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Impact

By the numbers …

  • In its first three years, approximately 150 UCF graduate and undergraduate Nursing and Theatre students in the JMG Traveling Theater.
  • Our 2023-2025 programming reached approximately 800 youth ages 2-18.
  • We partner with Orlando’s three pediatric hospitals: Nemours Children’s Hospital, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, and AdventHealth for Children.
  • We’ve created eight lesson plans, two original plays, digital content, and one immersive experience, with more fun on the way!

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Hospital Testimonials

“The UCF JMG Traveling Theater has been nothing short of creative, fun, and a beautiful normalizing opportunity for our patients. The patients who have been able to participate in the different programming options offered by UCF JMG Traveling Theater have benefited tremendously from the interactions at bedside or in the playroom. This has given our patients opportunity to socialize, think on their feet, and get a sense of normalcy while hospitalized. Our patients get a moment to just be a kid when the Traveling Theater is here, and we couldn’t be more grateful for Elizabeth and her students who help make these special moments come to life. “

Gloria Leyva, MS, CCLS II (she/her/hers)
Lead Programming Child Life Specialist
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida

 

“UCF’s JMG Traveling Theater has done an outstanding job of creating programs and events that assist with distraction and entertainment for patients and families in the pediatric hospital setting. The students provide a thoughtful opportunity for patients to escape the walls of the hospital by using their imagination.”

Jay Brock, MA, CHES
Patient Events Manager
Department of Children’s and Women’s Services and Community Engagement
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies