As part of the “Bridging Creativity & Care” Series, this fifth and final webinar highlights the powerful role of theater in supporting health and well-being across clinical and community settings.

Through presentations and experiential activities, we’ll explore shared values, key distinctions, and opportunities for collaboration across sectors. Whether you're an actor, healthcare provider, educator, or simply curious about drama’s role in health, this session will offer valuable perspectives on how storytelling supports mental, emotional, and social well-being at all levels of care.

“Bridging Creativity & Care: Exploring Drama Therapy and Community Theater for Health and Healing” webinar features:

Panelists:

• Myriam (Mimi) Savage, PhD, RDT-BCT, Associate Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies, Founder & Director, SoCal Drama Therapy Center
• Richard Loya, Prison Project Program Manager & Teaching Artist, The Actors’ Gang

Facilitators:

• NeFesha Yisra’el, Director of Programs, CA for the Arts
• Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES, Arts & Health Initiative Consultant, CA for the Arts

This webinar was recorded on December 10, 2025. Thank you to The Music Man Foundation for their generous support of the Arts & Health Initiative at California for the Arts.