# Theatre-based Activities for Trainers > Theatre-based activities for trainers: tableaux, status games, stop-and-replay scenes and hot-seating for soft-skills programs. 2-day workshop by Bodhih. - Source: https://bodhih.com/theater-based-activities-for-trainers-training/ - Publisher: Bodhih Training (Bengaluru, India; since 2008) - Last updated: 2026-10-14 - Contact: solutions@bodhih.com · +91 99000 11601 --- Theater Based Activities for Trainers Why is theatre based activities valuable for today’s trainers? ## At a glance - **Duration:** Recommended: 2 days in person (09:30–17:30) in a room with open floor space, plus a 60-day assignment to run one theatre-based segment in a real program - **Who it’s for:** Trainers, L&D professionals, managers and subject-matter experts - **Format:** In person · Live virtual · Blended - **Where:** India & 7 regions worldwide - **Track record:** Since 2008 · 2,000+ companies Bodhih's theatre-based activities for trainers program is a 2-day in-person workshop that gives trainers and L&D professionals drama techniques to use inside their own soft-skills programs. Participants practise warm-ups, freeze-frame tableaux, status games, stop-and-replay scenes and character hot-seating. Each trainer then redesigns a segment of their own program and runs it within 60 days. - Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions - Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change - Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions **Where and how:** theatre-based activities for trainers certification as an in-person workshop in [Bengaluru](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-in-bangalore/), [Mumbai](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-mumbai/), [New Delhi](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-new-delhi/), [Hyderabad](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-hyderabad/), [Chennai](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-chennai/), [Pune](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-pune/) and [Kolkata](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-kolkata/); as a live online course; or delivered overseas in [Dubai](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-dubai/), [Singapore](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-singapore/), [Saudi Arabia](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer-certification-in-saudi-arabia/) and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026 by [Siddharthan VGJ](https://bodhih.com/siddharthan-vgj/), Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru Theatre based trainings promote independent assessment of life events & choices that has a transformational impact on a professional’s behaviour, a lever, every trainer needs to maximise. In the last decade the case for theatre-based activities as part of training and [train-the-trainer](https://bodhih.com/train-the-trainer/) program has steadily grown. ## Why are Bodhih’s workshops on theatre-based training becoming popular? Theatre based training is an effective model that needs adult appreciation of a theme that is complex and dynamic. What theatre essentially brings to the human experience is a diversity of thought through an independent assessment of what is good or bad; right or wrong, or what is deep and true and what is only surface-deep. ## Where is theatre-based training used today? For long drama and theatre were used in workshops as part of ice-breakers, role-plays, or [team building](https://bodhih.com/team-building/) activities. Today the expectations (and the successful reception) from theatre based [**corporate training**](https://bodhih.com/corporate-training/) has grown many-folds. Imposing MNC’s and vibrant start-ups are taking an interest to weave drama elements for their programs on negotiation skills, [conflict management](https://bodhih.com/conflict-management/), change management, leadership skills, behavioural adaptation, and advanced handling of challenging customers and diversity issues. ## Who is the Bodhih’s programs on theatre-based training for? Theatre based training are primarily activities for trainers. Additionally, HR practitioners from any industry, corporate trainers from any domain, L&D managers from any industry, in-house (technical or soft-skills) trainers, free-lance trainers of any specialization and learning enthusiasts are all candidates for [theatre-based](https://bodhih.com/theatre-based-training/) training programs. **Through Bodhih’s facilitator led presentations, group activity and class discussions, learners are encouraged to make connections between theatre-based activity and [soft skills](https://bodhih.com/behavioural-skills-training-in-india/)** As per world economic forum’s “Future of jobs” report- [emotional intelligence](https://bodhih.com/emotional-intelligence-at-workplace/), creativity, and people management will be top skills required in 2020. **Soft skills** are inherently a complex bunch of skills that needs meticulous understanding of the underlying concepts, diligent application of the practices, consistent measurement and course – correction techniques. Only then does long term and sustainable transformation come about. The one element that is non-negotiable in soft skills training is repeated / appropriate (or guided) practice and high-quality feedback that is rich in observations and constructive in its delivery for encouraging participant change. These two aspects are covered in-depth within Drama training. Seasoned Bodhih facilitators highlight research for trainers that ranks among the highest in recall value and increased effectiveness. ## What skills do Bodhih’s workshops on theatre based corporate training impact? - **Self-Confidence,** an essential component in communication skills and leadership program is built by drama training as it needs participants to maintain eye contact while speaking more clearly and effectively. Additionally, oral structure is reinforced with rehearsals and by using pauses and other tools for dramatic impact. - **Organizing Skills** are reinforced in class participants because like many other organizational initiatives, theatre performance is an event, where multiple activities are interconnected with dependencies and handoffs. The learner’s attention is constantly on the various moving parts that need to work inside a well-orchestrated plan and sequence - **Listening Skills,** an unavoidable element in all negotiation and conflict management programs are easily taught in the theatre format where actors are continually tuned in to listening to the others on stages and deciphering body language as well in real time. - **Stage Fright,** an intrinsic deep-rooted fear that learners face in public speaking and leadership skills training is helped by Theatre-based training directly as it invites one