22 ROOMS

22 ROOMS is a collaboration between vocalist/composer Jessie Rivest and dancer Hailey McCloskey. Drawing inspiration from a random selection of tarot cards, the artists explore archetypes through sound and movement, bringing them to life, and exploring their depth and interconnectedness. By incorporating structured improvisation and aleatoric elements into the performance, Rivest and McCloskey create an intimate, dynamic experience, positioning the audience as witness. Vocal timbre contrasts with gestural weight and tension; spatial positioning evokes relationships of complicity and power while retaining a degree of abstraction.