Clients

Since 1999, the Mandala Center has used experiential theatre arts and
popular education for community dialogue, social justice, and
societal healing and transformation.

Below are some examples of programs and client partners that we have had the honor of working with over the past 20+ years.
Though “Anti-Oppression” is a separate category, all of our work is guided by this framework.
Every program is tailored to meet the needs of the community we work with.
We continue to grow and deepen our skillsets to support
the inner and outer work necessary for true change.

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Youth Work

Castlegar Community Services Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada
2-day Rainbow of Desire workshop for at-risk youth and support
staff.

Chimacum Schools – Pi program ~ Chimacum, Washington
Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble performance for high school students on the theme of “Shaming” (slut-shaming, body-shaming, fat-shaming, etc.)

Jefferson County Family Court ~ Port Townsend, WA
“Rainbow of Desire” cross-generational dialogue with juvenile offenders and their parents/guardians.

Jefferson Community School ~ Port Townsend, Washington
Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble performance for middle and high school students on the theme of “Islamophobia.”

League of Women Voters ~ Port Angeles, Washington 
6-day Theatre of the Oppressed workshop including two Legislative Theatre performances with at-risk youth.

Northwest Association of Independent Schools ~ Seattle, WA
Intro to Theatre of the Oppressed workshops for groups of middle school students as part of NWAIS conference on Arts and Social Change.

Sunfield Land for Learning ~ Chimacum, WA
Community Building workshops for 4th/5th grade students plus Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble performance for parents and extended community.

University Prep, Seattle, Washington
T.O. workshop on Gender Issues for 6-12th grade Social Justice Day conference.

Blue Heron Middle School & Port Townsend High School ~ Port Townsend, WA

Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble – multiple performances of youth created Forum Theatre play about “teen overwhelm, survival, and resilience” for middle & high school students, faculty, and parents. 

>> Check out a 2 min scene from the youth created play,
“Under Pressure” on teen overwhelm and resilience.

 Education

Race Equity & Anti-Oppression

Cal State University Los Angeles, California
T.O. based Anti-Oppression workshop for students and staff retreat.

Cascadia Community College Bothel, Washington
Rainbow of Desire event on race relations for students, faculty, and staff as well as local community members.

Chimacum School District Chimacum, Washington
Racial Equity training for public school district faculty including training of faculty Leadership Team.

Edmonds Community College –  Edmonds, Washington
Rainbow of Desire event on hate speech vs. freedom of speech for students, faculty, and staff as well as local community members.

John Bastyr University Kenmore, Washington
Anti-racism workshop plus Rainbow of Desire event for medical / natural health students and faculty.

Mother Earth School Portland, Oregon
2-day workshop “Race & Culture in Education” – T.O. based diversity training for school leaders and civic changemakers.

Portland Village School Portland, Oregon
2-day workshop T.O. based diversity training for faculty and staff of K-12 grade Waldorf School.

Port Townsend School District Port Townsend, Washington
Ongoing Racial Equity training for public school district faculty and staff.

Sunfield Land For Learning, Chimacum, Washington
Ongoing Diversity/Anti-Oppression training for private Waldorf school faculty and staff.

University of Washington Seattle, Washington
T.O. based diversity workshop for participants of Western Regional Health Conference.

University of Wisconsin, Action Dialogue Group Madison, Wisconsin
Anti-racism workshop for student activist group and faculty.

My experience with Global Visionaries was extremely impactful. It showed me how we are all connected, how our actions impact those around the world, and the importance of working
alonside each other.
– Shae W. Dey

Mandala Center has had the honor of working with Global Visionaries for many years — a Seattle based organization working to empower young people to be socially and environmentally conscious global leaders.

Mandala Center has provided anti-oppression education and social justice frameworks for youth leaders and staff as well as supported many young leaders to attend the Guatemala exchange trip.

Developing long-term relationships with clients creates a rich exchange centered in relationship and mutuality.

Picutred: Rowen H. on a GV youth leader trip.

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Applied Theatre Trainings

Cascadia College Seattle, Washington
Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble performance on “Human Rights: Getting Real in a Diverse World”

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, Arizona
4-day T.O. workshop for students, faculty, and community members.

Lane Arts Council Eugene, Oregon
Keynote presentation and Theatre of the Oppressed workshops at Arts Integration Conference for Educators.

North Carolina Educators Alliance Durham, North Carolina
6-day Theatre of the Oppressed facilitator’s training for school teachers from around North Carolina.

Southern Oregon University Ashland, Oregon
Rainbow of Desire performance on racism, TO/Playback workshop for Theatre Department, and Intro to Theatre of the Oppressed workshop for students, staff, and community members.

University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon
Theatre of the Oppressed workshop for theatre-based “Sexual Wellness Advocacy Team” and “Rehearsals for Life” student groups.