to be more comfortable in front of an audience. - **Teamwork,** a non-negotiable skill for all training and corporate function, Theatre brings people together and enables teamwork. In a theatre environment the understanding of team success (or failure) is grasped instantly and calls on the participants to demonstrate higher degrees of coordination and situational skills. - **Creative Problem-Solving,** a skill much valued across all innovation programs, theatre training activities forces the group to collaborate and work across various space-time-material challenges that surfaces creativity in the form of improvisation and problem solving. - **Emotional Intelligence,** an indispensable skill in all behavioural training programs, Theatre helps in enhancing emotional intelligence as it puts people in touch with their own emotions and awareness patterns first and thereafter enhances the capacity to empathise. - **Flexibility,** a trait that is worked in extreme measure in corporate environments is built inside the theatre format. Decisions are made impromptu as the situations call for it and this reinforces the value of staying flexible and adaptive. - **Reflection and Observation** are skills that lie at the heart of all behaviour and leadership training programs, as also various sales interventions. Drama based programs maximize the entire steps of reflection and observation for all that went well and all that can be improved after an event or performance. The learners through theatre-based activities over time imbibe the habit to introspect and come up with future improvement plans. ### Train The Trainer Certification Workshop ### Master Trainer Certification ### Confidence On Camera - Make Amazing Videos for your Online Course ### Train your Teachers ### How to Create an Awesome Online Course ### Theater Based Activities for Trainers ### Virtual Trainers and Instructional Designing ### How to Train your Team ### Consulting Skills for Trainers ### Project Management Training for Trainers ### Instructional Designing For Trainers ### Certified Training Manager ### The Virtual Trainer ## Sample training plan: 2-day hands-on design This two-day workshop gives trainers a toolkit of drama techniques they can use inside their own soft-skills programs. Participants learn by doing every technique first as learners, then as facilitators. They run warm-ups that build safety, freeze-frame tableaux, status games, stop-and-replay scenes and character hot-seating, and learn to debrief each so the insight lands. Each trainer redesigns one segment of a program they already run, such as conflict or customer handling, and leads it live with peers on day two. 85% hands-on practice · 13.5 contact hours · Cohort: 10–18 participants · In person · Live virtual ### Day 1: Play first, then learn Participants can run safe warm-ups, tableaux and status games and debrief them to a workplace learning point. 1. 09:30–10:15 · Name, gesture, echo (Energiser) 2. 10:15–11:00 · Warm-up ladder (Demo & practice) 3. 11:15–12:15 · Frozen pictures (Skill drill) 4. 12:15–13:00 · Why drama works (Concept burst) 5. 13:45–14:45 · High status, low status (Skill drill) 6. 14:45–15:30 · Voice and presence for the trainer (Skill drill) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Debrief the drama (Fishbowl) 8. 16:45–17:30 · My flat segment (Reflection) ### Day 2: Scenes that change behaviour Participants can script and run stop-and-replay scenes and hot-seating, and lead a redesigned segment of their own program. 1. 09:30–10:00 · Yes-let's machine (Energiser) 2. 10:00–11:00 · Stop-and-replay scenes (Demo & practice) 3. 11:15–12:15 · Write a scene that bites (Build sprint) 4. 12:15–13:00 · Hot seat (Role-play) 5. 13:45–14:30 · Rehearse the redesign (Peer coaching) 6. 14:30–15:30 · Showcase, part one (Micro-teach) 7. 15:45–16:45 · Showcase, part two (Micro-teach) 8. 16:45–17:30 · Curtain call and 60-day plan (Action planning) Recommended: 2 days in person (09:30–17:30) in a room with open floor space, plus a 60-day assignment to run one theatre-based segment in a real program. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis. ### How long is theatre-based activities for trainers training? The recommended design is two days in person, from 09:30 to 17:30, in a room with open floor space, followed by a 60-day assignment to use the techniques in a real program. A one-day version covers the core techniques, and a live virtual version is possible, although in-person works better for drama. ### What activities are included in theatre-based activities for trainers training? Trainers experience every technique first as learners: warm-up ladders, frozen tableaux of workplace moments, status games, stop-and-replay scenes where the audience takes over, and hot-seating a difficult character. They then redesign a flat segment of their own program and lead it live for peer scoring. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does theatre-based training for trainers cost? Bodhih does not publish a fixed fee for theatre-based activities for trainers training. Fees are quoted per batch on request, after a short needs analysis, and depend on cohort size, number of days, delivery format (in person, live virtual or blended), location and any follow-up or AssessAll assessments included. ### Does theatre-based training for trainers work online? A live virtual version is possible, but the recommended design is two days in person in a room with open floor space, because drama techniques such as tableaux, status games and stop-and-replay scenes work better face to face. A one-day version covers the core techniques. ### What is theatre-based activities for trainers? ### Who is the Theater Based Activities for Trainers training program for? Trainers, L&D professionals, managers and subject-matter experts. Bodhih tailors the examples, case studies and depth to your industry, culture and team level. ### How long is the Theater Based Activities for Trainers training program? Bodhih recommends 2 days in person (09:30–17:30) in a room with open floor space, plus a 60-day assignment to run one theatre-based segment in a real program. The length can be shortened or extended after a needs analysis. ### Can Theater Based Activities for Trainers training be delivered online? Yes. Theater Based Activities for Trainers training can run in person at your location, as live virtual sessions for distributed or hybrid teams, or as a blended journey that adds self-paced learning on Bodhih.org between sessions. ### How is the impact of Theater Based Activities for Trainers training measured? Success measures for Theater Based Activities for Trainers training are agreed with you before design, as part of the ADDIE model. Bodhih can add pre- and post-program assessments on AssessAll and manager check-ins to track behaviour change.