We are all underfunded! You, us, our cultural organizations and our support services! This year, Theatre of the Oppressed is fighting back, throwing uppercuts to budget cuts and raising vital funds for our work and communities. Are you ready for the fight? Support (or even join) TEAM HUSTLE or TEAM MUSCLE in this all-out Boal brawl to raise it all. A donation of any amount will help give us the kick we need for this round of the ongoing fight against oppression!

UPDATE: As of Dec 3, 2024, a generous supporter has pledged to double each donation through the end of the year, up to $10,000!

Who is TONYC? We're a nonprofit working across New York City to partner with communities confronting systemic oppression and inspire transformative action through theatre! Our work is rooted in the Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) methodology developed by Brazilian artist and politician August Boal, and by Paulo Freire’s groundbreaking book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed. TO provides tools for communities to create original performances based on their own lived experiences, with a focus on activating the audience as agents for change. Since 2011, TONYC has developed over 85 original plays, presented more than 315 free performances, and partnered with over 24 direct service organizations. Over 725 actors have been guided through the production of plays addressing the systems of oppression that impact their lives.

You can play a direct role in ensuring that the voices and creativity of those most effected by systemic oppression are prioritized in envisioning systemic change. We are deeply grateful for your contribution to this work.

Uppercuts to Budget Cuts!

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