Theatre of the Oppressed NYC

Theatre of the Oppressed NYC We partner with communities facing discrimination to practice social change through theatre. inspiration. collaboration. transformation.

08/21/2026

Deadline Sunday! For our intensive: Introduction to Building Forum Theatre

Join us Friday morning (depending on your location!)
08/20/2026

Join us Friday morning (depending on your location!)

Apply by Sunday, August 23rd to take our extended training in building Forum Theatre.Visit www.tonyc.nyc/octlevel1 for s...
08/05/2026

Apply by Sunday, August 23rd to take our extended training in building Forum Theatre.

Visit www.tonyc.nyc/octlevel1 for schedule, info, and application link.

This training will introduce participants to Theatre of the Oppressed NYC’s process of creating forum theatre performances. With a combination of online and in-person sessions, we will explore the steps described in TONYC’s "Wildcard Workbook: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Forum Theatre", including community-building games, story-sharing, devising Forum scenes, and facilitating a Forum Theatre presentation to an audience.

This training is for community organizers, artists, and engaged community members who plan to apply Forum Theatre with groups in action toward social change. No prior experience with Theatre of the Oppressed is required. 

Facilitators: Ania Upstill, Marcela Artunduaga, Sulu LeoNimm

Rates: $300-$700, and includes a digital copy of our book. Payment plans available.

ONLINE: Friday, August 21 at 10am - 12pm ET. Join us for "Introduction to Theatre of the Oppressed", facilitated by Kass...
08/04/2026

ONLINE: Friday, August 21 at 10am - 12pm ET.

Join us for "Introduction to Theatre of the Oppressed", facilitated by Kassandra Pérez and Leila Kashani-Sabet.

RSVP: www.tonyc.nyc/events
Rates: $30/$40/$60

This 2-hour, online training will introduce participants to the core elements of Theatre of the Oppressed, its origins from the work of Augusto Boal and Paulo Freire (author of "Pedagogy of the Oppressed"), as well as the current applications by our organization, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC.

Our joker team will lead the group through selected games, Image Theatre, and a demonstration of Forum Theatre.

Because this is a participatory training, everyone is encouraged to be part of the activities in order to understand the experience of Theatre of the Oppressed as a tool for activating change.

This training is for people who want to understand the basics of Theatre of the Oppressed. No prior experience is expected. Please note that this zoom training is participatory and will not be recorded.

Add [email protected] to your contacts to make sure your receive your confirmation.

Hey, Jokers! Theatre of the Oppressed NYC will hold monthly, hour-long, online gatherings, from August through December ...
07/31/2026

Hey, Jokers! Theatre of the Oppressed NYC will hold monthly, hour-long, online gatherings, from August through December of this year. During these, the Theatre of the Oppressed NYC team will facilitate an activity, hold a short discussion, and make time for Q & A. Attendees may be invited to share, and can exchange contact information to continue conversations beyond the zoom!

Join us for "Jokers, Assemble!"
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11am-12pm EDT
Facilitated by Julián Pimiento & Sulu LeoNimm
RSVP at www.tonyc.nyc/events to get the Zoom link
Free (donations welcome!)

These gatherings are for jokers at any level, and people who want to hear more about Theatre of the Oppressed. Come through and say hello!

Please add [email protected] to your email contacts, so that you receive your confirmation email.

Please note that this zoom meeting is participatory and will not be recorded.

Other dates:
September 11, 2026
October 9, 2026
November 13, 2026
December 11, 2026

Do you need Theatre of the Oppressed skills? Check out our fall trainings. More details about registrations, application...
07/31/2026

Do you need Theatre of the Oppressed skills?

Check out our fall trainings. More details about registrations, applications, facilitators and sliding scale at:

www.tonyc.nyc/events (in Linktree)

So far, we have confirmed:

AUG 14: Online Introduction to Theatre of the Oppressed

SEPT 27: Image Theatre for Devisers

OCT: Introduction to Building Forum Theatre (Level 1) by application.

NOV: Sharpen Your Jokering (Level 2) by application.

06/17/2026

Thursday night on ZOOM! It's meet-the-authors night!

Host Harrow Sansom Harrow Sansom Choi will lead a discussion with authors Katy Rubin, Liz Morgan and Sulu LeoNimm!

Wildcard Work-Book Club
Thursday, June 18, 6:30-8pm (eastern)
On Zoom
RSVP to get the link!
www.tonyc.nyc/workbookclubjune (see linktree for our Events page)
$20 suggested donation, or proof of book purchase!

"The Wildcard Workbook A Practical Guide to Facilitating Forum Theatre" is available at:
www.tonyc.nyc/wildcardworkbook

06/12/2026

Meet the Authors! at the Wildcard Work-Book Club: Thursday, June 18, 6:30-8pm on Zoom.

Host Harrow Sansom Harrow Sansom Choi will lead a discussion with authors Katy Rubin, Liz Morgan and Sulu LeoNimm!

RSVP to get the link!
www.tonyc.nyc/workbookclubjune (see linktree for our Events page)
$20 suggested donation, or proof of book purchase!

"The Wildcard Workbook A Practical Guide to Facilitating Forum Theatre" is available at:
www.tonyc.nyc/wildcardworkbook

🌸 From the photo booth at Trans Pride last week! Our team at the event, Harrow Sansom Choi (Operations Director, amani ...
06/08/2026

🌸 From the photo booth at Trans Pride last week! Our team at the event, Harrow Sansom Choi (Operations Director, amani meliyah (Programs Manager/Joker), Ania Upstill (Joker), Sulu LeoNimm (Executive Director/Joker), and Leila Kashani-Sabet (Joker), adorned by Maxima's godmother in the form of a rosary.

We were so honored to kick off Pride month celebrating the stories and perspectives of our Trans Elders!

We are the ones we've been waiting for!

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🥵 Friday's high is 91°F with showers (maybe thunderstorms) forecast for the evening. We have A/C in midtown, with light...
06/08/2026

🥵 Friday's high is 91°F with showers (maybe thunderstorms) forecast for the evening. We have A/C in midtown, with light refreshments and thoughtful hosts to guide you towards making new connections! Reserve your ticket, and we look forward to meeting you!

❤️🏳️‍🌈 "This is Not a Date: Pride 2026" is for q***r connection-making. LGBTQ+ folks are invited to see if sparks fly at this Theatre of the Oppressed (T.O.)-based social mixer. All are welcome, including those with no T.O. experience.

June 12, 2026 - 6pm-8:30pm
Midtown Manhattan
🎟 Tix: www.tonyc.nyc/612 🎟
$30 regular
$10.00 ticket option offered to BIPOC community members!

Looking to make new connections with artists and activists? Interested in romance, new friends, collaborators, or comrades? This is Not a Date is for you. Join us at the Theatre of the Oppressed NYC to play a selection of T.O. and theatre games, enjoy some light refreshments, and chat about what we want from our relationships of all kinds, before we break off into one-on-one pairings to get to know each other.

You don't have to be single to attend! This event is for connection-making in all forms. No T.O. experience needed.

Facilitators: Harrow Sansom Choi (they/them), amani meliyah (she/they)

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Wednesday 10am - 6pm
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