HOW DOES VAT CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATION?
In addition to experiencing plays, the students have the opportunity to engage in the theatre’s extra educational activities that include additional learning materials, playful workshops and a variety of projects and events. The goal is to transform a simple theatre visit into a full experience with preparation of what to expect, mindful presence at the theatre and feedback. Our aim is to create an environment that promotes awareness of theatre and the play but most of all, awareness of self and the world around us. We offer opportunities to thoroughly dissect the fundamental topics discussed in the play, both before and after the visit. Various workshops also fit well with each other as follow-up workshops.
PLAYFUL WORKSHOPS INDEPENDENTLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PLAY:
Educational workshops before or after a play are related to the topics discussed in the play. However, a workshop can be organised completely separate from the topics of the play.
Workshops for adults are practical and offer an experience but also can offer an opportunity of learning how to apply the workshop experience to one’s work with children.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS – section on our website where you can find helpful materials for discussions, both prior to and post theatre visit. There are additional materials for certain plays, materials for conducting oneself at the theatre, a supporting questionnaire for analysing the play that teachers can use before or after the visit to guide the students to certain aspects of the story. Questionnaire was created by VAT Theatre’s creative director Aare Toikka.
Wishing you joyful and inspiring collaborations!
Piret Soosaar-Maiberg
Leader of Educational Activities /piret@vatteater.ee