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Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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The Power of Performance Art in Managing Mental Health

September 06, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 17

Date: 09/06/2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: The Power of Performance Art in Managing Mental Health

Brief summary of show: Today we are talking with Angelo Blanchard, Katie Hayes and Paula Heller. Katie is the outreach coordinator at STAGES St Louis. If you have not heard of Stages, it is a local theatre that is committed to preserving and advancing the art form of musical theatre through excellence in performance and education. Paula is a licensed professional counselor and registered drama therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families and leads Drama Therapy Groups. Angelo is a member at Independence Center and along with his outreach work for IC also participates in the IC Players, the Clubhouse’s acting group. We are going to talk about how the arts and in particular performance art can support better mental health in our community.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:15 - 12:33 Katie, Angelo, and Paula’s Backgrounds

13:06 - 16:04 STAGES St. Louis

17:25 -18:05 Accessibility of Performance Art in the Community

19:15 – 20:59 Drama Therapy

21:20 – 30:52 IC Players & Power of Performance

List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading, social media handles:

North American Drama Therapy Association

STAGES St. Louis or contact the Box Office at 314.821.2407

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