How many times in the course of your work have you had to sit through boring presentations and training days? I know I have been through a few! Not because the presenter was not knowledgeable about their subject, but because they did not know how to present.
At school I opted (was coerced) to do all academic subjects. I had the ability, but not the interest. The view of subjects such as drama was not that they provided a release for a time during the week; they were “a waste of time”. After all, what was the point in doing Drama if you weren’t going to be an actor?
So where can Drama fit in to a balanced education? Well, for one thing it provides the aforementioned release. It’s the time to look forward to in an otherwise mundane day of mathematics, science or history. It’s a place where you can be in control rather than being taught. You make the rules. There’s no pass or fail, as long as you’re enjoying it!
Drama is also highly relevant in today’s business world. You don’t have to be an actor; however, like any other subject, there are transferable skills. As “jobs for life” become almost non-existent, transferable skills become more valuable.
Going back to the presentations, someone who has studied drama makes an ideal candidate to present. Where PowerPoint rules with its ghastly page transitions and predictable clipart, a great presenter can make it engaging and interesting. At the heart of Drama is the power of communication, another great transferable skill. Sales, marketing, inspiration and of course presentation can all be influenced. The message in many cases can only be as valuable as the delivery.
Therefore, if your kids want to do Drama, roll with it – you may be surprised!
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