The
'Thurspians' group has emphasis on: developing communication skills, improving
social skills, increasing self confidence and improving ability to work within
a group dynamic. The group often starts with a 'Newsround' where the members
share verbally or re-enact through mime and 'Snapshot' their weekly events.
The main activity is often based on going into role and this is done after first
deciding on props, costumes, settings, dealing with various issues and through
the drama we experiment with ways of resolving them. If it is appropriate after
the scenes have been shown and the individuals have de-roled the group will
discuss the scenes and how they felt as their character.
Sometimes the scenes are purely for fun, but often, using role play, we imagine
ourselves in certain situations, dealing with various issues and through the
drama we experiment with ways of resolving them.
