Jena, March 26, 2026 – As part of the current Schultheatertage in Jena, primary school students are bringing their own perspectives to the stage. This year’s productions focus on everyday experiences that cause stress and unrest for children.
- Event: Schultheatertage in Jena
- Participants: Several project groups, including children from the Heinrich-Heine-Grundschule
- Main Focus: Creative processing of stress factors such as class tests, noise, and unrest
Creative Approaches to Everyday School Life
A sudden class test, a loud noise in the hallway, or a confusing situation on the playground – the everyday life of adolescents is full of impressions that need to be processed. The participating groups of the Schultheatertage have taken up exactly this topic. Instead of re-enacting classic fairy tales or prescribed plays, the students are developing their own profound productions. In doing so, their personal experiences and childhood emotions flow directly into the theatrical performance. Intensive rehearsals for the upcoming performances are currently underway at the Heinrich-Heine-Grundschule, among others.
Background: Theater Pedagogy and the Heinrich-Heine-Schule
The Heinrich-Heine-Grundschule is located in the populous district of Jena-Neulobeda (Lobeda-West). The active integration of cultural and creative projects into everyday school life has a long tradition here. Theater pedagogy is considered an important instrument of childhood development in the educational landscape: it not only strengthens self-confidence and language skills but also promotes empathy through teamwork. When children slip into different roles, they learn to view conflicts from new perspectives and develop solution strategies for real fears – such as exam stress – within the protected framework of the stage.
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Schultheatertage – Grundschüler proben eigene Inszenierungen
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