2021 Artist in Residence “AIR” at Chez Bushwick / Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation.
Developing several new works around themes of the ancient Egyptian Ba Bird and Dhikr, or rings of spiritual remembrance.
“Mala’ikah
Set to Francis Poulenc’s ‘Four Petite Prayers',’ performed by Robert Shaw Festival Singers.
Developed for film and live performance.
“The List”
Spoken word and movement.
Developed for live performance.
“Ma Fi She'‘
Set to music ‘Ma Fi Chi’ by Bachar Mar-Khalife
NOHING: A Docu-Dance on Sexual Assault
Conceived and Directed by Jesca Prudencio
Choreographed by Jesca Prudencio & Hala Shah
A People Of Interest production as part of an Artist Residency at Performance Project at University Settlement
Performed by Jesca Prudencio, Hala Shah, Paris Cullen, and Mengying Lin
Scenic and Projection Design by Justin Humphres
Photography by Idris Ademola
Red Tide
Premiere: "Voices Transposed: The Refugee Crisis" Benefit Concert
Manhattan Movement and Arts
Original composition by Peter Michael von der Nahmer
Music Performed by: Peter Michael von der Nahmer and Tatiana Wechsler
Dancers: Ardella Bang, Rizzianah John, Aliya Kerimujiang, Rajon Miller, Hala Shah, Imran Syafiq
Mashrabiya / Leap of Faith
Commissioned by: Beyond Sacred/Leap of Faith program at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
Music: Original composition by Peter Michael von der Nahmer
Dancers: Callie Lyons, Jonathan Matthews, Hala Shah, Xiaoxiao Wang
Projections: Zain Shah
Lighting Design: Carmen Griffin
Costumes: Nina Vartanian