Monday, April 20, 2026

12:15 PM - 1:35 PM

Alex Trebeck Theatre

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Overview

Ms. Aimee Bouchard, Dr. Alan Ng,  Dr. Denice Lewis and Dr. Leonard Bloom, Featuring a performance of the Dead Siblings Society Created by Murph Hickey & Nick Maillet and Produced by Wildland Co.

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Details

Effective healthcare requires more than clinical knowledge—it depends on the ability of providers to engage with patients as whole people, each with a unique story. Patient-centered interviewing is rooted in understanding these narratives, fostering empathy, communication, and trust. Theatre, as an art form grounded in human experience, provides a powerful medium for exploring and embodying these stories. This workshop leverages theatrical techniques to enhance clinicians’ ability to listen, interpret, and respond to patient narratives. By engaging with the human stories at the heart of illness and care, participants will gain deeper insight into both the patient and provider experience. Theatre invites reflection on how our personal and professional identities intersect, helping clinicians reconnect with the narrative core of healthcare practice. https://ottawafringe.com/show/dead-siblings-society/ In this workshop, the intersection of theatre and the doctor patient encounter will take centre stage. Participants will experience a live theatre production and journey with the characters to see the doctor. Post play discussion and a reflective exercise will anchor this session.  Learning Objectives: Discuss and make use of the medium of theatre as a tool in health education; List the key features and activities involved in a theatre-driven health educational session; Identified local theatre offerings in their own environments