Metaverse Shakespeare Company Contributions Campaign 2010

— Ina Centaur, Artistic Director

“Our working philosophy aims to make each show

memorable... to transcend the limits of Second Life, to

really reach out to people... everywhere.”

© 2010 Ina Centaur

SL Globe Theatre seats 400—this 4-sim open-air amphithea-tre with three gallery floors, and a pit with plenty of stand-ing room is where SL theatre history is made.

Blackfriars Theatre seats 100—beneath its hammerbeam roof, intimate shows are staged on a quintessentially Elizabethan stage, with audience members on stools, benches, or terraced box-seating. Foundation sup-ported by rib-vaulting, to con-struct the entire monastery building that Shakespeare’s indoor theatre was originally set in.

Founded in 2007, the Metaverse Shakespeare Company (MSC),

formerly known as the SL Shakespeare Company, a.k.a., SLSC,

is the first and only professional theatrical production troupe

set completely in the virtual world of Second Life (SL).

Created by legendary theatrical talent and guided by

formidable scholarship, the Metaverse Shakespeare

Company (MSC) makes immersive experiences for its

virtual theatrical productions, setting standards in

both artistic direction and technological innovation.

the essence...

Actors posing for a photo: Lucianus, Player Queen and Player King in Hamlet: Act 3, Scene 2—”The Mousetrap,” Spring 2008 Season, live at the 4-Sim SL Globe Theatre

Thousands of hours put into every miniproduction—meticulous drama-

turgy, coordinated rehearsals, custom wardrobe and avatar design, as

well as scenic design, props, and more.

Repertoire of Shakespeare, the way he ought to be done—as well as con-

temporary and modern plays.

A new technological innovation introduced with every new production—

from multi-language subtitle systems to lag-resistant stage configura-

tions.

Performed by real professional actors, in the spirit of live theatre—we

live for the essence of the live show.

Designed to bring wonder and an unforgettable experience to any audi-

ence—our main canon productions are simply unmatchable.

Anyone, anywhere in the world with an Internet and SL-ready

computer can see our shows.

Beyond virtual theatre, Metaverse Shakespeare Company is

curator of some of Second Life’s most historically accurate

theatres and architecture relating to William Shakespeare.

The Blackfriars Theatre on Shakespeare sim is con-structed from to-scale dia-grams, the culmination of meticulous scholarship and deductive research in cre-ating the world’s most complete conjectural re-construction of Shake-speare’s legendary indoor theatre—built inside a Do-minican cathedral.

Metaverse Shakespeare Company’s SL Globe Theatre, Blackfriars

Theatre, and Rose Theatre are constructed with deference to

scholarship from a variety of reputable RL sources. The SL

Globe Theatre holds a maximum audience possible in a locality

on SL, with its 4-island sim setup.

Old World meets New, Metaverse Shakespeare Company’s Shake-

speare island sim features an elegant, island-sized layout that

connects the Bard's houses in Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-

Avon with the theatres that presented his original plays.

Open to the public, the above venues are home to the Metaverse Shake-

speare Company (MSC), where many of the MSC's productions first took

place—from stage-sized versions in the Globe or Blackfriars, to sim-sized

versions that showcased entire troupes of players gallivanting on skates

in Shakespeare on Ice.

Your support would help keep our heartfelt tradition

of Shakespeare, alive and thriving on SL. We are one

of the few art sims dedicated completely to the arts

left on SL—we are completely funded by your support.

With any donation amount in the follow-

ing pages, you will receive a piece of

fame, dedicated to you. For more philan-

thropic patrons, exclusive benefits in-

clude extremely-limited real estate in

the Shakespeare island sim, as well as pri-

vate shows, of your demand. And more...

Candle lighted in the public portion of the Bard's Birthplace virtual reconstruc-

tion on Shakespeare island

All Pennies Patron Benefits

An exhibit in the Shakespeare sim on SL features a virtual replica of the house that William Shakespeare was born in—part of an entire island that imaginatively com-bines in one locale all the major architecture of significance in Shakespeare’s lifetime.

