VitaNova – Four disabled artists enter VitaNova, an AI-driven therapeutic program game, only to discover its promise of transformation comes at a cost — one that challenges their very identities. Guided by audience choices, it asks: what are they willing to surrender for a new life? See: THE MUSICAL
Sets the stages of grief to music… Four different adults. Four different chronic illness experiences. Plunging through 14 stages of grieving and thriving, through a melding of words and an emotional orchestra. Taking us on a moving journey from surviving… to thriving–all while reminding us: grief is never linear. See: THE AUDIOBOOK
Hands-on virtual workshop using expressive arts, including music from The Grieving Project audiobook, to help us move through grief. An invitation for you to grieve your loss, your change, your unexpected and unwanted transformation, and the empowerment and encouragement you need to awaken, express, rejuvenate, activate, connect, shine and truly thrive! See: THE WORKSHOP
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Living with a chronic illness for 18, Lisa Sniderman, also known as Aoede, creates, records, and shares her original musicals, art, music, and stories to express, foster healing, elevate, empower and advocate for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities to grieve and thrive. She’s been honored with 100+ awards and accolades for songwriting, albums, films, stage plays, spoken word, books, all while battling a rare, disabling autoimmune disease. (Read More)