 

Diversity & Anti-Oppression

American Reading Company National, USA
Racial Equity consultation for School literacy education organization.

FinnRiver Farm & Cidery Chimacum, Washington
Community Building / Anti-oppression workshop for entire regional staff of nationally acclaimed Farm & Cidery.

Food Corps Atlanta, Georgia
2-day T.O. based “People of Color Caucus” focusing on community building and race issues for former Americorps workers of color, now full-time in the workplace. Facilitated by Ashnie Butler.

Guatemala Village Health Seattle, Washington
2-day T.O. based “Effective Allyship” workshop for health care professionals working in Guatemala.

Jefferson Community Foundation Port Townsend, Washington
“Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace” workshop for Jefferson County non-profit staff and board members.

Josephine County Racial Justice Working Group Grants Pass, Oregon
3-hour Anti-racism workshop for local community.

Race & Pedagogy Conference Tacoma, Washington
Rainbow of Desire “Spotlight Session” plus concurrent sessions at national conference on race.

Where There Be Dragons Boulder, Colorado
1 1/2-day T.O. based “Effective Allyship” workshop for core teachers that work with students in developing countries.

Woodland Charter School Murphy, Oregon
Diversity workshop for school faculty and staff.

Grassroots Community Work

Creative Ground Seattle, Washington
2-day “Power & Privilege through Theatre of the Oppressed” workshop.

Dove House Advocacy Services Port Townsend, Washington
Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble performances on sexual assault and male bystander intervention to domestic violence.

Finn River Farm & Cidery Chimacum, Washington
Community Building / Anti-oppression workshop for entire regional staff of nationally acclaimed Farm & Cidery.

NW Unitarian Universalist Justice Network Port Townsend, Washington
Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble “Keynote” performance on societal divides for UU sponsored NW Social Justice Summit.

Oregon Fringe Festival Ashland, Oregon
Theatre of the Oppressed workshop and Forum Theatre performance focusing on sexual assault.

Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets Seattle, WA
T.O. based Diversity workshop for staff of drop-in center / night shelter that supports homeless and street involved youth.

Southeast T.O. Group Atlanta, GA & Greensboro, North Carolina
2 @ 6-day T.O. Facilitator’s trainings plus 3-day Rainbow of Desire workshop. For Georgia and North Carolina area activists, community workers, and educators.

Tryon Life Farm / Cedar Moon Community Portland, Oregon
Anti-racism workshop for residents of intentional community.

Unexpected Productions Seattle, Washington
2-day “Theatre of the Oppressed” workshop for Seattle International Festival of Improvisation.

We Are Vashon Vashon Island, Washington
Playback Theatre performance as part of larger event bringing awareness around teen drug use and suicide.

Woodbine Ecology Center Denver, Colorado
6-day T.O. Facilitator’s training.  For Denver area activists, community workers, and educators.

Jefferson Healthcare Port Townsend, Washington

Production (conception, scripting, casting, shooting, and editing) of Transgender Training video to be required viewing by all Jefferson Healthcare medical providers and support staff who have contact with the public. All content completely driven by a consultation team of transgender youth and adults. This was a direct outcome of our Transgender Legislative Theatre Project in fall 2017.

>> This video has been viewed by more than 10,000+ people in the healthcare field and beyond. Please  check it out and share it with others.

International

 

Afghanistan Human Rights & Democracy Organization (AHRDO) & International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) – Kabul, Afghanistan
Theatre of the Oppressed trainings, workshops, and performancesfor a variety of populations including: community workers, victims groups, orphans, school teachers, university students, and professional actors.

Democracy Development Program – Durban, South Africa 
Intensive T.O. Facilitator’s training for community workers in association with NGO whose mission includes the “re-democratization” of South Africa.

Formaat Rotterdam, Holland
2-day workshop combining Theatre of the Oppressed and Playback Theatre.  Open to the public; some experience in Theatre of the Oppressed is required. May 2012

Power Group – Cape Town, South Africa 
Pilot program in Cultural Diversity for South African construction company including training of local facilitators.

Radha Ramaswamy Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, & Hyderabad, India
Theatre of the Oppressed workshops, trainings, and performances throughout southern India. Populations included slum families, street children, community / social workers, doctors, teachers, actors, and youth.

The Playhouse / ICAN Derry, Northern Ireland
3-week residency using Theatre of the Oppressed and Playback Theatre with Catholic/Protestant tension in Derry and also Donegal, the Republic of Ireland.  Events include Master Classes in T.O. based Diversity work and Playback Theatre. 

U.S. State Department – Brazzaville, Republic of Congo 
Theatre of the Oppressed training for youth based theatre group as well as workshops for a variety of populations.

Partnering for Change

We would love to hear from you to learn how we can be in service to your organization or community.

Please contact us for more information on our programs, rates, references, and to share your vision of social change.