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Musical Theatre is an excellent way for children to acquire the necessary life skills

Friday, 15 November 2019, 09:36 Last update: about 5 years ago

I have been working within the world of performing arts for over 30 years and I have seen just how much growth and development each individual has gone through whilst at Masquerade.

Anthony Bezzina is the Principal of Masquerade School for the Performing Arts
Anthony Bezzina is the Principal of Masquerade School for the Performing Arts

By taking part in a drama programme children learn much more than just about dance, drama and singing; they acquire extremely important life skills which they will take with them as they develop into adults.

Performing Arts develops a child's leadership skills and public speaking, and helps them develop a sense of ownership whilst learning how to work in a team. A student no longer feels dependent on their parents for everything, as they begin to take on challenges on their own and become more individualistic. We provide a safe environment for our students to learn, grow and develop. We also try to remove the concept of the "star" syndrome; everyone in the school plays an important role, whether they are the main character or have just one line, every single student is important.

When it comes to Social Media there are two different experiences, the digital and the real. Yes, one can use both together, but theatre provides raw and real emotions and helps people express and understand different emotions which we face daily. When a student experiences disappointment in not getting the part he/she wished for, or that ''distinction'' in their drama exam, it is a learning curve for them and they work harder to develop the confidence they need; the same applies with other life experiences which we face. That is why I will always believe that theatre is the ideal learning tool for life skills and experience.

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