Stories contain a wide range of feelings. Acting gives children opportunities to imagine how a character might speak, move or respond in a fictional situation.
Use a fictional starting point
A character might feel excited about an adventure or disappointed when a plan changes. Children can suggest a voice or gesture for that moment without needing to discuss personal experiences.
Make room for different ideas
There is often more than one way to play a scene. Listening to another performer’s idea and trying a different interpretation are useful parts of rehearsal. The aim is creative exploration, rather than judging a child’s own feelings.
Discuss individual needs
Dreams offers performing arts activities, not therapy or a guaranteed way to change emotional regulation. Contact us before a trial if there is anything your child needs us to understand about participating in a group.
For questions about your child’s first visit, contact Dreams Theatre School. Main sessions combine singing, dance and drama for ages 5–18.