Life Skills through Theatre Skills.

Context

This interdisciplinary workshop was designed for students from various academic backgrounds, focusing on enhancing effective communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving through theatre based techniques. The program emphasized the use of body language, performance, and collaborative exercises to build confidence and leadership skills.

The workshop was a collaborative initiative involving the Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy (SIBA), the Fulbright Specialist Program, Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts (SOTA), Dharmaraja College, the Rajans Theater Drama Society, and Dr. Daryl L. Harris, MFA, PhD (NKU/SOTA).

Objectives

Enhance Communication Skills:

To improve articulation, enunciation, and projection through theatre exercises, helping students become more confident communicators.

Foster Creative Expression:

To encourage students to explore and express ideas through performance-based activities.

Build Teamwork and Leadership:

To develop interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and community engagement through collaborative theatre practices.

Promote Problem-Solving:

To introduce creative problem-solving techniques using improvisation and role-play.

Collaborative Contributions

Led by Dr. Daryl L. Harris, MFA, PhD, with support from Sri Lankan academic and cultural organizations.

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Outputs

Two Day Workshop Delivery:

Conducted interactive sessions combining theatre techniques with life skills training for multidisciplinary student groups.

Skill Development Activities:

Included exercises in voice projection, body language, improvisation, and group dynamics.

Collaborative Engagement:

Fostered partnerships between local and international institutions, promoting cross-cultural exchange and educational enrichment.