Augusto Boal

Aims of the Theatre of the Oppressed

Developed in Latin America
Works on the basis of Forum Theatre
Aims to make the giant problems of life into the smallest person they can
Aims to make the audience feel welcomed
The spect-actors are to be made aware of their surroundings, as well as make sure that they
themselves are cared for
Allows the audience to join in with the performance on stage
Challenges society and social norms

Particular manifestos/important writings

Theatre of the Oppressed
Introduced the key themes in his work to the masses
Games For Actors and Non-Actors
Created a standard for theatre workshops
Detailed drama games that are still popular today
The Rainbow of Desire: The Boal Method of Theatre and Therapy
Goes slightly against his previous work
Shows want for harmony in society. Rather than upheaval/change
Useful in pioneering the idea of drama therapy