Acting Against Apartheid: Lessons from the South African Anti-Apartheid Movement, a workshop with Shariffa Ali

Led by Shariffa Ali, Guest Director in Residence at the Department of Africana Studies/Rites and Reason Theatre, this one-time intergenerational workshop delves into the powerful role that protest theatre played in the South African Anti-Apartheid movement. Participants will explore the historical context that led to the rise of Apartheid and the subsequent mass resistance against this system of racial segregation.

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Through a mix of discussion and hands-on activities, participants will examine how the performing arts became a formidable tool for dismantling oppression. In the spirit of South African protest theatre, participants will engage in creating original performance pieces that address contemporary socio political issues. The workshop will emphasize the body, encouraging participants to view obstacles as opportunities for creative expression. By the end of the session, participants will have begun to craft a unique piece of protest theatre that speaks to the challenges and injustices of our time. Free and open to the public ages 16+ Dinner Served at 5:30pm | Workshop 6-9pm Reservation required.