Performances of the forum-theatre were held in Poti, new rayon of IDPs. Audience, especially women were very active seeing the scenes of domestic conflicts and violence. there were interesting discussions, open conversations about their mistakes…all this gives a results – society begins to perceive violence in other prospect.
In School No7 of Poti there were shown performances of the forum-theatre of the fund ”Sukhumi”. The event was attended by 35 participants.
The viewer was irritated by the first stage, which was represented by the aggressive attitude of the father to the daughter. While it was noted that this is a real life scene. Students were actively involved in the discussion and expressed their views.
The performances were attended by the director of the school, who saw the student from another perspective and listened to their opinions. She expressed a desire to create a forum theater in school and asked for help in this matter.
On August 26 in the central park of Kutaisi there was held a presentation of the forum-theatre. The topic for discussion was the scene of conflict between father and children,
On August 27 in the square of Tskaltubo there was held a forum-theatre. During the scene of domestic violence the policemen came and asked what was happening. One of the actors gave information about the forum-theatre. They quite rudely said that similar scenes should be played in the theatre as there are many tourist in the city and they will not understand.
The audience of the forum-theatre was not only youth, but also adults. During these meetings there were interesting discussions. The audience listened with attention.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
Performances of the forum theatre were held with students of upper grades of the school of Koki village (Zugdidi municipality). 6 performances were shown, which were followed by interesting discussions and inclusion in different scenes.
The discussion was participated by majority of attendants. After performances they spoke with the editor and young actors regarding the history and specifics of the forum-theatre.
Performances of the forum-theatre were held in schools of Koki (Zugdidi municipality) and Menji (Senaki municipality). There were held more than 10 scenes. The discussion was quite active, teachers also were involved. The young actors showed the relation of mother and daughter, that caused great interest and difference of opinions.
In the Central Park of Khoni, the forum theater took place: 5 scenes and interesting discussions after each stage. Especially remembering was the young woman's talk and a request for help. She is a victim of violence, and does not know how to behave. The actors of the forum-theater gave her the address of Khoni Center for Women Support of the Fund "Sukhumi" and said that there is an opportunity to receive free psychological and legal services.
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)