Theme: How Applied Theatre Responds to 21st-Century Educational Transformation

Applied drama goes beyond teaching knowledge—it nurtures empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. With the rapid advancement of technology and AI, new possibilities are emerging for this art form. To inspire educators to rethink how drama can be used in the digital era to bring more creativity into education, Chung Ying Theatre Company and the School of Education and Languages at Hong Kong Metropolitan University are co-hosting Exploring Applied Drama: Roundtable Dialogues (I), focusing on the future of applied drama in schools.

Rundown：

11:00-11:40 Start

11:40-12:10 Speech

Speaker：

Prof. HUI, Na Na Anna, Associate Professor, Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, City University of Hong Kong.

12:10-13:15 Roundtable Discussion

Guest Speaker：

Dr. Tsin Tak Shun, Teacher Development Director of HKTDA；Lecturer and Co-researcher, HKMU

Mr. Sit Hoi-fai, Harvey, Class 7A Drama Group Arts Education Officer

Dr. Tam Po Chi, Pansy, Assistant professor, Drama and Early Childhood education, Education University of Hong Kong；Chairperson of the Board of Director, TEFO；Education Consultant of Chung Ying Theatre

Dr. Ho Shun-yee, Former Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, HKU；Consultant of HKTDA

Mr. Wong Chun Fai, Head of Education and Outreach at Chung Ying Theatre

Dr. Shu Chi Yee Jack, Associate Professor, School of Education and Languages (Host)

13:15-13:30 Q&A Session

14:45-15:45 Workshop 1-3

16:15-17:15 Workshop 4-6

17:30-18:00 Performance by Chung Ying Theatre：「MuseUp! Youth Musical Theatre Troupe」（Tung Chung）《EMO大轉彎》

18:10-18:40 Performance by HKMU：《都會中學5B班：新仔登場》

Theme: Emerging Trends in Applied Theatre in Hong Kong

This roundtable brings together creators from different generations and backgrounds to share their experiences in community-based theatre, their creative insights, and their collaborative journeys. Together, we’ll explore the evolving role of applied theatre in today’s society and its future possibilities.

Rundown：

11:00    Roundtable Begins

11:00-11:05    Opening Remarks by Moderator

Moderator:

Dr. AU Yi-man (Executive Director, TEFO)

11:05-11:50    Guest Presentations

11:50-12:05    Respondent’s Reflections