Jamile McGee started dancing at the age of 4. Jamile was diagnosed at the age of 9 with Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and was told he would either be in a wheel chair or not be able to walk for the remainder of his life. He was miraculously healed and able not only to walk, but also to make his home on the stage. His gift to the world started with his first professional performance at the age of 14.
Solo Arts Heal: The Marsh Theatre, San Francisco
This short clip is from a virtual performance/fundraiser for San Francisco's The Marsh Theatre.
Medium: virtual
Year: 2020
Candy Campbell, DNP, is an award-winning actor, author, playwright, filmmaker, and fine artist.
As a proud SAG-AFTRA member, she has appeared on stage, screen, radio, and television.
Candy co-founded an improv and stand-up comedy group and has since created three solo shows. The latest, “An Evening With Florence Nightingale: The Reluctant Celebrity,” has received rave reviews and played off-Broadway, several states, and in three countries (so far!) Audiences young and old love the wit and wisdom of one of history's most influential women.
Larry Crider & 4 H.I.S Glory (Honor In Song) is a ministry dedicated to uplifting the spirit of God and singing His praises to point listeners in the direction of salvation through Jesus Christ. Composed of uniquely talented, born-again believers. Larry Crider & 4 H.I.S Glory is a gospel ministry actively living out the call and impacting lives for the better through song. This young and growing ministry with a fresh sound loves Christ and they love music.
Theater Director, Facilitator, Community Organizer, Mother, Hungarian
Performing Art 2021
In 2020, just before the world shut down, the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Laboratory collaborated with the Samuel Dorsky Museum to create Performing Art: a devised show that took place live in the museum inspired by the exhibitions on display at the time.
In 2021, we did it again, but remotely.
This time around, Performing Art consisted of 9 short films - 3 of which were written by myself - inspired by the works of art on display and created by art-makers across the Hudson Valley, including local filmmakers, composers, and other visual artists. Patrons who attended the Dorsy Museum in person were able to follow a map - also designed by myself! - and scan QR Codes mounted beside each work of art that has an associated short film. Those who were not able to visit the exhibition in person had the opportunity to utilize an interactive map I designed and built on the Lab's website.
While each of the short films created for this project are stand a lone pieces, we've edited them together into one 20-minute film for posterity.
In 2021, we did it again, but remotely.
This time around, Performing Art consisted of 9 short films - 3 of which were written by myself - inspired by the works of art on display and created by art-makers across the Hudson Valley, including local filmmakers, composers, and other visual artists. Patrons who attended the Dorsy Museum in person were able to follow a map - also designed by myself! - and scan QR Codes mounted beside each work of art that has an associated short film. Those who were not able to visit the exhibition in person had the opportunity to utilize an interactive map I designed and built on the Lab's website.
While each of the short films created for this project are stand a lone pieces, we've edited them together into one 20-minute film for posterity.
Medium: Theatre, Film, & Design
Year: 2021
Details: 23:43
Wind Chill
Written by Emily Dykeman
Directed by Sarah Byrons
With performances from
In late 2020, Hudson River Housing commissioned the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Laboratory to produce this piece for their 14th Annual Wind Chill Fundraiser. The result was this short, immersive work devised using the stories and testimonials of people in Hudson River Housing's community who had experienced homeslessness. Because the fundraiser was to take place both in-person and online, the production was also filmed for those who could not attend in person.
Hudson River Housing, Inc. (HRH) is a nonprofit organization that develops and manages affordable housing in New York's Hudson Valley. Wind Chill provides critical support for all of Hudson River Housing's programs for those experiencing homelessness, including individuals, veterans, families, seniors, and youth. In November of 2020, the my company joined Hudson River Housing for an evening of fellowship as they raised funds and awareness to support those in our community confronting homelessness facing the long winter ahead.
Directed by Sarah Byrons
With performances from
In late 2020, Hudson River Housing commissioned the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Laboratory to produce this piece for their 14th Annual Wind Chill Fundraiser. The result was this short, immersive work devised using the stories and testimonials of people in Hudson River Housing's community who had experienced homeslessness. Because the fundraiser was to take place both in-person and online, the production was also filmed for those who could not attend in person.
Hudson River Housing, Inc. (HRH) is a nonprofit organization that develops and manages affordable housing in New York's Hudson Valley. Wind Chill provides critical support for all of Hudson River Housing's programs for those experiencing homelessness, including individuals, veterans, families, seniors, and youth. In November of 2020, the my company joined Hudson River Housing for an evening of fellowship as they raised funds and awareness to support those in our community confronting homelessness facing the long winter ahead.
Medium: Live performance & accompanying short film
Year: 2020
Details: 7 minutes
Sarah Byrons is a multidisciplinary theatre maker with a background in the creation of new and devised work, as well as extensive training in Shakespearean verse and performance. Sarah received her BFA in Drama from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, with a focus on performance and playwriting, and has studied playwriting in both New York and London.