Author Mike Curato, will open the show with a special showing of his new debut adult graphic novel, Gaysians.

Copies of the book available for purchase, and there will be an opportunity after the show to have them signed by the author!

During his worldwide comedy tour, actor and comedian ALEC MAPA (Ugly Betty, Doom Patrol, Frasier, RuPaul’s Drag Race) was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Undaunted, he fulfilled his club dates from French Polynesia to The Caribbean all without disclosing his terrifying illness! In HA! PENIS!, Alec recounts in hilarious, graphic and inappropriate detail his treatment and full recovery, the power of denial and what happens when you make the decision to go on no matter what.

ALEC MAPA is an actor and comedian with 40 years of credits from Broadway (M.Butterfly) Television (Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, Doom Patrol, Frasier, RuPaul’s Drag Race ) and Film (Connie and Carla , You don’t Mess with the Zohan, Queen Bees) He has filmed multiple stand up specials including “Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy” for SHOWTIME. He appears in the Netflix documentary chronicling the rise of LGBTQ comics, OUTSTANDING : A Comedy Revolution. A tireless activist for LGBTQ causes and kids in foster care, Alec has headlined fundraisers for the Human Rights Campaign, The Matthew Shepard Foundation, LAMBDA Legal, Family Equality and Raise A Child. He lives in LA with his husband television producer Jamison Hebert and their son Zion.

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MIKE CURATO is an author and illustrator of books for children, teens, and adults. He is best known for his Little Elliot picture book series and his young adult graphic novel, Flamer, which received several honors including the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Young Adult, the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award for Young Adult, and was listed as one of NPR’s Best Books of 2020. Flamer also has the distinction of being one of the most banned and challenged books in the United States, and Mike has become a fierce advocate of free speech. He continues to create books that center love, compassion, and friendship. Mike’s debut adult graphic novel, Gaysians, released in June of 2025 to critical acclaim.

Gaysians is the story of four gay Asians as they navigate love, identity, and friendship in Seattle during the early aughts. When AJ moves to Seattle, he’s ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man—but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ’s “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love, pride, and belonging—until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family. Meticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.

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SPIN CYCLE was created in 1998 based on nearly thirty years of combined experience by its founders, Chip Duckett and Ron Lasko. This innovative cultural communications company specializes in PR, marketing and special events, and is extremely diverse in its projects.

SPIN CYCLE was Joan Rivers’ exclusive New York producer for live dates for 17 years. Spin Cycle co-produced shows by artists including, Anthony Rapp, Gavin Creel, Holly Woodlawn, Lady Bunny, Alison Arngrim, Alec Mapa, Laura Bell Bundy, The Skivvies, Karen Finley, Ain Gordon, Alaska, Ginger Minj, Courtney Act, Shangela, BenDeLaCreme, Trixie Mattel, David Drake, Penny Arcade, Coco Peru, Kim Coles, Jackie Beat, Janet Hubert, Judy Tenuta, Peppermint, Kristine W, Annie Sprinkle, Raja, Mink Stole, Lady Bunny, Monet X Chnage and Sarah Dash, among many others.

SPIN CYCLE also co-produced the New York Premiere of The Vaudevillians with Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales, the World Premiere of The Donkey Show, the Rochester premiere of Woman Before A Glass (directed by Austin Pendleton), 9 different full-length premieres by Kiki & Herb (including the Obie winning Jesus Wept), Jacob Storm’s Tennessee Rising (directed by Alan Cumming), the long running immersive hit Bleach, and the World Premiere of Fruma-Sarah starring Jackie Hoffman.

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Tickets:
General Admission: $25.00 (in-advance) / $30 (at-the-door)

VIP*: $35.00 (in-advance) / $40.00 (at-the-door)

*(VIP Tickets include reserved front table seating, a gift bag and a meet and greet for photo ops and autographs immediately after the show.)

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

This event is indoors.

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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.