In Japan, we call somebody who are not in education, employment or training “HIKIKOMORI or NEET”. Theater company DORA recruited widely recruiting through demonstration workshops and flier with the support of cooperating organizations to create a stage that is aimed at them. Through the experience of creating a stage with friends, we have them cultivate their self-expression based on trust, fulfillment, self-affirmation and diversity, and have supported social participation.
After the orientation (individual interview), from the first time, we will hold a theater workshop for communication such as stretching and theater games, and while creating a reliable place, hope of the participants with the artist for the presentation. While respecting, announced the group creation (devising) “Shameless Cap” (performance time 1 hour 20 minutes). We had them experience a full-scale stage including props, props, costumes, lighting, and sound.