Augusto Boal
Augusto Boal by Frances Babbage, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2018, is a comprehensive exploration of the influential career of Augusto Boal, a prominent playwright and director. This 155-page volume examines Boal’s journey from his early work in Sao Paulo during the 1950s to the formulation of his significant manifesto for a ‘Theatre of the Oppressed’ in the 1970s. The book provides insights into the transformative potential of theatre in promoting social and personal change.
Readers will find a biographical and historical overview of Boal’s contributions to theatre, alongside an in-depth analysis of his classic text on radical theatre. The book also delves into training and production techniques, offering practical guidance on Boal’s workshop methods. This edition serves as an introduction to the work of a practitioner whose impact on contemporary theatre is notable, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of art and social activism.
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This newly-updated volume looks at the scope of Augusto Boal’s career from his early work as a playwright and director in Sao Paulo in the 1950s, to the development of his ground-breaking manifesto in the 1970s for a ‘Theatre of the Oppressed’. Offering fascinating reading for anyone interested in the role that theatre can play in stimulating social and personal change, this useful study includes:
- a biographical and historical overview of Boal’s career as theatre practitioner and director
- an in-depth analysis of Boal’s classic text on radical theatre
- an exploration of training and production techniques
- practical guidance to Boal’s workshop methods
This is an essential introduction to the work of a practitioner who has had a tremendous impact on contemporary theatre. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today’s student.
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