In times of trauma, story has a crucial, cathartic role to play. That’s what many of the first 230 Los Angeles area fire-impacted students discovered as they met the SpiritCorps challenge this spring, identifying, crafting, and presenting their stories of…
At the end of this month, we are bidding farewell to an exemplary member of our team: New England Executive Director, Kent Pierce. It would be hard to overstate what a central role Kent has played in the growth of…
We are honored to be a recipient of this year’s Genesis Inspiration Foundation Grant. Our sincere appreciation goes to Genesis and its retailers across the nation for making this support possible. Receiving this gift—awarded to 50 arts organizations nationwide last…
As published in Reasons to be Cheerful, November 21, 2024 From improved teamwork to a drop in absenteeism, theatrical immersion in the stories of historic heroes yields dramatic results. By: Michaela Haas Eleven-year-old Carlos is buckling under pressure. The sixth-grader…
As published in Newsweek, Sep 09, 2024 It’s often been said that death is not only an ending, but a new beginning, as well. I learned that lesson firsthand in the months following the passing of my first wife, Lee.…
As parents, educators, and communities navigate the challenges of raising children in the digital age, the need for meaningful connection and safe passage into adulthood has never been greater. A recent Psychology Today article reflects on these challenges, particularly the…
