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 Hyatt Foss is an instrument-maker, musician, composer-performer, and teaching artist who co-creates with an ever-growing collection of instruments that she hand-crafts with clay. Her instruments, which are both visual and sonic objects, both sculptural and functional, recreate and reimagine Pre-Columbian sound artifacts of the Americas through the lens of personal narrative and regional mythology.
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.
Dr. Lord is the Founder & Executive Director The Global Z Recording Project. He holds a Doctorate in Adult Education, Training & Development – International Communication, a MA in Educational Media, Media Production – Distance Learning, and a BA Photography. He began playing music at the age of five while growing up in Woodstock, New York, namesake of the famous music festival. He has played in regional bands, has extensive experience with audio production, and is an award-winning commercial/ fine art photographer and songwriter.
Phase I Proof of Concept Project
In 2019, The Global Z Recording Project conducted its Phase I Proof of Concept Project. The Project brought together 34 student musicians from different locales across Maryland and Colorado, and created an original musical recording using virtual audio production, communication and collaboration technologies. Musicians ranged in age from middle school, to graduate students. Participants were at distances from 60-1700 miles from their recording space to the lead audio engineer. This project served as the foundation for the work we currently do.