Nature Sounds While the IV Drips is a live performance and community engagement program by Jacob Jonas, exploring the physical, emotional, and psychological landscapes of cancer treatment. Structured in eight sections reflecting his eight rounds of chemotherapy for Stage 4 lymphoma, it embodies intensity, isolation, and resilience. Featuring 12 dancers and an original score by Imogen Heap, it asks: "Can movement serve as a survival mechanism?" Created with medical professionals and Art Pharmacy, the work bridges dance, science, and healing, touring theaters and oncology centers with performances, discussions, participatory writing, digital content, and movement workshops that foster reflection, connection, and catharsis.
Caretakers of Land/Land Acknowledgement: Tongva and Chumash
Estimated Artist Fee: Fees are structured per engagement based on the scope of the performance, incorporation of live music, and community engagement offerings requested/desired by a partner/presenting organization.