The Ministry of Public Education announced on March 25 that the new play “6/Cuartos: rompamos el silencio” will be presented as part of the Érase una vez… program, aiming to promote awareness about bullying and cyberbullying among students. The production is set for August 27 to September 11, 2026, at the Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica and targets students in secondary education.
The initiative seeks to address pressing issues faced by students in schools, specifically focusing on encouraging them to speak out against bullying and take positive action. According to Jacqueline Badilla Jara, director of Student Life at the Ministry of Public Education, “With this new production from the Érase una vez… program we seek to transform classroom reality through emotional scenes and the energy of the cast responsible for conveying a message of awareness and prevention, such as the courage to speak up and determination to take positive actions.”
The play features an 80-minute performance with emotional scenes and strong dialogues intended for second- and third-cycle students as well as those in diversified education. Additional evening performances are also available; “A la Luna” will be staged on June 17, 18, and 24 while “Mujercitas” will run on August 13, 14, and 19.
Educational institutions are required to coordinate transportation and meals for participating students. For logistical matters related to these events or further information about registration via Microsoft Teams or phone contact is provided through Melvin Gómez Quesada.
This announcement comes alongside several other educational initiatives including training sessions with remote science laboratories by Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), international representation at library congresses by local professionals, publication of guidelines addressing violence during student transport services by public authorities, upcoming national standardized tests for over fifty-three thousand graduating students later in March, as well as observances highlighting water conservation efforts, anti-discrimination advocacy days recognized globally each March,
and raising awareness around Down syndrome.
