Shyamala Moorty

a fierce Latinx woman stares at the camera in front of a cement wall.

Fight the Fear

“Fight the Fear” came out of a guest artist residency of Shyamala Moorty with CSULB Dance students. In the process, two of the students shared their powerful migration stories, that merged with Shyamala’s long distance work with the Post Natyam Collective about borders and water. Learn more about this screendance here.

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An image of Cynthia Ling Lee, balancing on tip toes in performance of Lost Chintowns.

Lost Chinatowns

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.

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a view of an angel like woman from below as she reaches into the sky

Playground’s Solo Performance Festival 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.

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