Objectives
Theatre game
Subject
Peaceful coexistence and communication
Age group
10+
Duration
60'
Materials
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- to enhance cooperation
- to improve communication skills and critical thinking
- to enhance collective decision making
Description
The participants are divided into four groups and each group is given the following script (same for all groups):
Script:
Some kids (A+B) are having fun at school, chasing each other, and throwing a hat around – because of this you accidentally drop your food (C). They keep laughing, making various jokes. A: Throw the hat over here! Over their heads! B: Catch it! A: (tries to grab the hat, hits the table, and drops child C’s food, but without paying any attention, continues to shout to B: This way! C: Hey! That was my food! A: What did you say? he says to C who complains. And immediately, again, ignoring his complaints, he turns to B: Hey, throw it away! Don’t let D catch it! C: Do you guys know that it is your fault that I dropped my food? (Voice raised) A: I had to grab the hat! (ironically) |
Participants are given some time so that they can divide the roles, enrich the script as they wish and come up with a solution to the problem before the situation gets out of control. Then, each group performs its own ‘script’ and a discussion follows about the solutions proposed by each group and for further peaceful ways of resolving differences.
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