Reception As An Interactive Practice In Educational Theatre For Children And Its Role In Meaning Construction
Keywords:
Reception, Educational Theatre, Children’s Theatre, Meaning Construction, Audience Participation, Child Reception, Theatre EducationAbstract
Reception plays a significant role in educational theater, especially when it comes to children, those young beings who are like blank slates upon which everything is easily written. The process of theatrical reception involves education, culture, environment, and personal experience in artistic practice. Therefore, this process in theater is based on two elements: what the theater presents to us through its actors, director, and playwright, and what we decipher through our interaction and engagement with the symbols and allusions of the performance. Theater is an art form that greatly captivates children. Educational theater, one of many types, is an important medium that can be used to develop and activate children's scientific, educational, and artistic abilities during their formative years. It is characterized by several functions and objectives that play a vital role. The process of reception in theater is not limited to simply watching the performance or being entertained and amazed by its effects. Rather, it extends to shaping the interaction between the audience and what is presented on stage, creating a broader space for reception and comprehension. This study examines the role of reception in educational theater, particularly in relation to children.
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