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School Program
 Drama
allows young people to discover and communicate. It has been part
of human life for thousands of years. In the West, drama was considered
as an essential part of a good upbringing. Princes were tutored
in public speaking, posture and drama as well as war and religion.
Here in Nepal, theatre was an integral part of life in most communities.
The historical Dabali theatre of Kathmandu is an example. Today,
children are deprived of such opportunities for creative expression.
Now more and more schools are realizing that focusing only on books
and exams will not prepare young people fully for their lives. What
good is passing the SLC if you mumble when speaking to strangers?
Or if you only repeat what your teacher has told you? Education
is about finding your own voice.
Aarohan is looking for creative voices for Nepali drama. We have
started a youth drama program to support schools that are interested
in providing their students with creative activities.
How do students benefit from drama in their
education?
- Self-confidence and personal development
- Social exposure
- Creative thinking
- Social and communication skills such as public speaking, posture,
gesture, body language
- Career opportunities for talented actors and actresses
How can your school benefit from a drama program?
- Promotion of school's name through drama programs and competitions.
A strong cultural program creates a progressive image
of the school.
- Improvement of school's portfolio. By including drama in the curriculum
the school sends a signal that they believe in educating
the whole human being, not just the mind.
- Conflict resolution theatre. New drama techniques help actors
and audience to resolve conflicts through theatre.
What does Finding Your Voice offer?
A theatre program at your school
Aarohan's professional theatre trainers will provide weekly theatre
classes for students. The classes will cover areas such as speaking
techniques, gestures, body language, as well as the basic aspects
of drama and acting.
Parents day performance
Aarohan's workers will help students create their own performances
for parent's day or other important events at the school. Our drama
teachers work intensively with the drama club for two weeks to create
a performance of which the school can be proud.
Discounted tickets and special performances
Participating schools will be given a special discount rate on the
regular performances at Aarohan's Sama Theatre Hall, in Baneswor.
Special performances for classes can be arranged.
Support for Drama club
Aarohan will support students at the school who want to create their
own drama club.
Yearly Youth Theatre festival
Aarohan will organize a Youth in Theatre Festival every year. The
winning school will be given a prize and chances for participating
in international children's theatre festivals.
Drama club newsletter
Aarohan will produce a regular newsletter covering theatre in general
and the activities of the school drama clubs.
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