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Between 2–7 March 2025, the city of Smederevo hosted the Eyes-Shut Training of Trainers, a key activity within the Sensorial Theater for Adults with Visual Disability project. Organized by PATOS, the Serbian partner and originator of the Eyes-Shut method, the training brought together 18 actors and facilitators from Romania, Serbia, and Cyprus. Over four days, participants explored the concept of non-visual theater and learned how to develop inclusive performances accessible to both blind and sighted audiences.

The program combined theory and practice, guiding participants through the full creative cycle: pre-production, production, and post-production of sensorial performances. Workshops focused on storytelling through sound, body movement, spatial awareness, and emotional expression without relying on visual elements. Participants also had the chance to reflect on their own perceptions of disability and inclusion, experience a live performance, and present their own theatrical creations on the final day. The training laid a strong foundation for each partner team to replicate and adapt the methodology in their local communities.