404: Freedom Not Found. The Play! – Bogomil Shopov

404: Freedom Not Found introduces some approaches based on Augusto Boal’s immortal knowledge and inspiration.

Theater as an art is not just for laughs or tears. It’s also about empowering people to fix the world using their skills, feelings, and creativity.

The Character

The main character named Aheado Fyou is a mad scientist sent two minutes later into the future because of an unfortunate incident. He is funny and wise and wants to help people, not to build the world he sees in the future. He is also a man of science, so he reads from his books of experiments and theories to lead us through a journey of discovery.

Act One

The first part is an interpretation of Augusto Boals’ Image Theater, where the audience can help solve some common problems that we have as humanity—turning hate and aggression into hope, using our art skills to make a point, and showing some real-life examples of how a small piece of graffiti can start a change.

Act Two

The second part is about the freedoms we have in the digital world.
The digital rights are human rights as well. The mad scientists show us what we lose if we don’t act through specially crafted dialogues where anyone from the audience can join. Do you know how social network algorithms work or why you see the same messages daily? Do you know what an encryption is? Discover this complicated theory with the help of the theater and the artists’ interpretations.

You can now if you ever want to be part of the play. The audience could actively participate in discussing, demonstrating, and sharing opinions.

If you are too shy and want to watch, there is a seat for you too. No pressure!