Seventeenth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge, and Society

Abstract

The performing arts sector is facing one of its most challenging times. Many actors and technicians may soon find themselves in a new role, ‘teaching artist,’ especially as school districts look to reopening and theaters remain closed. But how do you turn performance into a substantive learning experience? Using lessons inspired by Theatre of the Oppressed (Augusto Boal), Pedagogy of the Oppressed (Paulo Freire), and more, this guide shows you how to make an entire 15–20 minute online youth show from scratch! Each day contains a full lesson plan and an accompanying narrative with anecdotes and tips from my implementation. Lessons assume 90 minutes of live instruction with 60–90 minutes of at-home engagement. Using this, we can be in an incredible position to pioneer styles of learning to make the arts accessible to everyone.