Living in “Turbulence”
Reflections on a Therapeutic Theatre Performance
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https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v21i1.3165Keywords:
BIPOC, Black, music therapy, creative arts, theatre, therapeutic performance, affinity space, performance activism, placemakingAbstract
This paper explores a Black music therapist’s experience within Turbulence, a therapeutic performance piece developed by Black and brown creative arts therapists and theatre artists in the Greater New York City area. The author shares her own personal experiences and reactions as a participant, process actor, musician, and music therapist within this group process. An examination of the integration of music within the performance will also be shared, particularly in terms of how certain music traditions can be used to elevate the expression of those with identities that have been historically marginalized. Additionally, this paper explores how social identity-based affinity groups supported by a creative process can decrease feelings of isolation and bolster a sense of empowerment amongst BPOC-identifying creative arts therapists.
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