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Theatre as Education for Life
Theatre as Education for Life

Author(s): Sylvia Rotter
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Universitatea de Teatru si Film »I.L. Caragiale« (UNATC)
Keywords: education for life; awareness; theatre techniques; theatrical pedagogy; theatre games; verbal memory; bodily awareness; logical thinking; The Viennese Children Theatre

Summary/Abstract: The article of famous pedagogue Mrs. Sylvia Rotter, the founder of The Viennese Children Theatre that started her specific theatre training in Romania from 2008, is approaching the main themes of the National Conference of Theatre Techniques: the importance of theatre training, the specifics of theatrical pedagogy as education for life, as the way to improve theoretical thinking, logical thinking, through rhythm games, balance games, songs, counting games and so on. Her support in introducing drama classes in Romanian schools is essential and UNATC is striving for the same objectives.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 53-57
  • Page Count: 5