the presentation, I will outline my research on the Legislative Theatre. Starting from the experience of A. Boal, in Rio, I will present different approaches presented by practitioners around the globe as well as some focal points of the Legislative Theatre process. / Durante la presentación, esbozaré mi investigación sobre el Teatro Legislativo. A partir de la experiencia de A. Boal en Río, presentaré diferentes enfoques presentados por profesionales de todo el mundo, así como algunos puntos focales del proceso del Teatro Legislativo.

This is a shared paper presentation with Vincent Iaropoli : Art in Action: Reshaping Communities with Image Theatre / Arte en acción: remodelando comunidades con el Teatro Imágen
Presenters
avatar for Bartłomiej Bodziński-Guzik

Bartłomiej Bodziński-Guzik

Legislative Theatre enthusiast, practitioner and researcher.Department of Sociology of Law – Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland
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Vincent Iaropoli

As a seasoned arts administrator and teaching artist, I bring over 25 years of experience from a diverse array of arts organizations, including the Juilliard School, New York City Opera, and Elevator Repair Service Theater. My journey in the world of performing arts has taken me from... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online Conference Session

9:00am EDT

Using pop-ed to build radical social work and youth work community / Uso de la educación popular para construir una comunidad radical de trabajo social y trabajo juvenil
Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
This workshop will engage participants in exploring how I/we use pop-ed to build community across socially constructed differences while embodying the transformed world we are creating. / Este taller involucrará a lxs participantes en la exploración de cómo yo/nosotrxs utilizamos la educación pop para construir una comunidad a través de las diferencias socialmente construidas y al mismo tiempo encarnar el mundo transformado que estamos creando.

ZOOM ROOM PASSCODE: POCPOP
Presenters
Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online Conference Session

10:45am EDT

Confront Dehumanization of Humans on Public Support Programs / Enfrentar la deshumanización de los seres humanos en los programas de apoyo público
Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
The session will acknowledge and challenge the oppression experienced by the people on social welfare programs. / La sesión reconocerá y desafiará la opresión que experimenta la gente en los programas de bienestar social.

Presenters
avatar for Neerja Singh

Neerja Singh

Clinical Director, Department of Human Services-MN
I am a public servant leading the State of Minnesota’s health care reform through an equity lens. I am Bush fellow for 2023 and strongly believe that no public policy decision will be made without authentic community engagement. I am currently pursuing masters in civic engagement... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Online Conference Session

10:45am EDT

Newspaper Theatre: challenges and possibilities in the digital communication era / Teatro Periódico: desafíos y posibilidades en la era de la comunicación digital
Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Newspaper Theatre was developed under the 20th century dictatorship in Brazil to fight against the dictatorship and organize the people's resistance. If those were the aims in the time of its creation, what is its potential for social movements to use it in the current times? / El Teatro Periódico se desarrolló durante la dictadura del siglo XX en Brasil para luchar contra la dictadura y organizar la resistencia popular. Si esos eran los objetivos en el momento de su creación, ¿cuál es su potencial para que los movimientos sociales lo utilicen en los tiempos actuales?

Presenters
avatar for Sabrina Speranza Signorelli

Sabrina Speranza Signorelli

Professor, Escuela Multidisciplinaria de Arte Dramático
I am an actress and teacher. Since 2005, I have dedicated myself to research and liminal practice at the interaction of (and between) theatre and politics, especially in relation to Theater of the Oppressed as a methodology. One of my main areas of interest is related to prisons and... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Online Conference Session

10:45am EDT

Yes and Yoga / Sí y Yoga
Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Building on the theater golden rule of improv's "yes, and," Kerry leads a meditation, using the senses to spark creativity. Participants warm up with MBSR, Qigong, then reimagine Boal's Games for Actor’s and Non Actors with a trauma-informed approach and consent practices in pairs. / Basándose en la regla de oro de la improvisación, "sí y,” Kerry dirige una meditación, utilizando los sentidos para despertar la creatividad. Lxs participantes calientan con MBSR y Qigong y luego reinventan los juegos de Boal para actores y no actores con un enfoque basado en el trauma y prácticas de consentimiento en parejas.

