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'Creating Drama in the Midst of Trauma' Panel

Moderated by:

Michelle Tyrene Johnson

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Overview

Artists have always used their personal pain to create and unpack the pain of universal truths. But what happens when the trauma is society-wide? When norms and institutions at every level, in every direction, change every foundation to quicksand? We’ll talk about how theatre creators can build courage, resiliency, and creativity in challenging times for the arts.

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'Creating Drama in the Midst of Trauma' Panel

Creating Drama in the Midst of Trauma

Artists have always used their personal pain to create and unpack the pain of universal truths. But what happens when the trauma is society-wide? When norms and institutions at every level, in every direction, change every foundation to quicksand? We’ll talk about how theatre creators can build courage, resiliency, and creativity in challenging times for the arts.

Moderated by:

Michelle Tyrene Johnson

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Dates and Tickets

Apr 12, 2026 -
'Creating Drama in the Midst of Trauma' Panel
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April 12, 2026
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Starting at $25

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* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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ASL Interpretation
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Content Warning
Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and depictions of blood.

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