Table of Contents

Foreword My Life In The Theatre Of The Oppressed Apologetica A Handbook For Whom? Introduction: The Relationship Shop 1. Guidelines 2. Rules 3. A Comment 4. A rule 5. Attitude or the Role Of Heart And Mind 6. The Working Principle: Action - Reflection - Action - Reflection 7. On Language 8. About the Games And The Methods 9. On Learning And Leading A. Building Relationships B. Forum Theatre C. The Invisible Touch Or Touching The Invisible D. Orientation: The Horizon Of Perspectives Appendix 1. A Story On The Theme Of Collective Anxiety And Courage Appendix 2. Story On The Theme Of Initiation Into Society And Into One's Own Life Appendix 3. International Theatre Of The Oppressed Organisation (ITO) - Declaration of Principles Appendix 4. The Stories Of Virgilio And The Fat Lady Bibliography Websites of the Theatre Of The Oppressed Credits for Images And Photographs Glossary Information about The People Who Have Contributed To The Book Thanks Formatting and Graphics

About the Author

Birgit Fritz is a theatre activist and Feldenkrais practitioner as well as Visiting Tutor in Transcultural Theatre.A

Reviews

This is a book which needs to be available to the English-speaking community of theatre activists and practitioners, and to those who want to know why theatre activism and practice is useful and timely. It offers clear signposts on the way to helping people to develop the sensitivity, flexibility, alertness and courage to intervene ethically and responsibly in the world. It is both accessible and inspiring. -- Ralph Yarrow, University of East Anglia