Representation by improvisation: Legislative theater

Short video from the first iteration of Legislative Theatre in New York City (2013), demonstrating some of the process.

This festival featured forum theatre troupes from three community organizations serving the LGBTQ youth homeless population of New York City: the Ali Forney Center, the Hetrick-Martin Institute, & The Door.

These troupes came together with City Council members, activists, and a host of community organizations to investigate, debate and transform – theatrically - the immediate challenges facing NYC's LGBTQ homeless youth. The festival included performances based on the actors' real-life experiences, a legislative theatre session, workshops and community dialogue.

Source: Theater of the Oppressed NYC

Year of publication: 2013