This holiday was initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), which you can think of as the “global family” or “connector” for theater communities worldwide. ITI is the largest performing arts organization globally with strong ties to UNESCO. Its mission is to connect theater professionals organizations enthusiasts across cultures promote cultural exchange theater development.

Why March 27th? There’s an interesting story here: ITI decided back in 1961 that there should be a World Theatre Day celebrated annually from 1962 onwards—and they chose March 27th intentionally because on that same day in 1962 ITI organized an important international theater event—the Theatre of Nations—in Paris! This festival gathered top troupes works from around world making date historically significant richly international.

Why dedicate special day “theater”? Think about it; theater isn’t just “highbrow” stuff for few nor virtual screen world—it’s live art! Actors perform right front breathe same air sweat laugh cry That face-to-face interaction emotional resonance difficult replicate other art forms.

Theater condenses life’s myriad aspects—joys sorrows social issues inner struggles—onto small stage letting experience different fates within hour two Feel complex emotions ponder ultimate questions about life society humanity Like magical mirror sometimes illuminating unnoticed heart corners reflecting societal injustices absurdities sparking discussion thought Theater one best ways humanity tells stories explores inner self understands others Don’t forget collective creation process countless efforts actors directors playwrights set designers lighting technicians costume designers make performance possible full collaborative human spirit

Establishing World Theatre Day aims draw global attention importance charm theater Encourages more people create new scripts perform watch read scripts reviews Gives good plays chance staged invites people theaters experience unique charm Ancient yet vibrant art thriving modern society

Every year special tradition International Theatre Institute invites renowned figure global theater community famous playwrights directors actors write “World Theatre Day Message” Translated various languages read before performances related events worldwide Global theater people unified voice representative power theater peace shared human emotions ceremony full human spirit

Besides message reading tradition various celebrations worldwide Free performances excerpts libraries schools streets Open rehearsals showing how plays crafted Discussions theater society Workshops teaching acting fun People celebrate “theater’s birthday” inviting more into big family

For instance 2022 marked important milestone—60th anniversary Celebrating years vitality shows strong both theater’s life force holiday’s impact

So every March 27th World Theatre Day isn’t just for professionals but everyone willing enter theaters feel life connect through stories performances reminding amidst screens virtual worlds still face-to-face warm heart-touching art called theater nourishing souls broadening horizons Take chance visit theater You’ll love feeling Simply put means Celebrate Theater Watch Play Let Stage Light Up Life An international festival about life emotion connection