This is a 5-day advanced training in the art of facilitating Boal-based theatre work. Much of the time in this workshop will be for participants to practice leading each other under the guidance of two highly experienced "Jokers". We are offering this one-week intensive training to people who have had significant practical (not theoretical) experience in leading Boal-based work in grassroots community contexts. Participants must have Joked a minimum of 3 different Forum Theatre projects prior to this training and have plans to do others. An application is required (see below.) Maximum 20 practitioners will be accepted for this training.

Training Structure:
The only way to give people techniques is to do the work with them subjectively. Be prepared to use your own life as subject matter. This training will focus primarily on Image and Forum Theatre with participants
doing a significant amount of the Joking. We will spend time each day looking objectively at each other’s Joking/Facilitation. In addition, we will use Forum to brainstorm and practice solutions to challenging (“Nightmare”) Joker moments. This training requires a basic understanding of and buy-in to Systematic Oppression theory (a power based analysis of the “isms”).

When: July 20 - 24 (Sun – Thurs), 2008; 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM daily

Where: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Cost: $500 Canadian
(Some financial assistance available, based on need.)

Travel, lodging, and food is additional.
Stage Left will provide support in locating affordable accommodation, including a limited number of billets / homestays (which will be prioritized according to need). A package of lodging options, as well as travel and venue detail, will be forwarded with your acceptance into the workshop.

For more info, contact:
Stage Left
403-829-2307
michele@stage-left.org

Mandala Center
360-344-3435
marc@mandalaforchange.com

Application / Registration:
Deadline has been extended. A detailed description of relevant
experience (resumés, reference letters, etc.), along with a short statement
about your interest in this workshop, must be submitted in advance of
registration.

Please send copies to both Stage Left and the Mandala Center
(by e-mail please), along with name, address, phone, fax, e-mail.

You will be informed about acceptance into the workshop at which time a $100.00
non-refundable registration fee payable to Stage Left will be required to
hold your space. Payment options include money order, check / cheque, VISA,
or MasterCard.