jokering justice – intense level of the theatre of the oppressed
2-7 March 2024
Note: This workshop is the third of a series of three workshops on the theatre of the oppressed. Participants who have attended the previous two workshops (introduction & immersion) are invited to join the intense level training of the TOTO.
Get ready for something much awaited! We’re super excited to announce the third level of jokering justice – threatre of the oppressed. This time, we’re turning up the intensity to explore how theatre can help us make an impact on the world.
This workshop series, inspired by the visionary Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed, excels the traditional boundaries of theatrical expression and it will empower you as a powerful vehicle for societal introspection and dialogue.
What to Expect:
Immersive Learning: This workshop will push participants into an intense learning experience. Through dynamic exercises, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on activities, we aim to extend your understanding of social justice issues and the transformative potential of theatre.
Cool Techniques: We’ll show you some cool tricks from the Theatre of the Oppressed playbook. It’s like a superhero toolkit for understanding and changing the world. Exciting, right?
Community Building: This workshop invites people who have attended the previous two levels and are deeply into theatrical learning for social change. Thus, it is also a community-building initiative. Connect with like-minded individuals, share your perspectives, and contribute to a supportive network.
Join the Action: Forget just sitting and listening. You are not just an observer; you’re part of the action! We want your ideas, your thoughts, and your voice. This workshop is about everyone getting involved.
As we launch into this intense level, we invite you to join us in pushing boundaries, questioning assumptions, and co-creating a space where justice is not just a concept but a lived experience.
About the facilitators
Jaya Iyer has been associated with various aspects of social development for over three decades. An awardee of many prestigious fellowships, Jaya is also a recipient of the UNESCO Aschberg Bursary to study the Theatre of the Oppressed with Augusto Boal. As a theatre professional she has developed and staged over 20 major productions and around 1000 Studio,
Street and Community Performances. Her productions have won the prestigious Sahitya Kala Parishad “Best Play of the Year”, has been showcased in Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Urdu theatre festival, Sriramsummer festival, theatre for Truth festival etc. She has travelled extensively with her performances and as a trainer across India and the world.
Jaya was CEO of Pravah and led the process to set up the National Centre for Children and Youth in Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. She has been a guest faculty in Bachelor of Elementary Education, TIE, National Museum Institute and Disom School of Leadership. Jaya has designed and led various public campaigns around Seeds-sovereignty, Child Rights, Gender-based violence, Anti-plastic movements and Proactive Peacebuilding.
Zubair Idrisi has been a theatre practitioner for more than fifteen years. His area of interest lies in working around the transformative power of Theatre in influencing social change. Zubair specialises in theatre based training and facilitation of workshops at individual, community and organizational level. He has extensive experience in project design and coordination with a focus on youth and gender-oriented programs, in different regions of the country. He has designed and executed various social campaigns as well, each addressing a specific cause or an issue. His work with Pradan between 2017 and 2019 involved campaigns around gender based violence, PDS distribution and the right to vote.
Zubair has worked with multiple non-government, government and private organisations, along with students and teachers belonging to educational institutions as well. These include UNICEF, Greenpeace, JAGORI, Sangat, PCI, and Teen Murti Bhawan, Nehru Learning Centre for Children and Youth and Government of India headquarters in New Delhi.
Dates and Venue: 2 to 7 March, 2024, Sambhaavnaa Institute, VPO Kandbari, Tehsil Palampur, District Kangra, PIN 176061, Himachal Pradesh.
Participant Contribution
We hope that participants would contribute an amount of Rs. 6000/- towards workshop expenses, inclusive of all on-site workshop costs: boarding, lodging, and all the materials used in the workshop. Travel of participants will have to be borne by the organisation/the participants.
Do not let money be an impediment to your application. Need based fee waivers are available. We have a limited number of scholarships so please apply for a fee waiver if you really need it. Do remember that there may be others who need it more than you. Fee waiver will be offered to people from marginalized groups and non-funded social, political or students movements
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For any other info: WhatsApp or call : 889 422 7954 (between 10 am to 5 pm), and e-mail: programs@sambhaavnaa.org
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