Call for Proposals for PTO 2025 Now Open!

We are excited to announce that the call for proposals for the 2025 PTO Conference is officially open! We can’t wait for you to share your revolutionary ideas, critical analyses, and transformative practices with a passionate PTO community dedicated to art, education, social justice and liberation!

About the PTO Conference

The 28th Annual Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Conference will be held June 5-8, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska, the founding city of PTO. PTO is is a gathering of activists, educators, artists, and scholars from around the world committed to dismantling oppressive systems and building a more equitable world. Rooted in the work of Paulo Freire, Augusto Boal and other  principles of Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Theatre of the Oppressed, applied theatre, liberatory pedagogy, and popular education, and other liberatory practices, our conference is a space for collective learning, critical dialogue, and skill-building for radical transformation and action.

What We’re Looking For

We seek proposals for workshops and panels that actively engage participants in practical, hands-on exercises, critical dialogues, and performances that explore stories of resilience, community power, and diverse strategies for understanding and acting in the world. 

Visit the Proposals Page to learn more!

Important Dates

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: January 7, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: February 2025
  • Conference Dates: June 5-8, 2025

We urge you to take this opportunity to contribute to a transformative event that challenges oppression and fosters collective liberation. For more information and to submit your proposal, visit our Call for Proposals page.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and joining together in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 PTO Conference!

For any questions or additional information, please contact us at ptoomaha2025@gmail.com.

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