Theatre History Time Travellers: Immerse, Marvel & Discover Drama's Epic Story

The best way to learn is by doing. Your learner will create an imaginary Time Machine and embark on an immersive, multimedia journey through theatre history. At every stop, they'll step out to relive and reenact the performance styles of each era and culture. Through this hands-on exploration, they'll gain a firsthand appreciation not only for the history of theatre but also for its vital role as both a mirror and a disruptor of society.

As they uncover recurring archetypes that span disconnected cultures and time periods, they’ll uncover universal truths about humanity. These insights will deepen their skills in playwriting, scriptwriting, storytelling, acting, improvising, and more.

Has your learner ever wondered why mimes exist or why ancient performances were so captivating? Did you know that during the Middle Ages, when theatre was banned across much of Europe, mime was one of the only theatrical forms that survived? But why? There’s a fascinating story behind it, and The Theatre Travellers will take your learner on a journey to uncover those answers immersively — and then we will recreate and reenact them!

Through practice and play, they’ll discover how drama has shaped and reflected societies across the globe. Each week, they’ll immerse themselves in a different period of history, becoming the actors of the story as they try out unique and meaningful performance styles and learn their cultural significance.

By the final weeks, learners will return to the present, using everything they’ve discovered to create their own modern storyboard for an original improvised performance based on everything they've learned.

WHAT YOUR LEARNER WILL GAIN:

-The Origins of Drama: Discover why humans create theatre and how it evolves across cultures and centuries.

-Acting Techniques: Experiment with improv, dance drama, oratory, meolodrama, pantomime, and many more styles from historical to modern.

-Improvisation Skills: Build confidence, learn to think on their feet, and develop communication skills through archetypes, stock characters, and imaginative scenarios.

-Storytelling Tools: Understand story and scene structure, subtext, and the art of adapting ideas into cohesive narratives.

-A Global Perspective: Appreciate the artistry and traditions of theatre from around the world, exploring how performance styles reflect societal values and beliefs.

-Leadership and Collaboration: Take turns directing peers, building teamwork and problem-solving skills.

-Final Project: Create, rehearse, and present an original short production—storyboarded, improvised, and polished into a final format.

CLASS HIGHLIGHTS:

-Active and engaging: This isn’t just a theatre history class—it’s an immersive experience where learners will move, act, and create every week.

-Culturally enriching: We demystify global theatre traditions and answer questions like, “Why are masks or makeup so expressive (and sometimes scary) in ancient traditions like Japanese Noh or Khatakali Dance drama?” or “How do they communicate emotion without words?”

-Skills for life: From confidence to creativity, your learner will develop tools that go beyond the stage.

Enrol your learner before our new sections fill up and help your learner discover a thrilling adventure of dramatic storytelling with vastly diverse styles!

We look forward to seeing your learner in class!

Gordon W.

Founder, Boundless Reach Studio for Acting