“How Do You Fall Out of Love with Country Music?” is a new monologue about an Indian immigrant enamored with country and western music that Shyamala directed for Theater West’s Fitting Out Festival. Enjoy this spunky character in our virtual recording here!
The Dancing Storytellers, have been touring this show to schools, libraries, museums and theaters all over Southern California for 10 years! Now the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts did a beautiful taping of it and it is available for booking through the Center, contact ArtsTeach@SCFTA.org.
Due to the current escalation of violence in Palestine-Israel, the filming of the solo theater show HOMELESS IN HOMELAND is now being made free to the public. This stunning interdisciplinary documentary-theater about Jewish identity and the occupation of Palestine was created and performed by Sariyah Idan and directed by Shyamala Moorty. Our hope is that it will help answer some people’s questions, provide historical information, context of the contemporary reality, and deeper insight into how identity and emotionality get tied in.
Shyamala directed a virtual version of Indian Mythology and Me. This fun and interactive performance is brought live to your family courtesy of the LA County Library and the LA Music Center!
May 20, 4-5pm PST
FREE
Lost Chinatowns by Cynthia Ling Lee and directed by Shyamala Moorty, poetically and emotionally illuminates the historical roots of our current era of renewed anti-Asian violence in the US. Coming to the LA Women’s theater Festival March 27, 2021, 7pm PST.
Grandma’s Hands by Carla Veg and directed by Shyamala Moorty has been extended by popular demand! Tickets available for replay on demand until Feb 14, 2021!
Shyamala is directing a touching solo show for zoom by Carla Vega. Join us Sunday Jan 31 and Friday Feb 5, 7pm.
Visit with ‘Grandma Gloria’ as she reflects on her life- from her humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to the journey of her life in San Francisco. A touching tale weaved with memories, mystery and magic, this exploration of ancestry is inspired by Carla’s late grandmother, and honors the creativity and courage in all women.
This short film about Shyamala’s creative work and life was created by Tina Bhaga in 2005. It includes photos from Shyamala’s childhood as well as footage from some of her different solo works. Watch the film here: POST NATYAM (2005) by Tina Bhaga A new generation of desi women takes Read more…
This “Artivity,” made for the Music Center, by the Dancing Storytellers includes some participatory elements and an excerpt of an early version of the show “Indian Mythology and Me” where Shyamala plays several characters: Draupadi, narrator and a hanuman disguised as an old monkey. For an activity guide and many Read more…
Shyamala created a story time with her kid to share with his pre-school. It includes one of their favorite books and an art project inspired by the book!