The most interesting experience was not the just the
interview, but the man that is the subject of the interview…Frolic Mills.
When
looking at the resume of this magnificent man, you begin to see his tremendous
life unfurl: he is the CEO/Founder of the preeminent Miss Virtual World Inc.
pageant, the retired founder of BOSL, a leading magazine publication, and now
the CEO and founder of The Partyculars-a blossoming event/entertainment company
that specializes in experiences, not parties.
He is a business force to reckon with, an indirect mentor
to some, an intimidating entity to others. But spending an hour with this
handsome lug of love, you quickly lose any preconceived idealizations of what you
thought this man would be. Warming up quickly to this vibrant spirit, as he
makes so easy to do, I almost immediately open up, conversing with this man as
though he were a friend of a distant past. His energy is unequivocally a part
of who he is, and why he has the gull to have made leaps and bounds in the
business world of Second Life.
We breeze off to his office, an open space encompassing
all that are privileged to see, in his first, BOSL. Covers from nearly every
integral moment of the BOSL publications stint, in which he was chiefly
involved, decorates the walls of this spacious, topless office.
We segue into a conversation about Second Life and a
purported future based on the reality of things. I knew then that I had achieved
gold in my seating next to this illustrious figure.
Interview
with Frolic Mills
Mikile
Vinciolo: So Frolic, tell
me what is was the inspiration behind this project? Also, what was the deciding
factor for you?
Frolic Mills: I sold BOSL
[magazine] for numerous reasons ... bored, real life anxiety and health
reasons.... But the one thing I wasn't willing to let go was the joy of
creation ... when I am on stage creating stages, movements, choreographies and
lights ... I am in my element, so that’s how THE PARTYCULARS came to be. It is
an entertainment company. I love it ...
but also it will have as many commitments as I wish it to have and not the
monthly stress that was BOSL and miss virtual world ... I did it for nearly 7
years and if you look around at some of my most celebrated covers here in my
office, you will see I did not have much room left for growth ... even Philip
granted me an interview...
Mikile
Vinciolo: I agree with you-
when you've reached the pinnacle of your success, in most cases, where do you
go from there? Define in your own words what entertainment is to you and those
apart of your venture. Because thinking of the Partyculars, I would never think
entertainment per se. I mean the name is
more indicative, for me, of a party planning service.
Frolic Mills: Well, even BOSL was all about entertaining
the sl community really. Miss Virtual World certainly had a big part in that,
it gave life to models and hence, kept them entertained. SO now I am going
after the performing arts - I want to find the most amazing talent in this
field to entertain at major events. Yes
it is a party company…But we do not really do the party planning per se, we
just provide the entertainment for it. Say, for example you get married ...
well we can take care of the reception... Catch my drift?
Mikile
Vinciolo: Yes! So, draw out
what say a Rezz Day planning moment would look like on behalf of the
Partyculars?
Frolic Mills: Ok! Here we
go... picture this if you will: most Rezz Days are celebrated in some common
place like house, or beach, etc. If you are a live singer -that is pretty much
99.99 percent of all Rezz Day [events] in sl. Let's try the Partycular way...
the curtains open... to an all-black stage, suddenly all you see are eight
dancing feet, and the music begins...it is a tango! And the feet move in perfect
sync ... and the shoes are to die for ... and suddenly the feet reveal the rest
of the dance troupe as the Rezz day person appears in the middle of all dancers
... and the Marilyn Monroe appears to sing happy birthday ... and the lights
changes ... and the stage changes to reveal a full Las Vegas ensemble ... and
omg omg! The lights! And the feathers ... are just fab...I know you want your
Rezz day with me---I can feel it.
Mikile
Vinciolo: Perhaps.
(giggles) It has become clear to me that
you are about upstaging and creating lavish events.
Frolic Mills: Yes! I like to
call it an unforgettable experience, the birthday boy or girl will remember
this one- you understand"
Mikile
Vinciolo: Yes! Tell how
many events have you done to date? Has any gone awry?
Frolic Mills: Our opening is
on March 1st and also on March 2nd; that is when it all starts.
Opening of t theatre, and opening of the Partyculars. So no going awry yet
(laughs) but, in my many years of producing shows with Miss Virtual World,
Fashion Week, Fashion for Like and so on, I expect many!
Mikile
Vinciolo: Have you taken
any bookings already, or is that reserved for the moment when all your
attention is turned to the March 1st and 2nd openings?
Frolic Mills: we have had
many petitions but I have not taken any ... march 1st and 2nd is actually
commissioned work as it is to celebrate the grand opening of THE LEFEVRE
MANSION ... a gorgeous one sim mansion owned by Marcus Lefevre. After that we
will see.
Mikile
Vinciolo: So a big name
client to start the ball rolling. Frolic, you are no ordinary man. (LOL!) Whom
on this grid would be dream clientele?
Frolic Mills: hmmm - well
let's see sl birthday celebration would be nice.... But that’s easy to get...
hmm I do not know hun, I am honestly not looking for famous people for this
company ... anyone can have a good time with the Partyculars :) I had this job as the owner of the [BOSL]
magazine, because as you know the cover sells! But, now, I am a bit more
relaxed. Been there done that ... off to having a good time now :)
Mikile
Vinciolo: For bookings,
what are lines of communication to get access to you?
Frolic Mills: I am open as a book :) so please contact me
directly, or my personal assistant Miss AbbyJean Resident.
Mikile
Vinciolo: I always like to
end interview with great features such as yourself, leaving the audience with
words of encouragement, tidbits, and such. Any lasting words my new love for
our readers?
Frolic Mills: to my dear SL
ENQUIRER readers I just want to say thank you for the 7 years of love and
support, this has been an inexplicably beautiful and magical ride for me. Have
fun, make it to the top and then remember you were once a newbie filled with
questions and frustrations. Be kind to others and if you have some time, come
and dance with me!
Mikile
Vinciolo: I will
definitely take you up on that offer.
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