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Drama is not a substantial academic subject. The children do study Shakepeare in their English classes, but this is more a literary study than drama as a subject. The major experience with drama occurs in work on school plays. Virtually every school has at least one production annually and offten there are two or three productions to provide opportunities for children in different levels of the school. These plays are often very popular with the children and provide a range of useful experiences. Probably the most important is the confidence children build in appearing before an audience. School plays also provide outlets for other skills such as art, music, lighting, and sound systems.

Value

While drama does not get the same attention as music and art, it not only a popular activity with the children, but an actvity of considerable value. Probably the most important is the confidence children build in appearing before an audience. School plays also provide outlets for other skills such as art, music, lighting, and sound systems.

Academic Work

Drama is not a substantial academic subject. Here I do not have much information. The children do study Shakepeare in their English classes, but this is more a literary study than drama as a subject.

Theatrical Activities

The major experience with drama occurs in work on school plays. Virtually every school has at least one production annually and offten there are a variety of other productions to provide opportunities for children in different levels of the school. These plays are often very popular with the children and provide a range of useful experiences. We also note drama clubs and film societies.

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