Video Archive

The Theatre of the Oppressed NYC and Friends of Ashtar Theatre hosted an online presentation by Iman Aoun, co-founder and executive director of Ashtar Theatre in Ramallah, Palestine. Iman shared about Ashtar Theatre’s Forum Theatre projects, as well as the current context of the organization’s work, including a pilot for a theatre academy.

On 16 March 2026, TORCHES continues with a conversation with critically acclaimed choreographer and performer Chanon Judson. 

A limited online screening of six performance videos and artist talks from the 2025 in:vzbl Festival hosted in Timișoara, Romania. The festival is dedicated to rural communities, presenting shows from Romania, Hungary, Serbia, and Poland. 

On 9 March 2026, TORCHES will continue with a conversation with award winning artist James Scruggs who creates live and virtual large-scale, topical, often interactive theatrical productions.

Marc Robinson explores how innovative artists across disciplines—drama, dance, music, film, and visual art—responded to the events of 1976, before zeroing in on avant-garde theatre. 

On 2 March 2026, TORCHES will continue with a conversation with the nuanced and provocative award-winning writer, director, and performer Aya Ogawa. 

Watch Me Work, facilitated by Suzan-Lori Parks, is a virtual communal work session for nurturing creativity. Hosted by the Public Theater, these Zoom and HowlRound livestream sessions are accessible worldwide, allowing participants to join from home, school, or anywhere with internet access.

A conversation honoring the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA)’s origin story and evolution. 

Watch Me Work, facilitated by Suzan-Lori Parks, is a virtual communal work session for nurturing creativity. Hosted by the Public Theater, these Zoom and HowlRound livestream sessions are accessible worldwide, allowing participants to join from home, school, or anywhere with internet access.

On 23 February, TORCHES will continue with a conversation with the prolific Ellen Maddow and Paul Zimet. Both are award-winning multi-hyphenate artists who founded Talking Band over fifty years ago and have been working in New York City since.