ARTS. WORK. LIFE. is an award-winning podcast about what it’s really like to work in the performing arts, featuring bold, untold stories from artists and arts workers. The podcast is produced by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals with the support of the Wallace Foundation. Listen on your favorite podcast app.
In Episode 5: The Healing Power of the Arts
They say that laughter is the best medicine, but so are human connection and genuine self-expression.
In episode five, we explore stories about the healing power of the arts, not just for the creator, but for entire communities.
Intro & Act One: “Empty Barns, Not Empty Hearts” with Jeff Corle, a singer/songwriter from Windber, Pennsylvania.
Act Two: “Life Worth Living” with Sam Simon, a playwright, author and actor in McLean, Virginia.
Act Three: “Home Run” with Julián Silva, a music therapist based in Northern California.
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