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Drama With a Twist
Expressive arts and drama therapy experiences designed to transform lives.
New Jersey Creative Arts Therapies Symposium
Presented as part of the Newark Arts Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Newark, NJ
Presented by: Drama With A Twist
Funded by: Creative Catalyst Grant, City of Newark.
The NJ Creative Arts Therapies Symposium aims to bring together and unify creative arts therapists from across New Jersey and beyond to share innovative practices, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen our creative arts therapies community.
Our Approach
Our programs use theater and expressive arts to support social-emotional development, therapeutic goals, and learning while making meaningful connections. Participants engage with trauma-informed curriculums that create safe, engaging spaces for learning, healing, and growth in both personal and professional life.
Who We Work With
We work with diverse individuals and communities, offering trauma-informed programs tailored to different needs.
Children & Teens
Survivors of Domestic Violence
Families experiencing Homelessness
Older Adults & Memory Care
Creative Arts Therapists & Social Workers
Other Professionals Working With Communities
Educators & Community Leaders
In-School & After-School Programs
Our Focus Areas
Trauma Recovery
Social-Emotional Growth
Family & Community Healing
Creative Self-Expression
Services and Programs
Violence Prevention Workshops
Interactive, trauma-informed workshops that raise awareness, build empathy, and provide tools to prevent and address violence in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Trauma-Informed Trainings
Educational trainings that use theater-based practices to help professionals recognize, understand, and respond effectively to the impacts of trauma.
Educational Programs
Therapeutic drama programs that foster healing, resilience, and personal growth through role-play, creativity, and self-expression—no acting experience required.