Welcome to THETA
Ma te whakatau, - ka mohio,
Ma te mohio - ka mãrama,
Ma te mãrama - ka matau,
Ma te matau - ka ora
(by discussion comes understanding, by understanding comes light, by light comes wisdom, by wisdom comes life everlasting)
Vision: Stronger resilient communities.
Mission: The Theatre in Health Education Trust (THETA) uses applied theatre to promote well-being, equity, self-determination and to inform and strengthen communities.
The Theatre in Health Education Trust provides innovative and challenging health education programmes to the rangatahi/youth of Aotearoa-New Zealand through the experiential medium of theatre.
Our interactive theatre-based programmes use a combination of traditional theatre, educational drama, structured role play and decision-making activities to engage students in the exploration of issues relevant to their lives.
Become a Trustee:
THETA is expanding to produce programmes for a wide variety of communities. We employ two full time staff, and contract actor/facilitators to tour for part of the year. THETA is looking for additional trustees to help guide the organisation through a period of growth and expansion. We are particularly interested in anyone with an interest and experience in:
- Businesses growth and development
- Celebrating and enhancing Pasifika resilience
- Youth advocacy
- Community development
- Rainbow community
- Applied theatre
- Health and wellness of communities
- Te Ao Maori
What do we offer:
- The opportunity to work collaboratively with experts from a variety of fields
- The chance to expand your governance experience
- The opportunity to apply your skills to improve outcomes for our communities
- Reimbursement for your time
For more information please contact Eleanor Riley : manager@theta.org.nz
Our Programmes
THETA promotes the development of healthy attitudes and behaviours by delivering factual information to encourage critical thinking and to enable young people to make informed lifestyle choices.
Sexwise
A theatre in education programme, consisting of a theatre performance and an interactive workshop.
The Best Thing
Students and facilitators explore problems and issues, particularly in communication and connectedness.
About Us
Find out more about the THETA Trust including history, Trust Board members, staff, and our pedagogy.
Tours and Registration
Register your interest in having the Sexwise team work with your students in 2020.