An Introduction to Using Image Theater

and the Theater of the Oppressed

to create, foster, and nourish Social Change
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 Portland, OR

Want to find creative and vital ways to change power inequalities in our world?

Come explore how image theater and the Theater of the Oppressed can transform power inequalities and oppression into shared power, democratize groups and organizations, and explore the inner and outer nature of power in our society.

Image Theater can be a very powerful tool for communities in struggle, whether the conflict is internal or external. In this class, we'll be introducing both Image Theater as part of the repertory of the Theater of the Oppressed. The first part of the class will be an overview of the Theater of the Oppressed and how it's been used for social justice. The rest (and majority) of the class will be devoted to exploring image theater as a main tool for creating social change.

What: An introduction to using image theater as a creative and vital tool for social change.

Who: Folks who feel passionate about creating a world without fear and violence. Folks who wish to transform the social oppression placed upon themselves and members of their social groups and/or others into mutual empowerment and a shared-power culture. Folks who want to further democratize their groups and organizations. Folks who want to make a difference in the world and have fun while doing it.

When: Sunday, January 17th, 4-7pm

Where: 115 SW Ash St., Downtown Portland. (RSVP needed--Space is limited. We filled up last class.) Further directions given upon RSVP.

Cost: All Living Awareness Institute classes are offered on a gift economy: experience the workshop and offer back whatever truly makes your heart smile.

Facilitated by Teryani Riggs. Teryani Riggs has been using Image Theater in her workshops for well over 8 years and has been studying annually with the Boals for the last three.