Tom Truss's Just Add Water @ Foundry (W. Stockbridge, MA)

IMPORTANT: You must purchase tickets from The Foundry using this to attend this performance, and we encourage you to also register here on teh Q-MoB registration system so you can sit with our group, and you need to arrive by 7pm so we can save you a seat & get to know one another before the show starts.

ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and performed by veteran performance artist Tom Truss, Just Add Water is a high-octane, heart-forward fusion of dance and theatrical improvisation where you, the audience, help shape what unfolds. Each evening the audience stirs the collective cosmic chaos by tossing in prompts, elements, and ideas, to create a concoction of movement, character, and storytelling. There are no scripts, no sets, no safety nets, just fearless, live performance where hilarity meets heart. And rest assured: while your ideas take the spotlight, you won’t be dragged onstage. At its core, Just Add Water is about connection, about what happens when artists and audiences co-create something ephemeral, outrageous, and deeply human. Come make the mélange.

About the ArtistTom Truss is a dancer, actor, and educator who has worked at the intersection of movement, story, and community for 35 years. With a background that spans professional touring dance companies, devised theatre, and somatic practices, Tom’s work centers collaboration, authenticity, and transformation. He has created over 150 original works, performed internationally, and led workshops around the states for everyone from immigrants to people with brain-injuries to LGBTQIA+ teens. Locally, Truss has worn many hats: as a community artist with Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival; faculty member at Berkshire Pulse and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; choreographer for Monument Mountain High School musicals; ringleader of raucous sing-alongs as Tipsy MacBoozle at The Foundry; director of multiple productions at both Siena College and MCLA; as well as being a cashier at the Berkshire Food Co-op. Truss holds an MFA in Choreography from the University of Iowa, an MFA in Acting from the University of Texas, and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at the College of Wooster. Truss has received numerous awards for his creations and performing, and is certified in both the Alexander Technique and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether directing a multi-generational cast of 100 at the Kennedy Center or coaxing magic from a single prompt, he brings a singular mix of play, presence, and precision to everything he touches.

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Tickets: $20

Seating/Bar: 7:00PM Show: 7:30PM

This event is indoors.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. We strive to provide an event that is welcoming, accommodating, and supportive of diverse accessibility needs.

Venue Accessibility: Our venue is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces and restrooms are available. And wheelchair accessible seating is available upon request. Please contact us at aW5mbyB8IHRoZWZvdW5kcnl3cyAhIGNvbQ== or 413.232.5222 for accessibility coordination.

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Parking is limited at the venue so please utilize the three public parking lots in Town. One is across from the Post Office, one is behind Berkshire Bank and the other is just off Main Street. They are clearly marked. Do not park at Trúc Orient Express Restaurant or the Post Office or you might receive a ticket.

Visit Amici Berkshires for dinner before the show and with your ticket receive 10% off your meal.

All sales are final – The Foundry is unable to make any returns or exchanges.

ALSO REGISTER THROUGH Q-MOB:

If you only register on this Q-MoB Eventbrite page, you will NOT have a ticket and will have to pay for a higher priced ticket at the door (if it does not sell out).

Register on this Q-MoB eventbrite page so Q-MoB can:

1) help arrange ride-sharing for men who do not have a car or who want to carpool,

2) we will know how many seats to save the Q-MoB group for the performance, (if you don't register here, we will not be able to save you a seat, but you can still get a discounted ticket so long as you purchase that from the Foundry ticketing site in advance) &

3) so you can make a tax-deductible donation to Q-MoB so we can continue to offer arts/culture activities & discounts for low-income Q-MoB subscribers. Your donation to Q-MoB is separate from the ticket you purchase from the Foundry, which is NOT tax-deductible..

CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other men, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.

OR : Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities & multiple resources & services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.

HOW TO REACH US THE DAY OF THE EVENT: If on the day of the event you need to cancel or be late or have trouble finding the group, please call/text the Bart 503-734-6508

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