This newly-updated volume looks at the scope of Augusto Boal's
career from his early work as a playwright and director in Sao
Paulo in the 1950s, to the development of his ground-breaking
manifesto in the 1970s for a 'Theatre of the Oppressed'. Offering
fascinating reading for anyone interested in the role that theatre
can play in stimulating social and personal change, this useful
study includes: a biographical and historical overview of Boal's
career as theatre practitioner and director an in-depth analysis of
Boal's classic text on radical theatre an exploration of training
and production techniques practical guidance to Boal's workshop
methods This is an essential introduction to the work of a
practitioner who has had a tremendous impact on contemporary
theatre. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an
initial exploration before going on to further, primary research,
Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for
today's student.
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