« Rainbow of Desire was developed by Augusto Boal is a therapeutic ability to use theatre to liberate individually and change lives. Boal discovered that the types of oppressions he encountered came from inside the individual rather than an outside manipulator. These oppressions were different, they were deeply imbedded things that happen in our mind. Rainbow of Desire was developed to explore inner conflict and what happens when an incident occurs and we have multiple and conflicting desires.

This workshop uses Theatre of the Oppressed games and techniques to look at a person’s personal oppressions. Through storytelling and performing, the group examines moments of conflicting desires. This workshop is a part of the arsenal of Theatre of the Oppressed techniques.

This workshop is ideal for actors, educators, councilors, social workers, community leaders and organizers. Whether it is to learn to better see other’s perspectives, become more empathetic, gain a deeper understanding of a community, or give more colours to the development of a character, Rainbow of Desire techniques focus in on the individual and help us to understand a little more of what is going on inside.
Facilitator Simon Malbogat has been teaching Theatre of the Oppressed including Rainbow Desire techniques for over 20 years.

Maximum 20 students. No prerequisites required.
March 16, 2015 10-5 pm
Regular $120 / Students $90
At Mixed Company Theatre »

-submitted by Erin McCluskey, Mixed Company Theatre
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