Theatre of the Oppressed was devised by the Brazilian artist and activist Augusto Boal. Boal believed that theatre could be used as a powerful tool for social change. This series of participatory theatre techniques involves spectators becoming part of the performance hence the term "spect-actors".
As stated on the http://www.theatreoftheoppressed.org/ website Theatre of the Oppressed or
TO for short is "of, about, by and for the Oppressed".
Check out these useful websites
http://www.thirdwaytheatre.org/
http://www.makhampom.net/
http://www.cardboardcitizens.org.uk/
http://www.actout.com.au/
http://actout.com.au/blog/
http://www.ptoweb.org/
http://www.toplab.org/
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
What's a Voki and how they can be useful?
Voki is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages.
After exploring this innovative ICT education tool with my practicum year 3/4 class, I got to thinking about how vokis could be implemented in inclusive art programs targeted towards primary school aged audiences.
Vokis lend themselves to:
- self expression
- presenting key messages in a new and engaging way (a great tool for connecting with typically disengaged participants. It's the hook educators have been looking for)
- developing literacy competence especially in terms of spelling. (When participants type the script for their avatars they need to spell accurately unless it will not work).
Check out the website http://www.voki.com/
After exploring this innovative ICT education tool with my practicum year 3/4 class, I got to thinking about how vokis could be implemented in inclusive art programs targeted towards primary school aged audiences.
Vokis lend themselves to:
- self expression
- presenting key messages in a new and engaging way (a great tool for connecting with typically disengaged participants. It's the hook educators have been looking for)
- developing literacy competence especially in terms of spelling. (When participants type the script for their avatars they need to spell accurately unless it will not work).
Check out the website http://www.voki.com/
Saturday, May 14, 2011
'Not Just My Story'
Last night I headed to St. Martins Youth Arts Centre in South Yarra to see 'Not Just My Story' a performance developed by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and 30 asylum seekers.
When the lights came up and the show was over the only word my friend and I managed to articulate was WOW.
There was contortion, dance, tragedy, live music and humour sprinkled throughout. All the while I kept thinking to myself how is it that these people who have seen such hardship, who have been through so much, are able to get up in front of this large group of people and talk about it. Not only talk about their painful experiences but speak about them in English which may be their 2nd, 3rd or 4th language.
I was in awe of their courage and resilience, their ability to expose themselves in such a profound way. Being able to share their stories, which no doubt are still very raw and tender to talk about, let alone perform in front of an audience.
This performance goes to show the potential of theatre as a powerful social force, shedding light on the valuable stories of asylum seekers which are often over shadowed by political spin and media hype.
The take home message of this performance for me was that no one chooses to be a Refugee and despite all our differences we all share one commonality – our right to a home that is safe and secure, where we have the choices and freedoms that so many of us including myself often take for granted.
Find out more about this performance and the other great work that the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is doing http://www.asrc.org.au/events/asrc-arts-not-just-my-story/
When the lights came up and the show was over the only word my friend and I managed to articulate was WOW.
There was contortion, dance, tragedy, live music and humour sprinkled throughout. All the while I kept thinking to myself how is it that these people who have seen such hardship, who have been through so much, are able to get up in front of this large group of people and talk about it. Not only talk about their painful experiences but speak about them in English which may be their 2nd, 3rd or 4th language.
I was in awe of their courage and resilience, their ability to expose themselves in such a profound way. Being able to share their stories, which no doubt are still very raw and tender to talk about, let alone perform in front of an audience.
This performance goes to show the potential of theatre as a powerful social force, shedding light on the valuable stories of asylum seekers which are often over shadowed by political spin and media hype.
The take home message of this performance for me was that no one chooses to be a Refugee and despite all our differences we all share one commonality – our right to a home that is safe and secure, where we have the choices and freedoms that so many of us including myself often take for granted.
Find out more about this performance and the other great work that the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is doing http://www.asrc.org.au/events/asrc-arts-not-just-my-story/
Friday, May 13, 2011
The Australian Refugee Film Festival
The Australian Refugee Film Festival is in its fifth year and brings together an international and eclectic mix of short films from around the world. The film festival's objective is to educate its viewers on the issues surrounding refugees and to highlight the positive contribution that refugees can bring to their new homes.
Not sure of the entire screening schedule but I do know that it will be opening in Sydney and will also be screening at the Museum of the Riverina in Wagga Wagga as part of the Refugee Week celebrations.
Check out the trailer from 2010
Not sure of the entire screening schedule but I do know that it will be opening in Sydney and will also be screening at the Museum of the Riverina in Wagga Wagga as part of the Refugee Week celebrations.
Check out the trailer from 2010
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tell it like it is
You can't help not be blown away by the amazing array of innovative and engaging programs happening at
Footscray Community Arts Centre.
Check out their latest video from a recent poetry slam session 'tell it like it is'. This event caters for people from all different backgrounds and cultures, providing a platform for participants to have their say and express themselves creatively.
Footscray Community Arts Centre.
Check out their latest video from a recent poetry slam session 'tell it like it is'. This event caters for people from all different backgrounds and cultures, providing a platform for participants to have their say and express themselves creatively.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Arts Performance - Not Just My Story
Am looking forward to seeing this performance, which is showing this weekend at St. Martins Youth Arts Centre, 44 St. Martins Lane, South Yarra.
Yet another superb example of how theatre can promote inclusivity and be used as a compelling story telling tool for those who have a very important story to tell.
For more details about this organisation and performance go to http://www.asrc.org.au/events/asrc-arts-not-just-my-story/
Yet another superb example of how theatre can promote inclusivity and be used as a compelling story telling tool for those who have a very important story to tell.
For more details about this organisation and performance go to http://www.asrc.org.au/events/asrc-arts-not-just-my-story/
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