Dr. Johnson created the Community and Arts-Based Research, Dissemination, and Intervention Initiative (CARDI) to translate information, tools, and programs into creative and engaging presentations.
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On sight
Gun violence is a leading cause of death among children and youth. On Sight is a groundbreaking one-person show, performance intervention, and TV Special addressing youth gun violence and mental health. Featuring Executive Producer DC Young Fly, On Sight is a soul-shifting edutainment performance. It uses humor, raw emotion, and street culture as conduits to deliver science-based, potentially life-saving skills to youth in communities impacted by gun violence. The performance explores emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and mental wellness. On Sight is a masterpiece, requiring a perfect blend of high-quality science, writing, pedagogy, and performance. Bring On Sight to your city!
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Never had a friend
Never Had a Friend is a one-man memoir performance that chronicles the true story of a lonely child navigating life in a homeless shelter while enduring trauma, poverty, and systemic challenges. The show features over a dozen characters in an innovative fusion of theatre and hip-hop. This dramedy takes audiences on an unforgettable journey filled with humor, heartbreak, and hope. Never Had a Friend is a masterclass on poverty, trauma, and child development. This show elevates the consciousness while humanizing and empowering children who are unhoused or displaced.
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Never Had a Friend will return in 2028.
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