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| Photographer - ToySoldier Thor |
It was only about two months back, that I
wrote about this awesome group as my debut article in “Cultured The Magazine”.
So, when I got the chance to see the show live, I could not resist, but grabbed
this opportunity. The initiative of Cherryblonde Scribe took about a year to
finally realize it. A year back on April 6th, 2014, Second Life saw
the first glimpse of Le Cirque de Nuit. A show which would be remembered even
after it was over. The show was later performed on April 6th, 19th,
July 26th in the year 2014. The shows this year were based on the
original production with some casting changes, new acts and updates.
Idle Rogue Productions presented Le Cirque de
Nuit, this year from April 3rd to April 5th 2015, is
loosely based on the book, “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern. This book
was recommended by a friend of Cherryblonde Scribe, Gloriana Maerten, who also
happens to be the sim designer.
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| Photographer - ToySoldier Thor |
The bookings for the show had started on
March 20th, 2015. Over 20 seats were booked within 24 hours on first
come first served basis. Half an hour before the show, the gates for the public
were opened to fill the rest of the seats. About 30 dancers performed in each
show. This means a total of 70 residents are limited per show. I was lucky
enough to grab a seat within the first five minutes when the gates opened. It
hardly took a few minutes to fill up every seat. In those thirty minutes, we
were given the instructions to use the camera. We also received gifts and a
program schedule.
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| Photographer - ToySoldier Thor |
The gift was a mini version of the Le Cirque
de Nuit. Keeping the environment at midnight settings, we sat on the chairs and
pressed Ctrl+9 to reset camera controls. Pressing escape twice, we could view
the screen that made all the difference to the show. The ability to control
viewer’s camera is built by Arrehn Oberlander. The audience applauded and their
jaw fell wide open at the very start of the show.
Prior to the show, I had asked ToySoldier
Thor to take a few pictures for the event. This was his second time to the show.
As for me, it was my second too, considering last time I had the whole
auditorium to myself while Gloriana Maertens kindly explained the tricks of the
camera and her act. Thor took over 90 pictures after the show. A few selected
ones have been shown in this article. For the rest, please view the link at the
end of this article.
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| Photographer - ToySoldier Thor |
Le Cirque de Nuit is an act to pay homage to
the Circus in the book. The show started with Gloriana Maertens followed by
Imrhien Porthos and others with special bonus surprise scenes exclusive to this
season performed by various artists. Each bonus scene could be viewed by
pressing escape once on the keyboard. These scenes are part of every show,
however, the performances are updated and new scenes are introduced. Each year
these scenes would be changed, as Le Cirque de Nuit is an ongoing annual recast
event.
The audience’ perspective was kept at highest
notion. Each artist is given a genre to select a piece of music for their act.
Being in the audience, the music per act was very soothing and harmonious to
their dances. The dances were so well chosen that it could speak the language
of spoken world. This set is a proof that black and white could have more
emphasis than a colourful set.
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| Photographer - ToySoldier Thor |
The breath taking acts and the skills of each
performer was mind blowing. At the end of the show on 5th April,
2015, the total tips collected was L$ 33839 to be distributed to the whole
crew.
After the show, I asked Scribe: How do you feel after the show is over?
Cherryblond Scribe: It’s funny. I am just now
composing a "sleeping" picture. People kept saying all weekend,
"you must be exhausted," but I wasn't, then. After we finished
tonight I went and had a shower, and sat on my bed, and I was just bowled over.
So I am tired, but, very pleased. Everyone's big plans came off without a
hitch. It's just so satisfying. Watching them go from pre-audition nerves, then
the exhilaration of being chosen to perform. Then utter despair and panic, when
they realise where cuts and limits will apply to their dream. Then tension when
they open the show through to tonight when they are calm and joking and
seasoned. They are winners, in every way, and for tonight, nothing can touch
that
I want people to know this is the level you
can be entertained at, these are the visions people have. Doesn’t have to be me
but the possibilities are so broad and wide for someone who wants to tell a
story here. It's a long year till they see Cirque again. But there could be
something at that level every month, every week, if people could only start to
dream of what's possible
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| Photograph Credits: Guerilla Burlesque (SL) |
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