
The World Theatre of Children is
dedicated to educating children and youth in the fine arts of
communication skills as well as familiarizing them with world
cultures by utilizing theatre arts as a vehicle. Children
and youth will have the opportunity to develop communication skills,
creative expression, self-esteem, relationship skills, group
dynamics, teamwork, community commitment, work ethic, self
awareness, and group awareness along with professionalism in
artistic projects. Plays written for children and youth will
be presented to the public in a professional format and
workshops will be conducted in schools, both public and private, to
foster the values of communication, understanding of artistic
expression and theatre etiquette. By exploring world
cultures, children and youth will learn to accept different ways of
looking at, and experiencing, the world. Intergenerational
programs will be a component of our programs.
Our teaching methods and goals will be
consistent with the teachings of
non-violence, conflict resolution, and interaction between
different social groups. We will consistently develop
venues for children and youth to perform for the public in area
communities. Issues important to the development of healthy
individuals will comprise the main themes of our works.
We are dedicated to the theory that children and youth
should be able to enjoy professional opportunities to perform in the
theatre through local theatre companies specifically designed for
the child performer. |