Theater of the Oppressed

Theater of the Oppressed is a participatory approach developed by Augusto Boal that uses theater techniques to promote social change. It encourages communities to act out real-life issues through improvised scenes, fostering dialogue, awareness, and collective problem-solving. By involving audience members as "spect-actors," it empowers marginalized groups to explore solutions, challenge injustice, and build understanding. This method transforms traditional performances into interactive tools for reflection and action, helping participants recognize their agency and work together to address social and political challenges in a collaborative, creative way.