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Zhuosi “Joyce” He

Zhuosi (Joyce) He is a Chinese set and production designer currently based in New York. Prior to completing an MFA in set design at NYU, Joyce obtained a BA in Film Studies and Architectural Studies from Mount Holyoke College.

She is drawn to the ritualistic experiences of theater and cinema and aspires to be a creator of such experiences. In her works, she constantly seeks to evoke emotional responses, challenge the status quo, and invite the audience to see the possibility of change. As a designer, Joyce is interested in the connection between characters and their environment, and how interaction of human bodies within the space can unveil deep emotional truth buried within the text. She enjoys bringing new interpretations to classic texts with diverse aesthetics, and is devoted to narratives that amplify the voices of marginalized communities.

Selected Work

L'Etoile, Act 1 (Set Design Thesis Project)

L'Etoile, Act 1 (Set Design Thesis Project)

L'Etoile, Act 3 (Set Design Thesis Project)

L'Etoile, Act 3 (Set Design Thesis Project)

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (Set Design Class Project)

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (Set Design Class Project)

Constellations (Set Design Class Project)

Constellations (Set Design Class Project)

False Start, Written & directed by Kansas Ballesteros (Short Film Production Design)

False Start, Written & directed by Kansas Ballesteros (Short Film Production Design)

The Moors, Murder Ballad Moment, Photo by Ella Bromblin

The Moors, Murder Ballad Moment, Photo by Ella Bromblin

The Moors, The 2nd Sitting Room, Photo by Ella Bromblin

The Moors, The 2nd Sitting Room, Photo by Ella Bromblin

en domstol/en Andersson, Shubert Theater, Photo by Ella Bromblin

en domstol/en Andersson, Shubert Theater, Photo by Ella Bromblin

en domstol/en Andersson, Walker Theater, Photo by Ella Bromblin

en domstol/en Andersson, Walker Theater, Photo by Ella Bromblin

Terminal, Written & Directed by East Elliott (Short Film Production Design)

Terminal, Written & Directed by East Elliott (Short Film Production Design)

 
 	
Terminal, Written & Directed by East Elliott (Short Film Production Design)

Terminal, Written & Directed by East Elliott (Short Film Production Design)

 
 	
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (Set Design Class Project)

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (Set Design Class Project)

Production Credits

The Moors Written by Jen Silverman Directed by Scott Illingworth Costume Design by Qiuyi “Nuzzi” Li Lighting Design by Yiyuan Li Sound Design by Carsen Joenk NYU-Tisch Department of Graduate Acting, Theatre C  en domstol / en andersson Written by Keith Reddin with Kareem Lucas Directed by Jim Calder & Mark Wing-Davey Scenic Design by Stephen M. Cyr & Joyce He Costume Design by Garvin Hastings ‘23 & Jasmine Lewis Lighting Design by Yiyuan Li / André Segar  NYU-Tisch Department of Graduate Acting, Walker Theatre / Shubert Theatre Relicts Choreography by Brooke Landry & Lerato Ragontse Music by Amanda Freedman & Kristine Lee Costume Design by Roger Teng Lighting Design by Adrienne Miikelle NYU-Tisch Dance + Graduate Musical Theatre Writing, Jack Crystal Theater False Start  Written and Directed by Kansas Ballesteros Produced by Charlie Theobald, Tinbete Daniel  Cinematography by Louise Zhang Terminal  Written and Directed by East Elliott Produced by Jonathan Heutmaker, East Elliott, Wren Stark Haven Cinematography by Ella Gibney Costume Design by Roger Teng