Partnership Programs
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Beyond the Stage: Building Community Through Collaboration
Through partnerships with more than 45 local organizations, we bring the arts into hospitals, schools, senior communities, social-service agencies, and civic groups—using creativity to support wellbeing, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
We now provide more than 120 inclusive and outreach programs each year, serving over 5,000 participants so far, including more than 1,000 frontline professionals. That number continues to grow, with more than 700 new frontline professionals served every year—only a portion of the total individuals we reach through these programs.
Partners include the hostage negotiation team of the Collier County Sheriff's Office; the doctors & nurses of Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH); teachers and students at Grace Place; seniors and caregivers at the Baker Senior Center; and people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers at the Alzheimer's Support Network, among so many others...
ARTrx Program
ARTrx is a collaboration between The Naples Players and Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) that uses theatre techniques to support patients, families, and medical staff during the healthcare process. TNP teaching artists work inside NCH hospitals and clinics, leading short, structured activities that help people manage stress, communicate clearly, and stay engaged during treatment or recovery.
Sessions may include guided breathing, simple improv games, light movement, role-play, and communication exercises that help patients express their needs and help families stay calm and connected. For care teams, ARTrx offers tools for listening, empathy, and bedside communication. The program strengthens the patient experience, supports emotional wellbeing, and brings a sense of normalcy and human connection into clinical environments.
How we partner...
Each collaboration starts with a shared goal: using theatre to make a real impact. Whether we’re helping care partners improve communication, offering arts experiences for individuals with disabilities, or creating moments of connection for seniors and veterans, every program is shaped to meet the needs of our partners and the people they serve.
Here are three groups that rely on strong communication, adaptability, and human connection every day:
CREATIVE COMMUNICATION FOR
Care Partners
We offer communication workshops that use improv techniques to help care partners stay calm, adapt in the moment, and communicate with clarity. The focus is on practical tools caregivers can use every day, along with a supportive space to connect with others who share similar experiences.
Focus areas:
- “Yes, And” communication
- Staying flexible when plans change
- Reducing stress through play and connection
- Building confidence and emotional balance
- Strengthening relationships at home and in care settings
THEATRE TRAINING FOR
FIRST RESPONDERS
For medical teams, law enforcement, and other frontline professionals, TNP provides realistic training scenarios that build empathy, improve communication under pressure, and support safe, effective responses. Actors help create lifelike situations so teams can practice human-centered decision-making before it happens in the field.
Focus areas:
- Clear communication in high-stress situations
- Empathy with patients, families, and community members
- De-escalation tools
- Stronger teamwork and interdepartment cooperation
THEATRE & COMEDY TO SUPPORT
VETERANS
Veterans
Through improv nights, workshops, and low-pressure creative activities, we help veterans connect, express themselves, and build community. These programs focus on confidence, camaraderie, and the healing power of shared laughter and storytelling.
Focus areas:
- Creative expression
- Confidence and personal voice
- Emotional resilience
- Building connection through group activities
Additional Partners
Build skills. Build teams.
Corporate & Community Training
Workshops use simple theatre and improvisation techniques to help teams communicate better, listen more effectively, adapt under pressure, and build stronger working relationships. Participants learn through active, hands-on exercises and guided debriefs that connect each activity to real workplace skills. Every workshop is led by professional teaching artists and customized to match your organization’s goals, whether you’re looking for a single session or a multi-part training series.
