This study presents an analysis of how the performing arts, especially playback theater has influence on the viewing public. A comparative analysis of the effects produced by psychodrama, forum theater and playback theater, as well as their areas of use, is carried out. Playback theater works with real living stories, actors live and represent the personal story of the spectator on stage, allows him to see it from the outside and share his experiences with the audience. We analyzed to what extent playback theater can be a psychological tool. We also present the results of a research based on a short questionnaire, administered after the performances of the "Playback Theater Ink" from Chisinau during 2022. It contains several questions, most of them open, aimed at evaluating the effect produced by the show on the audience. A total of 77 subjects participated. When asked what was important or useful for the respondents during the show, the participants most often mention the opportunity to get to know others better and to see themselves from one side, as well as the opportunity to express their emotions. Using the free association method, respondents were asked to name the first 5 words that come to mind after the performance. The preliminary analysis of the results shows that most of them describe emotions, especially positive ones. Finally, it is discussed how playback theater can contribute to strengthening group cohesion and social cohesion in general.