THERAPEUTIC THEATRE.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20126, 23 February 1937, Page 9

THERAPEUTIC THEATRE.

KINDERGARTEN FOR ADULTS. (Times Air Mail Service). LONDON, January 21. A kindergarten for adults is the latest, medical experiment in America, says the. News-Chronicle. Dr. .1. 1,. Aioreno has opened a Therapeutic Theatre in Beacon. New York, where neurotic and hysterical patients are encouraged lo act improvised parts, while the doctors look The patients pul themselves Into situations which they would like lo experience in everyday life, huf cannot or dare not, and in this way they troubles can he diagnosed. In*. Moreno expects, 100. that the relief which will come from such piny acting mav help lo cure manv cases. They will lie able f<> gel rid emotions that must be kept in cheek Thus the petty tyrant who spoils his life and that of his neighbours bv bossing and inlerfering will he able to act. the part, of Nero or of a stage sergeant major; he will then go about 1 1 is daily life satisfied "f his dietatiorial mania and a far nicer person all round.