JonathanofHansen

Thank you so much! That's great to hear and I agree so much. Theatre can really offer an amazing set of tools for all walks of life. I'm extremely interested to hear more about improv being used in this context. I've seen very introverted kids go full out and really learn about themselves and their limits. Which is a totally magical thing to watch, but I have also had some kids shut duown completely at which point we implement out take the spotlight off them and release the tension tactics but it can very challenging. All in all most students really take something away from it and it's very rewarding work. I would love to read more on this subject of you have any research or literature you could point me in the direction of. I'm constantly trying to improve and give the kids the absolute best, so anything is helpful. Thank you!

Hello and thank you for doing this. I teach theatre to youth and while many of my students are special needs to some capacity, there are many kids who are just introverted. Them being so introverted is probably what makes their parents put them into theatre but it's hard for them to get into the team atmosphere and play some of the games we do. I feel my fellow instructors and I are able to connect and give each student what they need however I feel we can always being doing more to give each student the best experience possible. Do you have any advice in general for getting an introvert to willingly and happily participate in group exercises? And while I'm asking, any advice for an instructor, with no special needs training, for giving kids with Aspergers or autism a socially rewarding experience?