This theme investigates two innovative perspectives in personal development and aware-ness: a theater-based awareness approach and a theater-based approach to mindfulness. These approa-ches integrate elements of theater and mindfulness techniques in a synergistic way, with the potential to improve actors' emotional, cognitive and relational well-being. The mindfulness-based approach to theater combines theatrical techniques with mindfulness practice, encouraging participants to be present in the present moment and explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions in a creative setting. It can facilitate self-knowledge, empathy and emotional expression, using theater as a means to interact with one's inner experience. On the other hand, the theatre-based approach to mindfulness brings theatrical elements to the practice of being present in the present moment. Participants are encouraged to use theater techniques to develop their ability to non-judgmentally observe and accept their thoughts and emotions. This can stimulate creativity and add a new level of depth to your mindfulness practice.