DRAMA DROM

In the Drama Drom programme we work with integrated groups of young Roma and non-Roma people. In our work we use the techniques of dramapedagogy, youth theatre, theatre in education and co-training, in order to foster a positive change in the self-evaluation, self-respect and problem solving skills of the participating children.

The programme was launched by Káva in 2001, and it has become a model programme, which was invited to Washington in 2003, and was selected as one of the best 200 projects all over the world.

The uniqueness of the programme can be explained by its complexity. Drama education and acting are used as tools for improving different competences, such as problem-solving and communication skills, decision making, or for strengthening the set of intrinsic values. Being a part of the performances improves the skills of self-expression, thus it strengthens self-confidence and makes the participating children more self-assured. Putting their performances on stage also gives these young people the opportunity to show their friends and families how they have improved and what they have learnt, thus they can set a promising example to their audience (multiplying effect).

After the Collegium Martineum of Mánfa and the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre of Budapest, this year the host institution of the Drama Drom programme is the Lórántffy Zsuzsanna Collegium in Salgótarján.