The Dramaturgy of the Personality Formation. Aesthetic and Pedagogical Considerations in a Student Theatre Group at a High School in Budapest Cover Image

A személyiségformálás dramaturgiája. Esztétikai és pedagógiai szempontok egy fővárosi gimnázium diákszínjátszó csoportjában
The Dramaturgy of the Personality Formation. Aesthetic and Pedagogical Considerations in a Student Theatre Group at a High School in Budapest

Author(s): Gabriella Abonyi
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Theatron Műhely Alapítvány
Keywords: student theatre; aesthetic dimensions; pedagogical dimensions; personality development with theatre; theatre education

Summary/Abstract: This study examines the aesthetic and pedagogical dimensions that can emerge in student theatre. It investigates whether purely aesthetic or purely pedagogical aspects can be identified in practice, or whether these two aspects are inherently intertwined. It also considers the possible tensions arising between artistic and educational aims. Building on the insights of renowned drama educators and experts in theatre-in-education, the research is grounded in an empirical case study carried out in collaboration with a student theatre group at a secondary school in Budapest. The research focuses on the rehearsal process, examining how the group leader balances artistic goals with educational purposes. It observes cases where these two approaches support each other. Ultimately, the case study provides a nuanced perspective on how these dual aims may interact in practice, offering insights that may prove valuable for professionals working in theatre education.

  • Issue Year: 19/2025
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 2-16
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Hungarian
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