Frequently asked questions and answers

 What happens in theatre education programmes? What happens in the community development activities? Who are the sessions for? Find answers to your questions in the Drámakommandó FAQ.

Our drama education programmes use theatre and pedagogy to address a range of moral, human and social issues. We believe that it is important for children to be involved in the story, to take ownership of their opinions and to shape the continuation of the story. Our aim is to allow participants to explore the issue from as many different angles as possible, so that they get a complex picture of the problem. Some of our programmes are multi-age. In these cases we tailor the sessions to the specific age group.

The fee for the 120-minute theatre education programme in 2025 is 50,000 HUF, while the fee for the Mesebeszéd (Tale Talk) programme with three actors is 70,000 HUF. If the session takes place outside Budapest or its immediate surroundings, a travel contribution is also required.

We have a varied toolbox of community building activities. Again, we like to place participants in a fictional setting, but the basic aim of these programmes is to help class members get to know and understand each other better, manage their conflicts and become members of an open and accepting community. It is essential to have a detailed, fact-finding discussion with the class teacher beforehand so that the session can be tailored to the group. By playing games that build on each other, we can make a positive difference in the community. The session always ends with a reflective period in which the feelings experienced during the exercises are shared.

Our drama education programmes are usually offered to a whole class, as a community that knows each other well can participate in the story in a relaxed way. In exceptional cases it is possible for two small classes to take part together. It is important that the children know each other and that the total number of children does not exceed 40.

By definition, a community building session is for a specific community, ie a class.

Our latest drama education programme, Mesebeszéd (Tale Talk), is specially designed for preschoolers and 1st graders. Our programme is based on a classic Hungarian folk tale: the youngest prince sets out on a journey to win the lady of his heart after three trials. Through an hour-long interactive performance, the children become integral participants in the story as characters from the royal court with different positions.

The fee for the programme is 70.000 HUF. For the presentation we need a bigger classroom, hall, gym, no other technical requirements. 

Drama education programmes take place in a school classroom or in a suitable location close to the school (e.g. community centre, library) during school hours. They last 120 minutes, with one break that does not coincide with the school bell schedule. Our collegues arrive at the school at least half an hour before the start of the lesson to prepare for the session.

The duration of the community building sessions can be agreed and the venue can be the same as for the theatre education programmes.

All you need is a clean, empty room and as many chairs as you expect to use. It is recommended that the session is held in a room where it will not interfere with the teaching of other classes.

Many teachers report that they see their children from a different perspective, in a different situation, and get to know them better. We can always offer teachers the role of observer. Of course, participation is not compulsory.

Before starting any drama education programme, it is important to make contact with each other. It makes our work easier if we know of any specific cases that relate to a particular class or someone who might be particularly affected by the theme of the programme. During the sessions, teachers are encouraged to play the role of observers. It is possible that fellow teachers may experience situations that are different from traditional school lessons, for example, children who are louder than in class, and this may be perceived as indiscipline. We take responsibility for our work and will deal with these situations. If an unexpected situation arises (accident, illness, someone coming into the classroom), we thank you for your help.

As the children take on roles during the drama session, their opinions and the thoughts they express are linked to the given situation. When the programme ends, the story often continues to resonate with them. They often want to reflect further on the topic, which can be addressed in a lesson. We can provide ideas and teacher support for this. Feedback from the class and teachers always means a lot to us.

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