People: Dear Evan Hansen Cast Performs for Patients at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at ٺƵ
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Cast members from the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen gave a special performance for four young patients at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at ٺƵ. The performance featured one ukulele, a Taylor Swift hit, and a memorable dance party.
Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital frequently uses music therapy and art therapy as treatment for patients.
Chris Brown, director of the Department of Child Life, Recreation, and Creative Arts Therapies, tells People that music is a “powerful language” when it comes to forming relationships with young patients. “For kids, making art and making music is a much easier way, and a much more effective way, to communicate their feelings,” says Brown.
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