Binion, Kelsey E.Brann, MariaLongtin, Krista J.2024-12-172024-12-172024Binion, K. E., Brann, M., & Longtin, K. J. (2024). Am I Broken?: A mixed-method analysis of an ethnotheatrical performance about women's experiences with infertility and friendship. Arts & Health. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2024.2368774https://hdl.handle.net/1805/45105Background This study evaluated an ethnotheatrical performance about infertility to bring awareness to the health condition and its impact on friendships. Methods After each performance (N = 2), attendees participated in a talkback session to express thoughts and ask questions about the production; then, they completed a survey describing their overall experience. Analyses included descriptive statistics for Likert questions and a thematic analysis for open-ended responses. Results Eighty-six percent of attendees found the performance informative about the challenges infertility imposes on everyday life, and more than 60% gained new information and advice on how to talk about infertility. The thematic analysis revealed three themes: learn about the complexities of infertility experiences, develop empathy towards individuals with infertility, and respond appropriately to individuals coping with infertility. Conclusion The performance offered a safe environment for attendees to learn, understand, and process infertility’s complex nature. Creating awareness influenced participants’ perceptions and communicative behaviors.enIU Indianapolis Open Access PolicycommunicationinfertilityethnodramaArticle