‘The Awakening of Spring’ theatre education programme – based on Wedekind’s play of the same name
Being young these days is an incredible challenge. Adults often feel powerless in the face of the problems faced by the younger generations. Is this really the case?
Reading Wedekind’s play, written more than 130 years ago, one gets the feeling that the essence of the matter has not changed. There are still countless taboos, and we are still afraid to touch on sensitive subjects. But how, then, should we go about it? How can we use our knowledge, life experience and sensitivity to support young people through what they are currently going through? What can we do to ensure they suffer less harm? Can we create an atmosphere of trust in which different generations can share things with one another and learn from each other? We sought answers to these and similar questions with four actors, a drama teacher, a sex educator, a writer, director and art therapy trainee, and two group leaders specialising in a trauma-informed approach. The result is an educational theatre performance in which, before, between and after the staged scenes, the four actors reflect together with the young people, unpacking and processing what they have seen and what has happened to the characters. We believe in the engaging power of theatre, in its ability to provide a shared experience in the here and now that breaks down all barriers and paves the way for a living dialogue.
The programme lasts approximately 90 minutes, and only one class can take part at a time.
We recommend this performance for secondary school pupils!
The programme was established through a collaboration between the ÉLMÉNYLELŐ YOUTH ASSOCIATION (ÉLMÉNY TÁR) in Pécs and the ORMÁNSÁGI CULTURAL MISSION ASSOCIATION, with funding from the community (Pécs Community Foundation – Swimathon) and with the support of the Dutch Embassy – Human Rights Fund.
For schools
A debate on equal opportunities in education
Using the Vox Pop debate game developed by the Foundation for Democratic Youth, we discuss with the group whether everyone is given equal opportunities within the Hungarian education system. We divide the group into two small groups. In accordance with the rules and framework of the debate, the discussion on the proposed statement takes place in small ‘for’ and ‘against’ groups.
In this module, participants will learn about the circumstances that contribute to children living in extreme poverty often finding it harder to succeed at school; the group’s culture of discussion will also develop.
Facilitator: Ramóna Sütő, mentor and co-leader at Élmény Tár
Recommended group size: 10 people
Duration of the session: 60 minutes
Price:
Up to 10 people: 10,000 Ft
10 or more people: 1,000 Ft per student
Adventure Kert
Kaland Kert is a peaceful, spacious venue in Gyárváros, where you’re not just using a service, but also supporting an important social cause. By organising your event with us, you’re helping to ensure the continued work of Élmény Tár in creating opportunities. What exactly does this mean? You’ll be increasing the opportunities for 30 children living in extreme poverty to do things that they would certainly not otherwise be able to access due to their difficult financial circumstances.
Our house has a kitchen, a meeting room and a TV, whilst our garden features a barbecue, a climbing wall, a covered terrace, a covered table with chairs, a table tennis table, a slide, a table football table and a trampoline.
If you’d like to book one of our themed programmes alongside your garden hire, please see the ‘Other’ menu item for further details.
Price:
Venue hire: 15,000 Ft
Equipment: 800 Ft per set per session
Borgács + 3 feet
Gas cylinder + gas burner
Factory town walk
The Gyárváros walk is a special, Interactive tour of the industrial estate. In Pécs, tourists usually only visit the city centre, the Mecsek hills, or museums and historic monuments that form part of the World Heritage Site, the border regions, suburbs, segregated areas they always remain hidden. The mission of Élmény Tár is to shed light on this side of the city too, as this is the only way there is any chance of the situation changing for the better; that is why we take the walk’s participants on a tour of such a suburb.
The industrial district of Pécs, with its former mining settlements, industrial heritage, rich history and today’s diverse social fabric, offers a wealth of opportunities.
The price of the programme:
Up to 5 people: 10,000 Ft
From 5 people: 1,500 Ft per person
Outings (whether for family days or corporate events)
– a board games corner with beanbag chairs – for young and old alike
– treasure hunt
– craft workshops:
– making earrings from coffee capsules
– making badges – using the children’s own drawings
– making stickers at home
– beadwork, bracelet-making, braiding
– origami – tailored to the season and festive periods
– making candle holders from jam jars
– making paper animals from an egg carton
– making bunny/animal socks
– making a pom-pom monster
– a desk pencil holder made from a milk carton – modelling clay activity
– glitter tattoo
– face painting
Price: 50,000 Ft per hour
Comprehensive organisation and running of summer day camps in the workplace, tailored to the required age groups and themes
Price: 250,000 Ft per 15 participating children
Group session on social mobility
An interactive group exercise exploring the extreme housing and living conditions experienced by people who are not homeless but are living in poverty. The aim of our session is for participants to gain an understanding of the difficult living conditions faced by a significant section of society, and to realise that even in a large city, it is not guaranteed that a council flat will have a flush toilet.
During the session, the facilitator engages with the participants through movement-based activities.
Referee: Kata Farkas, mentor at Élmény Tár
Recommended group size: 10–15 people
Duration of the session: 60 minutes
Price:
Up to 10 people: 10,000 Ft
10 or more people: 1,000 Ft per student
