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Feature Article: The Washington Post
On January 10, 2023, The Washington Post profiled how theatre, in all its broadness and flexibility, can help with communication and...
Connor Gerrity
Jan 10, 20231 min read


The Science of Acting | The Actor's Mind podcast
Thalia was interviewed on the podcast "The Actor's Mind" for an episode titled, "The Science of Acting." Check it out here.
Connor Gerrity
Jan 1, 20221 min read


Physical and Safe: Pathways to Flourishing in Theatre
What are possible mechanistic paths for links between theatre and well-being? Key Points: Theatre is often connected to flourishing — but...
Connor Gerrity
Oct 28, 20216 min read


How Do Teachers Think Acting Classes Cause Change?
Two newly published studies asked teachers about important elements. Author's Note: This post discusses two recently published articles,...
Connor Gerrity
May 17, 20205 min read


Let Your Children Play "Coronavirus" to Process the Pandemic
Dramatic play can help young children understand social distancing. Now that we’re officially in pandemic mode, with social distancing,...
Connor Gerrity
Mar 16, 20203 min read


The Long Tail of Childhood in "The Good Place"
"The Good Place" proposed that adult cognitive work overcomes bad parenting. Warning: This blog post assumes you are fully caught up with...
Connor Gerrity
Feb 6, 20205 min read


Thalia featured as guest on WNPR “Where We Live”
On January 10, 2020, Thalia was featured as a guest on WNPR's "Where We Live" for an episode titled, "Nurturing Creativity In Children...
Connor Gerrity
Jan 10, 20201 min read


Thalia interviewed for WHYY Radio story
On December 4, 2019, Thalia was featured in a WHYY Radio Story discussing actors falling in love with each other. To hear the episode,...
Connor Gerrity
Dec 4, 20191 min read


NPR: You 2.0: Empathy Gym | Hidden Brain
On July 29, 2019, Thalia's work was featured in an episode of NPR's Hidden Brain . To listen and view the transcript, click her e .
Connor Gerrity
Jul 28, 20191 min read


Research featured in 9and10news article
On January 9, 2019, Thalia's research was featured in a 9and10news article titled "Positive Parenting: How Your Child’s Imagination Can...
Connor Gerrity
Jan 9, 20191 min read


Podcast: Social Skills, Imagination and Theatre | Culture File podcast
On June 2, 2018, Thalia was interviewed on the Culture File podcast for an episode titled "Culture File: Social Skills, Imagination and...
Connor Gerrity
Jun 1, 20181 min read


NPR: Inside The Mind Of An Actor | The Leonard Lopate Show
On January 16, 2015, Thalia was interviewed by WNYC's Leonard Lopate Show. Check it out here .
Connor Gerrity
Jan 16, 20151 min read
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