Life and...

Life And returns for a new season and series of stories - this time, we tackle the complex and unavoidable topic of death. For the fifth and final episode of this season, we turn the spotlight onto Sarah Regan.   For this episode of Life And, we will be hearing from Sarah Stachura Regan. Sarah lives and works in Northeast Pennsylvania, striving to improve her community through art. Her unconventional career path has provided her with a wealth of experience in administration, leadership, and communication. She has been a member of The New Vintage Ensemble, a Scranton-based actors’ collective, since 2014. She has spearheaded several writing projects, produced original work, and has served as director for various productions throughout the region. She has also created kid-friendly literature and illustrations for various local organizations and is a state-rostered teaching artist.  Produced by - www.parkmultimedia.com Editing Assistance - Matt Ash

Life And returns for a new season and series of stories - this time, we tackle the complex and unavoidable topic of death. For the second episode of this season, we turn the spotlight onto Heather Sincavage.  Heather is an artist, curator, and educator. Her research centers on the experience of intimate partner violence, its ramifications for victims, and the somatics of negotiating PTSD. Her performance artwork has appeared in the Tate Modern and Tempting Failure Festival of Performance Art & Noise in London, at the Queens Museum and Grace Exhibition Space in New York City; Alive at Satellite during Miami Art Basel; Latvian Center for Performance Art in Riga; and galleries across the United States. Dr. T.J. Bacon recently featured her work in “An Introduction to the Phenomenology of Performance Art: SELF/S” for the University of Chicago Press. She is currently an associate professor of art at Wilkes University and the director and curator of the Sordoni Art Gallery. Her website is www.heathersincavage.com, and she can be found on most social platforms at @hsincavage. Produced by - www.parkmultimedia.com Editing Assistance - Matt Ash

Life And returns for a new season and series of stories - this time, we tackle the complex and unavoidable topic of death. For the third episode of this season, we turn the spotlight onto Vicky Mayk. Vicki is a nonfiction writer, teacher, and higher education content writer. Her narrative nonfiction book, Growing Up on the Gridiron: Football, Friendship and the Tragic Life of Owen Thomas, was published by Beacon Press.  A writer with credits in regional and national publications, she teaches nonfiction workshops and co-leads a writing retreat at the Jersey Shore. Catch up with her at https://vickimayk.com/ Produced by - www.parkmultimedia.com Editing Assistance - Matt Ash

Life And returns for a new season and series of stories - this time, we tackle the complex and unavoidable topic of death. For the second episode of this season, we turn the spotlight onto Colum McCann.   Colum McCann, a celebrated writer, born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, counts among his honors the U.S National Book Award, the Dublin Literary Prize, several major European awards, and an Oscar nomination. His work has been published in over 40 languages.  He is the President and co-founder of the non-profit global story exchange organisation, Narrative 4. His most recent novel, Apeirogon, became an immediate New York Times best-seller and won several international awards.  His first major non-fiction book, American Mother, was published in March 2024.  Proceeds from the book will be donated to the James W. Foley Foundation.  Produced by - www.parkmultimedia.com Editing Assistance - Matt Ash

Life And returns for a new season and series of stories - this time, we tack the complex and unavoidable topic of death. In this first episode, we hear Mary Rapach's powerful story of loss and resilience as they recount the profound impact of their two brothers, Paul and Chris.  This episode is a testament to the transformative power of family, the complexities of grief, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with our loved ones.   Mary is a comic, playwright, and author with an extensive background in writing for performance. A two-time featured reader/performer at the prestigious Printer's Row Book Fair, Rapach has also written pieces published in multiple anthologies and periodicals and produced on stage in the greater Chicago area.  In addition, Rapach has also picked up awards for Northeast PA's Best Comic and Scranton Fringe's Big Gay Storyslam and acts as the Program Director & Comedy Lead for Scranton Improv & Comedy. Beyond performing, their passion is fostering the art form, and they're excited to contribute to expanding the Northeast PA comedy scene through instruction, coaching, and performance outlets for all skill levels.