The Aesthetics of the OppressedAugusto Boal's workshops and theatre exercises are renowned throughout the world for their life-changing effects. At last this major director, practitioner, and author of many books on community theatre speaks out about the subjects most important to him – the practical work he does with diverse communities, the effects of globalization, and the creative possibilities for all of us. |
Contents
The Dance Teacher | 1 |
The Tree of the Theatre of the Oppressed | 4 |
The Aesthetics of the Oppressed | 9 |
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