Vintage Soul Productions LLC

10/20/2026

What if the power of storytelling could help us break down stigma, build empathy, and bring us closer together?

At Baltic Street Wellness Solutions, we believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood. Sometimes, the most powerful connections begin when we take a moment to experience the world through someone else's eyes.

🌟 WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT!

We are thrilled to welcome Sharece Sellem-Hannah, MS, and David Hannah, MS, to our 4th Annual Roots of Recovery Symposium: Reclaiming Human Connection in the Age of AI!

🎤 “The Human Side of Health: Virtual Theatre for Human Connection”

Through the creative power of virtual theatre, storytelling, and meaningful dialogue, this engaging workshop explores how the arts can transform the way we understand mental health, recovery, and the experiences of others.

Participants will discover how storytelling and theatrical expression can:

🎭 Challenge stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health.

💙 Build empathy by helping us understand experiences different from our own.

🤝 Strengthen meaningful connections between individuals, providers, and communities.

🌱 Create opportunities for healing, understanding, and relationship-centered support.

In an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and digital communication, this workshop reminds us of something essential: Technology may change how we communicate, but our ability to connect through shared human experiences is irreplaceable.

✨ Because behind every diagnosis, every challenge, and every recovery journey is a human story worth hearing.

📅 November 5–6, 2026

📍 BRIC Arts Media | Brooklyn, NY

🎟️ SEATS ARE FILLING! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Join us in person or virtually for two inspiring days of conversations, workshops, and opportunities to reimagine the future of mental health and recovery.

👉 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-of-recovery-reclaiming-human-connection-in-the-age-of-ai-tickets-1998383386504

🤝 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Help us create spaces where lived experiences are celebrated, voices are amplified, and human connection remains at the heart of recovery.

💙 Every story matters. Every voice deserves to be heard. And every connection has the potential to change a life.

10/19/2026

🎭 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS! The submission window for Season 2 of The Human Side of Health is officially open! This Winter 2026, we’re focusing on Black Health: health concerns and wellness within Black communities.

We are seeking short plays (10 minutes maximum) written by Black playwrights and created specifically for virtual performance.

(For your play to be considered, it must be written specifically for a virtual platform as the setting in the script. We will NOT select plays that require reimagining a play made for the live stage. The setting must be written for the virtual setting. Virtual format = Zoom, FaceTime video call or similar using a virtual modality as the setting. Any work submitted that does not incorporate use of a virtual platform will not be considered.)

🖤 Theme: Black Health
🎭 Length: 10 minutes maximum
💻 Format: Written for a virtual setting
📅 Deadline: October 31, 2026

If selected, playwrights also participate in an artist community conversation and receive an honorarium.

Full eligibility requirements and submission details:
www.vintagesoulproductions.com/thehumansideofhealth

Submission form here: https://forms.gle/NL4E6XSTqp22k7DF6

Season 2 is sponsored by Feel the Future, Community Health Coaching & Consulting LLC.

10/14/2026

Depression can affect how we understand ourselves, especially when navigating a new diagnosis and searching for the right support. For Depression Awareness Month, The Human Side of Health presents, Silver Lining, a short virtual play.

Synopsis:
Icis is a 30-year-old woman navigating depression while processing a late autism diagnosis. During weekly telehealth sessions, she finds herself caught between the guidance of her therapist and an AI therapy app as she works to better understand herself and what she needs.

🎭 SILVER LINING
Written by Kristin Alayna McClinton
Directed by Jacque Simone Brown

📺 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/JyTpNGjX2gg?is=7bEqUn-VACp55f2w

To learn more about The Human Side of Health, please visit: www.vintagesoulproductions.com/thehumansideofhealth

10/13/2026

🎭 The submission window for Season 2 of The Human Side of Health is officially open! This Winter 2026, we’re focusing on Black Health: health concerns and wellness within Black communities.

We are seeking short plays (10 minutes maximum) written by Black playwrights and created specifically for virtual performance.

(For your play to be considered, it must be written specifically for a virtual platform as the setting in the script. We will NOT select plays that require reimagining a play made for the live stage. The setting must be written for the virtual setting. Virtual format = Zoom, FaceTime video call or similar using a virtual modality as the setting. Any work submitted that does not incorporate use of a virtual platform will not be considered.)

