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Can Theater Spur Public Policy Changes?

By Patrick Kowalczyk, 24 May 2013 — Art, Mission Driven, Theater

Can theater change minds or even public policy?

On May 18th, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC proved it just might be possible when it presented short plays performed by homeless LGBTQ youth that were based on the challenges they face living in New York City.

The youth were then joined by elected officials like New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and audience members to improv, act out, identify, and finally vote on possible policy solutions. The result was an experience that was entertaining, eye-opening, and potentially life-changing.

PKPR secured preview features and post-festival reviews in both national and local media including The Huffington Post, Metro New York, Next Magazine, Gay City News, Edge New York, and New York Theatre.

PKPR Client: Theatre of the Oppressed NYC


PKPR has amplified the voice of Theatre of the Oppressed NYC, a nonprofit that empowers marginalized communities to reenact their lived experiences through interactive theater, positioning it as a powerful force for social change and civic engagement.

We secured coverage in a wide range of outlets—including Chronicle of Philanthropy, Psychology Today, and Bloomberg—highlighting the organization’s unique model of theater as a tool for advocacy and problem-solving. High-impact visibility, including a front-page feature in Metro New York and viral video content from NowThis, established Theatre of the Oppressed NYC as a leading example of how the arts can drive both grassroots engagement and policy dialogue.

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