Beyond the News - Newspaper Theatre for the 21st Century

A 5-week online learning lab designed to adapt Newspaper Theatre for the 21st century. 

The lab offers practitoners of all levels of experience a unique opportunity to learn and apply theatre and interactive tools as a global community of practice.  The lab begins with an introduction to the history and principles of Newspaper Theatre, emphasizing its relevance in a world struck by misinformation, social polarization, and eco-anxiety. Co-learners will explore essential tools and techniques, learning by doing and collective co-production. 

• Adapting Newspaper Theatre to the digital era of misinformation and fake news.
• Engaging young and diverse audiences in a polarizing world.
• Addressing eco-anxiety and ethical considerations of working with new technologies.

key topics

Introduction to Newspaper Theatre with the Theatre of the Oppressed body of work.

Storytelling techniques and practices and their integration and adaptation to digital formats

Engage in an ethical inquiry on working with diverse groups with interactive theatre methods.

Collaborative tools for effective teamwork as self-reflective practices online.

Reviewing Case Studies, successes and failures, of facilitating Newspaper theatre.

A Final Project presenting Interactive artwork and constructive peer feedback.

Lab Structure 

• Five 75-minute Zoom live sessions every week. (Mondays 2.30 pm to 3.45 pm CET starting November 16th 2026)* 
• Creative reflective weekly assignments as hands-on learning (set aside 30 minutes to 1 hour every week). 
• Collaborative production of Interactive theatre work with peers (Accountability and buddy\mentor pairing).

About the Facilitator 

Uri Noy Meir, from a village near the Sea of Galilee and currently in central Italy, specializes in unlocking collective intelligence and creativity in communities and organizations. Trained in Theatre of the Oppressed, Dragon Dreaming, and Social Presencing Theatre, he empowers individuals and groups as an Advanced Practitioner. Engaging in global research for awareness-based system change, Uri is dedicated to using the arts for transformative projects that foster interconnectedness and enhance community well-being.

INFO 

🌐+39 3342834302 (Uri)

🌐Urinoymeir@gmail.com

*Sessions would be recorded and shared with those who can not make it because of time differences or other commitments