Project name: Stage for the Ocean: Forum Theatre with Youth
About the project
“Stage for the Ocean: Forum Theatre with Youth” connects students to urgent water and environmental challenges by combining Ocean Literacy with theatre. Through this creative approach, students explore issues such as plastic pollution, freshwater conservation, and climate change, while developing their voices as active citizens.
Work performed and main achievements
The project begins with workshops where students learn about key environmental issues alongside forum theatre techniques, including acting, improvisation, and scriptwriting. They create interactive plays that present real-life environmental dilemmas.
During performances, audiences are invited to step into the play and propose solutions, turning spectators into active participants. Post-performance discussions further deepen understanding and encourage dialogue on sustainable choices.
Students extend the impact through posters, videos, and social media campaigns, reaching a wider audience. By combining creativity with critical thinking, the project empowers young people to engage with environmental challenges and contribute to solutions.
Results produced by the project
The project will produce 4-6 student-created plays and 3-4 interactive community performances, engaging audiences in dialogue and problem-solving.
An awareness campaign, including posters, videos, and social media content, will amplify the project’s reach. Over 40 students will gain skills in environmental literacy and theatre, while 150–200 community members will participate in performances and discussions.
Educational materials such as scripts, recordings, and campaign content will remain available for future use. The project also supports teachers in adopting interdisciplinary teaching approaches and strengthens students’ confidence, creativity, and civic responsibility.
Engagement and impact
The project involves students, teachers, parents, and community members through an open-schooling approach. Collaboration with a theatre facilitator and an environmental NGO ensures both scientific accuracy and creative quality.
Teachers integrate the project into the curriculum, supporting long-term impact. Evaluation methods include surveys, audience feedback, and student reflections to measure learning and engagement.
By combining science, art, and participation, the project fosters environmental awareness, active citizenship, and a lasting culture of sustainability within the school and wider community.
This project fosters a generation of environmentally aware, creative, and active citizens who understand the impact of their choices.
