In an isolated laboratory deep in the Neo-Victorian city of New Albion, Annabel McAlistair, an aspiring scientist, discovers how to bring back the dead, placing them in the bodies of mechanical automatons. This cult-classic steampunk opera follows four generations of the McAlistair family as they meddle with the forces of life and death — and then have to deal with the unfortunate repercussions. The Dolls of New Albion will premiere off-Broadway for a special one-night only engagement through the National Theatre of Student Artists. This production is directed by Sam French with choreography by Joyah Love Spangler and music direction by David Carl.

Travelling on a twisted timeline, Held follows three friends as they struggle to grow within the bonds of a lifelong friendship and discover what truly holds them together. 

Joyah joins the three-person cast as the warrior Mera at NYMF this summer as a part of their developmental reading series. Held is directed by S.C. Lucier, written by Kelly Maxwell, with music by Meghan Rose.

Travelling on a twisted timeline, Held follows three friends as they struggle to grow within the bonds of a lifelong friendship and discover what truly holds them together. 

Joyah joins the three-person cast as the warrior Mera at NYMF this summer as a part of their developmental reading series. Held is directed by S.C. Lucier, written by Kelly Maxwell, with music by Meghan Rose.

Ghost Girl: The Webseries, a project which Joyah series as resident choreographer on, is now an Official Selection of the Independent Pilot Competition at the New York TV Festival! It will be screening on Sunday July 15th at 2pm at the Helen Mills Theater. Written by Samantha Evans and directed by Nikki Diloreto, Ghost Girl is a quirky webseries dedicated to the stages of grief and the strong bonds of female friendship.

Travelling on a twisted timeline, Held follows three friends as they struggle to grow within the bonds of a lifelong friendship and discover what truly holds them together. 

Joyah joins the three-person cast as the warrior Mera at NYMF this summer as a part of their developmental reading series. Held is directed by S.C. Lucier, written by Kelly Maxwell, with music by Meghan Rose.

Catch Joyah's choreography again in a special performance of Not for Resale at Dixon Place. This show is a high-spirited, comedic, at times irreverent and other times vulnerable music-filled production that examines queerness as a place of personal and cultural innovation. It was devised by queer-identifying performers and drama therapists in NYU’s As Performance research series and written by actor and playwright Jess Barbagallo and directed by Alexis Powell. 
 

Joyah is excited to be playing Lyra in the next reading of Blue by Brian Alford.  This play is centered around the rival character from the first generation of Pokemon games, about 15 years after the fact. Yes. That's right, A POKÉMON PLAY. Get excited folks, because 9 year old Joyah is over the moon about this one. 

Joyah will be playing Diana in an exploratory reading of Tipping The Velvet based on the novel by Sarah Waters and adapted for the stage by Laura Wade. The reading is helmed by Billie Aken-tyers.

Joyah has joined the cast of At The Barre for its upcoming performance at Theatre for the New City. With book/lyrics by Steven Meeker Jr. and music by Sarah Flaim, At the Barre is a musical that combines musical theatre, stage combat, clown, and indie pop music while navigating the format of a Golden Age love story. This piece focuses on how one finds their beauty, finds peace within themselves and finds a genuine connection in a cluttered and overly talkative world.

The reading will be in the Cino Theater at Theater for the New City at 7pm on the 21st. The reading will be directed by Allison Acuff. There will be a $5 suggested donation.

Joyah will be serving as a script advisor and offering dramaturgy for Matt Summer's upcoming reading of The Confession of Gavrilo Princip. 

Joyah will be performing in the Telephone show at the Pit Loft, May 20th at 10 PM. This is a unique improv show were each team is formed by a "telephone chain" of performers asking the next person in line to be on their mash up team. No one knows the line up until showtime. Come see who the teams will be and enjoy a night full of surprises!

Join Joyah and the rest of the Gilded Cast and Crew for a Masquerade Soirée at Sort of Wine Bar in Williamsburg. There will be an open bar, live band and sneak peaks of the production. to learn more head to www.gildedshow.com

Joyah will be lending her voice to Emily in the upcoming reading of The Imaginary. With music by Trent Jeffords and a book by Joshua Betancourt, The Imaginary is a thrilling new musical based on the novel written by A.F. Harrold. Jeff Whiting will be helming the production. 

Joyah will be singing and dancing up a storm in The RWS Summer Hits Workshop at their studios in Long Island City. The workshop will be led by the incomprable Melanie Lewis (Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour) and has been described as a nonstop music video from start to finish.

Joyah will be playing Cinderella in RWS entertainment Group's workshop of Once Upon... helmed by Chip Abbott.

Joyah will be serving as a script advisor and dramaturg for Matt Summer's upcoming reading of The Confession of Gavrilo Princip. 

Joyah will be performing a Spoken word piece she wrote that was commissioned for the Leg Up On Life: Spoken Word Gala. The piece was choreographed by Kristen Brooks Sandler and features three brilliant dancers along side Joyah. The proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project and Planned Parenthood. There are showings at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

Joyah will be joining the Ophelia Theatre group in honoring Lewis Flinn in a concert of his best work. The concert will be music directed by Anessa Marie and features
Alysha Umphress (On The Town, Bring It On the Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, American Idiot) Kennedy Caughell (Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Wicked National Tour) and many others.

Joyah will be serving as a judge for the Semifinals of the Young Poet's poetry performance. She's very excited to hear the next generation of poets!