Introduction
The prime objective of the programme is to make drama and theatre learning an enjoyable experience for the participating children. All aspects of drama and theatre are presented to the child in an easy-to-understand way so that the artistic taste, cheerfulness, and playful sense of the child are enhanced. The programme is based on creative activities that give the child the opportunity to experience the most important learning outcomes of drama and theatre, such as a sense of caring, world awareness, experience in human relationships and socio-cultural values, a sense of basic art forms, and, more importantly, confidence and dignity.

To Whom
The programme is designed primarily for grade seven to eleven children who offer drama and theatre as a subject at school. However, since the programme is activity-based, any student who has the knack to be creative and adventurous can also join the programme. For such students, the activities of the programme can be considered supplementary to the formal education the child obtains in schools.

Learning Outcome
This programme gives the child the opportunity to learn and understand the basics of
(i) the origin, nature, and different styles of theatre
(ii) different methods of drama acting
(iii) free and structured movements as an alternative method of expression
(iv) music appreciation and singing
(v) art, handicrafts, and puppetry, and
(vi) language proficiency.

Resource Persons
The programme is conducted by Prof. Chandana Aluthge and playwright and actor Nilanka Dahanayake. In addition, artistes and drama teachers who have obtained special training to work with children also assist in the programme delivery.

Duration and Time
The programme has three terms a year from January to March, May to July, and September to November. Students can join in any term. Registration of students for the programme is done on a first-come, first-served basis.

The first term of 2025 commences on 4th January 2025. The programme is held on Saturdays from 11.15 am to 2.15 pm.

Participating children are kindly requested to bring their food and drinks. Children should be provided with suitable clothing to take part in Creative Activities Sessions.

Fee
The fee for the programme is Rs. 6000 per child per term, plus a one-time registration fee of Rs. 500. Parents are kindly requested to pay the total tuition fee (Rs. 6500) in one instalment at registration.

Venue
Sessions are held at the Battaramulla Lions Club Activity Centre situated in Jayanthipura.