Large title text in the centre says "Art of War". Behind, Nick stands in an army uniform, hold an easel under one arm and a paintbrush and cap in the other. Photography by Ted Belton.

Josue Laboucane. Photography by Ted Belton.

Studio Theatre

August 1 – September 27 |

Opens August 20

Modern

THE ART OF WAR

By Yvette Nolan

Directed by Keith Barker

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“THIS WAR WILL BECOME A PART OF THE NATIONAL PSYCHE—AND WE'LL NEED A WAY TO TALK ABOUT IT.”

Nick is a young Canadian artist sent to the front lines of the Second World War to capture in paint the experiences of the young nation’s soldiers. Though he wears the uniform of the Canadian army, Nick is set apart from the other men by his unique role as chronicler and eyewitness to the carnage. What Nick observes—what he documents through paint—will transform not only himself, but Canada’s idea of itself in the emerging postwar world.

Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes.* Please note there is no intermission.
*Run times are approximate

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CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Two people in military uniforms, one seated and studying a canvas at an easel with gear around them, the other standing behind and looking into the distance, set on a grassy patch with a dark indoor backdrop.

Jordin Hall (left) and Josue Laboucane in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

ALT Text: A soldier in uniform sits on a stool beside an easel under a spotlight, surrounded by art supplies and military gear, while another figure stands in the background.

Josue Laboucane (front) and Jordin Hall in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

Two people in military-style outfits stand in a dark setting.

Josue Laboucane (left) and Jordin Hall in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

Two people in tan military uniforms; the person in front appears wounded, supported from behind by the other against a dark background.

From left: Jordin Hall and Josue Laboucane in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

Four figures in military uniforms on a dimly lit stage; the two farthest left and right lie motionless, another points toward a fourth who stands behind an easel.

From Left: Jenna-Lee Hyde, Jordin Hall, Josue Laboucane and Rylan Wilkie in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

A woman and a man stand, surrounded by art supplies such as a painting easel, a crate of canvases and sketches. The woman is wearing a white blouse and long, red skirt and the man is wearing an olive green military uniform.

Julie Lumsden (left) and Josue Laboucane in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

Staged scene on artificial grass featuring a military figure and a woman in a red and white dress, surrounded by art supplies, an easel with a truck painting, and wartime props.

Josue Laboucane (left) and Julie Lumsden in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

Two people in military uniforms sit in a dimly lit room with a reflective floor—one on a large rock in the foreground, the other on a folding chair in the background.

Rylan Wilkie (left) and Josue Laboucane in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

Two men in military uniforms stand on a dimly lit stage, one holding a painting of a face, surrounded by art supplies and military gear.

Josue Laboucane (left) and Rylan Wilkie in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

A man in a brown military uniform stands under a spotlight, reading from a book he is holding.

Josue Laboucane in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

Two men embrace. They both wear olive green military uniforms. An art easel, are supplies and military gear are scattered on the grass and ground around them.

Josue Laboucane (left) and Jordin Hall in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

A man in an olive green military uniform stands in the foreground while a woman sits behind him holding a piece of artwork. She wears a white blouse and red skirt and is surrounded by art supplies.

Josue Laboucane (left) and Julie Lumsden in The Art of War. Photography by David Hou.

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