“People who attend performing arts events are healthier, have lower anxiety, and are less likely to suffer from depression.” Read the full article.

“Humans learn from and imitate each other naturally. Watching others laugh, love, fight, and resolve conflict promotes a connection amongst people and causes us to examine our own personal relationships. Many learn something about themselves from any live theater experience, as watching other navigate often provides a roadmap to complex emotions.” Read the full article. 

“As a psychologist, choreographer and long-time fan of musical theater, the opportunity to merge my passions and engage in robust discussions with theater professionals has been meaningful and enjoyable,” Dr. Sherman said. Read the full article.

“A study was done by The Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) to see if their drama program impacted the mental health of their participants over the past few decades. They found of the more than 1,200 people who participated in the survey, 89% reported participating in the drama program had a positive impact on their self-confidence and 94% of respondents said it had a positive impact on their overall sense of wellbeing. 52% of people – slightly more than half of all respondents – indicated that ATYP had a positive or very positive impact on their anxiety levels.” Read the full article.

“In Africa and in North America, in both rural and urban settings, theatre can be an effective means of health promotion. Projects on women’s health, care for patients with mental disorders, and AIDS prevention show the usefulness of this medium for community action programmes.” Read the full article.

“We are all familiar with the diverse sports and activity options available to kids and teens in our area. Chances are, for some parents, their kids aren’t finding they enjoy these programs as much as they hoped to, or as their friends do. When parents compare traditional sports activities and hear of theater as an option, they sometimes question the value for their children beyond the stage. Sports offer the well-known benefits of exercise and teamwork, but so does theater, along with additional benefits that may not immediately come to mind.” Read the full article.