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Benefits of
Theater Arts
Anne Malinoski
For those who love the performing
arts, theater education is an end in itself—intrinsically valuable for the beauty and fulfillment it brings. But researchers have observed that theater training is valuable for other reasons. Here are five benefits to young people who participate in theater arts.
1
Empathy
When kids portray characters onstage, they practice putting themselves in others’ shoes. Children who study theater tend to display higher levels of empathy later in life. In a 12-year study, UCLA professor James Catterall followed high school students who participated in performing arts training into their adult lives to compare them to students who did not participate. Among other benefits, he noted that performing arts training made a positive difference in the students’ ability to understand the feelings of others.
2
Academic Performance
3
Self-Esteem
Participation in drama boosts kids’ feelings of belonging and keeps them motivated at school. It also bolsters their ability to read and understand complex texts. According to the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE), students who participate in performing arts have higher rates of school attendance, better SAT scores, improved communication skills and better reading comprehension. All great reasons to sign up for the school play! Performing onstage is frightening for newcomers, which is why students feel an immense confidence boost after