When Fear and Bravery Collide

Welcome to When Fear and Bravery Collide
Thank you for your interest in When Fear and Bravery Collide, a nine-month, trauma-informed creative theatre program for adult women who have experienced interpersonal abuse.

A new cohort will begin in January 2027 through a partnership between The Brave Women's Community Center and Rose Andom Center. There is no cost to participate, and no theatre or performance experience is necessary.

Through therapeutic drama, improvisation, movement, voice, storytelling, creative writing, and devised theatre, participants will have opportunities to play, create, build relationships, explore new ways of expressing themselves, and work collaboratively toward an original public performance.

You do not have to tell your trauma story. Participants are encouraged to make their own choices about what they share, create, and explore throughout the program.

What happens after I apply?
This application is the first step in our process. Because we are creating a small, survivor-centered community, we want to take time to get to know each potential participant and make sure the program feels like a good fit for everyone involved.

After you submit this application:

The Brave Women's Community Center will review your application.
If the program appears to be a potential fit, we will contact you to schedule a brief individual conversation.
During that conversation, you'll have an opportunity to learn more about the program, ask questions, talk about any support or accessibility needs, and help us determine together whether this experience is a good fit.
Selected participants will receive additional information about orientation, the program schedule, location, and next steps before the cohort begins.
Submitting an application does not obligate you to participate, and it does not guarantee placement in the cohort.

Want to learn more before applying?
Visit www.bravewomenscommunity.com to learn more about The Brave Women's Community Center and When Fear and Bravery Collide, including the inaugural 2026 cohort and the creative work already underway.

If you have questions about the application or program, you are welcome to contact us at info@bravewomenscommunity.com.

Ready? We'd love to learn a little more about you.

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What drew you to this program?

This program is designed for women who have experienced domestic violence or interpersonal abuse. Does this reflect your experience?

Where do you feel you are right now in your healing journey?

What feels important for you about joining a group like this right now?

How do you typically take care of yourself when strong emotions come up?

What do you hope to both receive from and contribute to a group like this?

What kind of support do you currently have in your life?(Friends, therapist, community, etc.)

What does respecting another person's boundaries look like to you in a group setting?

This program brings together women with different experiences, perspectives, personalities, and ways of expressing themselves. How do you typically respond when disagreement or conflict comes up in a group?

Is there anything happening in your life right now—such as an ongoing interpersonal conflict, safety concern, legal situation, or relationship circumstance—that could affect your participation in a survivor-centered group?

Have concerns ever been raised about your own behavior toward a current or former intimate partner or family member involving threats, intimidation, stalking, coercive or controlling behavior, physical violence, or sexual harm?

When Fear and Bravery Collide is a nine-month collaborative program beginning in January 2027. Sessions are expected to meet weekly on a weekday evening, approximately 6:00–8:00 PM, with scheduled breaks throughout the program. As we move closer to the final public performance, additional rehearsal time may be needed.Consistent participation is important because the group will build relationships, develop creative work, and create the final performance together. Are you able and willing to make this level of commitment?

Do you anticipate any scheduling conflicts that might impact your participation?

Which weekday evenings are you generally available from 6:00–8:00 PM? Please select all that could work for you.

Is there anything that could make regular participation difficult for you, such as work, caregiving, transportation, accessibility needs, or other responsibilities? Is there anything that might help make participation more possible?

This program includes therapeutic drama, movement, voice, storytelling, creative writing, and theatre-making. You do not need experience in any of these areas. What about this creative process feels exciting to you? Is there anything that feels intimidating or uncertain?

The group will eventually work collaboratively toward an original public performance. How do you feel about that part of the experience?

I understand these community expectations and am willing to participate within them.

Is there anything else you would like us to know or anything you would like to ask us?

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