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The HATS Manual -> Workshops -> Aims
The aims of Action Theatre training workshops are:
- to engage participants in learning about themselves and others while having lots of fun playing theatre games and
using their bodies and imaginations
- to identify their voices and liberate themselves in a creative and entertaining way
- to create theatre pieces that will generate discussion and analysis of issues impacting upon peoples' lives
It is very important that the workshops be provided in a safe and non-threatening environment.
It is therefore essential for the group to define what a safe zone is for them.
Here is the HATS definition of Safe Zone:
"An environment free of hurtful discrimination, or judgment, where one is free to express oneself in a respectful manner,
taking into account the feelings of others. An environment in which you are free of ridicule or detrimental criticisms.
An environment in which one is a respected and valued contributor."
This definition was written by Tania Narciso. She was the onsite recorder/note taker for the HATS
training program, and developed this definition from observations of the process.
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