'GONE DARK'

New York theatres and nightclubs now gather dust, shuttered for nearly a year. The performers who once filled them with life have been shelved, their stages silent. Gone Dark explores the hardships of 2020 through the eyes of these artists, capturing them as they perform to empty rooms, bare stages, and vacant theatres. Each image is paired with a handwritten quote, offering an intimate glimpse into their personal experiences during this unprecedented time.- KIRRA CHEERS

Kyla: “I miss crowded dressing rooms. I miss being inspired by my coworkers. But this time has been so valuable. I’ve never had so much time to focus on myself. When the pandemic is over people are going to be so excited for in-person experiences. Our industry has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new system, one that will be a crucial part of rebuilding New York’s economy.”


Sylvana: “I love 2020 for being the most sideways, cosmically kinky, fucked up year of my life so far. It was the worst in the best way possible, and I am grateful for it.”

Kyla: “I miss crowded dressing rooms. I miss being inspired by my coworkers. But this time has been so valuable. I’ve never had so much time to focus on myself. When the pandemic is over people are going to be so excited for in-person experiences. Our industry has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new system, one that will be a crucial part of rebuilding New York’s economy.”


Sylvana: “I love 2020 for being the most sideways, cosmically kinky, fucked up year of my life so far. It was the worst in the best way possible, and I am grateful for it.”

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