Describes a theater for children and youth on the island of Aruba and the celebration of the project in a youth theater festival. Outlines the goals of the theater project. Discusses the development of the festival plays, the themes expressed in terms of metaphor, and the communication through objects used in the plays. (CR)

Describes the history and the recent transformation of The New Victory Theatre in New York City with plans to make it into the city's first performing arts institution devoted exclusively to young people and family audiences. Lists plans for various programs, including educational programs for teachers and students. (CR)

Describes a theater in Port-of-Spain developed by a recovered drug user and advertising executive to provide a safe and interesting environment for recovering drug users. Discusses the methods used to engage the participants in learning about theater. Offers a chronological recounting of the class and describes participants' reactions to various…