VAV Training and Outreach: Theatre for Dialogue

Information:
512-475-6989

The VAV Theatre for Dialogue program uses trained Peer Theatre Educators to present realistic scenarios demonstrating situations of relationship violence, sexual violence and stalking.

These interactive performances unfold over 1-2 hours with a facilitator who guides the interaction with the audience. The goals of the program are to:

• Educate on issues of interpersonal violence
• Raise awareness
• Create dialogue
• Explore options, choices and consequences
• Examine different perspectives

Theatre for Dialogue performances are excellent for starting conversations within student groups, academic classes or programs, staff and faculty associations, campus and community organizations, conferences, and training situations. Scenarios are individualized in order to highlight issues relevant to specific populations.

Becoming a VAV Peer Educator:

CMHC Voices Against Violence Peer Educators are trained through a two-semester course sequence offered for academic credit through the School of Social Work. Previous acting experience or a social work background is NOT required to be in the class. Students learn to devise and present interactive theatre scenarios geared to raise awareness and educate on the issues of relationship violence, sexual violence and stalking.

Theatre for Dialogue requires a two semester commitment to complete the following courses:

Theatre for Dialogue: Exploring Intimate Partner Violence (Fall) provides a background on interpersonal violence issues and interactive techniques that encourage audience participation.

Performance of Theatre for Dialogue (Spring) focuses on devising and performing interactive theatre scenarios based on the content learned in the Fall semester. Performances take place both on and off campus.

Class meets from 2-5pm on Wednesday afternoons. Class size is limited to 16 students. Registration for the course requires an application and interview. Please contact Lynn Hoare for more information, or download a PDF copy of the application below.

To hear students talk about their experiences as part of the Theatre for Dialogue program, please see our video:

Reserving a Theatre for Dialogue Performance:

If you are interested in reserving a Theatre for Dialogue performance for your group, please contact Lynn Hoare at 475-6989. Please be ready to discuss potential dates, topics you would like VAV to address, and the population attending the performance. See below for a reservation form. For more information , please contact Lynn Hoare. Please email to: