WHY THEATRE
The theatre arts are especially effective for young people in that they offer a safe environment for addressing problems, are uplifting and empowering, and provide youth with the creative tools to directly influence their community. Worldwide, theatre is recognized as an effective means to disseminate information about topics such as health issues, voter information, job training and community issues.
Our programs focus on:
- EDUCATION- Enhancing traditional studies, stimulating creative thinking and learning abilities
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION- Building leadership, self-confidence and communication skills
- INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES- Uplifting audiences with comedy, skill and Imagination
- INFORMATION- Illustrating health and safety issues for audiences of all ages and genders
- TEACHER TRAINING- Giving trainers new skills to stimulate students and clarify material
- CULTURAL REVITALIZATION- Collaborating with local artists to reach across cultural borders.
CHILDREN INVOLVED IN ARTS ACTIVITIES ARE…
- 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
- 3 times more likely to be elected to class office in their schools.
- 4 times more likely to participate in a math or science fair.
- 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance.
- 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay. — Americans for the Arts © 2001
Donors
Partners in the field: * UNICEF, UNIFEM, UNHCR, * Afghanistan-Schulen, * US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, * PLAN International, * ZOA International, * Exile Theatre, * Theatre Tsvete, * Kabul University