🖤 Theme: Black Health
🎭 Length: 10 minutes maximum
💻 Format: Written for a virtual setting
📅 Deadline: October 31, 2026

If selected, playwrights also participate in an artist community conversation and receive an honorarium.

Full eligibility requirements and submission details:
www.vintagesoulproductions.com/thehumansideofhealth

Submission form here: https://forms.gle/NL4E6XSTqp22k7DF6

Season 2 is sponsored by Feel the Future, Community Health Coaching & Consulting LLC.

10/13/2026

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can make everyday thoughts and situations feel overwhelming, especially when intrusive thoughts and compulsions interfere with daily life. For Depression Awareness Month, The Human Side of Health presents, Silence Would Be Golden, a short virtual play.

Synopsis:
Katie Russo navigates the challenges of living with OCD as intrusive thoughts and compulsions disrupt her sense of peace.

🎭 SILENCE WOULD BE GOLDEN
Written by Mari Jay Schuyler
Directed by JULIAN

📺 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/wPOX536ziU0?is=qjTudaeenhKiEzw8

To learn more about The Human Side of Health, please visit: www.vintagesoulproductions.com/thehumansideofhealth

10/10/2026

Anxiety and depression can make even everyday moments feel overwhelming. For Depression Awareness Month, The Human Side of Health presents The Interview, a short virtual play.

Synopisis:
Tristan just wants to prepare for his job interview, but Dreck—the embodiment of his anxieties—keeps getting in the way. Tristan must push Dreck aside as the interview begins.

🎭 THE INTERVIEW
Written by Garrett Hastings
Directed by Sharece Sellem-Hannah

📺 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/zqSBWzeOOzQ?is=N8XGYpnRAS8dP6K-

To learn more about The Human Side of Health, please visit: www.vintagesoulproductions.com/thehumansideofhealth

10/10/2026

Today, we discussed “Mental Health, AI, and Reducing Stigma with Storytelling,” a Community Conversation exploring depression, anxiety, OCD, late autism diagnoses, artificial intelligence in mental health support, and the power of storytelling to increase mental health literacy and reduce stigma. Special thanks to Dr. Kenya DeBarros and Annie Slease for sharing their knowledge and perspectives! Inspired by our Depression Awareness Month virtual plays, The Interview, Silver Lining, and Silence Would Be Golden.

🎥 Watch the conversation:
https://youtu.be/fG-kCC_vz6w?is=eqidEwVAAbLT_Qsk

In recognition of Depression Awareness Month (October), The Human S...

10/08/2026

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can make even the simplest moments feel overwhelming when intrusive thoughts take hold. For Depression Awareness Month, The Human Side of Health presents "Silence Would Be Golden" a short virtual play.

Synopsis:
Katie, a college sophomore, is preparing for an exciting night out with her friends when an intrusive thought stops her in her tracks.

🎭 SILENCE WOULD BE GOLDEN
Written by Mari Jay Schuyler
Directed by JULIAN

📺 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/wPOX536ziU0?is=qjTudaeenhKiEzw8

To learn more about The Human Side of Health, please visit: www.vintagesoulproductions.com/thehumansideofhealth

In recognition of Depression Awareness Month (October), The Human S...

10/07/2026

Depression can affect how we see ourselves, especially when we’re trying to understand new parts of who we are. For Depression Awareness Month, The Human Side of Health presents Silver Lining, a short virtual play.

Synopsis:
Icis is a 30-year-old woman navigating depression while processing a late autism diagnosis. During weekly telehealth sessions, she finds herself caught between the guidance of her therapist and an AI therapy app as she works to better understand herself and what she needs.

🎭 SILVER LINING
Written by Kristin Alayna McClinton
Directed by Jacque Simone Brown

📺 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/JyTpNGjX2gg?is=7bEqUn-VACp55f2w

To learn more about The Human Side of Health, please visit: www.vintagesoulproductions.com/thehumansideofhealth

In recognition of Depression Awareness Month (October), The Human S...