KYANITE | Taylor McMahon & Sink Lindsay

This film seeks to uncover facets of our humanity by excavating points of similitude and difference, longing and desire, fear and vulnerability. Drawing from principles of dance therapy, method acting, and interpersonal communication theories, this dance film displays the nuances of intimacy and ever-evolving relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rehearsal process, made up of two actors, a choreographer, and videographer drew on each artist’s personal experiences, threading together a more cohesive narrative; a type of case study in and of itself. Through design elements like lighting, choreography, and camera movement, this piece highlights the cross between individual desire and fantasy and the blending of expression when shared communally. Our desired result: a healing experience for the artists involved and viewers who watch. Music: Kiss U Right Now by DUCKWRTH

Directed by:
Taylor McMahon

Associate Director:
Pierre Marais

Executive Producers:
Sink Lindsay & Taylor McMahon

Cinematography & Editing:
Pierre Marais

Choreography:
Taylor McMahon

Associate Choreographers:
Daniel Gaymon & Sink Lindsay

Performers:
Daniel Gaymon & Sink Lindsay

Music:
Kiss U Right Now by Duckwrth

Taylor McMahon is a New York City choreographer and research associate for the Intimate Communication Lab, focusing her work on communication, narrative-building, and performance art. Taylor is the Resident Choreographer for the Broadway musical SIX and co-creator of Arts for Alz NYC (a movement collective benefiting those living with Alzheimer's).

Sink Lindsay is an actor, singer, writer and producer. She spent many years working in development and production at Universal Studios and on several commercials and films before returning to her first love: performing. Her voice was recently featured on Netflix’s LUCIFER and HBO Max's PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN, Hulu’s FRESH, and Apple TV's DR. BRAIN.