The performance for peace by the Fontibon Experimental Theatre

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https://doi.org/10.5377/rlpc.v4i7.14385

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Theatre for peace, political theatre, Colombia, conflict transformation, culture of peace

Abstract

This paper discusses the trajectory of Fontibon Experimental Theatre (FET), since its
creation, objectives and forms of expression. Its connection to street theatre, comparsas
technique, Theatre of the Oppressed, as well as the opening of its theatre venue, will be
observed as models of popular theatre that are based on perspectives of political
engagement. Considering the intentional use of theatre as a strategy for social
transformation, this paper will analyze the political-artistic performance of this group,
according to the logic of peacebuilding from below. Therefore, a qualitative and exploratory
methodological approach is adopted to make the connections between the Theatre for Peace
literature and the practical dimension of the Case Study. The historical trajectory and
performance of the FET can be seen in its contributions to the local peace building
processes, in particular by developing collective and solidary practices for the
transformation of the narratives of the Colombian conflict from the perspective of socially
vulnerable groups.

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Author Biographies

Luan do Nascimento Silva, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Doctoral student at the Institute of International Relations of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (IRI/PUC-Rio), Master in the Postgraduate Program in International Relations of the State University of Paraíba (PPGRI/UEPB), Bachelor in the same institution. Collaborator of the University in Action Project (PUA), member of the World Peace and Security Studies Group (GEPASM) and of the Peace, Conflict and Critical Security Studies Research Network (PCECS).

Paulo Roberto Loyolla Kuhlmann, Paraíba State University, Brazil

Professor at the State University of Paraíba in International Relations and Social Clown Mancada Obom. Dedicated to Peace Studies with focus on peace building from the local level and the use of Art for Conflict Resolution, reduction of violence and peace building. PhD (2007) in Political Science by the University of São Paulo. Coordinator of the World Peace and Security Studies Group (GEPASM/UEPB) and of the University in Action Project (PUA). Member of the Research Network on Peace, Conflict and Critical Security Studies (PCECS) of the Consejo Latinoamericano de Investigación para la Paz (CLAIP). Collaborator of the NGO Clowns Without Borders Brazil since 2020 and member of the Diversity and Culture of Peace Commission of the organization

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Published

2022-11-10

How to Cite

Nascimento Silva, L. do, & Loyolla Kuhlmann, P. R. (2022). The performance for peace by the Fontibon Experimental Theatre. Latin American Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 4(7), 14–28. https://doi.org/10.5377/rlpc.v4i7.14385

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Vol. 4 No. 7 (2023)

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Artículos de investigación

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