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Forum Theatre – Augusto Boal Technique

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Venue:
Lippard Room
Time:
June 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$100
End Date:
July 20
Number of Classes/Day:
5 Thursdays
Ages:
14 - Adult
Register by:
June 13
Instructor:
Ethan Roberts
Class Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Age Groups:
9 - 14, 15 and up, 18 and up, 21 and up

Do you want to try out a new technique?  Experience a new way of looking at theatre?

How does theater stay relevant in a constantly shifting culture? Augusto Boal, Brazilian theater practitioner, sought ways to use theater as a voice for those who otherwise would have no voice. This groundbreaking technique, known as Forum Theater, uses the problems that a community is dealing with as a launching pad for greater dialogue. Through a series of games and activities, actors are trained to work with the audience, exploring solutions in a collaborative way. Our class will experience these techniques then use them with an audience. The actor will gain a greater understanding of ensemble and group playmaking while solving real world problems.


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Instructor : Ethan Roberts

Mr. Ethan Roberts is excited to be working with Academy Arts! Originally from Boone, NC, Mr. Roberts began his acting career as a stunt man and entertainer at Tweetsie Railroad. During his time at the wild west amusement park, Mr. Roberts also served as fight director and educational outreach coordinator for the park. Mr. Roberts moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to pursue his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Arts from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Mr. Roberts later also completed his M.ED in theater from UNCG. Mr. Roberts has directed and choreographed many shows in his career. Some of his favorites are You Can’t Take it With You, Three Musketeers, Androcles and the Lion, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Mr. Roberts served for eight years as fight choreographer for City Arts of Greensboro where he orchestrated fights for live theatrical events. Mr. Roberts currently serves as Drama Director at New Covenant Schools. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, writing, and hiking.

 


 

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Academy Center of the Arts

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Register
Venue:
Lippard Room
Time:
June 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$100
End Date:
July 20
Number of Classes/Day:
5 Thursdays
Ages:
14 - Adult
Register by:
June 13
Instructor:
Ethan Roberts