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Artreach is a non-profit Arts and Mental Health agency that uses the creative arts as a tool for healing of individuals and community. Artreach's program members are adults with mental illnesses who come together to create theater, music, and visual arts. Our community of practice is rooted in compassionate awareness, and our activities are focused on the personal and artistic growth of each person. Artreach is also committed to social change, and each public performance is an opportunity to educate the public about people who have mental illnesses, and about how and where to get help when one needs it.
Programs at Artreach include:
Theater - Playwriting classes and readings, stand up comedy writing and performance, sketch comedy writing and performance.
Music: Weekly Jazz jam, annual Music Showcase with two house bands and up to 25 singers, guitar and bass lessons available.
Visual arts: Local artists present classes and create work for art shows at local galleries.
Classes: Playwriting, poetry writing, guitar lessons, art classes, knitting groups, etc.
Wellness program: Walking Club
Recreation program: Theater trips, music concerts, dance concerts, movies, paint-you-own ceramics, etc.
Additional Content:
Annual Music Showcase 2015
Flikr Album, "Comic Alchemy" Stand Up For Mental Health comics
Comics in 2015 Norwich CT mental health stand up comedy show
Norwich Thrill the World 2015, Kato McNickle photos
Norwich Thrill the World event 2015
Educational Touring Performance, Three Rivers Community College
Stigma-busting theater, stand up comedy and songs
Institution/Business Type:
Social Services Organization
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1985
Institution/Business Type:
Social Services Organization
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1985
Primary Discipline:
Theater - Variety / VaudevilleAdditional Disciplines:
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Accommodations for those with learning disabilities and mental illnesses and for those who are sensitive to smells (we are a smoke-free, low-fragrance community). Will provide scripts for sign language interpreters when asked.
Three Rivers Community College
Date: 12/2015-12/2015
Artreach's "Comic Alchemy" Stand Up For Mental Health comedy team performed an educational comedy and music show for Three Rivers students. The focus was on Nursing students as they begin their Psych rotation. A candid Q & A between audience and the performers, adults who have been diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, helped reduce preconceived notions about people with mental illnesses and dispel their fears as they go into their mental health nursing training.
NORWICH ARTS COUNCIL - DONALD L. OAT THEATER
Performance Facility
Date: 11/2015-11/2015
Artreach performs several shows a year at the Norwich Arts Center's Donald Oat Theater, ranging from Artreach produced theater and music shows, to participation in Norwich Arts Center's Open Mic nights
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Date: 09/2015-09/2015
Seth Lepore trained Artreach members and community members in a two day Arts and Entrepreneurship class, and performed his show "Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names."
Performing Group
Date: 05/2015-05/2015
Artreach produced an Annual Music Showcase at the Spirit of Broadway Theater (now called Chestnut Street Playhouse).
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