Posted on May 2nd, 2024 in Blog, IUI Applied Theatre Blog by Sydney Bielefeld

As the curtains drew to a close on the last chapter of T100, Yna Petilos, took a moment to reflect on the culmination of their theatrical journey. “A key moment for me was Scene 7: The therapist scene,” Yna recalled, her hands moving gracefully to accentuate her words. “To me, that showed wellness and also …

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Posted on April 3rd, 2024 in Blog, IUI Applied Theatre Blog by Sydney Bielefeld

This post serves as the third installment in a compelling series developed under the guidance of Associate Professor Emilio G. Robles for the COMM-T100 course. Building upon the foundations laid in previous discussions, this installment delves deeper into the intersection of theater and wellness, offering profound insights gleaned from the creative journey of student Matilda …

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Posted on March 21st, 2024 in Blog, IUI Applied Theatre Blog by Sydney Bielefeld

Unveiling the Magic of COMM-T100: A Peak Inside Donavan’s Journey Welcome back, readers, to the second installment of our journey through the creative crucible of COMM-T100. In this installment, we delve deeper into the transformative power of Associate Professor Emilio G. Robles‘ class, guided by the insights of Donavan Sailes, a beacon of inspiration within …

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Posted on March 4th, 2024 in Blog, IUI Applied Theatre Blog by Sydney Bielefeld

Unveiling the Magic of COMM-T100: A Journey into Theatrical Creation  Welcome to the fascinating world of COMM-T100 Rehearsal and Performance, where students embark on a captivating journey of creativity and collaboration to bring stories to life on stage. In this blog post, we delve into the essence of this unique course, exploring its structure, challenges, …

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Forum Theatre scene
Posted on July 25th, 2023 in Blog, IUI Applied Theatre Blog by Lizeth Quinones

As a recent graduate of the School of Liberal Arts who earned a Theatre Certificate and has taken several courses with an Applied Theatre focus, being able to attend the Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed Conference was powerful. I learned about this branch of theatre briefly in classes such as my T100 Rehearsal and …

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Posted on July 25th, 2023 in Blog, IUI Applied Theatre Blog by Lizeth Quinones

Augusto Boal, the founder of the Theatre of the Oppressed (TO), once said, “We are all actors: being a citizen is not living in society, it is changing it.” More than 100 local, national, and international changemakers/advocates from various backgrounds/interests gathered at IUPUI in late June 2023 for the 26th Pedagogy and Theatre of the …

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