Step inside. Fall into our stories. Live the last before the last. We are all made of the same cosmic dust. We exist in cycles of order and disorder, exchanging energy. But, like the dying embers of a fire, the last drink of a long night, or the eventual burnout of our sun, everything must come to an end. Troy Foundry Theatre is once again devising a world-premiere piece of theatre using the city of Troy, NY and its unique history as a narrative backdrop. Inspired by the events and the social context surrounding the Great Fire of 1862 in Troy, NY, Where There’s Smoke: Ilium Burns will bring the audience into an immersive world of American cataclysms, both internal and external with characters spanning from the Civil War to Present Day using the historic Trojan Hotel (41 3rd St. Troy, NY 12180) as our playground.

***Vaccination and Mask Policy***

For the safety of the actors and guests, masks must be worn at all times. Guests will need to be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine in order to attend a show and must show proof of vaccination at their time of entry into the theatre with their valid ticket. “Fully vaccinated” means the performance date must be at least 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least 14 days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Exceptions are being made for people with a medical condition that prevents vaccination. These guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time.

WHERE:
All performances take place at the Trojan Hotel at 41 3rd St. Troy, NY 12180

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 29 @ 8:30pm (Preview)
Thursday, September 30 @ 8:30pm (Preview)
Friday, October 1 @ 8:30pm (Opening)
Saturday, October 2 @ 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 6 @ 8:30pm
Thursday, October 7 @ 8:30pm
Friday, October 8 @ 8:30pm
Saturday, October 9 @ 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 13 @ 8:30pm
Thursday, October 14 @ 8:30pm
Friday, October 15 @ 8:30pm
Saturday, October 16 @ 8:30pm HOW:
Tickets:  https://bit.ly/TFTWhereTheresSmokeTickets
Adult $22 (plus online fees)
Student/Senior $15 (plus online fees)

WHAT:
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE:ILIUM BURNS
Created & Curated by *David Girard

Featuring:
Connor Armbruster, *Shayne David Cameris, Emily Curro, Raya Malcolm, Matt Malone, Iniabasi Nelson, Angelique Powell, *Shannon Rafferty

Written & Devised by:
Connor Armbruster, Camryn Beck, *Ethan Botwick, *Shayne David Cameris, Emily Curro, Kristoph DiMaria, David Girard, Morgan Heyward, Raya Malcolm, Matt Malone, Iniabasi Nelson, Katie Pedro, Angelique Powell, *Shannon Rafferty, Chloe Bliss Snyder

Production Stage Manager: Kate Kern
Narrative Captain: Chloe Bliss Snyder
Movement Captain: *Ethan James Botwick
Lighting Captain: Willie David Short V
Sound Captain: Travis Wright
Costume Captain: Shae Fitzgerald
Scenic Captain: Richard Lovrich
Photography & Documentation: Willie David Short V

*Participating with approval from Actors’ Equity under the Members Project Code.