Theater of responsibility

The stage is
where change begins

Responsibility is one of the defining human values. It gives meaning to our position as beings capable of influencing reality through conscious and consistent action.

Theater of responsibility · The Theater as dialogue
The dialogue as change

The Theater as dialogue

Our mission is to bring together diverse perspectives and human experiences, drawing important themes and stories out of the inertia of the information-driven society, so they can be recognized as meaningful and significant by as many people as possible.

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About the Organisation

Theater as
a catalyst

We are a non-profit organization that produces and disseminates stage and audiovisual projects in collaboration with professionals from fields beyond the arts.

Theater of responsibility is an open organization for all who wish to direct their artistic work toward personal and social transformation — toward drawing attention to what truly matters and proposing alternatives to the reality in which we live.

We believe change begins when someone dares to step in.

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200+
Performances
12+
Years Active
4k+
Participants
30+
Partners
We are

The team

The practitioners, educators, and facilitators who bring applied Theater to life — in schools, communities, and on stage.

Boris Zafirov
Founder and Stage Director

Visionary leader, director, and partnerships manager driving organizational growth, cultivating strategic alliances, and overseeing high-impact creative projects

Alexandra Haykova
Project Communications Lead

Contributes to the development and communication of projects, supporting partnerships and organisational processes. Focused on structuring ideas and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.

Tinna Panayotova
Graphic Designer

Develops the brand identity and visual systems, creating a cohesive visual language through design and illustration, and manages the organisation’s social media and communication channels.

Viktoriya Kostova
Project Coordinator

Coordinates logistics, partnerships, and touring schedules — ensuring every performance reaches the communities that need it most.

Theater
Methodology

What is Forum Theater?

Developed by the Brazilian Theater practitioner Augusto Boal, Forum Theater is an interactive theatrical technique that transforms spectators into “spect-actors.” The audience does not remain a passive observer of the conflict — instead, it can interrupt the action, step onto the stage, and test real alternative solutions in performance.

01
The Scene

Performers enact a realistic situation involving oppression or injustice. The audience watches and identifies with what they see.

02
The Intervention

Any audience member may call "stop," step onto the stage, and try a different approach, turning observation into active participation.

03
The Dialogue

The facilitator guides the group in unpacking what happened, what worked, and what strategies can be carried back into everyday life.

Join our mission

Whether as a partner organisation, a school, a volunteer, or an individual donor — there is a place for you in what we do.