Joanna Sherman & Michael McGuigan: Peacebuilding Through Theatre

Podcast Interview with Joanna Sherman & Michael McGuigan from Bond Street Theatre In this episode, Joanna Sherman & Michael McGuigan from the Bond Street Theatre discuss the capacity of theatre to bridge divides and foster change. They also dig into how they make their work relevant in incredibly varied contexts and culturally appropriate around the world while pushing the boundaries of what theatre can be. They emphasize the importance of engaging with local artists and building strong relationships across boundaries. Bond Street Theatre develops creative programming that addresses international human rights issues, educates youth, amplifies marginalized voices, and promotes the value of the arts in peacebuilding. Bond Street Theatre has initiated innovative arts and theatre-based programs in over 40 countries worldwide, reaching individuals in refugee camps, schools, shelters, prisons, rural areas and urban centers through mobile theatre performances, capacity-building programs for local CSOs, media outreach, trainings, and collaboration with local organizations. Interviewers: Lyusyena Kirakosyan, Ph.D. Student in ASPECT; Sarah Lyon-Hill, Ph.D. Student in Planning, Governance, and Globalization