Denver: What Distracts You?
A two-performer, outdoor show dissecting the nature of distraction in an experimental manner.
When: August 29; September 10 — 12, 17 — 19; previews August 27–28
Where: 1955 East Arizona Avenue, Denver, Colorado
Price: $25–90; 16+
Tags: #immersivetheatre, #dance, #sitespecific, #outdoors, #ContentAdvisory (see below)
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What Distracts You? dissects the nature of distraction as both a form of escapism and a method of meditation. There is no limit to what can sidetrack, confuse, and even overwhelm us. We often seek out distractions to divert our attention from more pressing matters. What kind of distractions can be beneficial and which are detrimental? Can the act of being distracted help us process something deeper? Is it possible to delineate between distractions that disconnect us from ourselves and those that bring us closer to knowing who we are?
What Distracts You? is a two person show performed by HOLDTIGHT founder and director Gwendolyn Gussman and collaborator Kevin Quinn Marchman with music and sound design by Johnny Butler. Gwendolyn Gussman has performed with Shen Wei Dance Arts, Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, Sean Curran Company, Vanessa Walters Ripening, Heidi Latsky Dance (guest artist), Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Roger C. Jeffreys Subtle Changes Inc., director Daniel Fish, comedian Amy Sedaris and others. Kevin Quinn Marchman is known for his work as Artistic Director, Education Director, and Co-CEO of Black Actors Guild. Johnny Butler is a Grammy award winning saxophonist, recording artist, arranger, composer, and technologist. What Distracts You?is co-produced by Control Group Productions.
Founded in 2015 under the artistic direction of Gwendolyn Gussman, HOLDTIGHT continues to develop, create, self-produce, and present evening-length productions as well as participating and presenting work in several festivals. Premiering and touring work in both NYC and Denver, HOLDTIGHT has worked with over 35 national and international collaborators. For more details and info on the cast, please visit: holdtightcompany.com
This performance will be conducted entirely outdoors.
HOLDTIGHT is following all Denver Safety regulations regarding COVID-19. Including but not limited to:
-Very small audience capacity: We will have a maximum of 18 audience members per performance.
-The wearing of Face Masks is required for all audience members.
-All audience members will be spaced at least 6 feet apart while observing the performance (note: this does not apply to those buying tickets for a pair of people who will be standing/seated next to one another).
-Attendees are asked to maintain socially-distanced 6 feet from patrons, performers, and tech personnel, with whom they do not attend the show.
-All ticket holders will receive a message from HOLDTIGHT at least 24 hours before the show with a video to download that will be used as part of the show, as well as info on timed entry to ensure social distancing.
-No beverages or food allowed.
-There will not be public access to a restroom except under an emergency situation.
-Free parking available in Church parking lot behind courtyard as well as street parking
Please feel free to email us at gwendolyn@thisisnourishment.com with any further questions or concerns!
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Office facilities provided by Thymele Arts, in Los Angeles, CA.
Contact Level: None
Content Advisories: Discussions of sex and intimacy, themes around mental health.
Mobility Advisories: Event is not wheelchair accessible. There is uneven terrain and the show takes place entirely outdoors.