Perception, Emotion, Identity. The Role of Multisensory Experiences in the Theatrical Process and Identity Development

This article explores the importance of multisensory theatre workshops in facilitating processes of self-awareness, by stimulating the senses and bodily perception. Starting from the premise of experiential aesthetics and theatrical psycho-pedagogy, it analyzes how multisensory activities – based on tactile, auditory, olfactory and kinesthetic exploration – contribute to the development of a deeper body awareness and the discovery of personal identity. Analyses conducted during multisensory theatre workshops reveal the impact of sensory experiences on self-reflection, as well as the mechanisms through which interaction with a multisensory environment facilitates processes of introspection.. The article highlights that, by suspending the visual sense and emphasizing other perceptual channels, participants increase their capacity for self-observation and reconfigure their relationship with their own body, space and emotions. Observations show that multisensory theatrical workshops offer a unique framework for exploring identity, where direct and immersive experience becomes a source of reflective knowledge. This approach combines performative and therapeutic dimensions, opening new perspectives on theatre as a tool for self-discovery and personal development.