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A Boal Companion - Dialogues on Theatre and Cultural Politics
BookJan Cohen- Cruz And Mady Schutzman • 2006
ISBN: 0-415-32294-4
TMC: DT621(MB)
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A Boal Companion: Dialogues on Theatre and Cultural Politics is a collection of critical perspectives and discussions on the theatrical philosophy of Brazilian theatre practitioner Augusto Boal. It explores his influential concept of the Theatre of the Oppressed and examines the relationship between theatre, politics, culture and social transformation. The book highlights theatre as a platform for participation, dialogue, empowerment and social awareness rather than merely a form of entertainment.
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Keywords
Augusto Boal
Theatre and Politics
Theatre of the Oppressed
Social Transformation
Participatory Theatre
Cultural Politics
Theatre Philosophy
Theatre and Society