InterPlay and Theatre of the Oppressed
The Sacred Justice Dance
Agnotti Cowie
Washington, DC
Saturday, May 20, 2017, 10:30-4:30pm and Sunday, May 21, 1-4pm
Through InterPlay and the practices of Theatre of the Oppressed we will explore our power and capacity to make a difference in what matters to us and envision a better and more just world. We will examine social movements and how they impact the world, share our stories and express ourselves through movement, dance and vocalization.
InterPlay, as a worldwide community, believes in the ability to change the world through creative expression. Developed over the last twenty-seven years by Phil Porter and Cynthia Winton-Henry, InterPlay is a practice that teaches groups and individuals to tap into their artistic authority and positively affect other people.
Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) was created in the 1970s by Augusto Boal in Brazil and has become an international movement. TO uses interactive games to gain insight into dynamics of power in our relationships and in our society. He used the term “Rehearsal for Revolution,” engaging audience and participants in action and reflection.
Saturday at Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012 Enter via the back door at Seekers and if the door is closed ring or knock loudly.
Lunch: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Bring your lunch or dine out at a local restaurant.
Sunday at Takoma Village Common House, 6827 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012 Takoma Village Common House is a few blocks from Seekers Church Free Parking on weekends at Takoma Park Metro across the street from Seekers
InterPlay, as a worldwide community, believes in the ability to change the world through creative expression. Developed over the last twenty-seven years by Phil Porter and Cynthia Winton-Henry, InterPlay is a practice that teaches groups and individuals to tap into their artistic authority and positively affect other people.
Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) was created in the 1970s by Augusto Boal in Brazil and has become an international movement. TO uses interactive games to gain insight into dynamics of power in our relationships and in our society. He used the term “Rehearsal for Revolution,” engaging audience and participants in action and reflection.
Saturday at Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012 Enter via the back door at Seekers and if the door is closed ring or knock loudly.
Lunch: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Bring your lunch or dine out at a local restaurant.
Sunday at Takoma Village Common House, 6827 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012 Takoma Village Common House is a few blocks from Seekers Church Free Parking on weekends at Takoma Park Metro across the street from Seekers
Cost: InPlay Members - $60 | Non-members $70 scholarships available
Registration/Information: Liz Lescault 301/852-3463. Mail checks to 3030 Crest Ave. Cheverly Md. 20785
Leaders
Agnotti Cowie
Agnotti Cowie (they/she) attended the first ever “Art & Social Change: InterPlay for Millennial Leaders” in 2010. Since, she joined InterPlay’s national board as well as becoming a certified InterPlay leader. Agnotti facilitates workshops worldwide employing a variety of pedagogical techniques such as InterPlay, Theatre of the Oppressed, Devising, puppetry and clown. Currently they are based in Chicago where they lead workshops in schools, organizations and with social movements including as Co-Artistic Director of Opera-Matic, bringing participatory arts to public spaces. Recently, they have taken their work around the globe teaching InterPlay workshops in India, Germany, Australia, Bali and Chile.