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Augusto Boal

Brazilian writer (1931-2009) · Brazil · Writers · Died at 78

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Augusto Boal was a Brazilian theatre practitioner, drama theorist, and political activist. He was the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed and Forum Theatre, a theatrical form originally used in popular education movements.

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Augusto Boal presenting his workshop on the Theatre of the Oppressed. Riverside Church, May 13, 2008.Augusto Boal presenting his workshop on the Theatre of the Oppressed. Riverside Church, May 13, 2008.Augusto Boal receives the Crossborder Award for Peace and Democracy. Abbey Theatre, April 3rd 2008.Augusto Boal receives the Crossborder Award for Peace and Democracy. Abbey Theatre, April 3rd 2008.

Awards

Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)2005
Prince Claus Award
Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

Augusto Boal was a Brazilian theatre practitioner, drama theorist, and political activist. He was the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed and Forum Theatre, a theatrical form originally used in popular education movements. Boal served one term as a Vereador in Rio de Janeiro from 1993 to 1997, where he developed legislative theatre.

Country
Brazil
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2009 · aged 78

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