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Theatre
10 stories
JournalSitting and Listening
What does it mean to listen when what we hear makes us uncomfortable? Reggie Yip reflects on privilege, process and creating theatre with migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
From rehearsal room back to the classroom: How TAPS Perspectives supports IB DP Theatre students
Discover how TAPS Perspectives connects IB DP Theatre students with professional artists, live performance and reflection to support their learning.
Why the Future of Theatre Education Begins with Less
As AI reshapes arts education, ISTA is championing human-centred practice that strengthens the focus, judgement, collaboration and creative responsibility young artists need to make meaningful work.
The Act of Making: Rethinking Concept-Based Learning for Theatre Teachers
Most concept-based professional learning was built around the Structure of Knowledge — understanding extracted from texts and analysis. But theatre teaching lives in the Structure of Process. Michael Bindon on why the framework never quite fit, and what changes when you find the language that does.
JournalPaper, tape, mops, and other noble things
As I lifted the 1948 Ford Deluxe convertible, it hit me — the car wouldn’t fit through the door. I was going to have to chop it up.
JournalThe vibrant world of Nautanki: India’s beloved folk theatre
Nautanki is a vibrant folk theatre tradition from North India, deeply rooted in rural entertainment. Combining storytelling, music, dance, and humour, Nautanki captivates audiences with tales of love, bravery, and…
Mimetic Isomorphism and the Optionality of the Arts in the IB Diploma Programme
One of the most persistent assumptions in international schools is that Group 6 in the IB Diploma Programme must be presented to students as an optional subject group.
Why “Caught Using AI” Is the Wrong Conversation for Arts Education
The year has begun with multiple international news stories about politicians, government officials, and public figures being “caught” using artificial intelligence.
Breaking Barriers in IB Arts: Rethinking Student Choice and the Optionality of Group 6 in the DP
Across the world, the arts continue to transform lives, fostering creative expression, intercultural understanding, and a vital sense of belonging for young people. Yet in many international education contexts…
Ecolint Centenary Festival – ISTA’s largest ever bespoke festival
The bespoke primary school festival at the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) took place in March of this year, in celebration of the school’s centenary. The event involved every primary student in the school from…