Forum-theater is an innovative method of work aimed at solving social problems through theatrical performances. The Youth Forum-Theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" has been working since 2009 and conducts performances on topical issues (conflicts, violence) in 4 regions of Western Georgia (Imereti, Samegrelo, Guria, Adjara).
June 1 - International Children's Day. In this day, the theater of shadows at the forum-theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" came to visit kindergarten "Varsklavavebi" (stars). For children it was a real holiday - they first saw such a performance. Young actors congratulated the kids on the children's day.
A special spectacle was offered to the children by the shadow theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" in the school № 1 of Tskaltubo. Up to 100 primary school pupils enjoyed the musical, colorful play "Pirimze", which is an exclusive of the fund “Sukhumi” - was created for children on the topic of equality.
Performance pleased the audience. The teachers noted that this is an original cognitive performance that showed the children the power of friendship and equality.
In the public school of the village Ganmukhuri (Zugdidi Municipality) the forum theater was held for the first time the. From the very first scene, an active discussion began, and the viewer joined the performance in order to offer his version of the solution to the problem.
Students and teachers expressed a desire to show such scenes not only to young people, but also to adults, since violence in the family is one of the pressing problems of our society.
In the private school of Khoni forum-theater came for the first time. Prior to the meeting, the participants received information about the Fund “Sukhumi” and the specifics of the forum-theater. The actors showed 5 performances. At the first meeting, the discussion and inclusion was relatively passive, but the audience liked this genre. They asked for a larger performance.