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Exercise, Group Building Activity
Exploring Identity through Theatre
Exploring Identity through Theatre is a theatre-based experiential learning activity that uses movement, improvisation, storytelling, and creative interaction to help young people explore their identity.
Aims of the tool
● To explore personal identity through movement, metaphor, and storytelling
● To increase self-awareness and emotional expression
● To develop empathy, listening, and group connection
● To encourage creativity and spontaneity in a safe environment
Description of the tool
Exploring Identity through Theatre is a participatory theatre-based activity that invites young people to explore different aspects of their identity through movement, improvisation, storytelling, and creative expression. Through individual, pair, and group exercises, participants reflect on how they see themselves, how they relate to others, and how identity can be expressed beyond words. The process promotes self-awareness, emotional expression, empathy, creativity, and meaningful group connection in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5778
This tool is for
16–25 years old, 10–25 participants, Erasmus+ youth exchange / international group
and addresses
Group Dynamics, Networking and Follow-up, Personal Development, Youth Participation
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Transnational Youth Initiatives
Materials needed:
Spacious room for movement, chairs, objects available in the room
Duration:
Approx. 80 minutes
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Developed and facilitated by Mariya Marinaki, implemented during an Erasmus+ youth exchange workshop (2025). Method description by Inna Eizensharf.
in the context of
Project Art of Identity
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Jelena Markune (on 14 July 2026)
and last modified
14 June 2026
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