Boal's Method

Boal's Method, developed by Augusto Boal, is a theatrical approach that uses theater techniques to empower individuals, especially marginalized groups, to explore and express social issues. It encourages active participation through role-playing, improvisation, and visual storytelling, allowing people to better understand different perspectives and promote dialogue. The goal is to foster self-awareness, empathy, and social change by transforming audience members into active participants or "spect-actors," rather than passive viewers. This method is often used in community development, education, and activism to stimulate critical thinking and collective problem-solving.