Primary Teachers

WHAT IS THEATRE-IN-EDUCATION (TIE)?

TIE involves the exploration of an educational topic or question through the lens of Drama. A TIE program includes a performance by professional actors that stimulates the active participation of young people in the real world of the characters and issues explored by the play. This challenges young people to feel, think, interact and do, within a dramatic context. TIE involves careful research into the particular age group which the programme is designed for, as well as appropriate linkage to school curricula. TIE is very different from other theatre forms, i.e. Children’s and Community Theatre.

TEAM’s Primary Programming: 4-12 YRS
Junior/Senior Infants, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class

In Primary schools TEAM has addressed and explored themes of:
inter-culturalism, individualism, social skills and relationships, gender stereotyping, emotional intelligence, loss and bereavement, diversity and difference

Typical TEAM Programme Technical Requirements:

A hall or performance space at least 10mX10mX3m
(schools may arrange for an off-site space, e.g. a local community hall, if need be)

Full use of the space for the ENTIRE DAY
(this allows TEAM to access the space 2 hours before the performance, facilitate any post-performance workshops and have sufficient time to take down and remove the set)

At least two 13 amp power sources within the allotted performance space

If you have any questions or are interested in having TEAM visit your school, please contact:
Orla Dunne at (0)1 8786108 or email: info@teamtheatre.ie