Theater Education on Topics of Reproduction and Orientation (TEATRO)
The program has undergone a lot of positive changes since its inception in 1996 – most noticeably its change from an all male group to one that lives CASA’s mission of gender equity. What has not changed is its enterprising and energetic theater works that tackle social issues like alcoholism, drug abuse, sexuality, puberty, violence, and sexual health. The productions and readings are exhibited in schools of all grades, in governmental institutions and during public and cultural events. They not only address the issues openly, but also suggest productive ways to deal with them.
The all-teenager-team of actors, set-designers, writers, and directors also provide local community schools with theater workshops, helping to bring the same environment of openness and creativity to as many younger students as possible. The workshops end with a student run theatrical production of particular significance to their communities.
For each performance, Teatro requests a minor gesture of financial assistance from the hosting organization or school, often just 30 cents for each student. Because the rest of the costs fall upon CASA itself, it goes without saying that the program relies significantly on donations.
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2008 Achievements:
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88 theatrical presentations to:
35 primary school
22 secondary schools
15 primary schools
16 general exhibitions
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Over 8,000 people watched the presentations
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Over 1,188 people where given family planning methods
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From 1996 to 2008, 957 total presentations have been given in 30 municipalities, attended by 93,884 persons.
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