The Sophomore Project offers second-year high school students a structured pathway into theatre over the course of an entire school year. Through repeated theatre visits, workshops and discussions, students learn how to read, reflect on and respond to theatrical experiences.
The programme emphasises dialogue, critical thinking and personal response rather than correct interpretation. Students gradually take ownership of their learning process, choosing how deeply and in what direction they want to engage.
The format has become a stable part of Drak Theatre’s educational work and continues to evolve through insights gained in the 3Place project.
What we learned
- Repeated encounters build critical theatre literacy over time.
- Reflection and dialogue are essential to meaningful engagement.
- Flexibility within a clear structure supports ownership.
- Theatre becomes a third place when participation is voluntary and meaningful.