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Games for Actors and Non-Actors

Author: Augusto Boal   Series: Augusto Boal

"Games for Actors and Non-Actors" is a unique piece of writing. Boal's Methods transform theatre into a democratic arena where the spectator becomes the spect"actor"', contributing ideas, taking over roles, and using theatre to confront problems such as sexual harrassment, poor pay, homophobia, and racism. For this first translation into English, Boal has included fresh material to make it the most up-to-date introduction to the techniques of Image Theatre and Forum Theatre available. "Games for Actors and Non-Actors" is a valuable handbook of methods, techniques, games, and exercises, and is a genuinely inspiring work by the world-famous author of "Theatre of the Oppressed," It is designed to help anyone - whether actor on non-actor - rehearse for real life: make the fictional real.

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"Games for Actors and Non-Actors" is a unique piece of writing. Boal's Methods transform theatre into a democratic arena where the spectator becomes the spect"actor"', contributing ideas, taking over roles, and using theatre to confront problems such as sexual harrassment, poor pay, homophobia, and racism. For this first translation into English, Boal has included fresh material to make it the most up-to-date introduction to the techniques of Image Theatre and Forum Theatre available. "Games for Actors and Non-Actors" is a valuable handbook of methods, techniques, games, and exercises, and is a genuinely inspiring work by the world-famous author of "Theatre of the Oppressed," It is designed to help anyone - whether actor on non-actor - rehearse for real life: make the fictional real.

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Games for Actors and Non-Actors is the classic and best selling book by the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed, Augusto Boal. It sets out the principles and practice of Boal's revolutionary Method, showing how theatre can be used to transform and liberate everyone - actors and non-actors alike! This thoroughly updated and substantially revised second edition includes: Two new essays by Boal on major recent projects in Brazil Boal's description of his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company A revised introduction and translator's preface A collection of photographs taken during Boal's workshops, commissioned for this edition * New reflections on Forum Theatre

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Critic Reviews

“"This is an inspiring and powerful book, a lucid account that will be of substantial use to people already using "Theatre of the Oppressed." It should also act as an excellent introduction for those new to the system." - Artscene "This is a useful handbook for those who want to explore Boal's 'Theatre of the Oppressed' and as such is greatly to be welcomed. Boals' work deserves and demands emulation." - Theatre Research International "You have achieved what Brecht only dreamt of and wrote about: making a useful theatre that is entertaining, fun, and instructive. It is a different kind of theatre - a kind of social therapy.it focuses the mind, relaxes the spirit, and gives people a new handle on their situations." - Richard Schechner”

"This is an inspiring and powerful book, a lucid account that will be of substantial use to people already using "Theatre of the Oppressed." It should also act as an excellent introduction for those new to the system." - Artscene

"This is a useful handbook for those who want to explore Boal's 'Theatre of the Oppressed' and as such is greatly to be welcomed. Boals' work deserves and demands emulation." - Theatre Research International

"You have achieved what Brecht only dreamt of and wrote about: making a useful theatre that is entertaining, fun, and instructive. It is a different kind of theatre - a kind of social therapy.it focuses the mind, relaxes the spirit, and gives people a new handle on their situations." - Richard Schechner

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About the Author

Augusto Boal is a theatre director, dramatist, theorist, writer and teacher. He was a Member of Parliament for Rio de Janeiro from 1993-1996. He is the author of Theatre of the Oppressed, Games for Actors and Non-Actors, Rainbow of Desire, Legislative Theatre, and Hamlet and the Baker's Son: My Life in Theatre and Politics. Adrian Jackson is Artistic Director of Cardboard Citizens. He has translated four books by Augusto Boal, collaborated on a number of occasions and taught Theatre of the Oppressed widely in other countries, including Namibia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Mauritius and Finland.

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Games for Actors and Non-Actors is the classic and best selling book by the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed, Augusto Boal. It sets out the principles and practice of Boal's revolutionary Method, showing how theatre can be used to transform and liberate everyone - actors and non-actors alike! This thoroughly updated and substantially revised second edition includes: Two new essays by Boal on major recent projects in Brazil Boal's description of his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company A revised introduction and translator's preface A collection of photographs taken during Boal's workshops, commissioned for this edition * New reflections on Forum Theatre

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Product Details

Publisher
Routledge
Published
31st October 2002
Edition
2nd
Pages
301
ISBN
9780415267083

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