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On August 8th, 2025,
Andrew Nemr began a 12-hour improvised tap performance, transforming movement into meditation

Directed by Tony Yazbeck with ambient visuals by Stephen Proctor, Dark Night Live brought the ideas of endurance, devotion, and healing to life

Set in an open, contemplative space, the work invited visitors to reflect and engage from every angle

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In a series of vignettes Nemr invited visitors to journey with him through aspects of the dark night of soul. The evening began unassumingly as Nemr set the stage. Dancing that might have lasted five minutes in a theatrical piece, here was stretched to three hours. Visitors quickly realized the pace of this night would be different. Then the sun began to set. The space gradually darkened. Only then did Nemr move – and then only towards the setting sun. Nemr danced with the light, interacting with it, attempting unsuccessfully to keep it from setting. We had entered the night.

Entering
the Night

Now dark, visitors witnessed Nemr confront time, the feeling of isolation, and the desire to exit. Dynamic projections illuminated the ceiling and walls bringing Nemr’s inner and outer landscape to life. With every passing hour Nemr confronted a new challenge common to the dark night of the soul. Confronting oneself, exhaustion, inspiration and false inspiration, and chaos, all had their moment. At each turn Nemr demonstrated what a willingness to endure might look like – bearing the confrontation, sitting and standing, being inspired then again dejected, and so on. At each turn visitors witnessed Nemr surrender to the reality of the moment, making the choice to endure the night.

Enduring
the Night

It seemed as if the night would last forever. That is, until the light slowly began to shift. The sun was beginning to rise. The projections had faded. Nemr turned toward the light, as if to greet an old friend. The light slowly filled the space. Nothing dramatic, just a soft glow. Still dancing, Nemr had endured, finding himself exiting the night. The light now filling the space Nemr stopped and sat down. He untied his shoes and stepped out of them. The night was officially over. He thanked the visitors who were present for bearing witness. Nemr remained with the visitors long after the night had ended. They were together now, in the light.

Exiting
the Night

Throughout the night, visitors had the opportunity to enter a place for reflection. This private area, away from the activity of the night, offered a guided contemplation. Visitors were presented with three prompts, notecards to write their responses, and a place to share them. Visitors shared generously, from their own experience, in response to the following prompts: "The Night Came When...", "As I Endure, I Feel..." and "I Stand Here Having Endured..."

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A Place for
Reflection

Dark Night Live is part of a multi-faceted exploration encountering, reflecting on, and honoring the choice to endure dark nights of the soul.

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Presented By

Andrew Nemr

Visionnaire & Performer

Tony Yazbeck

Director

Stephen Proctor

Visual Artist

Ime Etuk

Filmmaker

Sebastian Rogers

Filmmaker

Ben Tobin

Photographer

Esther Mun

Graphic Designer

Gage Hunt

Digital Designer

Rob Harari

Production + Sound Designer

Rasheeda Winfield

Production Manager

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