Enchanted tents: stories for the planet

CSO: Teatro Fantàsia A.p.s.
Area: Awareness
Location: Apulia Region

Type of project

The project has a duration of 13 months; the final objective is to increase environmental awareness and civic participation among children and families in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, using a theatrical approach.

Target (Disengaged)

Generic (but in vulnerable neighbourhood), focus on children, their parents, NEETs

Science-based

Emphasise regarding pedagogical aspects (but attention to promote fair and inclusive communication)

Planned activities

• 1 launch press conference; 10 schools and 3 parishes engaged; 5,000 invitations distributed.
• 1 communication campaign across 3+ channels; 10 local organizations involved; 20 young volunteers activated.
• 5 public events in different neighborhoods; 1,200 children and 600 families directly involved; 1,200 eco-kits distributed.
• 1 original environmental theatre show with 5 performances at Teatro Fantàsia; 500 spectators; 10 artists/technicians involved.
• 1 final document (“Children’s Ideas for the Future”) delivered to the Municipality.

Action model

• The idea is that being present in disadvantage areas, involving existing entities on the ground and proposing simple recreating activity (and using an inclusive language) may attract attention. On these bases the project will develop also a theatre show design and co-produced to communicate positive and realistic message regarding sustainability, with a special focus on children.