In the case study research foundational to this paper, I explored how Brazilian theater maker Augusto Boal’s Forum Theater can assist teachers in developing children’s life skills. A South African primary school teacher facilitated a researcher-designed program in Creative Arts. According to the national government Policy Statement for Life Orientation, the program met the drama-based instruction requirements for Grade 6. The lessons sensitized learners to their non-verbal communication abilities where members from a similar social context understand each other’s physical expression. Guided by their teacher, learners suggested powerless scenarios to demonstrate difficult life situations through improvisation and developed a scenario into a conflict scene. Each class acted their scene in a Forum Theater lesson before another class. Their teacher, in the role of Boal’s “Joker,” encouraged each audience of learners to identify and then try to find a solution to the performed situation. Findings indicate learners identified the problems presented and suggested solutions for change but could not resolve the conflict. Yet when their teacher prompted, they performed a behavior that improved the situation. Devising an original dramatic scene was unfamiliar terrain for the participating teacher. It is recommended that teachers in training are taught experiential performative teaching strategies.