{"id":6100,"date":"2020-04-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/art-apart-torpor-temper\/"},"modified":"2020-04-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T04:00:00","slug":"art-apart-torpor-temper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/art-apart-torpor-temper\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Apart: Torpor Temper"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"o-section-gutenberg -classic o-text\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JQQlwGgaNvs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span><strong>About the project<\/strong><\/span><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">Exhausted by lethargy and deeply missing the joys of daily dance classes, the dancer passes through the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">awkward and restrictive spaces of his shared rental house in a piece created because of, and not<span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW17999593 BCX0\">in spite<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW17999593 BCX0\">of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">, the current circumstances.<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">Torpor Temper: <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">D<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">ances to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">B<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">reak the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">P<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">atter<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">n<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">, created and performed by<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">Zachary Strom,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span> <\/span>is an exploration of movement through gloom and joy, a personal struggle to find clarity in<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">what feels like a cloud of beige. The dance score stretches into action that often feels<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">cumbersome, while<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">still finding moments of contrasting extension that sometimes succeed, and at other times do not.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW17999593 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/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<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Zachary_Strom_Vignette.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" data-w=\"318\" data-h=\"262\" data-r=\"1.2137404580153\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Zachary Strom<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> is an Edmonton<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">based performer and creator<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">in<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">the fourth year of his<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>BFA at the University of Alberta in the Acting program. In these disconnected and lonely times, he is searching for theatre opportunities that will make us all feel a little closer. Most recently, he choreographed and performed in<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">REVOLVE<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>(University of Alberta) under the instruction of Lin Snelling. Other select performance credits include<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">The Boyfriend<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">,<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Mad Forest<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>(University of Alberta),<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Mary&#8217;s Wedding<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>(Shattered Glass Theatre),<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Sondheim on Sondheim<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, Cloud 9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" 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class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">The Two Gentleman of Verona<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span> <\/span>(<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"spellingerror\">Primestock<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW120365925 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120365925 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> Theatre).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">An exploration of movement through gloom and joy, a personal struggle to find clarity in<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17999593 BCX0\">what feels like a cloud of beige<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2889,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[132],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6100","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\/6100","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=6100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6100\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}