Youth and Theatre of the Oppressed

Duffy, P.; Vettraino, E.

Youth and Theatre of the Oppressed investigates a performance strategy which aims to develop possible alternatives to oppressive forces in individual s lives. Eminent contributors offer diverse perspectives on the theories and practices within Theatre of the Oppressed, especially as it relates to young people. This book shares TO s goal of engaging the collective to create generative conversations among readers which look deeply into the issues of community through theatre - whether in India or Indiana - and to work with young people to name their world, untangle the knot of oppressions, and to develop with them possible action plans for their own futures.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-05-14

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349381814

DOI: 10.1057/9780230105966

Dimensions: 216.0cm x140.0cm

Pages: 286.0