Presenters
avatar for Kerry Warren

Kerry Warren

alumni, The Juilliard School
I am an actor and teaching artist for 52nd St. Project and Arts Connection.
Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Online Conference Session

12:15pm EDT

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN / ALMUERZO POR TU CUENTA
Wednesday June 26, 2024 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Wednesday June 26, 2024 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Online Conference Session

2:00pm EDT

ALL CONFERENCE COMMONS -- PTO Journal Session / Espacio en común para toda la comunidad de la conferencia -- Una sesión sobre la PTO Journal
Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
In addition to having some space to discuss the morning's sessions, Patricia Freitas, Co-Editor of PTO Journal, will provide PTO Conference participants with information about the main perspectives and goals of the PTO Journal. We will also share the Call for Proposals for 2024, and create an open space for discussion about the next volumes. / Esta charla tiene como objetivo proporcionar a lxs participantes de la conferencia de la PTO información sobre las principales perspectivas y objetivos del PTO Journal. También compartiremos la convocatoria de propuestas para 2024 y crearemos un espacio abierto para hablar sobre los próximos volúmenes.
Presenters
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Patricia Freitas

Co-Editor of PTO Journal, GETEPOL
Patricia Freitas dos Santos is a literary translator, founder of GETEPOL (Research Group on Political Theatre) and holds a Ph.D from the University of São Paulo/ Brazil in the field of Language and Arts. Her research focuses on Augusto Boal’s work in exile, especially the three... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online Conference Session

3:15pm EDT

(re)Imagining Dialogue: Speaking to and Learning from my Ancestor to Cast out Haints / (re)Imaginar el diálogo: hablando con (y aprendiendo de) mi antepasadx
Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
In utilizing the Black Storytelling Tradition, I share interconnected stories, poems, dreams, “memorys”, “rememorys”, stream of consciousness, and sketches that demonstrate how haints shaped the navigation of my heritage language (African American Language, AAL) and my Black cultural identity. / Presentaré mi estudio mediante una presentación de diapositivas. Después tendré un diálogo con lxs oyentes.

Presenters
Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Online Conference Session

3:15pm EDT

The Equity Academy: An Experiment of Theatre of the Oppressed for Health Equity in a local Public Health Department / La Academia de Equidad: Un experimento de Teatro del Oprimido para la equidad en salud en un departamento de salud pública local
Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
The presenter will share their experience practicing Theatre of the Oppressed as part of a team focused on racial/health equity initiatives within a local health department in Austin, Texas, USA. / La presentadora compartirá su experiencia practicando el Teatro del Oprimido como parte de un equipo enfocado en iniciativas de equidad racial/salud dentro de un departamento de salud local en Austin, Texas, EE.UU.
Presenters
Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Online Conference Session

5:00pm EDT

Exploring Therapeutic Dimensions in Theatre of the Oppressed Workshops for Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men / Explorando las dimensiones terapéuticas en los talleres del Teatro del Oprimido para hombres homosexuales, bisexuales y queer
Wednesday June 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
This presentation uncovers the outcomes of a TO workshop for queer men in Singapore. It details the session frameworks and unanticipated therapeutic impacts. Closing with insights on integrating healing and group-care, it offers reflective questions for TO practitioners to enrich their practice. / Esta presentación explica los resultados de un taller de TO para hombres queer en Singapur. Detalla los marcos de las sesiones y los impactos terapéuticos inesperados. Cerrando con ideas sobre la integración de la curación y la atención grupal, ofrece preguntas reflexivas para que lxs practicantes de TO enriquezcan su práctica.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Online Conference Session

5:00pm EDT

Playground of Curiosity: What is it like when… / Patio de juegos de la curiosidad: ¿Cómo es cuando...?
Wednesday June 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Playground of Curiosity: What is it like when...? When you find yourself flummoxed by the people around you due to your disability? When you are with a friend with a disability and no one’s talking about it. This workshop will bring us joy and somewhat a saga! / Patio de juegos de la curiosidad: ¿Cómo es cuando...? ¿Cuando se encuentra desconcertadx por las personas que le rodean debido a su discapacidad? Cuando está con unx amigx con discapacidad y nadie habla de ello. ¡Este taller nos traerá alegría y algo de una saga!

Presenters
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elizaBeth Simpson

PhD candidate, University of Illinois
I have been affiliated with Pedagogy and Theater of the Oppressed since 1999.
Wednesday June 26, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Online Conference Session

7:00pm EDT

All CONFERENCE CLOSING / La sesión de clausura de la conferencia
Wednesday June 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Come spend one final moment collaborating, dreaming, and planning together!
Presenters
avatar for Evren Wilder Elliott

Evren Wilder Elliott

Evren Wilder Elliott (He/They) loves telling and sharing stories. Evren is a strategist, joker, facilitator and storyteller who has called Indianapolis his home for the past decade. His current project, “Imagining Home: liberatory theatre and speculative solutions for housing justice... Read More →
Wednesday June 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online Conference Session
 
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