About PTO

PTO is a not-for-profit (IRS 501C3) organization
with the following mission: 
To challenge oppressive systems by promoting
critical thinking and social justice. 
We organize an annual meeting that focuses on the
work of liberatory educators, activists, and
artists; and
community organizers.

Contact Us 

Website:
http://www.ptoweb.org 

Mail:
Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed
P.O. Box 31623
Omaha, NE 68131-0623

Dear PTO Conference Friends, 

The 14th Annual International Pedagogy & Theatre
of the Oppressed Conference is scheduled for May
22-May 25, 2008, in Omaha, Nebraska--the original
site of PTO. Inspired by the critical education
work of Paulo Freire and theatre activism of
Augusto Boal, PTO brings together those interested
and engaged in critical pedagogies, theatre, and
arts aimed towards progressive and revolutionary
social change. The theme for this year's
conference is "What is Change? What is Substantial
Change? And How?"

We invite you to submit a proposal. We are seeking
proposals for: Papers, Workshops, Dialogues,
Debates, Performances, and Demonstrations. We
believe the Conference theme questions, "What is
Change? What is Substantial Change?" And How?"
will stimulate conference sessions about the work
of both Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal. Click here
to read more about the conference and to access
our online submission form. The deadline for
submission is January 11, 2008. 

Augusto Boal, internationally renowned theatre
artist and activist, is returning to provide
Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) workshops prior to
and after our conference. For the first time in
many years, Boal will attend the entire PTO
Conference. Workshop and conference registration
information will be posted on the PTO website in
early March.

PRE-CONFERENCE BOAL WORKSHOPS:

Legislative Theatre Workshops with Augusto and
Julian Boal: May 19th - 21st, 2008. Public
Performance of Legislative Theatre in the Omaha
City Council Chambers on the evening of May 22nd,
2008, the opening night of the Conference. 

Introduction to Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop
with Augusto and Julian Boal: May 22nd, 2008 



POST-CONFERENCE BOAL WORKSHOP:

Rainbow-into-Forum Workshops with Augusto and
Julian Boal: May 25th - 27th, 2008 



Invited guests at the Conference include Augusto
Boal and Julian Boal, Donaldo Macedo and Sonia
Nieto. Full conference information and
registration will be available at
http://www.ptoweb.org.

We hope to see you in May in Omaha!

Sincerely, 

Omaha's PTO Conference Organizing Committee

and

Doug Paterson

President, Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed,
Inc.