Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
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Theatre of the Oppressed NYC partners with community members at local organizations to form theatre troupes. These troupes devise and perform plays based on their challenges confronting economic inequality, racism, and other social, health, and human rights injustices. After each performance, actors and audiences engage in theatrical brainstorming - called Forum Theatre - with the aim of..
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
1M ago
Hi! Max, TONYC’s Director of Communications, here. As we explore new and exciting ways of engaging folks through our website, we’re sharing reflections from community members encountering our work. The following piece was written by Anya (she/her), a 17-year-old from Wales who visited New York City with Welsh theatre company Frân Wen to work with TONYC and TONYC’s Ali Forney Center troupe from March 19th-22nd. Frân Wen connected with TONYC through The Ali Forney Center's North American Technical Assistance conference. We hope you enjoy this firsthand account of Anya’s experience and what it me ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
2M ago
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
2M ago
On December 15th, 2023, Arts & Homelessness International hosted their first-ever Arts & Homelessness International Awards recognizing excellence in the sector around the world from projects to individuals. TONYC was recognized with the Special Commendation for Co-Creation Champion of the Year by an independent judging panel ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
4M ago
For Theatre of the Oppressed NYC, 2023 has been a year full of firsts, as well as reimagined versions of longtime processes and offerings. Whether you joined us for a single event or a full season, or just spent time with us in your inbox, let's take a stroll down memory lane with a look at the last 365 days. (And, if you're so inclined, help us with the next 365 by making a donation today ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
4M ago
On Wednesday, December 6th, TONYC reached its match through Brooklyn Org's #BrooklynGives on Giving Tuesday campaign ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
4M ago
On December 2nd, TONYC’s Rapid Response troupe, in partnership with Radical Evolution and Jana Natya Manch (Janam), performed a street theatre piece in support of PSC, the union representing 30,000 faculty and staff at CUNY ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
4M ago
On November 29th, approximately 120 attendees gathered for TONYC's collaborative presentation of "The Gaza Monologues” on the Violeta Parra Stage at The People’s Forum ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
4M ago
On November 16th, TONYC's Spanish language troupe Escucha presented the forum play “El Espejismo Americano” at Make the Road New York ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
5M ago
On November 29th, TONYC will be presenting a reading of "The Gaza Monologues" in collaboration with ASHTAR Theatre, Friends of ASHTAR NYC, Radical Evolution, and The People's Forum ..read more
Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
5M ago
TONYC is honored to be among twenty finalists for the Brooklyn Org's 2024 Spark Prize ..read more