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).
The second presentation of the forum theater was held in January in Kutaisi, in a private school, "the 21st century." Spectator watched with interest all the scenes and felt the main message - do not have to put up with violence!
Forum-theater of Fund "Sukhumi" became very popular with their ideas. That is why the young actors were invited to the TV programs On January 24 - company "Rioni". Young people spoke about the specifics of the forum-theater, the relevance of violence and that everyone should be able to manage conflict without violence developing, and make even the smallest for the prevention of violence.
Forum Theatre came to visit Senaki and held presentation at school №7 of Abkhazian Autonomous Republic. There were shown 6 scenes, including a new one – how the father forces a 16-year-old girl to marry. The scene provoked active discussion. Young people openly talked about some of the traditions that are abused. The audience noted the need to change stereotypical attitudes towards women and to abandon harmful traditional practices.
Forum-theatre of the fund “Sukhumi” showed 5 scenes in the school No7 of Poti. The spectator liked the bitter truth said from the scene. The audience did not have an active desire to get involved in the performances, but during the discussions they expressed an irreconcilable attitude to the problem of violence.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
In Tskaltubo school No1 the forum-theatre conducted 6 performances. 83 viewers were in the hall – pupils, teachers. Positive emotions were expressed with the applause. With the request of the audience, the actors played the scene of mother and daughter for the second time. Active viewers were involved in the discussion and spoke about a problem, about ways out, about contribution of each person.
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.