MMCC’s performances always include one or two educational shows.
In 2006 the mobile circus will perform the below mentioned educational
messages. The Mine Risk Education will be performed at all locations in
or near to mine risk areas; the Hand washing/diarrhea prevention and Back
to School shows will be performed depending on local needs and wishes.
Mine Risk Education show:
The show consist of two informative parts that each last for approximately
10 minutes. Both will be performed as part of a full MMCC performance.
The shows are performed by six Afghan artists including two musicians.
In the shows two comedian characters are gradually learning about landmines
and how to be aware. In the final part of the second show the educational
messages are repeated by a song that helps the children to memorize and
adapt the messages.
The main messages addressed by the two Mine Risk Education shows are:
1) Old metal can be UXO’s. Do not touch it – call the landmine
inspector
2) Don’t move if you are near a landmine – have someone to
call the landmine inspector and wait for him
Hand washing/diarrhea prevention show:
The show is an informative and educational comedy theater show performed
by three actors plus two musicians to help children understand the importance
of hand washing, consequences of low hygiene and how it causes disease
and finally the proper techniques of effective hand washing. The hand
washing-piece has been performed for more than 350.000 children in 2003-05
and has proved to be very successful, easily understandable and popular
among the children.
Back to school show:
The show is an informative and educational comedy theater highlighting
that time is now for studying and finding ways to get a good and joyful
life. This 15 minutes educational entertainment is performed by three
artists plus two musicians. Like all MMCC performances it has a clear
child friendly approach. By highlighting positive things that are easy
for the children to identify themselves with in a funny way, the play
encourage the children to study and live and enjoy a peaceful life.
Methods:
To reach children of all levels of understanding a number of different
educational tools are utilized in all MMCC’s educational performances.
The most essential educational tools and methods are:
- Visual input by big props
- Story telling and theatrical comedy
- Music and singing
- Direct communication of the messages using pictures and classic methods
of explanation