The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to raising public awareness about cancer prevention and the importance of screening through public and professional education initiatives. The Community Outreach and Engagement program and the Office of Outreach and Health Disparities features an innovative Theater Outreach Program that uses theatrical performances to engage audiences and provide important cancer prevention education.
The Theater Outreach Program collaborates with community organizations to present evidence-based play and monologue performances to raise awareness about cancer prevention, screening (colorectal, cervical, and breast), clinical trials, and HPV vaccination. Each event features a guest physician or health educator who participates in a moderated Q&A session providing attendees with the opportunity to interact directly with a trained expert about cancer prevention. Performances are delivered live by professional actors and actresses, with a virtual option available through pre-recorded presentations.
- Production Talent Partners
- Monologues and Plays
- View Printable flyer with available performances
Book a Performance
If you are interested in booking a performance, please review the following requirements:
- An anticipated audience of at least 30 individuals*
- At least an hour of allotted time
- An enclosed room with chairs for an audience with no distractions
- Audience participation in a brief survey following the performance
- The BCM Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (BCM DLDCCC) logo must be included for any material used to promote the event created by the community partner
* We ask for 30+ audience members to comply with funding requirements
- 15–20-minute monologue performance (LIVE or Video Performance available). See available performances here
- Q&A session with a Healthcare Professional
- Community Patient Navigators on-site to provide screening eligibility information
- Educational materials provided to audience members
- Raffle prize incentive for completion of post-performance survey
- BCM giveaways
If you are interested in receiving more information or hosting a play or monologue at your next community event, in Houston or surrounding areas, please contact our Senior Community Relations and Special Events Associate, Ms. Millicent Lacy at millicent.lacy@bcm.edu or 713-798-2903.
For more information about our Spanish performances or to speak with a Spanish-speaking team member, please contact our bilingual Project Management Associate, Ms. Karla Escobar, at karla.escobar@bcm.edu or 713-798-2903.