{"id":15406,"date":"2024-04-10T15:20:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T07:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter.tcu.edu.tw\/?p=15406"},"modified":"2024-04-10T15:22:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T07:22:34","slug":"tzu-chi-universitys-yabi-childrens-theatre-brings-a-world-of-laughter-to-children-in-rural-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter.tcu.edu.tw\/?p=15406","title":{"rendered":"Tzu Chi University\u2019s YABI Children\u2019s Theatre Brings a World of Laughter to Children in Rural Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Child Development and Family Studies\u2019 YABI Children\u2019s Theatre launched its 20th production, \u201cThe Quest for the Heart\u2019s Potion,\u201d on a heartfelt tour across Hualien County, beginning March 5, 2024. This year\u2019s journey includes visits to Fengren, Ruibei, Fengshan, and Fuli Elementary Schools, emphasizing locations that have not seen their performances in the last three years. Notably, the visit to Fengshan Elementary School was a first, offering many children their inaugural experience with live theater. The lively engagement and authentic connections formed between the young audience and the performers brought joy and inspiration to both the children and the Tzu Chi University students involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

On their tour, TCU students navigated varied venues, creatively overcoming challenges like stages without curtains and making quick prop changes. At Fengshan Elementary School on March 12, the absence of a backstage demanded innovative solutions for rest areas and manual scene changes, captivating the children with each new scene. Stage director Yi-Jie Wu noted, \u201cWe adapted our professional sound and lighting to each setting, striving to give the children an experience akin to a formal theater.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In \u201cThe Quest for the Heart\u2019s Potion\u201d by YABI Children\u2019s Theatre, Princess Delia, marked by a birthmark and unique attire, journeys with friends to find a potion, learns that true magic lies in self-love and ignoring others\u2019 judgments. This heartwarming tale underscores the importance of acceptance and self-esteem, showing how too much concern from others can impact confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone seems to only like her\/him.\u201d \u201cI don\u2019t like how I look right now.\u201d These feelings resonate deeply as interpersonal relationships shape us from a young age. Watching Princess Delia\u2019s quest for magic, the audience discovered meaningful lessons, including Yi-Zhen Ju, a fourth grader from Fengshan Elementary School. Yi-Zhen remarked, \u201cWe may see our strengths as weaknesses due to others\u2019 opinions. It\u2019s important not to compare ourselves or worry about what others think.\u201d The children, engrossed for nearly two hours, laughed and discussed the story, bringing a lively atmosphere to the venue. Principal Yan-Hui Shieh\u2019s support made YABI Children\u2019s Theatre\u2019s performance at Fengshan Elementary School possible, highlighting a powerful message: \u201cThis play encourages children to look beyond appearances, embrace their strengths, and foremost, to love themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The 28 TCU students showcased their versatility, handling over 30 props and multiple roles from publicity to acting. Jie-Yu Jiang penned the inspiring song \u201cJourney,\u201d encouraging self-acceptance and bravery: \u201cLearn to be yourself… face challenges fearlessly, we\u2019re with you, love yourself deeply.\u201d This tour uplifted the children and enlightened future educators about the educational gap between urban and rural settings, deepening their understanding and dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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