Acting Out
KIDS LEARN LIFE SKILLS ON STAGE
by Courtney Loving H
ave you ever wondered why places like the Springer Opera House offer theatre camps to children as young as 5? Do you see theatre education as a train-
ing ground for your children to perform on stage? Or do you think of theatre camp for your children as potentially the best training for life? The Springer Academy’s motto is “teaching life skills
through stage skills.” Theatre Arts is “an encompassing learn- ing medium” that is abundantly available in our community and can greatly benefit children of all ages and backgrounds. As a counselor and an actress I see infinite value in theatre
education and creative drama for people at any age. Theatre is an amazing vehicle to explore our identities and cultivate an understanding of oneself in relation to others. The explora- tion of self begins at birth, and as our children develop physi- cally, cognitively and socially, imaginative play becomes a large part of processing emotion and thought. Theatre intentionally teaches us how to connect our
imagination to action, building early bridges from imagina- tion to active communication. Introducing and integrating the concept of our mind, body and voice as the tools that we use to communicate is basic to the art of theatre. Theatre arts programs give children the opportunity to explore their imagination, learn from others and connect that to action in a meaningful way. Some venues for getting your child involved in theatre
around town are Columbus State University’s Continuing Education programs, church theatre programs, Drama Kids, an after school program, and the Springer Academy to name a few. These programs may differ in presentation, but the bot- tom line is that involvement in theatre classes or productions provides kids with many experiences that will benefit them far beyond the proscenium of the stage.
AUGUST 2012 | Valley Parent 5
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