JUNE 10
WORK-IN-PROGRESS INTERDISCIPLINARY CARD GAME
CULTURECAPITAL
MILTON LIM + PATRICK BLENKARN
Join us for a work-in-progress presentation of the inaugural Atlantic edition of culturecapital—the collectible trading card game and live performance project about how theatre, dance, and live art gets made in your region.
At its core, culturecapital strives to offer a genuine window into the complexities of the relationships that artists have with arts funding, being socially relevant, and navigating a rapidly changing landscape of ethics, politics, and economics within the arts. Other versions of the game have been made for British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.
The rules are simple: Adopting the role of stewards of the arts, players summon Companies, roll a die for government Grants, use Grants in order to realize Projects of differing values, and then use Projects to compete for Communities. Strategic planning cards are played to change the tide of the competition and whoever has the most Communities at the end, wins.
No prior knowledge of art or games is required!
SHOWTIMES
60 Minutes
All Ages
AUDIENCE NOTES
May contain coarse language.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN-AFFORD
We believe that theatre is for everyone, and try to offer affordable options to make sure there are no financial barriers in the way of anyone coming out to see a show.
If you are able to afford the full price, we encourage you to do so. If price is still a barrier, please reach out to Kat@EasternFrontTheatre.com
Volunteers see the show for free!
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MILTON LIM + PATRICK BLENKARN
British Columbia / the traditional, unceded, and occupied territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Together, Milton and Patrick are the creators of the video game for the stage, asses.masses and the arts economy trading card game, culturecapital. They are also the co-founders and lead archivists behind videocan, an online national video archive of Canadian performance.
CREDITS
Co-creators: Milton Lim and Patrick Blenkarn
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
culturecapital has received development and residency support from Boca del Lupo (Vancouver), Impulse Theatre (Victoria), Azimuth Theatre (Edmonton), SummerWorks (Toronto), and Darling Foundry (Montreal). Previous versions of culturecapital:online were developed with the support of HowlRound Theatre Commons (Boston), The National Theatre School (Montreal), and SummerWorks (Toronto) as part of the SummerWorks Lab. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the British Columbia Arts Council.
ACCESS NOTES
Accessible Ticket Pricing: This performance has pay-what-you-can-afford pricing. If cost is still a barrier, please email Kat@EasternFrontTheatre.com.
COVID: Masks are available on site and encouraged/appreciated but not required. Event is general admission and social distancing may not be possible.
Transit Access: The Halifax Transit Dartmouth Ferry arrives directly at Alderney Landing, and Alderney Gate is serviced by Halifax Transit buses #5, 6+, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165.
Physical Access: The Theatre is on the second level of Alderney Landing, accessible by passenger elevator and stairs. Parking is available onsite, with curbside dropoff and automatic doors at the main entrance to the building. Alderney Landing is connected to Alderney Gate by pedway, accessible by elevator, escalator and stairs.
Rotunda Seating: Armless seats are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. Seating is on the same level as the entrance. Seating is by general admission and first-come-first-served. Any seat can be removed to make space for mobility devices and alternate seating. For assistance please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.
Bathrooms: There are two all gender bathrooms in the rotunda lobby, one with toilet stalls only, and one with toilet stalls and urinals. Both bathrooms are equipped with various hygiene products.
Environmental Sensitivities: We aim to provide a scent-free environment, and make every effort to use products that are scent-free where possible (including alcohol-based hand sanitizer). We encourage all patrons to be mindful of the effects of strong scents, and ask that patrons avoid wearing or using scented personal products while onsite.
If you have any questions about the accessibility measures in place, please email Accessibility Coordinator, Sara at SGrahamAccessibility@gmail.com.
FUNDERS
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