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08/03/2010 - Issue 42
Interactive theatre in public schools
Rawafed, The Cultural Project of The Syria Trust for Development, and The Ministry of Education showcased a performance for Interactive Theatre in Public Schools. Entitled “Sketches,” the performance took place on July 18th in the Nabil Younis School, and was followed by a graduation ceremony for students who participated in the project during its pilot year. This event comes as part of a series of performances showcasing the participants’ work.
Another performance, “The Little Prince,” also took place on July 21st in Zaki Al-Arsuzi.
Launched in 2009, The Interactive Theatre in Public Schools initiative (ITPS) is designed to reinforce innovative and socially aware learning methods in public schools by using existing theatre facilities. This learning approach, implemented by trained professionals and experts, stimulates students’ academic performance while enhancing their artistic appreciation and raising their self-esteem.
More than 300 students in seven schools and approximately 25 trainers from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts or employees of the Directorate of School Theatre have participated in the project so far. During Interactive Theatre sessions, trainers implemented dramatic play and theatrical games which encouraged participants to articulate their thoughts and feelings effectively, as well as listen and respond to their peers.
These skills development workshops culminated in 12 experimental performances with the children, based on their topics of interest. In this process, trainers oversaw and guided pupils who were responsible for developing all aspects of the performance, including script, sound, lighting and decoration.
