Me and performing arts

I hope this message finds you well. I am a theatre practitioner with a doctorate in creative arts and have been working in the creative industry for the past 30 years. Like many, I am a stroke survivor currently in the process of recovery.

I have been discussing a project with colleagues that I intend to pursue. The project aims to use performing arts as a tool to help stroke survivors share their experiences, tell their stories of recovery, and promote awareness.

Artistic expression serves as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness, offering stroke survivors a means to navigate the complexities of their altered reality. Through creative expression, individuals embark on a journey of self-discovery, weaving together the threads of their past, present, and future into a tapestry of resilience and renewal. This artistic inquiry transcends the confines of traditional medical discourse, delving into the nuanced intersections of illness, identity, and creativity.

By exploring the trajectory of self in the wake of illness, this project seeks to illuminate the transformative power of art in facilitating healing and restoration. It expresses to reintegrate individuals into the fabric of society, enabling them to reclaim their sense of normalcy and reforge connections with their past selves. While stroke may be an unwelcome chapter in one's life story, it does not define the entirety of their narrative. Instead, it becomes a pivotal moment in an ongoing journey of self-discovery and self-reclamation.

Performing arts allow individuals to express their emotions in a non-verbal way, which can be especially helpful for stroke survivors who may have difficulty communicating verbally due to language or speech impairments. Many forms of performing arts involve movement, which can aid in physical rehabilitation by improving coordination, balance, and motor skills. Learning lines can provide cognitive stimulation, helping to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Participating in group performances or classes provides opportunities for social interaction, reducing feelings of isolation and promoting a sense of belonging. Delivering a monologue can boost self-esteem and provide a sense of accomplishment for stroke survivors. Overall, the performing arts offer a holistic approach to rehabilitation, addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of recovery for stroke survivors.

This approach aims to work with people in the process of stroke recovery around the world, regardless of access to modern equipment and facilities. Performing arts for stroke recovery can be accessible to everyone, with the belief that each individual's story can be narrated for others to hear or see one day.

I am interested to work with number of stroke survival in performing arts/ contemporary performance and working on physical develop as a recovery process through imagination and creative thinking. I will be happy to meet with other in one location to (later location and time).