E+ Radio Vita – Radio Theater

Aims of the practice and description of participants -	The Interface project is an integration project which is intended to members and communities that want to use the space for self-expression and empowerment concerning their own point of view about inclusive societies that are not today represented on the mainstream medias. For instance, a group has been formed with 8 youth migrant women aged between 15-21 years old, who are mostly newcomers in the country and still have to practice their German/language skills (A1-A2). -	Social inclusion of minority groups through empowerment and techniques of Social Radio with the willingness of tackling prejudices, stereotypes and preconceptions on them. -	Generate radio and media content to promote social inclusion and raise awareness of discrimination in society with the special attention to ageism, gender inequalities, sexual orientation or cultural origin. -	Support individuals in acquiring and developing basic skills and key competences.

Resources, Materials needed -	A suitable/quite room for the purpose of a radio workshop. -	Mixer. -	4 micros. -	Computer. -	UBS-Soundcard.

Duration 2 workshops of 5 hours.

Step-by-step - what has to be done? 1.	Ice breaking/introduction/ernergizers. 2.	Voice and body stimulation. 3.	Drafting of a work charter in order to build a safe place and highlight the importance of open-mindedness, non-judgmental attitude, sharing and listening, 4.	Creation process by finding personal stories and a relevant topic/narrative to the group. 5.	Making of a jingle with music toys. 6.	Recording a radio theater (i.e., using theatre methodology to explore the medium such as activating potentials in acting, singing, making music, etc.). 7.	Basic editing on a computer. 8.	Reflection/evaluation of the work and learning skills. 9.	Present the outcome during a short show of Radio Theater. Developing a common understanding of topics relevant to all participants helps them reflect about their won and other’s reality of life, similarities and differences. The save place as well as the level of abstraction connected to the medium radio encourages the participants to tackle topics they would not usually share. Therefore, the relative homogeneity of the group is helpful.

Learning Outcomes - which skills are addressed? -	Discovering radio skills (e.g., sound recording, digital post production, etc.). -	Creativity and creative writing skills (e.g., co-construction of the theatre plot). -	Communicative skills and reflection skills (e.g., discussing and finding a topic to tackle the show, combinate one perspective with the one of another participant). -	Narrative skills (e.g;, stating one story concerning the topic, reading/speaking confidently into a microphone).

How do you check the outcomes are reached? Undetermined.