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Theater in Education - Often abbreviated to T.I.E. The use of theatrical techniques to educate, covering social issues or topics on the school's syllabus.

Many shows for children, young adults and families use their time to relay a message or educate. Usually a problem is found or created and by the end of the show the solution has been determined and a lesson learned. Great effort is applied to not only educate but to entertain, creating an entertaining/educating show is a win win situation. When talking about youth who typically do not put education on the top of their lists of whats "cool" shows that apply a unique aspect to the learning process can teach under the guise of entertianment.

There is another form of Theater in Education for adults only. Pornagraphy is said to be for educational reasons only but we all know where the true intention lies. While the subject matter may be distastful to some it is a perfect example of using theater to educate.