ISTA (International School Theatre Association) this year went on from the 5th to the 8th of October and was hosted in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the Prem Tinsulanonda School (Thailand). ISTA is an opportunity for Theatre students (or anyone interested in Theatre) to work with professionals and others from different IB schools including the American School of Doha (Qatar), Bangkok Patana School (Thailand), NIST International School (Thailand), International School of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Oberoi International School (India). This trip enabled me to explore the different styles of theatre and also while simultaneously meeting new people from different schools at the same time [collaboration].

This theatre workshop was a transformative experience, that brought together aspiring actors, directors, and other creative students to explore new techniques, hone our skills, and engage in meaningful collaboration. Through the activities and workshops we did, I was able to gain a deeper understanding of my strengths, weaknesses, and interests in theatre and was also able to make many new strong connections with other students from other schools.