Sheatre, Educational Alternative Theatre,

http://log.on.ca/cs/sheatre/

Based on the values of trust, mutual respect, integrity, intuition and fun, Sheatre works towards exciting people about community and the arts, and helps them to make their way into the world creatively, skilfully, and confidently. Sheatre conducts community arts workshops with collaborative groups that include professional artists and community members, and presents audience-participatory public theatre events that focus on contemporary issues. The educational process gives communities a voice, stimulates personal growth and community solidarity; contributes to the creation of a common community of diverse people; and provides alternative cultural, educational, social and recreational opportunities for women and youth. One play in particular was created by women who had suffered domestic violence and was used to raise awareness of that issues in rural communities.