Mental Health In The Theatre (W/ Courtney Abbott) from Nerds Inc.

Mental Health In The Theatre (W/ Courtney Abbott)

44 minutes Posted Mar 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

Introduction and Background

Shift in Approaching Mental Health in Theater

Importance of Consent and Intimacy Direction

The Role of Mental Health in Being a Performer

Shift in American Theater

Importance of Therapy for Performers

Taking Care of Mental and Physical Health

Inclusion of Intimacy in Theater Budgets

Determining the Quality of Intimacy Work

Progress in Caring for Performers

Hope for the Industry

Final Thoughts

Courtney's Current Projects

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In this episode of the Nerds Inc Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of mental health in the theatrical community. They are joined by Courtney, a prominent theater artist and intimacy director, who shares her background in theater and how she got into the field of intimacy direction. They explore the role of an intimacy director and the importance of consent in theatrical performances. The conversation also delves into the shift in the industry's approach to caring for actors' traumas and the impact of mental health on performers.

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