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The Performing Arts: A Key Tool for Developing Soft Skills

William Shakespeare:
"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts."

Developing soft or transversal skills —such as communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence— is essential in any personal or professional environment. While there are many approaches to building these competencies, few are as effective as theatre.

Why?
Theatre-based learning allows participants to apply knowledge in a practical and experiential way, receive immediate feedback, and engage with real-life situations in a safe environment.

As such, performing arts can be a powerful tool for learning and skill development.

Through the performing arts, artistic expression is nurtured, and core interpersonal competencies are strengthened, including:

• Communication

• Active listening

• Empathy

• Collaboration

• Adaptability

• Presence

That’s why more and more organizations are incorporating theatre into their training programs, recognizing its positive impact on both personal and professional growth — through experiences and tools directly applicable to everyday situations.

As interpersonal skills gain increasing relevance, incorporating theatre into learning becomes a high-impact strategy with tangible, long-lasting results. People who develop these skills contribute to more harmonious workplaces by fostering optimism, motivation, and effective, empathetic communication. This not only enhances team well-being, but also drives productivity and better outcomes for organizations.

Research supports this approach. For instance, Kunnath and Sahoo, B. (2021), in their article “Benefits of Positive Organizational Behavior: A Review of the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Performance,” highlight that emotional intelligence at work leads to higher organizational commitment, reduced stress, and greater job satisfaction.

At B-stage, we understand the power of theatre to develop essential skills, and to transform both communication and learning.
Are you ready to take the stage?