Dr. Alisa Hurwitz (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist at Dartmouth, specializing in gender-affirming healthcare. She is a Board member for the LGBTQ National Hotline and the Broadway Arts Community. Dr. Hurwitz applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. She has been a presenter with the Empowered Artist Collective, TheaterMakers Summit and at BroadwayCon and has collaborated on productions with the Cultural Arts Playhouse, Cue Zero Theatre, Chryssie Whitehead’s In My Own Little Corner and the immersive theater piece, The Hidden Ones. Her Musicals & Mental Health series can be found on Instagram (@thedrdrama) with guests who have included Eva Noblezada, Jason Danieley, Hailey Kilgore, Lauren Patten, Ali Stroker, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Ethan Slater.
Sessions in which Dr. Alisa Hurwitz participates
Sunday 10 July, 2022
History is written by the victors. Like in history, so much of theatre has been penned by white, cis-gender, able-bodied men. What happens when we take back the narrative? Join Psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz as she leads a conversation with a variety of theatre artists to discuss their experiences with reclaiming the narrative through creating, acting and writing, how this has impacted their sense of self a...
This popular panel, led by psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, features conversation with Broadway favorites about theatre and mental health. Topics include self-care, managing anxiety, feelings about re-entering the theatere following the start of the pandemic, the impact of oppression/marginalization on mental health, and the power of community. The program will conclude with an opportunity for audience membe...