Hello Chicago organizers, activists, teachers, artists, & scholars working for social justice!
You’re invited to connect early with an exciting conference coming to Chicago! Read on to find out more. Please forward this email to colleagues and friends.
We’ve just now officially confirmed that the Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed (PTO) Conference will return to our city in June 2015. We’ll host people from around the world and connect local activists and organizers.
Conference Details
21st Annual Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed (PTO) Conference
When: July 11-14, 2015 (with pre-conference workshops June 9-11)
Where: Education Department, Columbia College Chicago
About PTO (www.ptoweb.org)
Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed, Inc. (PTO) supports people whose work challenges oppressive systems by promoting critical thinking and social justice through liberatory theatre and popular education. Our approaches stem from the theories and practices of Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal. We foster collaborative connections to share, develop, promote, and document liberatory theatre, popular education, and other revolutionary actions. PTO serves as a resource for oppressed peoples and their allies in diverse communities, contexts, and traditions around the world.
How You Can Act Now
We’re acting fast to get going–starting THIS WEEK. Join us at 1 of 3 introductory meetings this week. The content will be the same at each meeting. Coming to a meeting does not mean you’re committing to anything. It’s just a chance to connect. And if you can’t join for the first meeting but want to come to future meetings, just reply to this email to indicate that, and we’ll keep you in the loop.
Option 1: Tuesday, October 14, 7—8:30 pm
Columbia College Chicago
33 E Congress, Room 403Option 2: Thursday, October 16, 6:30—8:00 pm
7360 N. Seeley, Chicago, IL (Rogers Park)
Our meeting will happen at a private residence of one of our Chicago collaborators. 3 blocks south of Howard & 2 blocks west of Clark or east of Ridge. By train, take Red or Purple line to Howard and walk west. There are also buses you can take up Howard that will let you off about a block from Seeley. It can be a little difficult to find parking, but there’s usually some on Ridge. Cell contact: 773-398-5111.Option 3: Sunday, October 19, 3 pm—4:30 pm
140 Harrison St. Apt 2E, Oak Park, IL
Our meeting will happen at a private residence of a member of our Chicago team. Train: Take the Blue line to Austin. Get off train and leave the station through the west exit (onto Lombard). Walk right (north) on Lombard, then right on Austin. Apartment is 1.5 blocks from the train. Driving? Parking on Lombard or Harrison. Ring the buzzer. Cell contact: 502-558-9745.
What We’ll Do At Introductory Meetings
—Answer questions about PTO
—Gather feedback on a draft of the conference theme
—Gather ideas for conference programming
—Talk about how PTO can collaborate with your communities
Can’t make the introductory meetings? You can join the process later!
—Contact Kelly at kellybhowe@gmail.com to say that you want to be on the PTO Chicago info list or invited to future meetings.
—Come join us at the conference! Stay up-to-date at www.ptoweb.org.
Questions? Email conference@ptoweb.org
