Forum-theatre (77)
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).
Forum-theatre of the fund “Sukhumi” made held ordinary visit in Khoni WSC. 5 performances were shown on actual issues, regarding violence. active discussion was held with active participation of the audience. There appeared people with actor talent and all this made interesting climate.
In the village of Ivandidi (khoni Municipality) there were held performances of fund “Sukhumi” forum-theatre for the first time. There were shown 5 scenes on the topic of violence against women. Majority of the audience were the pupils. They watched the performance with interest. Active discussion was held. One of the viewer played in the scene of conflict between mother and daughter.
The first meeting in Ivandidi was productive. They emphasized the problem, and importance of inclusion of each person for violence prevention. The audience expressed a desire of further meetings.
In the campaign of 16 active days the forum-theatre of the fund “Sukhumi” was actively involved. Young actors conducted performances in the school No2 of Tskaltubo and No21 of Poti.
The participants played the scenes, they were active even during the discussion. Inclusion of the teachers was interesting. The participants told real histories, discussed the details of performances.
Forum-theatre of the fund “Sukhumi” showed 5 performances in Kutaisi, children’s village. During the active discussion the children spoke about their families. They were especially open when watching the scenes of domestic violence. it was not surprising that all of them protected the interests of women.
Children, living in a children's village with great interest were involved in the scene and tried to play, showing the protest to violence and the problem was solved.
This day was interesting also for the actors of forum-theater, and for small residentsof children's village.
The project "Promoting non-violent conflict resolution among youth through trainings in Western Georgia" is coming to its completion.
In February, the forum theater took place and discussions were held with young people on different types of conflict. Interest everywhere was high, as the conflict accompanies our everyday life.
Discussions were held at the Youth Resource Center of Ozurgeti, at the Batumi University, in the public schools of Senaki, Khoni, Poti and Koki (Zugdidi Municipality).
The project is implemented with the support of Canada Fund for local Initiatives (CFLI) – Canada Embassy in Turkey
Zugdidi was especially crowded with the reason of national examinations. This day coincided with the arrival of the forum-theater. The actors played 5 shows in the central park. For the viewer, this was unusual and surprising. Many of them, especially men, said that such things do not happen. During the discussion it was noted that, unfortunately, all scenes are taken from real life. The purpose of the forum-theater is to show the viewer this reality, and society should contribute to the eradication of violence against women/
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.
The forum-theater held performances in the village of Nakhakhulevi (Khoni municipality). 5 scenes were shown. Then a discussion took place. Representatives of local government took part in it together with teenagers. It was noted that there is always a way out of the violent situation. State structures and society should try to carry out preventive measures.
In October, the forum-theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" was held. Young actors were first at school # 1 in the village Geguti (Tskaltubo municipality). Teenagers received visitors with interest. These ideas for them were new and unusual. It was played 4 scenes. An active discussion did not take place, but the audience was asked to come again and meet with a wider audience.
The second meeting was held in Kutaisi, in the park of love. There were 6 scenes played. There was an active discussion, involvement of participants, a conversation about their own problems. The actors listened to stories that after some period will become forum theater presentations.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)