Tanya Thielke is a composer and sound designer working in the digital multimedia realm.
Yazan Aboushi is a Palestinian-American photographer and storyteller currently residing in Prince Georges County. Aboushi began his career in photography when he realized that he could use photography to tell the story of his people and bridge the gap between his east and west identities. A passionate environmentalist and educator, Aboushi thrives at the intersection of conservation and storytelling, specializing in Environmental Justice and education.
I pretty much been an artist my whole life. I always love the idea of mixing colors when I was younger just to see how it would turn out. When I had to pick classes in High School every year, I would take an art class even though I didn’t need it. I’ve also always been into photography. I won a People Choice Award and have some of my photography in the 2018 Patterson Park Calendar. I also hand painted a Cicada for the 2021 Parade-a that’s currently hanging on Falls Rd. During the Pandemic I decided to try a different form of art which was working with Epoxy Resin.
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
Melissa Foss’ work takes different forms, from sculptural ceramic instruments, improvisational performances, and electroacoustic compositions to educational workshops and residencies for all ages. Through these different expressive channels, she explores themes of memory, kinship, and myth, as well as sound itself; its ability to inspire awe and its power to generate collective moments of shared emotions and connection.
Robert Rooy is an independent filmmaker who has worked in more than twenty countries, creating media with and for international development, human rights and environmental organizations. His encounter with Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, led to producing and directing To Our Credit, a two-part PBS series that aired in 1998. In addition, he has worked as an assistant director on more than forty films, including Lonesome Dove, Honeymoon in Vegas, Minority Report and The West Wing.
Hunter is a multi-faceted creator and producer from Olney, Maryland. Offering an eclectic sonic experience rooted in hip hop and R&B, his original production is known to favor lush tones, spacey synthesizers, and electronic drums. In addition to his own catalog, his work as a composer and audio engineer has spanned everything from local radio hits to indie film. He has notably appeared as a top disc jockey performer for Washington Talent Agency since 2011, as well as an opener for nationally touring acts such as Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Rico Nasty.