Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed (PTO) is an international organization that supports people whose work challenges oppressive systems by promoting critical thinking and social justice through liberatory theatre and popular education. Our approaches stem from the theories and practices of Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal. We foster collaborative connections to share, develop, promote, and document liberatory theatre, popular education, and other revolutionary actions. Our annual conference seeks to provide an accessible, inclusive, and educational space. We actively seek both introductory sessions for those new to Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed practices, as well as advanced sessions for long-time practitioners.
No Body Alone / Ningún Cuerpo Solo: the 26th Annual Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed Conference
EVENTS:
Pre-conference workshop (in-person in Indianapolis) with Julian Boal: June 20-22, 2023
In-Person Conference: June 22-25, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (Host Site: Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis)Associated Online PTO Events: June 8 & 9, 2023 (PTO will hold 2 half-days of online sessions two weeks before the in-person conference; those who wish to present online can apply via the same proposal form and indicate that they wish to present online. If you register for the in-person conference, we encourage you to participate online as well. In-person registrants will receive the online event links at no extra cost.)
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE (for proposals for both online & in-person sessions): January 20, 2023.
As you develop your proposals, please remember to consider these guiding questions:
1. How does the work challenge oppressive systems?
2. How does the work promote critical thinking?
3. How does the work exemplify, promote, or document liberatory practices?
Please email us at
pto2023indianapolis@gmail.com with any questions or technical difficulties.
