Realization of Extracurricular Magnet Theater: Character Education Media for Students of MAN 1 Ngawi

Abstract

The Magnet Theater extracurricular introduces the world of performing arts to students to learn more about playing drama, exploring a role, teamwork and others. The Magnet Theater extracurricular uses a family system to make it easier to find out the background of students. Although MAN 1 NGAWI is an Islamic school, students are often still wavering and easily influenced by free association outside of school. For that reason, the Magnet Theater Extracurricular MAN 1 NGAWI has a prominent difference from theater extracurriculars in other schools, namely spiritual activities such as Khataman AL-Qur'an, Dzikrul Ghofilin and Pilgrimage to the Tombs of Wali or Ulama Experts. It is very rare for extracurricular activities in the arts to shape the character of students in pursuing spiritual activities. This is very interesting to study in depth. This study aims to describe the realization and results of the realization of the Magnet Theater extracurricular as a medium for character education for MAN 1 Ngawi students. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method, with data collection techniques using interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques consist of stages of data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and data verification. The results of this study are that the realization of extracurricular magnetic theater has proven to be an effective means in shaping students' character. Through a creative process involving the values ​​of discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and empathy, this theater is not only a space for artistic expression, but also a holistic character education medium. As a result, students showed an increase in positive attitudes, both in school and social life, proving that performing arts can play a significant role in strengthening character education in the madrasah environment.