**A Theatrical "Live Music" Presentation From Maribol Inshan & Friends. Music Sung By Maribol Inshan & A Special Guest. Performing music from Aida, Aladdin, Beauty & The Beast, Maleficent, Mulan, Pocahontas, The Little Mermaid, Tangled and Zootopia. All will be complete with stages and special effects. Feel free to wear a Disney outfit! This is one show you do not want to miss!
Tacoma, WA- Tacoma Little Theatre is taking a key step in redefining its educational mission, with the trial of a new program which will be part of its upcoming production of Simon Levy’s stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Teachers can use the performing arts a relevant tool to enliven their classroom curriculum. This is an essential component of every performing arts company’s mission. Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) produces educational programming in the form of special weekday performances reserved specifically for schools. These productions are taken from its main stage season. Such programs come with curricular materials to assist the teachers in connecting their class time focus with the in-theater experience. For TLT’s production of The Great Gatsby, these materials will be realized in an exciting three dimensional format available to educators and members of the community.
TLT is partnering with Seanchai Library, an organization specializing in spoken word presentations of literature in immersive virtual environments, to create a computer simulation based on The Great Gatsby. This simulation will be accessible to the general public via the internet, and will feature interactive links to resource materials on the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the influences reflected in the featured work. It will also spotlight TLT itself, showcasing its 97 year history of building community through creating theater. “Our patrons are always interested in the stories behind the plot,” said TLT Managing Artistic Director Chris Serface, “the themes and cultural influences that drive the plays. We want to blow the box completely open and make this kind of information available to more than just educators. I want to make it possible for anyone who wants to see the play to explore the literature fully to enhance their play-going experience.” Serface added, “I am excited to see what Seanchai Library will create for us.”
With the download of a free viewing program, EXPLORE Gatsby will be an Educational Study Guide brought to three dimensional life. Patrons will walk through the world of Fitzgerald’s novel using an avatar, and click on objects that link to information about the period and social issues the work. They can also participate in discussions, and enjoy live presentations of the source text by accessing EXPLORE Gatsby from the comfort of their homes. For more information visit www.tacomalittletheatre.com/gatsby.php, email tlt@tacomalittletheatre.com, or call our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.
For those of you who have an interest in music, art, theatre or are involved with bringing educational endeavors to Second Life, this article will definitely be of interest to you.
Are you aware of your community? Nicely, I’ve got news for you! For those of you who have an interest in music, art, theatre or are involved with bringing educational endeavors to Second Life, this article will definitely be of interest to you. Remember this name, if you’re not already familiar with it, ACT.
Since 2010, the faith-based organization Unity Productions has thrilled audiences across the grid with its original productions that bring biblical stories to virtual life! For the month of February, to kick off its 2012 season, Unity is dusting off some of its most treasured productions! Don't miss this dynamic group--check out the schedule below and make sure you're in a seat for one (or more) of the performances! Bring a friend...bring an enemy...all are welcome.
February 4 and 5 Journey Well
Performed at last year's IMAGINE/PEACEFEST, Journey Well is a story of brotherly kindness and selfless sacrifices. This is an abbreviated version (40 minutes) of the two-hour performance delivered at IMAGINE. Times/Location: Saturday, February 4 at 2 p.m. SLT and Sunday, February 5 at 4 p.m. SLT. Both at Unity's Stage.
February 10-12 The Misfits
The Misfits is a modern day exodus story. Seven people determined to die, decide to live and share compassion, understanding and faith--while finding love and peace. PARENTAL DISCRETION WARNING - this performance is urban and contains explicit language. Times/Location: Friday, February 10 at 6 p.m. SLT; Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. SLT, and Sunday, February 12 at 4 p.m. SLT.
If you miss The Misfits that weekend, you can catch it at 12 p.m. SLT on Saturday, February 18 at and Sunday, February 19 in France, The Duche de Coeur Sim. The Duche is a 18th Century region of 10 sims (period attire optional). Here's the slurl to France.
February 26 The Metaverse Live Performers Expo
This year, Unity Productions has been invited to participate in The Metaverse Live Performers Expo. The Expo runs from Feb. 22-26, 2012. UP will be the closing the expo on Sunday, February 26th.
To learn more about this event and future UP performances, please contact Pet Karu or Shon Charisma in-world.
Photo of Seanchai Library's "A Christmas Carol" taken by Bear Silvershade
Tis the season! Time for creative forces of the Virtual World to don their festive apparel, and let fly with holiday cheer. Some events have already taken place. Some events, like the Avatar Repertory Theatre’s holiday offering, have already begun. A bit of holiday luck for you, many of these events have multiple showings! In between the virtual holiday shopping, and the treasure hunts for festive freebies, add as many of these events as you can stuff in a stocking to your “Must Do” list through New Year’s Day:
The Avatar Repertory Theater has one more weekend of performances remaining to their latest production, Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, and it is a performance well worth your time and your $L. Fresh on the heels of a sellout performance of Alice in WonderSland, Avatar Repertory Theater explores a battle between fate, power, and love through the ancient story of King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta. Audiences will be immersed in ancient Thebes, which has been brought to life in vibrant color by the Avatar Repertory creative team.
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