This video shows excerpts from "Portal," a full-length, dance theatre work, as well as portions of the video and poem that are part of the piece.
(Please note: this video was recorded in low light conditions in performance at Y Arts Center, Frederick, MD, June, 2022)

Conception and Performance by Ray Shaw and Kitty Clark/MAD Dance
Poetry by Neha Misra
Soundscore by Cam Millar

Total run-time with poem, video, and live dance is 45:00.

Sacred Tree Chants for Earth Renewal is an eco-poem dedicated to first generation immigrant poet, climate justice advocate, and contemporary eco-folk artist Neha Misra's tree elders across India and North America. Inspired by trees across the diverse geographies poet's life, this poem inspires listeners and readers to tune into the profound wisdom of lessons we can learn from trees for our private, collective, planetary wellbeing and justice.

“Different Strokes/Different Folks: Queer Artists of Color Paint the 21st Century” is made possible in part by the Kors/Le Pere Foundation and with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts

Sylvia Jones reading in The HOT L Poets Series! June 12, 2022. The HOT L Poets Series is a reading series presented by Smartish Pace magazine and Baltimore Poets Theatre. Readings are held on the second Sunday of the month at The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore and feature two or three poets along with an open mic.