Name engraved on the SL Globe Theatre Patrons Wall

Complimentary ticket to a VIP Performance, standing room in the groundlings

Seasonal Gift from the SL Globe Theatre Gift Shop

Complimentary ticket to a VIP Performance, available seating in the galleries

Name or Message “scratched” into a Globe Theatre gallery wall or Blackfriars

Theatre wall as “official graffiti”

Limited Edition SLSC pencil (Virtual Object)


Seasonal Gift from the SL Globe Theatre Gift Shop

Complimentary ticket to a VIP Performance, available seating in the galleries

Name or Message “scratched” into a Globe Theatre gallery wall or Blackfriars

Theatre wall as “official graffiti”

A cushion in public galleries reserved for you, seat engraved with your name


Custom Taglet Hanging on the revived Shakespeare's Mulberry Tree at New Place

A Stepping Stone engraved with your name on Shakespeare island

Complimentary ticket to a Behind the Scenes tour

An item from our set, as selected by the Artistic Director


Your name or message announced during our (mandatory preloading) preshows

Complimentary ticket to a Behind the Scenes tour

Complimentary SLSC skin from the SL Globe Theatre Gift Shop

An item from our set, as selected by the Artistic Director

All Galleries Patron Benefits

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1 private SLSC "Solo Star" performance at your choice of venue*,**,***

1-Page Ad in vShakespeare Magazine

Participation in Strategic Management of Ticket Sales with Share of Profit

Complimentary ad in programme or special thanks message in Credits


3 private SLSC "Solo Star" performances at your choice of venue*,**,***

Name and (initial) contribution engraved on a Globe Theatre Stone

Participation in Strategic Management of Ticket Sales with Share of Profit

Complimentary ad in programme booklet or special thanks message in Credits


1 private Mini-Production at your choice of venue*,**,*** or “Single Show Dedication”

Seat in Galleries adjacent to the stage (VIP Entry to Actors-Only Lag-free Sim)

Sketch of your avatar in your choice of set by Artistic Director

Exclusive Parcel Ownership on Highly-Coveted Shakespeare island sim for 12 months

Box in Blackfriars Theatre (ad space/access control) or stall in Mistress Mall Novelty Dedication Trinkets (See New Place Patron and Birthyear Patron)

Lighted Birthplace Candle

Engraved Stepping Stone

Taglet on Mulberry Tree

All Bard's Muse Patron Benefits - including 3 private Solo-Star performances!

3 private Mini-Productions at your choice of venues*,**,***

1 Exclusive Access Day to Shakespeare***


Box in the Blackfriars Theatre (ad space/ access control) or stall in Mistress Mall (50 prims)

Novelty Dedication Trinkets (See New Place Patron and Birthyear Patron)




Photography of your avatar in choice of SLSC wardrobe. (Clothing gratis!)


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Dedication of a Building in Shakespeare or sLiterary island or Hobby-Horse Automated Tour Guide


Box in the Blackfriars Theatre (ad space/access control) or stall in Mistress Mall (50 prims)









Dedication of a Building in Shakespeare or sLiterary island or Hobby-Horse Automated Tour Guide


Box in the Blackfriars Theatre (ad space/ access control) or stall in Mistress Mall (50 prims)







* More information on Private Performances @ http://privateperformances.mshakespeare.com

** If you choose to have your show at your venue, permission to rez must be given to the troupe at

least two weeks in advance. Officer/Estate manager privileges must be assigned to SLSC Tech, or

you must provide griefer patrol.

*** Booked at least 6 weeks in advance.

“Play on!” —Duke Orsino in Twelfth Night - Act 1, Scene 1 at The 4-Sim SL Globe Theatre

We value your support, and we aim to do things right:

Please make all donations to the avatar named Shakespeare Timeless.

All Campaign results will be available, instantly, on http://Campaign.mShakespeare.com

The usage of any public funds will be noted on http://Transparency.mShakespeare.com

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Together, let us create what dreams may come…

Metaverse Shakespeare Company Contributions Campaign 2010

Documents

sl shakespeare company

virtual theatre

shakespeare sim

sl theatre history

rose theatre

blackfriars theatre

shakespeares indoor

william shakespeare