World Theatre Day: Need to incorporate 'Theatre in Education' in classroom processes
- Lalit Kishore
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
The World Theatre Day ( March 27, 2025) is being observed today with the theme "Theatre and a Culture of Peace." According to International Theatre Institute, the special day is being observed since 1962 by the ITI Cooperating Members, theatre professionals, theatre organizations, theatre universities and theatre lovers all over the world to emphasize the value and importance of the art form theatre as well as to act as a wake-up-call for governments, politicians and institutions which have not yet recognised its value to the people and to the individual and have not yet realised its potential for economic growth.
In education as a part of experiential learning, Theatre in Education (TIE) is being attempted and it needs to be incorporated in the classroom process to teach or introduce curricular topics as illustrated by this blogger shown in the inset picture, details of which can be read on the listed links at the end of the write up
According to an AI Overview on Theatre in Education (TIE), the instructional method uses 'drama techniques and activities to enhance learning and development, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. '
Further the overview ascribes the following features to the technique
Beyond Entertainment: TIE goes beyond mere entertainment, utilizing theatre as a tool for education and personal growth.
Interactive Learning: It involves trained actors/educators performing for students or communities, with the intention of changing knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.
Diverse Applications: TIE can be used to teach various subjects, explore complex issues, and develop essential life skills.
Active Participation: TIE seeks to create a dynamic learning environment where students actively participate and learn through experience rather than passive listening.
As per the overview, the Benefits of Theatre in Education are in the form of an enhancement verbal and non-verbal communication skills, fostering confidence and clarity in expression; stimulation of creativity and provision of safe space for students to express emotions, work through challenges, and develop empathy and understanding for others.
Also, it improves Academic Performance by helping students to develop their cognitive abilities since students learn by doing and actively engaging with the material, rather than passively receiving information.
Contributions by Lali Kishore are on the following links
Kishore, L. (2016). A sketch note on reader’s theater and an action research abstract on training of resource persons on it. Available at
Kishore, L. (2021). Pantomime theater as educational therapy needs to be used for special education: Spl on Theater Day, Available at https://lalitculp.wixsite.com/website/post/pantomime-theater-as-educational-therapy-needs-to-be-used-for-special-education-spl-on-theater-day
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