Links
These are people and groups that inspire me, make me think, push my boundaries and who I admire. I hope you connect with their work as well.
www.ctorio.org.br - The Center for the Theater of the Oppressed, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is Augusto Boal's home base center and the international center of the Theater of the Oppresed. They continually use, spread and train communities to use the techniques.
www.toplab.org - The Brecht Forum in New York City has a terrific Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory where activists, community organizers, and all types of cool folks come to in order to learn Theater of the oppressed techniques and ideas. They regularly host Augusto Boal and run continuous workshops and community events.
www.tbirdluv.com - Tonya Rigely is an unbelievable musician who is able to use her flute in the most inventive and expressive ways. She created the music for "We've Come Undone" and has worked with a multitude of celebrities and talented folks all over the globe.
www.paulalarke.com -This woman is a magical storyteller and musician who captivates anyone who listens to her. She performs, leads workshops and is heavily involved in ending violence against women and is committed to peace and social justice.
www.delpazzostudio.com - Robert DelPazzo is an amazing architect, stage designer, and interior designer who has worked all over the world. He is innovative and unique, check out his work!
www.nsaccid.org - Arts, Culture, and Communities in International Development (ACCID) at the Graduate Program in International Affairs GPIA, at The New School. Here's what they say about themselves: "ACCID works to foster awareness of multifaceted phenomena of culture among a new generation of development practitioners. The group examines multiple flows, approaches and definitions of culture as well as the ways in which they are categorized and applied in human development strategies. Recognizing culture as a dynamic and transformative force, we seek to explore culture as an indicator and facilitator of development, and its role as an active agent of social transformation."
ww3.artsusa.org/get_involved/advocate.asp - Americans for the Arts has a great Arts Action Center where you can support legislation and other actions that bring more arts and culture into our lives. It is comprehensive and a great way to get involved.
www.cunyba.cuny.edu - The City University of New York has a great undergraduate program where students can create their own course of study, and take classes at any of the 20+ schools in the 5 boroughs.
www.aclu.org - The American Civil Liberties Union requires no introduction.
www.freewillastrology.com - Not just for the horoscopes, but for the fabulous writing and ideas he puts out there.