adminReckson Mandizvidza Entertainment Reporter
Patsime Trust Zimbabwe has introduced a play that explores the dangers of teen pregnancies and drug abuse among the youths. The play, “School Girl” has already been performed at several schools in the capital and other towns with the aim of discouraging children from early sexual indulgence and drug abuse, which has been on the increase amongst youths.
“School Girl” has been developed under the theme “Buddiz For Luv” project run by Patsime Trust with a general goal of changing youths attitudes for the better.
Patsime programme coordinator Elscent Chitsanga revealed that her organisation had specifically chosen theatre to teach and enlighten youths because of its ability to pass messages better than most other forms of teaching.
“Theatre is able to cut through all age groups as we work with kids from primary school to those who are at universities and as such the medium is able to appeal to many young people.
“Because all age groups are able to relate to theatre with ease and it thus also allows the audience a platform to air their views as youths and in the process all issues affecting them can easily be dealt with,” explained Chitsanga.
Currently Patsime has contracted theatre groups to spread the message using the same script and groups such as Bambelela and My Age have been on the forefront. They have already visited more than 20 schools apiece in Bulawayo and Masvingo with plans underway to spread wings even wider.
“School Girl” is a play based on a 16 year old school girl who has a passion for music but lacks guidance and ends up following her passion to the extremes and suffers consequences of drug abuse and indulgence into early sexual activity. The play also highlights most of the problems faced by youths
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