Acts of Becoming is a multidisciplinary arts initiative that reimagines the traditional album release as an immersive, cross-disciplinary experience. Integrating original music, theater, dance, film, and visual arts, the project explores themes of identity, transformation, and resilience through emotionally resonant storytelling.
The inaugural installment, The Middle of Nowhere, serves as the first album in a multi-album concept series. Rooted in original music, each release unfolds across performance, visual art, literature, and film—transforming sound into story and albums into living, collaborative installations. This opening act explores the emotional terrain of isolation and self-discovery, inviting audiences to engage with the work through live performances, cinematic experiences, interactive workshops, and community dialogue.
Our mission is to make the performing arts more accessible, build sustainable ecosystems for independent artists, and challenge outdated music industry norms by centering ownership, collaboration, and community. Acts of Becoming is a blueprint for a new model—one where art isn’t just consumed, but lived, shared, and co-created. We exist to close the gap between art and access, community and commerce—redefining what it means to release music, own your story, and thrive independently.
The project is led by Lindsey Hailes, a multidisciplinary artist, songwriter, and performer with Broadway and national tour credits, including the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown. Lindsey’s artistic practice bridges music composition, movement, theater, and visual storytelling, with original music placements for brands like Lululemon. With a foundation in both professional performance and grassroots collaboration, her work merges high art with community-rooted narrative—centering Black, queer, and independent voices. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the camera, Lindsey creates immersive worlds that invite audiences to feel, reflect, and connect.
Lindsey is joined by board members Tim Washington and Dessa Delfin, whose experience in creative development, producing, and community-building helps shape the vision and sustainability of the project. Together, this team is committed to expanding the reach of Acts of Becoming and building a new framework for inclusive, interdisciplinary artistry.