Straz Salutes
Since 9/11, the country as a whole has seen more wounded warriors return home with visible and invisible injuries sustained in the line of duty. As more research and media emerged explaining the positive effects of the arts for PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), Straz Center realized a duty to implement greater efforts to build stronger ties to Florida's military community. Efforts include discounted tickets, education from national organizations, art making experiences and conversations, direct community involvement as well as military-themed programming — converged into a united push to bridge any gaps between Straz Center, Florida's military and their families.
Since Straz Center regards our military with the utmost respect and know people in the military and their families have chosen a tough path. Straz Center hopes to demonstrate that the performing arts can allow safe passage back to self and home.
Learn more: Arts and the Military | Straz Center