"Franki Takes A Bow"

About this episode

Sean investigates the impact of unsafe practices in a college theatre program on a young woman's mental health.

SEASON 3 Episode Fifteen. "Franki Take A Bow" Synopsis: Sean investigates whether the unsafe practices of a college theatre program contributed to a young woman's tragic mental health spiral. Special Guests: Franki Mastrone, Jessica Webb, Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Content warning: Content dealing with sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-H...

People in this episode

Host: Sean

Guests: Franki Mastrone, Jessica Webb

Topics covered

• theatre safety
• mental health
• sexual assault
• college programs
• investigation

Keywords

• theatre
• mental health
• sexual assault
• college
• safety practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston Conservatory at Berklee

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