March 20 is Theater for Children and Youth
March 20 is Theater for Children and Youth Day, and aims to highlight theater as an educational and transformative tool for children and young people. The date coincides with World Theater Day for Children and Youth, established in 1995, and aims to promote young people's access to theater, highlighting its role in critical, social and emotional development.
The date is marked by several cultural activities, such as presentations, workshops and debates, held in schools and cultural spaces, seeking to involve young people with the art of theater and stimulating their creativity and empathy. Theater, in addition to being a form of entertainment, is a powerful pedagogical tool for the development of cognitive and social skills in young people.
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