[Marxism] Augusto Boal 1931-2009

[Ben Ben]

> The Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory (TOPLAB)
> --a member of The Institute for Popular Education at the Brecht Forum--
> --founded in 1990--
> 451 West Street
> New York, New York 10014
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> http://www.toplab.org
> 
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> 
> It is with much sadness that the Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory is
> passing on the news of the death of Augusto Boal, who died late last
> night, May 1, of complications arising from a long-term health condition.
> 
> TOPLAB has had a close and intimate association with Augusto for twenty
> years; he was our inspiration, teacher and comrade. The members of TOPLAB
> consider it a privilege to have known him and worked with him. We will
> miss him immensely.
> 
> We extend our condolences to Augusto's family: his wife Cecilia, his sons
> Fabien and Julian, his grandchildren, as well to his and our colleagues
> and friends in the CTO-Rio.
> 
> We will send more details through this announcement list soon. A memorial
> tribute will be held at a future date to be announced. Messages of
> sympathy can be sent to Augusto's family through us at toplab at toplab.org