{"id":6094,"date":"2020-04-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/art-apart-card-game\/"},"modified":"2020-04-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T04:00:00","slug":"art-apart-card-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/art-apart-card-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Apart: Card Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"o-section-gutenberg -classic o-text\">\n<p><small>This performance was broadcast live on April 23. You can enjoy a recording of the performance below.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1CIOmirObQc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">Card Game<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\"><span> <\/span>is a one-on-one performative game witnessed by a live audience. Over 20 minutes, the performance plays out over a web of questions contained in<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">a custom-<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">built deck of cards shared between a performer and one member from the audience.<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">In adaptation for online streaming platforms, the performer will broadcast a live video of themselves and one willing audience member will be chosen to join in by video from their home to participate<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW4389818 BCX7\"><span class=\"SCXW4389818 BCX7\"> <\/span><br class=\"SCXW4389818 BCX7\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW4389818 BCX7\"><span class=\"SCXW4389818 BCX7\"> <\/span><br class=\"SCXW4389818 BCX7\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">The card deck, composed of questions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\"><span> <\/span>statements and values, is revealed one card at a time by the performer for the player to respond to with either a YES or NO card. The performer and player sit at a table across from each other and no spoken words are exchanged. The only communication is through the deck of cards. What becomes revealed is a narrative unfolding of what we believe and what we decide to believe with the presence and pressure of active spectators. Throughout the performance we learn about the player\u2019s relationships, if they\u2019re single, are loved, feel helpless, make good choices, or prefer art to safety. Trust is either built or withheld as we learn about their regrets, what kind of choices they make and ultimately what they valu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4389818 BCX7\">e.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW4389818 BCX7\"><span class=\"SCXW4389818 BCX7\"> <\/span><br class=\"SCXW4389818 BCX7\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>This project received financial support from the National Theatre School of Canada via the <a href=\"\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/art-apart-artistic-works\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Art Apart program<\/a>, an emergency fund for emerging artists who are affected by physical distancing due to coronavirus (COVID-19).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the artist<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Brian-Postalian_Vignette.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" data-w=\"318\" data-h=\"262\" data-r=\"1.2137404580153\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Brian <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Postalian<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>is a theatre director, producer, and performance creator born and raised in Toronto\/<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Tkaronto<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>by way of Armenia, Ireland, Wales, and<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">the<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Czech Republic. He is the founding Artistic Director of<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Re:Current<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>Theatre. Recent work includes:<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">HIVE 2019<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>(Magnetic North Festival),<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">The Smile Off Your Face<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>(<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">SummerWorks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>Festival),<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">This Is What I Know<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>(In the Soil Festival). Brian\u2019s work has been featured on \u201cBest of the Year\u201d lists, received Outstanding Direction (NOW Magazine), Best Production (<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">SummerWorks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>2017), nomination for Outstanding Direction (<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">MyEntertainmentWorld<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">), and has been described by one reviewer as \u201cclearly unafraid to try just about anything<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>He has an MFA in Performance and Contemporary Art from Simon Fraser University. In his spare time, he likes to visit used<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">bookstores<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, ride bicycles, volunteer and is learning how to draw and play the Armenian<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">duduk. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW263646174 BCX7\" href=\"http:\/\/www.brianpostalian.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">www.brianpostalian.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> \/ <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW263646174 BCX7\" href=\"http:\/\/www.recurrenttheatre.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">www.recurrenttheatre.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263646174 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"eop\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW263646174 BCX7\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241359456 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241359456 BCX7\">Throughout the performance we learn about the player\u2019s relationships, if they\u2019re single, are loved, feel helpless, make good choices, or prefer art to safety. Trust is either built or withheld as we learn about their regrets, what kind of choices they make and ultimately what they valu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241359456 BCX7\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241359456 BCX7\">e.<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW241359456 BCX7\"><em><span class=\"SCXW241359456 BCX7\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><br class=\"SCXW241359456 BCX7\" \/><\/span><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2864,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[132],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-apart"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6094"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6094\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}