Storytelling Theater for Healing
THE UPCOMING PERFORMANCES ARE SPONSORED BY TAKE ACTION LA COUNTY FOR MENTAL HEALTH
♠ NASA JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
Date/Time: Thursday, May 1st, 2025 from 12 pm to 1 pm
Play Title: Red Doors
♠ Pacific Clinics Multicultural Family Center
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm
Play Title: 27
Address: 18623 Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748
We are extremely grateful to Take Cation for Mental Health LA County, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and Proposition 63.
Storytelling Theater for Healing is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and resilience through the transformative power of storytelling and theater. By creating inclusive spaces for authentic dialogue and self-expression, we aim to break stigmas, nurture empathy, and inspire healing. Through engaging workshops and performances, we empower individuals from all backgrounds to share their stories, connect with others, and build supportive communities prioritizing mental well-being and collective growth.
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- By creating safe and courageous spaces for authentic dialogue and self-expression, we aim to break cultural stigmas, nurture empathy, and inspire healing. Through engaging workshops and performances, we empower individuals to share their stories, connect with others, and build a supportive community that values mental well-being and cultural identity.
- By fostering inclusive spaces for authentic dialogue and self-expression, we help organizations break stigmas, nurture empathy, and promote a culture of well-being. Through interactive workshops and performances, we empower teams to connect meaningfully, build emotional intelligence, and create supportive environments prioritizing mental health and employee engagement.
- By creating inclusive spaces for open dialogue and self-expression, we help communities break stigmas, foster empathy, and inspire healing.
We collaborate with organizations and companies to advance mental health awareness and resilience through the transformative power of storytelling and theater. We empower individuals and teams to share their stories, build stronger connections, and cultivate a culture of compassion and mental well-being aligned with their mission to serve others.
WE ARE HIRING ACTORS
We are looking for courageous individuals who are willing:
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- To share their stories about immigration and mental health journey.
- To be part of a theater ensemble,
- To be coached/directed to become actors (previous acting experience is not required),
- And, to act and perform plays in front of diverse audiences.
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Your time will be compensated.
For more information, please contact us.
THE PLAYS
Red Doors
The play Red Doors explores the themes of intergenerational conflict and mental health, delving into the complexities of familial relationships, cultural expectations, and emotional struggles passed down through generations. It sheds light on how these tensions can impact mental well-being and the journey toward healing and understanding.
27
The play 27 explores the intricate relationship between immigration and mental health, highlighting how the immigration and acculturation process impacts not only the mental well-being of immigrants but also that of their friends, family, and colleagues. Through its narrative, the play delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals navigating new cultural environments, and the ripple effects on their social circles.
The Journey
The play The Journey follows the story of an individual grappling with depression and stress while navigating the complex and often frustrating social expectations around healing. It portrays the emotional struggle of trying to meet societal standards for wellness while exploring the personal, internal process of recovery. Through this journey, the play sheds light on the challenges of mental health, self-care, and the pressure to conform to external expectations of healing.
WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS
Storytelling Theater uses short live theater performances to increase mental health awareness and decrease stigma. Instead of attending a traditional mental health workshop with PowerPoint presentations, the audience immerses themselves in a powerful story. We all know the impact of hearing an inspirational and personal story—now, imagine that story unfolding right in front of you as a theatrical play.
Storytelling Theater is based on Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed and interactive theater. Traditionally, people go to the theater to watch a play. Our approach is to bring the theater to the people by conducting performances in classrooms, community centers, and conference rooms.
A key component of interactive theater is the emphasis on audience participation. Through different interactive exercises, the audience actively participates in and engages with the live performance and its characters. This focused engagement and participation create a deliberate and purposeful learning experience.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM STORYTELLING THEATER?
Professional Development
Storytelling Theater can be incorporated into your organizational professional development training to educate your staff about important cultural and mental health issues. Storytelling Theater uses interactive and innovative methods that guarantee participant engagement.
Community Members
The Storytelling Theater workshop utilizes innovative, creative, non-stigmatizing, interactive, and culturally appropriate methods to address mental health and other vital issues relevant to diverse community members. Thus, it can serve as an excellent alternative workshop for community members and stakeholders, fostering increased awareness and knowledge about mental health illness and combating stigma and discrimination.
JR Kuo, MA
Mental Health Advocate and Specialist, National Speaker and Trainer, Writer, Actor, Theater Director, Proud Immigrant, and Lifetime Learner.