"Trying" is a live audio-visual performance that explores grief and memory through the story of a young couple navigating the loss of a family member.

Filmmaker and composer Kyle Turgeon performs the score live — looping and layering cello, synth, and piano — while projecting a live-assembled, chance-based version of the film behind him, creating a unique experience for each audience, each night.

Kyle Turgeon is a filmmaker and musician whose work lives at the intersection of cinema, live music, and performance.

Immersive and emotionally charged, Kyle’s work draws audiences into the characters’ inner worlds to reveal the shared humanity between us.

Rooted in values of connection and presence, every performance is unique and shaped live in the moment – a version experienced only by the people in the room.

Kyle’s work has played at festivals across the U.S. and internationally, including DOC NYC, the New Orleans Film Festival, and the Toronto Arthouse Film Festival.

• PROJECTION: The space must be completely dark. Venue-provided screen and projector are ideal, but the artist can supply if needed.

• SOUND: Venue must provide sound. Artist will send a pre-mixed stereo feed.

• SPACE: 8' x 11' for gear setup needed if using venue projection, 8' x 18' needed if artist supplies projection

• SETUP TIME: 2-3 hours including load-in and soundcheck, depending on venue needs.

For quick-turns between sets, it’s possible for me to pre-build my set sidestage/backstage and fly in my gear to expedite setup. I can do a 20 minute change-over in this fashion.

• SHOW LENGTH: 1 hour 15 minutes including pre-show group sound exercise & post show conversation.