Teachers Teach Theatre
Transformation through Theatre Education
This programme is designed to address practitioners with some existing background or interest in working with children aged 4-18, within the context of the arts or theatre education. Jhelum Gosalia, founder of J's Academy, will introduce you to her soulful approach to sharing stories and theatre techniques towards fostering imagination, through playfulness and autonomy, to growing minds.
This programme is ideal for drama teachers, educators, theatre practitioners who want to channelise their performance and theatre skills to work with children and young learners. This embodiment will integrate humanistic teachings and the transformative capabilities of the theatre arts, creating value and positive change for the next generation. For certain programmes, certifications from the Trinity College of London and LAMDA will be applicable.
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About the Course Trainer
Jhelum Gosalia is the founder and director of J’s Academy of Speech & Drama, India. Affiliated with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and the Trinity College, London, J’s Academy is a 10+ year old institute with over 600 students currently training at the Academy.
Jhelum is a Trinity College, London adjudicator; an alumnus of United World College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), and has produced plays in India for both children and adults. Some of her experiences include producing courses at the New York Film Academy, and plays such as Panchatantra, Ehsaas, Keep Calm and Dance in India.
She has been training and mentoring teachers and students for over 15 years in the field of Speech, Drama and Performing Arts; and has also developed best practices in Theatre in Education training programmes for international schools.
In this short programme, we will explore some foundational tools to effectively train and facilitate children and young learners in theatre education. The course will end in designing a 20-minute group programme and a demonstration of it. For some selected few, there may be an opportunity to practise the learning in a live class setting. There will also be an opportunity to apply for the Trinity College London Certification in Speech and Drama.