I got a note from the Jewel of Indra folks inviting me to watch their play this weekend, in-world.
From the press release:
The play will be performed in Jewel of Indra's (JOI) Theater in the Round (a virtual reality rendition of the Elizabethan styled theater of the late 1500's). The Love Clinic, although adult in nature, is a culmination of weeks of rehearsals, casting calls, and try outs. Produced by Tony, (JOI resident and Theater Manager), the play is set in the offices of a dating agency. The play is a light hearted comedy on the theme of love in the 21st century.
theater in the round
"The two biggest challenges in directing a Virtual Reality play is blocking the scenes, and getting the actors to rehearsal on time", Tony says. The production will be complete with set, props, playbills, binoculars, and elaborate lighting.
during the play, click the bincos for close-up
When asked if she felt the adult nature of the play would diminish its impact, badgirl (CEO of The Project) who prefers to use her online handle replied, "I probably feel no different than Sophocles would have in 428 BC with his Greek tragedy, Oedipus Rex, except JOI is a bit more restrictive in that JOI does not allow content regarding incest."
"It will be interesting to see if the attendees get the same physical rush one gets at the start of a play, when the JOI theater goes dark, the spot light hits center stage, and the curtains open for the first time", Loanwolffe (Community Architect) says.
standing on the balcony looking down at the stage
