Community Arts
Community Arts
Theatre/Storytelling and Mental Health Recovery.
Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute Program Director; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney.
Brian Stephenson: Fundraising, General Administration, Organizational Development; Dr. Joyce Broderson: General Administration, Education, Artistic; Essma Imady: Artistic, Community Education, Organizational Development; Heather Barringer: Artistic, General Management / Administration, Education; Lia Rivamonte: Artistic, Fundraising, Organizational Development; Marisa XiuKuauhtli Martinez: Artistic, Community Education, Education; Nkuli Shongwe: Organizational Development, Fundraising, Community Education; Xiaolu Wang: Artistic, Community Education, Youth Programming.
ACHF Arts Access
90% of participants will express that they developed insights into their mental illness and were helped in their recovery. Audience direct feedback and surveys will show that at least 50% of respondents will indicate an increased understanding of mental health. The first outcome will be evaluated by post-project participant surveys, interviews with program staff, and interviews with teaching artists. The second outcome will be evaluated by post-performance audience Q and As, online surveys, and follow-up interviews with targeted presentation attendees.
Through direct interviews, 100% of participants said the theater-based process increased their appreciation for the arts; 90% that it benefited their recovery. Over 1,500 people experienced member performances at live events and online. 100% of audiences members participating in post-performance Q and As and a written survey expressed an increased understanding and/or appreciation for mental illness
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