TIOSM: Voices from our Community
TIOSM: Voices from our Community
TIOSM: Voices from our Community
By Rylee Vogel
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a
human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.”
-Oscar Wilde
As Theatre in Our Schools Month comes to its close, it is important to reflect on the lasting impact theatre education has on individuals and communities around the world. Theatre helps shape generations of artists, creatives, and empathetic members of our
communities. For our final In the Wings Theatre in Our Schools feature, we asked voices from across the globe to share how theatre education has influenced their lives and
careers.
Luana Carrera:
Musical and Theatre Professional, Barcelona, Spain.
“I was very lucky to study [theatre] in schools in Brazil (where I am from) where arts were explored in all ranges. The multiple schools I attended had theatre classes included in the curriculum. I strongly believe that this not only has made me want to become an actress but developed my communication skills, my creativity and my oratory. That first contact with theatre opened my eyes to this career and I don’t believe I would have chosen the same path without those projects at school.”
Ali Steen:
Costume designer and theatre educator, Colorado, USA.
“I found an accepting home in community children’s theatre at a young age. As a young
adult, I can’t imagine a more wonderfully rewarding career than giving back to the same
theatre education program that made me who I am today.”
Tara Woodley:
Actor and Performer, Essex, United Kingdom
“Theatre has been utterly life changing. It has allowed me to grow in confidence, meet
lifelong friends and discover a creative means that I will continue to do for the rest of my
life!”
The impact of theatre education is far-reaching, and it has helped build a generation of
people passionate about the arts. Having theatre in our schools fosters connection and
understanding across cultures.
Theatre also leads to immediate growth for students. Theatre teaches communication,
adaptability, empathy, resilience, critical thinking, and many more valuable skills. Whether it be in rehearsal, tech workshops, performance opportunities, or simply being an audience member, the skills learned are applicable to any facet of life.
Theatre education is paramount to building well-rounded individuals. It fosters emotional intelligence, empathy, and connection amongst peers and the community. It builds these connections across continents and fosters a world-wide passion. Art is a uniting force.
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