forum theatre workshops
for newcomers to nanaimo (19+)
on community and belonging
Creative Workshops
facilitated by Larissa Coser.
a social theatre practice.
Derived from the globally influential theatrical methodology developed by Brazilian director, Augusto Boal, and his pedagogy “Theatre of the Oppressed” — this three week workshop series utilizes theatricality as a tool to help communities solve social problems and conflicts through experiential and interactive methods.
Forum Theatre 2024:
There will be a $200 honorarium for participants.
Workshop dates:
Tuesdays: May 21, 28, June 4, June 11 (5:00-9:00)
Thursdays: May 23, 30, June 6, June 13 (5:00-9:00)
Sunday: May 26th, June 9 (1:00-7:00)
*Thursday: July 18th (5:00-9:00)
technical rehearsal: Weds Aug 14, 3-5 pm
Performances:
Wed Aug 14, 6:45 -8:30 pm (including post show chat)
Thurs Aug 15, 6:45-8:30 pm (including post show chat)
Final outdoor performance
at the 2024 Nanaimo Fringe Festival
connecting people & place.
Audience members are invited to influence, comment upon, and interact with the action on stage; engaging with various performed scenarios and exploring challenging issues faced by marginalized groups in our community.
Site-specific techniques will further connect workshop participants to place based performance — establishing creative roots in new physical spaces and deepening a sense of collective belonging.
Register for Forum 2024 here. Any questions? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us here.