Theatre is universal. Every culture uses performance to share ideas with, pass along folklore to, and educate an audience. But theatre is also a powerful means of communication and expression for the actors. TRIAD's performing arts facilitators bring their years of experience on stage and behind the scenes to empower communities. By training local performers and working with them to create their own performance pieces, TRIAD helps community-based theatre groups reach out to schools and after-school programs for vulnerable kids.

WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP FOR ACTORS

TRIAD's professional actors, writers, and directors spend time learning about traditions and community needs before even meeting with the aspiring performers.

From warm-ups to curtains down, we work with local drama groups to help them create cultural and educational perforamces for vulnerable children, members of the community, and tourists alike. The income generated by performing for tourists funds the HIV/AIDSeducation and outreach programs at schools, churches, and festivals. By weaving traditional and modern themes, audiences learn about local culture and HIV/AIDS in soaring musicals and hilarious comedies.

CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS

TRIAD's acting and improv workshops for orphans and vulnerable children give kids a chance to express themselves in safe, open forums. The daily challenges these children face often don't leave them much opportunity to share their feelings. TRIAD trains the adult drama teams to work with the vulnerable children in after-school groups. We emphasize encouraging expression and listening skills, and team up with local social workers who can support the emotional needs of these kids as they delve into difficult areas. Improv comedy skills teach children to take safe, calculated risks. They often teach our facilitators that in spite of the hardships they endure, laughter is a powerful salve!