Testimonials
Communicating Through Drama
For nearly 70 years, Plays for Living has given voice to sensitive issues through live, interactive dramas. While direct information can be threatening and lead to denial or misunderstanding, our award-winning, issue based dramas overcome these barriers by allowing people to explore tough subjects safely, through characters and role-play situations. In short, Plays for Living brings the unspoken into the open.
“an intimate approach with the powerful ability to explore issues that cut across the whole community”
Exxon Corporation Newsletter
“issue-based drama is an extremely effective and efficient training and education tool; there’s no doubt that Plays for Living leads the nation in this area”
Employee Assistance Program Director
New York Newsday
New York Newsday
“the play and the performances were excellent. The script explored the issues and exploded the stereotypes at the same time”
Community Outreach Director
Beth Israel Health Center
Beth Israel Health Center
“we found that presenting these important issues through the medium of theatre made a much more powerful impact than presenting the information via our traditional reading, lecture and discussion methods”
Former President
NYU Medical School
NYU Medical School
“Plays for Living gives us new tools to address the challenges that face teachers, parents and students. Performance unleashes creativity and everyone is engaged in the process. Together we’re transforming our schools culture”
Stephen Appea, Ph.D, Principal
P.S. 327 Dr. Rose B. English
P.S. 327 Dr. Rose B. English
