Community Theatre Band

1. Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is for the theatre group to design and implement three (3) community theatre performances during the year 2026 addressing key child protection issues. The specific themes will be determined throughout the year, with a focus on topics such as early marriage, child labor, and domestic violence.

The theatre group is expected to:

1. Translate real-life child protection challenges into engaging, culturally sensitive, and educational storytelling that resonates with community members.
2. Use creative and participatory performance techniques to stimulate reflection, dialogue, and community ownership of child protection issues.
3. Facilitate interactive post-performance discussions that encourage community members to reflect on harmful practices and explore practical solutions to protect children.

2. Scope of Work

The selected theatre group will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of three community theatre performances in 2026 focusing on child protection themes.

Key tasks include:

• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders and community members to develop scripts and performances addressing selected child protection topics (including but not limited to early marriage, child labor, and domestic violence).
• Ensuring that each performance is contextually relevant, culturally appropriate, and aligned with national child protection frameworks and community priorities.
• Adapting performance content throughout the year based on emerging needs and agreed thematic focus.
• Facilitating interactive sessions following each performance to engage parents, caregivers, youth, and community leaders in dialogue, reflection, and collective problem-solving.
• Ensuring all logistical arrangements are in place for each performance (venue coordination, stage setup, materials, sound system, and required technical equipment).
• Coordinating scheduling and communication with local partners to maximize community participation.
• Providing brief narrative and photo documentation reports after each performance summarizing activities, audience engagement, and key outcomes.

3. Deliverables

• Theatre Scripts & Rehearsal Plans:
  Three finalized scripts (one per performance) developed in coordination with LECORVAW and shared for review and approval prior to implementation. Each script will address a selected child protection theme identified during 2026.
• Live Performances:
  Implementation of three (3) community theatre performances (approximately 60 minutes each) during the year 2026. Dates and locations will be determined in coordination with LECORVAW based on the agreed thematic focus and community priorities.
• Interactive Session Facilitation:
  Facilitation of a 45–60 minute participatory discussion and engagement activity following each performance, encouraging dialogue among children, caregivers, and community members on child protection issues and practical prevention strategies.
• Brief Narrative Reports:
  Submission of a short narrative report after each performance summarizing the activity conducted, audience engagement, key discussion points, challenges, and recommendations.

4. Required Qualifications and Experience

- Proven experience in community theatre, participatory art, or creative activism.

- Demonstrated ability to develop performances addressing social or behavioral change themes.

- Experience working with adolescents and caregivers in awareness or education programs.

- Strong facilitation and communication skills in Arabic.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with partner organizations and adapt creatively to community contexts.

5. Duration of Assignment

The assignment will cover the full preparation, implementation, and reporting period for the three performances throughout the year March– December 2026.

This includes:

• Script development and coordination meetings (prior to each performance).
• Rehearsals and preparation for each theatre production.
• Implementation of three community theatre events (dates to be agreed upon in advance).
• Submission of brief reports following each performance.