What Distracts You?

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