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).

  

In IDP collective center of Tskaltubo there was held a performance of forum-theatre. Number of people was little. Some of them were aggressive. They claimed that similar performances have negative influence on young people. Though after discussion they changed their opinion. It was mentioned that forum-theatre changes attitude of people. He thinks more and tries to behave differently.

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. 

 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

 

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.

 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

  

In school No1 of Tskaltubo, there were held presentations of the forum-theatre. 55 persons attended. There were shown 5 performances. Discussions were held with teachers and the director. The pupils also participated and it was very interesting.

After the scene of mother and son, most part of young people justified mother and mentioned that behavior of the son is incorrect. It tells about their education and respect for elders

 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

  

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.

 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

Performances of the forum-theatre were held in School No 7 of Senaki, attended by 37 pupils. They expressed interest towards the play of young actors. Interesting discussion was held, there was involvement in the performances. For example, Monika Gablaia quite professionally played in one of the scenes.

There were shown 5 scenes. The pupils expressed a will to attend the performances of the forum-theatre of the fund “Sukhumi” again.

 

 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

   

In January there were held two performances of the forum-thetare in Kutaisi – Park of Love and in Tskaltubo – School No3.

Performances of the forum-theatre under the open air are too effective, passers by stop and watch with interest, but also important are the discussions with schoolchildren.

Everyone liked the forum-theatre in Tskaltubo and expressed a will to form similar theatre.

 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
 
During the campaign the forum-theater conducted 5 more performances instead of 2 in Kutaisi, tskaltubo, Khoni and Poti.
After each performance the active discussion was held with participation of youth as well as representative of the elderly.
Each participant of the meeting received informational leaflet, which explains the meaning of the campaign and necessity of public unity against violence towards the women. 
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

 
On December 1, in the youth center of Kutaisi there were held performances of the forum-theatre.
There were shown 5 scenes. Each of them was followed by discussion, with active involvement of the journalist, who came for interview. When she learned that the actors are not professionals, she was surprised and mentioned that many professional actors are difficult to play without requisites under in open air and that it is very interesting and impressive.
 
The second performance of the forum-theatre was held in the School No5 of Poti. Participants of the meeting liked presented topics and discussed the ways out of the situation. The participants expressed a will to create forum-theatre in school and suggest actual issues to the audience. 
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

 
 
Forum Theatre performances are always very effective in public places.
12 spectators attended the performance in Kutaisi Ninoshvili park. Young actors have played 5 scenes. There was an active discussion. It was very interesting to show the problem of domestic violence in this form. There were different opinions - an elderly man and a young woman argued their positions, but both agreed that violence is unacceptable.
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

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