Augusto Boal
Legislative Theatre: Using Performance to Make Politics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415182416
- author:
- Augusto Boal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Political Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Augusto Boal's latest work offers a revolutionary approach to democracy. Legislative Theatre is an experiment in using theatre to affect social change and create a truer form of democracy. At its core, this method involves the dual meaning of the verb 'to act': to perform and to take action. By involving audience members in the performance, Forum Theatre creates a unique dynamic where everyone becomes part of the outcome. This approach has been successfully used in Rio de Janeiro to motivate local populations and generate relevant legislation. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Legislative Theatre, including its principles, the process in operation, and Boal's essays on related topics such as popular theatre, cultural activism, and playwrighting.
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