Izmir Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters (IzBBŞT) organized a meaningful event in line with its mission to bring theater together with children from every corner of the city. With the valuable contributions of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Child Studies and Education Support Department, IzBBŞT staged the beloved children's play "School of Clowns" for young theater lovers from all over the city, free of charge.
The special screening held at the İzBBŞT İsmet İnönü Stage echoed with the laughter of children. In addition to the young audience, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Council Members Tuğçe Gülcüler and Sedef Cem, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Culture and Arts Department Head Yener Ceylan, İzBBŞT Deputy General Art Director Harun Özer and İzBBŞT Branch Manager İlayda Akbıyık also attended this meaningful event and shared the children's enthusiasm.
A Day of Laughter with Mischievous Clowns
The little ones who watched with interest “School for Clowns”, one of the beloved classics of international children’s theater, had fun with the funny and entertaining adventures of the four mischievous clowns in the play. Their joy doubled when the clown noses that added color to the atmosphere of the play were given to the children as gifts at the end of the show. Little theater lovers had an unforgettable day full of laughter, surrounded by theater, thanks to “School for Clowns.”
Theatre for Everyone
Izmir City Theatres stated that it will continue its efforts to facilitate children from all walks of life in the city’s life to access theatre and introduce them to the magical world of art through special and free shows such as “School for Clowns”. Such events contribute significantly to children developing their imagination, increasing their social skills and encouraging their interest in art.
The Fun World of “School for Clowns”
Written by Friedrich Karl Waechter and translated into Turkish by Yücel Erten, “School for Clowns” tells the comical story of authoritarian teacher Dr. Sinir’s strict education approach based on “Respect! Order! Discipline!” and his encounter with four mischievous clowns who love to have fun and can’t sit still. In this school where lessons turn into a complete mess, interestingly, success is inevitable. The play, which conveys a unique and entertaining day at School for Clowns to the audience, has managed to reach thousands of children to date under the roof of İzmir City Theatres.
