Oppressed Pros And Cons

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Theatre of the Oppressed in comparison with other theatre forms
Though Traditional one-way theatre or TD might also kick start conversations amongst actors and audiences, the audiences are not obligated to be part of the conversation. Therefore, though awareness for issues can also be raised through these forms of theatre, questions might still be left unanswered. In this case, TO should be more effective as a forum as compared to them.

Drawbacks of Theatre of the Oppressed
Despite the pros of TO, there are still factors that would affect the effectiveness and relevance of it as a forum. Ultimately, TO is a form of discourse that requires relevant parties to be present or be open to accepting ideas from. In the case where relevant parties …show more content…

Even if the play was to be recorded and played to the relevant parties through the internet, comments from the internet might also go unnoticed or they might not be taken into consideration as it will no longer be part of the active conversation.

As technology advances, the scope and opportunity for discourse widens as well. Through the internet, anyone can initiate or participate in any conversation anonymously without second thought for it does not reveal their identity. In a way, internet can be a convenient forum for discussions that involve audiences around the world and it would appeal better to people who may not be ready to voice their opinions in the public’s eye.

Using Technology to enhance its effectiveness
However, even though technology may affect the effectiveness of TO, theatre practitioners can also utilize the scope of technology and use it to widen its audience. In the case if a play spark the interest of key players in the industry such as media, journalists, politicians that has the influence to spread news to the suitable market, then the objective of the play can be amplified. Otherwise, in current times, any sharable content that motivates online audience to share with their connections would also pose as a favorable form of marketing for the