Theatre demands high-level thinking because audience will judge the plays character.

Demonstrate positive type behavior -respect different point of view -creative problem solving -risk taking -creative thinking

Engage mind, body, spirit of the audience.

The children experience lifes joys and sorrow as powerfully as any adult and can this can be used to engage young audience.

The Importance of Childrens Theatre in Elementary Schools

Theatre respects integrity, imagination, beauty, balance and humanity.

Plays can create dissonance by getting children to question the characters values, behavior and choices

Students are hungry to experience rich, multi-layered expression of life and theater is the democratic art form.

The interaction between audience and the character is active which makes it a captivating way to learn

Imagination is more important than knowledge so, theater for young audiences is potentially most powerful educational experience.