UNTIL NOW COLLECTIVE: MIDAIR FOR SOME TIME

A multi-sensory, immersive installation exploring intimacy, connection, and Queer community, UP UNTIL NOW: midair for some time examines what the future of interactive performance might feel like. In the midst of what may be the most seismic shift in how humankind communicates in our lifetime, many of us are starved for connection. Can technology heighten our emotions and make us feel more connected? Featuring Up Until Now Collective’s short music film UpUntilNow (commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects) and wearable haptics technology provided by Music: Not Impossible, which translates sound onto the skin through vibrations, midair for some time features the collaborative work of two dozen artists from multiple disciplines. The installation is designed as a 30-minute experience for up to seven people at a time, and designed to be fully accessible to members of the Deaf and Blind communities. UP UNTIL NOW: midair for some time was developed and workshopped at Center For Performance Research (CPR) in September, 2022 with the support of CPR’s Technical Residency program and a Brooklyn Arts Council Grant, and at HERE in partnership with the Reel Abilities Film Festival in May, 2023. It will premiere fully at JACK in March, 2024. COVID-19 INFORMATION: JACK acknowledges that we are operating in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and asks you to actively participate in JACK’s communal commitment to safety and health. At JACK both the artists and audience members are required to comply with all laws, rules, and regulations regarding the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by the State of New York, the City of New York, and the rules and regulations of JACK. Please note that although we are not requiring vaccinations at this time, JACK will require all attendees to wear a mask. If you do not have a mask one can be purchased on site. In addition, we are pleased to share that JACK has an HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system to help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses. We appreciate your cooperation and hope to see you soon.