asses.masses (Montreal) Immersive Event

asses.masses (Montreal)

A 7+ hour video game about unemployed donkeys designed to be played by a live audience in a theatre.

Montréal ,   Québec

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asses.masses is a one-of-a-kind video game experience redefining the boundaries of live performance. Each night audiences follow the epic journey of a herd of unemployed asses trying to get their jobs back in a world set on forgetting them. Brave spectators take turns stepping forward from the crowd to seize the means of production (a video game controller) and become the player. It is up to both the audience and their self-elected leaders to finish the game—to discover the space between the work that defines us and the play that frees us. INTERMISSIONS: There are FOUR intermissions throughout the show, occurring every two episodes. The duration of the show is variable since it depends on the time it takes the audience to finish the game. Snacks will be served at each intermission. PRACTICAL INFORMATION asses.masses is a long-form experience that is not designed for audiences to drop in and out at any time. We encourage you to arrive for the start of the performance, so as not to miss the introduction.... Show More

Audience Role

Audience members share the responsibility of completing the game. There is one controller. It is up to each spectator if they wish to play a section of the game and up to the audience as a whole to negotiate who has the controller at any time.... Show More

Content Advisories

  • Blood/gore

  • Depictions of physical abuse

  • Depictions of sex

  • Police brutality

  • Simulated murder/homicide

  • Strong language

  • 13 +

Interaction Advisories

  • No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

  • No mobility advisories

  • Event is wheelchair accessible.

Sexual Advisories

  • Simulated donkey intercourse.

C$45.00

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asses.masses

Hosting immersive events on EI since August, 2023

asses.masses is a video game designed by place from beginning to end by a live audience. Created by Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim, it's a 7+ experience following a herd of unemployed donkeys determined to get their jobs back in a world set on leaving them behind. For more information about the artists, visit: assesmasses.work patrickblenkarn.com miltonlim.com asses.masses is a video game designed by place from beginning to end by a live audience. Created by Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim, it's a 7+ experience following a herd of unemployed donkeys determined to get their jobs back in a world set on leaving them behind. For more information about the artists, visit: assesmasses.work patrickblenkarn.com miltonlim.com