InExActArt - The Autopoietic Theatre of Augusto Boal

This handbook not only provides a very wide-ranging introduction and orientation to the world of the Theatre of the Oppressed, but Birgit Fritz also presents concrete and practical assistance for structuring basic workshops in process-oriented theatre work and in developing Forum Theatre plays. Birgit Fritz explores the working principles of emancipatory theatre work and somatic learning in depth. She gives numerous examples of the work and life of theatre groups and reveals fascinating possibilities of how Theatre for social change can be successfully linked with social and political commitment, so that artistic process can bring about cross-generational collaboration, develop social democracy and operate as an active force for peace.

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Birgit Fritz is a theatre activist and Feldenkrais practitioner as well as Visiting Tutor in Transcultural Theatre. She is engaged in research-oriented learning and productive failure.

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Foreword My Life In The Theatre Of The Oppressed Apologetica A Handbook For Whom? Introduction: The Relationship Shop 1. Guidelines 2. Rules 3. A Comment 4. A rule 5. Attitude or the Role Of Heart And Mind 6. The Working Principle: Action - Reflection - Action - Reflection 7. On Language 8. About the Games And The Methods 9. On Learning And Leading A. Building RelationshipsB. Forum TheatreC. The Invisible Touch Or Touching The InvisibleD. Orientation: The Horizon Of PerspectivesAppendix 1. A Story On The Theme Of Collective Anxiety And Courage Appendix 2. Story On The Theme Of Initiation Into Society And Into One's Own LifeAppendix 3. International Theatre Of The Oppressed Organisation (ITO) - Declaration of Principles Appendix 4 - The Stories Of Virgilio And The Fat Lady Bibliography Websites of the Theatre Of The Oppressed Credits for Images And Photographs Glossary Information about The People Who Have Contributed To The Book Thanks Formatting and Graphics