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Area of Science:

  • Adult Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Performance Studies

Background:

  • Theater acting is recognized for its potential to develop essential social skills.
  • Effective communication is vital in both professional and community settings.
  • Early 20th-century labor movements provide a rich context for exploring worker rights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate how theater acting can foster social skills for communication.
  • To explore themes of workers' rights through dramatic performance.
  • To demonstrate the practical application of adult education in community engagement.

Main Methods:

  • A short play was written by an adult education teacher.
  • The play was performed by adult education students.
  • The performance was attended by students and teachers within the educational institution.

Main Results:

  • The theatrical production served as a practical exercise in developing social and communication skills.
  • The play effectively conveyed the historical struggle of textile workers for their rights.
  • The event facilitated engagement and learning for both performers and the audience.

Conclusions:

  • Participatory theater is an effective pedagogical tool for enhancing social skills.
  • Dramatic representations of historical struggles can foster understanding and dialogue.
  • Adult education initiatives involving creative arts can strengthen community bonds and communication.