The Journey Theatre Project (JTP) works with non-profits, corporate entities, educational, religious and community organizations to create a brave space for courageous conversations. We challenge traditional power structures, and disrupt unconscious bias through the use of theatre, dialogue, game, and data. We build theatre with communities around social and local issues. JTP is dedicated to fighting against white supremacy and the violence it has always and continues to have on black and brown bodies. We believe, reflection, dialogue and action are all needed to create transformation.
Our work is rooted in Paulo Freire‘s Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Freire believed not in leading others but rather in supporting folks to get where they want to go. We use storytelling and share performances to empower those we work with to find their own path to shifting their world. We support people who want to learn about themselves and the world they inhabit in order to transform it. “…the word is more than just an instrument that makes dialogue possible; accordingly, we must seek its constitutive elements. Within the word we find two dimensions, reflections and action, in such radical interaction that if one is sacrificed-even in part--the other immediately suffers.” Paulo Freire
Values
Applied Theatre, is a field that encompasses all our work. It is participant centered and asset- based, culturally competent practice which makes space for learning, laughter, entertainment and action.
We center the needs of individuals and groups in order to curate meaningful opportunities for exploration of self and the world.
Everyone has something to bring to the table. We strive to get to know participants strengths and bring these assets into play when pursuing your goals.
JTP begins with being mindful of our individual social identities prior to entering any space. We look to engage others in meaningful dialogue that encourages listening compassion, honesty and education.
Through participant centered theatrical experience, participants are free to open their subconscious and find new understandings of challenging subjects. Theatre, while entertaining, shifts point of views and ideas. This creates a space for growth and action.