funtY

funtY is a theatre training programme for children between the ages of 7 and 15. in this programme we introduce children to an exciting blend of basic acting, voice, story-telling, writing and poetry skills. this includes theatre exercises, voice exercises and writing exercises that help the child to develop skills in public speaking and expression. the above techniques are taught through solo exercises focusing on the individual, and group activities. special exercises are included that enhance the process of creative visualization as well. check out some testimonial from parents and children regarding their funtY classes!

age criteria: 7-15 years

batch size: maximum 24 students

duration: 2 weeks or 6 months 

what happens in a class? 
a typical funtY session is divided into and includes the following:

incircle
for discussions, feedback, brainstorming, to encourage the children in group discussions (to explore listening, thinking and sharing to learn from a shared experience).

ingroup
for theatre skills and related exercises where the group performs tasks together (to encourage group learning, to encourage ‘learning by doing’, to overcome shyness and combine with overall group energy with self and express freely).

individual
to perform solo activities (to encourage confidence to perform by oneself). 

• to encourage acceptance and learning by observing
  
• to encourage appreciation and facilitate group bonding 
  

Inquistive
freehand question and answer session, where conversation is moderated in such a way as to find the questions and seek answers within the group. 

• to encourage enquiry, thinking, and reasoning
  
• to encourage conversations and seek answers
  
• to encourage lateral thinking and self generated reasons and explanations

"i love theatre Y 
you will reach in world very high. 
we learn drama and also do some hungama. 
theatre Y the best class 
the day I joined theatre Y, i felt very shy. on the first day i wondered if i can do it. i met you all and you all made me feel that it will come true! now I know you are my ever lasting friend who i 
can count on till the end."-  anmol - aka non- sleepy fam 

when i joined funtY, i was sad and gloomy. new place, new friends 
all made me worried. but now i know it was the best thing i could 
have done in my holidays. i have made good friends and enjoyed 
myself a lot. i learnt a lot at theatre Y." - advika - aka pink princess 

what you will lean

• introduction to theatre
  
• basics of acting
  
• acting exercises to improve expression through voice and body
  
• solo improvisations and group improvisations
  
• story telling basics
  
• introduction to creative writing
  
• writing poems, stories, essays, journals, etc., and plenty more fun related to theatre and writing

"my daughter aadya has truly blossomed and enjoyed herself 
throughout the session. Love the way you gave the exercises that 
tapped their creativity more than just on stage. Fabulous work. well 
done."  - abraham karimpanaz - aadya's dad 

what are the benefits of the programme? 
theatre skills go a long way in helping the children in their academics and life in general. research has proven the positive effect of theatre on children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. theatre helps in the development of self confidence, self discipline, trust and empathy. it helps develop cooperation, concentration, memory, communication and collaboration skills. children become more physically fit, develop social awareness and aesthetic appreciation. theatre can also be an emotional outlet and helps develop sensitivity through role-playing.

beyond the session 

act-ivitY: this is the acting related exercise that the child prepares at home and performs at the session the following day. 

write-ivitY: this is the writing related exercise that the child prepares, writes and reads out at the session the following day. the writing exercises introduce the child to a variety of genres, styles, types and forms of writing. 

these 'beyond-the-sessions' exercises help the child to inculcate and build the following:

• individual thought process
  
• planning and creating
  
• importance of preparation and practice
  
• performance
  
• evaluation, appraisal, feedback and judgement skills