There has been significant research on the psychological and physiological benefits of performing arts in the lives of youth of all ages. Check out the links below to read articles on this topic.
- Benefits of Performing Arts Among Youth (American Theatre Guild)
- Spark Change: Investing in performing arts education for all (New Victory Theatre)
- New Evidence of the Benefits of Arts Education (Brookings)
- How the Performing Arts Benefit Kids (Scholastic)
- Top 10 Benefits of Theatre for Students That Go Beyond the Stage (Big Star Performing Arts)
- The Surprising Benefits of the Performing Arts for Kids (Asheville Performing Arts)
- 7 Reasons Performing Arts Aids Children’s Development (Asheville Performing Arts)
- Editorial: The Psychological and Physiological Benefits of the Arts (Frontiers in Psychology – lots of studies included in this)
- 5 Ways The Performing Arts Make Young People and Adults Feel Better (National Federation of State High School Associations)
- The Benefits of Arts Education for K-12 Students (U.S. News)
- Theatre’s Role in Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis (The Scene News)