About this event
Join ISTA for a dynamic virtual PD&L session designed for IB DP Theatre educators and drama teachers seeking to integrate cutting-edge AI tools into their teaching and creative practice.
Led by an expert practitioner, this 90-minute workshop explores how generative AI can act as a powerful creative partner in the theatre-making process. From devising and design to character development and assessment preparation, we’ll explore how tools like ChatGPT, image generators, and AI-powered scriptwriters can meaningfully support student learning and artistic expression.
You’ll leave with ready-to-use strategies, engaging classroom activities, and a deeper understanding of how to harness AI ethically and creatively—while keeping collaboration, humanity, and storytelling at the heart of your practice. This session is ideal for teachers of secondary-aged students looking for innovative, subject-specific professional development that enhances student engagement and aligns with curriculum goals, including IB DP Theatre.
Learning objectives
In this workshop participants will:
- Identify key generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, image generators, AI scriptwriters) and describe their potential applications in theatre education.
- Experiment with at least one AI tool to support a specific aspect of theatre-making, such as devising, character development, or design concept generation.
- Explore practical strategies for incorporating AI into classroom activities that align with curriculum goals, including IB DP Theatre assessment components.
- Discuss ethical considerations and classroom guidelines for using AI in a way that maintains student voice, creativity, and ownership of the storytelling process.
- Reflect on how AI can complement—not replace—human creativity and how to balance innovation with the collaborative, interpretive nature of theatre.
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- London, United Kingdom - Saturday 13 September 2025 at 08:00 BST
- Amsterdam, Netherlands - Saturday 13 September 2025 at 09:00 CEST
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday 13 September 2025 at 11:00 GST
- Singapore, Singapore - Saturday 13 September 2025 at 15:00 SGT
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Fees
ISTA Members £50
Non-Members £65
- All prices are in GBP
- All participants will receive an official ISTA Certificate of Attendance following their participation.





