Appuntamento mondiale per chi fa Teatro dell'Oppresso.

In parte si è svolto a Graz e in parte in altre città austriache.

Per informazioni in 4 lingue:

http://www.worldforumtheatrefestival.org/

Giolli ha partecipato con un Forum sulla violenza domestica e un laboratorio sul ruolo dell'Antagonista.

L'evento mondiale è stato molto stimolante per gli incontri umani, per la visione di stili diversi, per il dibattito su TdO e mondo delle imprese.

MOlto belli i modelli del gruppo inglese (Cardboard Citizens) e indiano (Jana Sanskriti).

Prossimamente foto dell'evento.

dallo spettacolo di Giolli:

Dallo spettacolo introduttivo del CTO Rio:

DATES and FACTS

Date: October 22^nd to November 1^st 2009

(October 22^nd to 26^th in several cities and regions of Austria,
October 27^th to November 1^st in Graz/Styria)

Locations: Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Lienz and St. Johann in Tirol, Wiener Neustadt and Bad Vöslau, Klagenfurt and Eisenkappel (Železna Kapla) and finally Graz (the capital city of Styria) and further Styrian cities.

Hosted by: 1. Arbeitsgemeinschaft Forumtheater Österreich (Austrian Association of Forum Theatre)

2. TransACT ‑ Art in Progress (Vienna)
3. Forumtheater Linz ‑ Art in Progress (Linz)
4. ISENTO (Salzburg),
5. spectACT (Innsbruck/Tyrol)
6. Alegria (Association of Theatre of the Oppressed Carinthia)
7. InterACT (Workshop of Theatre and Socioculture, Graz)

Idea: Forum Theatre groups and professionals from Austria and all over the world will present Forum Theatre in its social, political, pedagogical, individual and aesthetic dimensions through performances, workshops and panel discussions over an eleven day period.

The festival is a theatrical meeting place for socially, politically, pedagogically, communicatively und artistically active people, a top event full of encounter, movement, meaning, contact and admiration; emotional and dedicated; intellectual and pleasurable, encouraging and heartening, critical and fun, oppressive and liberating; with development, creativity, timeliness, impact and sustainability – an absolute highlight and international focus for the actors and the participating audiences of Forum Theatre.

Course of events: First there are going to be Forum Theatre events in several Austrian cities and regions from October 22^nd to 26^th 2009. Then, like on a rally, the setting will be focused on Graz from October 27^th to November 1^st 2009. A cumulative program will be provided with daily workshops, presentation of projects, discussions, performances and internationally outstanding evening acts for eleven days.

Background: The WorldForumTheatreFestival Austria 2009 stands within the tradition of Forum Theatre Festivals in Austria, which took place in 1994, 1999, 2001 and 2004 in Vienna (and partly in other regions, too). Hence there are anniversaries to celebrate.

Internationally the WorldForumTheatreFestival Austria 2009 can be seen in the context of a series of the Worldwide Festivals of 1993 ("Teatro do Oprimido" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and 1997 ("The Ripple Effect" in Toronto, Canada).

2009 has been declared the “European Year of Creativity“. Creativity means shaping the imagination and the solutions to conflicts. Forum Theatre is creativity.

Augusto Boal from Brazil, founder, mentor and figure-head of Forum Theatre, was nominated as candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize 2008 and was author of the World Theatre Day Message 2009. He died in May 2009 – a lot of reasons for providing a large arena for his work.

Topics: How do practicioners of theatre of the oppressed react towards worldwide problems and challenges? How do worldwide issues and conflicts show themselves at regional levels and on a global scale? On this note the events during the festival are going to cope with the following topics:
- Close the Gap!: the growing chasm between „Poor“ and „Rich“ in national and worldwide contexts is an expression of the unequal access to economic, social and cultural ressources.

- Global Warning and Warming: may it be climate change, water, (rain‑)forests, pollution or food – the world faces a multitude of ecological challenges.

- Women’s Power: women worldwide live within patriarchal structures and relationships which are associated with discrimination and violence. The concern to support the power and creativity of women shall find a voice.

- Participation and Human Rights: theatre of the oppressed is part of a worldwide movement in civil society and Human Rights Initiative beyond artistic work.

Objectives: Regional, national and international impulse, energy, inspiration and communication for the Forum Theatre Movement; attractions for the Austrian audience; to increase the public importance of Forum Theatre. Networking of social, cultural, political, pedagogical, educationally and theatrical institutions.

APPLICATION

The WorldForumTheatreFestival Austria 2009 is making an appeal to all Forum Theatre Groups, Forum Theatre Producers, Forum Theatre Experts, Forum Theatre Practicioners and Forum Theatre Activists all over the world.

It’s all about showing the most recent fields of work, developments and specifications of Forum Theatre – in its aesthetic, political, social, pedagogical and geographical dimensions.

All are invited to participate in the „WorldForumTheatreFestival Austria 2009“ with a contribution to one of the four announced topics (or something else).

You can apply as ...

A) forum theatre group FOR A PERFORMANCE

B) instructor/trainer FOR A WORKSHOP

C) group or person FOR A LECTURE / PRESENTATION OF A PROJECT

D) expert, group, person FOR SOMETHING ELSE (e.g. to take charge of a discussion forum, street theatre actions, round-table-talks etc.)

You can always and primarily apply for the part of the festival taking place in Graz (October 27^th to November 1^st 2009).

Deadline for Application is June 15^th 2009.

As for the programming:

We focus on a broad distribution of qualities and a huge variety regarding topics, aesthetical forms and geographical origin. We want to be hosts of as many groups and trainers/experts as possible and let them get a word.

A program committee will discuss the applications carefully and will schedule the festival program considering the budget, locations and timetables.

You’ll receive a feedback on your application by July 15^th 2009 at the latest.

The procedure of applying:

We provide the appropriate application forms

A) performance

B) workshop

C) lecture / presentation of a project

D) something else

as downloads, via eMail or via mail.

We beg and invite you to print these application forms or order them, complete them and return them together with the additional papers.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 15^th 2009.