Current research results:
Preliminary research inspired by similar studies cited by University of Illinois Center for Prevention Research and Development and conducted by ARTGEM LLC, shows that the show is a viable means to inspire positive life change in teens and adults after seeing the show.
By surveying our audiences, our research shows the following:
83% Feel the show will foster communication on difficult topics
75% Think the last scene in the show will encourage the audience/students to take steps for positive action and/or steps for healthy resolution of problems?
73% of teen audience members agree that the show can inspire a life change
93% of all audience members said they know someone who should see the show
58% of all audience members said that the show directly inspired them to change their actions or thinking
33% of all audience members said they decided to seek help as a result of experiencing the program
The top 7 issues cited by audience members that decided to seek help after seeing the show were
Drug Abuse
Teen Sex
Depression
Alcohol Abuse
Self Worth
Suicide
Internet Threats
* Teen and adult audiences most often cite the show as “true-to-life, informative, powerful, inspirational, motivating, educational and meaningful.”