“Everything you’ve learned in school as ‘obvious’ becomes less and less obvious as you begin to study the universe.” - Buckminster Fuller

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What’s It About?
Does humanity have the chance to endure successfully on planet Earth, and if so, how? This is the question framed by Buckminster Fuller, the engineer, designer, poet, and philosopher who, among other things, was Mensa’s second president and invented the geodesic dome. Join us for an unforgettable journey inside one of the most remarkable minds of the 20th century in a one-man show that blends videos, lectures, poetry and a healthy dash of humanist humor. A hero of the sustainability movement, Bucky framed many of the great ideas of his time and ours. This is your chance to get to know the man behind the world-saving mission.

Did you know the man? Did you have the chance to see him speak? Share your own brush with Buckminster Fuller here.

Meet, Explore, Discuss. Join us for a series of free panel presentations and informal discussions about Bucky’s design principles and what they mean to the future of Portland, featuring leaders of Portland’s design and sustainability communities. Get the dates and details here.

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Study Guide || Prologues and Q&As || Free Events || Cast and Creative Team
Photos || Behind the Scenes Video || R. Buckminster Fuller on the Blog

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Reviews and Comments
The critics say:

“Tompos gives [Bucky] a youthful bounce and ongoing optimism that humans will ultimately choose utopia over oblivion and preserve Spaceship Earth, one of many terms Fuller enthusiastically coined…PCS did well to bring Bucky back…one of America’s most compelling minds.” Portland Tribune

“Tompos is a marvel of intellectual dynamism and purposeful playfulness…A captivating one-man evocation of Fuller’s life and work” The Oregonian

The audience says:

“The performer was amazing!!!! I learned so much and enjoyed every minute of it!”

“Fast paced and stimulating.”

“The man was a genius way ahead of his time and the play is so applicable to today that it is spooky. If you want some insight into looking at the world thru the eyes of genius, this is a very enjoyable way to do it.”

“It was fascinating! I learned a lot about Bucky, and the actor who portrays him does an excellent job. I highly recommend this play!”

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