What is drama? It is about reading and portraying emotions through voice and body language. It is about developing a relationship with fellow actors onstage. It is about interpreting a script and reacting to a situation. These are the same skills we use in our everyday interpersonal interactions. Improv games and the dramatic arts are effective in developing important social and life skills.
These benefits include:
Self-confidence not only in performing, but in interaction
Improved self-esteem; pride in their accomplishments
Improved recognition of emotions in others
Improved identification and labeling of own emotions
New leisure time activity in a group where they can be successful
New awareness of volume levels and beginning modulation of level
New skills for functioning as part of a group
New skills for following directions
Improved ability to interact with peers
Increased self-confidence through success
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