
THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED
Mon Jun 30 – Fri July 4
9am – 5pm
$395 (early bird*) $422
UQ, St Lucia
Join the “rehearsal for the revolution” by stepping into the world of Theatre of the Oppressed (TO).
TO is a movement ignited by director and political activist Augusto Boal in the early 1970s. It was designed for people actively engaged in the pursuit of liberation—whether it’s breaking free from external societal oppression or overcoming internal barriers. TO is not just a set of techniques; it’s an opportunity for people who want to effect change in their own lives and those of their communities.
What to expect:
- Jump into embodied group exercises and forms such as Image Theatre, Forum Theatre, and Cop in the Head.
- Embrace the role of the Joker.
- Engage in enlightening discussions on the rich history, philosophy, and pedagogy of Theatre of the Oppressed.
This five-day intensive is led by QSE Artistic Director Dr. Rob Pensalfini, who is an experienced Joker (Theatre of the Oppressed facilitator). He has utilised this work with teachers’ organisations, primary and secondary schools, universities, community organisations, and in prisons in both Australia and the USA.
Rob has trained with leading Theatre of the Oppressed practitioners from around the world, including Brent Blair, Julian Boal, and Barbara Santos. Together, Rob and Brent pioneered the renowned QSE’s Shakespeare Prison Project in 2006, Australia’s first Prison Shakespeare initiative.
Prerequisite: None. This course is ideal for performers, directors, teachers, social workers, activists, and other cultural fieldworkers!
“…more than a course about performance, it is a course that teaches people about the art of living and responding to the world as a creative being.” Paul Bishop
“I rediscovered my mojo, confidence in performing, facilitating /jokering” Kari
“I acquired a deep trust in my instinctive reaction, an appreciation of the human condition. Each of the exercises that we did increased my confidence as an actor/spectator.” Adam
HOW TO BOOK:
Please note this course is for participants 18yrs and over
Please complete this TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM
Then purchase your ticket HERE
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Rob Pensalfini
“Rob’s greatest strength is his willingness to be vulnerable despite his depth of knowledge and that he has lead the course many times before. He brings all of himself to the course.”
Participant, 2016
CANCELLATION POLICY
QSE reserves the right to cancel all or part of a course if it determines that there are insufficient participants for the training to proceed or if unforeseen circumstances arise. If this happens, participants will be entitled to a refund for any cancelled portion of the course. We accept no liability for any other costs. Before booking flights or accommodation to attend a QSE course, please contact us to confirm your course will go ahead as planned.
Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of course fees. Cancellations received more than 1 week (7 days) from the commencement of the course will incur a 10% cancellation fee. Alternatively, you may request a credit note for the full fee amount. Cancellations received less than 1 week from the commencement of the course will incur a 20% cancellation fee. Alternatively, you may request a credit note for the full fee amount.
Once a course has commenced, no refund is possible. Please note that should you need to stay home due to illness, a partial refund or transfer of bookings to an alternate training program will be available upon receipt of a doctor’s certificate.
Substitutions of participants can be made prior to course commencement by notifying QSE via email or phone call, provided participants are eligible for the course.
COMPANION CARD
QSE is an affiliate of the Companion Card program. If you have a Companion or Carer whom you would like present at our workshop, please email training@qldshakespeare.org to make use of the program when booking tickets.
SCHOLARSHIP
more info coming soon!
*paid in full 2 weeks prior to the course commencing