Getting children to role-play real-life situations in drama classes does help to develop empathy but also children learn how to resolve conflict situations in an more rational calm manner. The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy works with children to help them to work out problems with each other in an understanding and amicable way. In our world today, one of the biggest problems is the inability to communicate with each other. Most of the wars and conflicts are caused by a lack of proper communication skills which involve listening more than just speaking to each other. If we can teach children to communicate with respect and understanding, and that there is way out of every situation, we will definitely make this world a better place.
At the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, we work with children to help them with communication skills so that they learn not to hide from issues, but confront and deal with them them with respect with each other. To understand and respect another person's point of view without anger is a great skill to learn. When we put ourselves into the shoes of others, we become far more compassionate as people.
The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy has been running its international programme at Bergvliet Primary School in Cape Town for many years. The school has seen a huge change in the children and how they react to each other and the drama has helped enormously in this respect.
These beautiful communication skills came to the fore with the production of 'How the Lion Got its Roar' by the Grade 1 class under the direction of Sunette Stydom, their brilliant teacher.
You can contact us on 021 6747478 or head to our website www.dramaafrica.com
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