This work touches the souls of children. I hope that thousands of young people in the city will have the opportunity to enjoy a good play done well by Theatre Gael. We believe that children learn through the spirited interplay of the imagination, and that the theatrical experience is the best means for nurturing children's growing awareness of the world around them. Theatre, with its innate ability to inspire wonder and promote understanding, is essential in the education of children. Worldsong directly addresses issues facing children in a complex world, and through its careful dramatization of these concerns and possible solutions, creates an enduring sense of hope and esteem for its audience.
Every culture uses some form of theatre as a means of instilling values and sharing traditions.
While Worldsong will continue to produce plays based on our Celtic heritage, we have sought to serve the broadest spectrum of our community and have created programs to facilitate our mission. Our Worldsong Children's Theatre tours throughout the area taking its multicultural message to young people in many different communities. This Poem in Me The Teacher as Artist The Hero's Journey Theatre Gael's Worldsong has developed a series of interactive workshops that provide a unique opportunity for young people to participate in the creation of their own mythology. Using the mythological structure common to the stories of all people and cultures, The Hero's Journey challenges the intellect and the imagination as students are asked to co-create stories that represent their deepest values and hopes. The workshops are led by Theatre Gael Artistic Director John Stephens.