Performative Conversation- Point of you

Who do you talk to about the kind of society you wish for? Do you sometimes feel afraid of ending up in polarized debates, of falling silent or stepping back? Or do you think that others are simply better informed, more entitled to speak?

You are not alone.

Point of You is a performative conversation in which the power of theatre is used to create a safe space for talking about the society we want to live in. Perhaps you remember a moment from your childhood when your voice was not heard, or a moment when you dared to act. Does that memory tell you something about how you wish society could be?

This becomes the starting point for a shared exploration, where your thoughts take center stage in conversations about trust, community, and responsibility — and about what it takes to create change.

To engage young people in crucial societal issues, new methods are needed, methods that make them feel heard and involved. Traditional forms of public discussion have often led many to feel excluded from political processes and public debate. It is against this backdrop that Point of You has been developed, at the intersection of research and performing arts.

The response from young people, from the age of 14 and up, has been powerful.

“I also believe in the power of forgiveness. Forgiving yourself too, that may be the hardest part.” Xavier, 19