Special thanks to Dr. John Meitzen and Eleanor Brademan, David Dorris, Travis Elliott, Emily Gaeta, Julia Janosko, Lauren Malinowski, Armaan Raina who shared neuroplasticity games and the NC State human brain teaching collection with us as a part of our rehearsal process. As well as a wonderfully thoughtful discussion about the importance of neuroscience and art in our lives.

Dr. John Meitzen, staff, cast and crew of Mapping Instincts.

Thanks to Brandon Leach who joined us for a rehearsal and provided wonderful choreography support and later returned to provide feedback about the production as a whole.

Thank you to Dr. Patrick Seebold for his feedback about individual scenes within the production and for the inspiring discussions over the years about psychology, neuroscience, music, theatre, and brain research with audiences.

And particular thanks to Amy Sawyers-Williams, Dr. Michelle Hayford, and the Arts NC State office for their support and connection during the development of this work.

Mia L. Self, Director