TABOO IN CHILDREN’S THEATRE (CAUSERIE)

Leader: Prof. Dr. Tülin Sağlam

Since theater for children is performed by adults and is shaped by adults’ perception

of childhood, it often has difficulty communicating with new generations. One

of the most obvious indicators of this is the abundance of taboos in this field. Many

important issues in a child’s life are not take a part on the stage. What are the issues

that adults consider dangerous for the child of this period and make them taboo?

How does the existence of taboos affect communication with the audience? What

should be done?

Let’s talk together and think about solutions.