Drama Therapy for Actor Training Programs

Author

Emily FaithFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-22-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA - Master of Arts

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Tim Reagan

Abstract

This review synthesizes the literature on the mental health trends and developmental stages of student actors in university theatre programs and the mental health issues they may suffer because of their field of training. I then review the potential negative impacts of COVID-19. Special attention is paid to drama therapy techniques to weave into college and university theatre programs to mitigate mental health concerns invoked by training.

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Recommended Citation

Faith, Emily, "Drama Therapy for Actor Training Programs" (2021). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 429.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/429