<p>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.</p><p><strong>INTRO & ACT ONE</strong>: “Empty Barns, Not Empty Hearts" with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jeffcorlemusic.com/">Jeff Corle</a>, a singer/songwriter from Windber, Pennsylvania.</p><p><strong>ACT TWO</strong>: “Life Worth Living” with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dementiaman.com/">Sam Simon</a>, a playwright, author and actor in McLean, Virginia.</p><p><strong>ACT THREE</strong>: “Home Run” with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/juliansilva_music/?hl=en">Julián Silva</a>, a music therapist based in Northern California.</p><p>You can find a full transcript and more on APAP’s website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apap365.org/podcast/">https://apap365.org/podcast/</a></p><p>Are you a performing arts worker with a story to tell? Submit it here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/AWLpodsubmit">https://bit.ly/AWLpodsubmit</a></p>