Experiencia formativa artística en la educación no formal: implementación de una escuela itinerante de teatro

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes the impact of a formative experience developed within the context of an itinerant theater school, aimed at fostering artistic practice and the consumption of local performing arts. Using a mixed-method approach and an exploratory sequential design, qualitative and quantitative data were collected to design an educational proposal based on active methodologies, which was then implemented as a pilot and evaluated from a contextualized perspective. This strategy, grounded in the principles of non-formal education, integrated artistic training with cultural mediation, strengthening the connection between student-spectators and artists. The results reveal the potential of such experiences to democratize access to the arts, foster critical thinking, and promote cultural consumption. The study highlights the relevance of decentralized, sustainable, and territory-adapted initiatives as strategies to energize local theater. It concludes with recommendations aimed at ensuring the project s sustainability and its replicability in other contexts.