Suzanne Richard is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Open Circle Theatre, Washington, D.C.’s first professional theater promoting careers for artists with disabilities. Since 2004, she has led OCT in producing inventive, critically acclaimed shows. Richard has served on accessibility and disability-related councils, authored chapters on arts and disability, and presented workshops nationwide. She is also a professional actress in Washington, D.C., with over 30 productions to her credit. Co-producing and directing the Proof of Concept, Richard is integral to shaping how the story is told on stage and through live performance.

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Jessica Wallach is an accessibility consultant with decades of experience creating inclusive spaces for events, venues, and the performing arts. She honed her skills in fair housing, working for a non-profit and the Department of Justice, where she contributed to landmark accessibility cases. Jessica has consulted on festivals across the U.S. and Canada, including leading a multi-year accessibility program for the Underground Music Showcase (UMS). Her collaborations with the Kennedy Center, the Art of Mass Gatherings, Story Tapestries and Open Circle Theatre reflect her commitment to accessibility in the arts.

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Christopher Morrison (Reality+) is an award-winning writer and director with over 200 projects spanning film, theater, VR, video games, and immersive entertainment across four continents. His VR narrative The Werewolf Experience was featured at Cannes in 2023. He has worked in both U.S. and European markets, with projects produced in five countries, and has written for video games from indie to AAA. Morrison is also a professor at California College of the Arts, specializing in Immersive Storytelling. His expertise in digital and virtual realms is crucial for crafting immersive storytelling in this production, seamlessly integrating live and virtual audiences.

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Andrew Beall, praised as “spectacularly virtuosic” by NY Classical Review, is an internationally produced composer and Broadway percussionist. His musicals include Song of Solomon, Platinum Girls, and Goodbye New York (London, 2024). A veteran of Beetlejuice, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Six, and the Tony-winning Maybe Happy Ending, Andrew also composes for film and mission-driven organizations. For VitaNova, he leads the development of the musical soundscape, blending theatrical precision with immersive innovation.

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Evan McCormack is a lyricist and performer with over two decades of experience spanning classical, Broadway, jazz, and contemporary music. Praised by Opera News for his “meltingly beautiful tenor,” he starred in the NYC premiere of Song of Solomon and wrote lyrics for Goodbye New York (New York New Works Festival). His credits include Candide, Pirates of Penzance, West Side Story, and Dead Man Walking. For VitaNova, Evan brings emotionally resonant storytelling that moves audiences from grief toward possibility.

Enoch Chan is a director of film, theatre, and dance, as well as an award-winning photographer and lighting designer, with over 20 years of experience in broadcast television. As co-artistic director of DEVIATED THEATRE, alongside his wife, he creates original “dance operas,” blending storytelling, movement, and visuals into compelling productions. Recently, he has embraced the challenge of building a digital universe not only for his work but also for his newborn son, Arlin. For VitaNova, Enoch will lead live video and film direction, collaborate with the livestream department, and integrate video content to bring the hybrid, immersive experience to life.

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