Theatre4Youth Forum comes to Cape Town
"Play is the natural state for learning in the development of all mammals, and most particularly in human children. Play is also the natural starting point for all drama and theatre activity, and if we are to ensure that every child develops holistically to fulfil their greatest potential, we need to engage them in the liberating playfulness of theatre," say Yvette Hardie, president of ASSITEJ international and director of ASSITEJ South Africa.
The Forum is the second of its kind (the first was held at the Goethe Institut in Johannesburg in December 2012), and is supported by the Baxter theatre.
This year's Forum focuses on three main areas:
Theatre and inclusivity (how do we ensure that our theatre practice embraces everyone, regardless of ability, regardless of differences? how do we make theatre experiences accessible for those with special needs? how do we include people of different abilities on the stage and in the audience?)
Theatre and the early years (what are the possibilities? how does theatre enhance early childhood development? how can artists support the pre-primary sector? what theatre works for the 0-4 year olds? how do we get to know and understand this audience?)
Presenters at the Forum include Pedro Espi-Sanches, Jared Kruger of the Chaeli Campaign, Patchwork - a play for 0-4 year olds, Magnet theatre, Lynn Joffe, Gordon Billborough and Kati Francis.
To RSVP or for more information, contact az.gro.jetissa@eciffo.
For more, go to www.theatre4youth.co.za or contact ASSITEJ SA directly on +27 (0)21 822 0070/1/2.