The Theater of Change is a pioneering initiative developed by Broadway Advocacy Coalition and the Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School. This innovative methodology unites theater artists, law and policy students, advocates, and directly impacted community leaders to co-create powerful narratives that drive systemic change.
A Unique Approach to Social Change
ToC fosters collaboration across disciplines, empowering participants to:
Blend Artistry, Law, and Advocacy: Using storytelling and performance to highlight systemic injustices.
Center Lived Experiences: Ensuring directly impacted individuals shape the narratives and policy discourse.
Advance Key Policy Issues: Focusing on mass incarceration, educational equity, and political participation.
Create Artivism: Developing narrative-based artistic pieces designed with an activism strategy to influence legal and policy change.
The next Theater of Change Workshop is happening in January 2027.