Performing arts and Lunchbox Theatre in Plett benefits local kids
Lunchbox Theatre in Plett benefits local kids through performing arts
Educating through the performing arts is crucial to help develop socio-economic awareness on many different levels, and Plett’s Lunchbox Theatre is preparing kids for their futures.
Theatre is a natural avenue to allow kids to explore the boundaries of social awareness. It helps many to empathize with others, in particular those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. “Sometimes it is the ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior, such an important tool for kids to learn in our multi-cultured society,” says Stuart Palmer, chairperson and company director of the Lunchbox Theatre.
The Plett based Lunchbox Theatre company has been using the medium of the performing arts to educate, empower, uplift and entertain audiences both locally and internationally for over 11 years.
They focus on school-aged youth and their talented troupe of trained actors spend their mornings carting off any one of their 10 shows to school halls, classrooms or dusty playgrounds. The goal is to bring important social and environmental awareness to primary and high school learners through live theatre shows.
In the afternoons these actors bring valuable life skills to learners in our Plett schools through ASAP, the After School Activities Program, with weekly dance, drama and visual art classes.
The arts engage us on all levels, encourage us to think creatively, manifest our imaginations and develop critical thinking. Children who experience and learn through the arts have shown improved academic results, greater confidence and improved collaborative skills.
So take a moment and think about how you might promote the Lunchbox Theatre and social awareness in and through the arts.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LUNCHBOX THEATRE IN PLETT
The Mission:
To instill positive attitudes and behaviour towards the environment, society and self through interactive educational and developmental theatre experiences.
The Values:
Creativity, harmony, diversity, equality, progress and support.
The Objectives:
- Raise awareness, interests and develop knowledge of environmental and social issues through interactive theatrical experiences
- Promote the use of drama as a highly effective educational and developmental tool.
- Identify, nurture and promote talent and provided emerging artists with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
- Increase support and appreciation for the performing arts as a valuable community asset
- Continue to develop Lunchbox Theatre into a renowned professional developmental theatre organisation.
For more information about the Lunchbox Theatre and to sponsor a child, visit lunchbox.org.za