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What is Broadway Live Island?
A community of theatre lovers, artists, actors, writers within the world of Second Life.
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What is Second Life?
Similar to the original city-building game SimCity, Second Life is a virtual 3-D world where users create and dress up characters, buy property and interact with other players -- like a parallel universe that exists on the Internet. But what separates it is that (unlike MySpace, etc) they can have real conversations in real time (not just a posting system) about any topic and along the way they receive exposure to any content that a property owner puts there.
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Is this a game?
This is real virtual life! Although some think of this as a "video game" it is certainly much more than just that. It is a sense of community and a place to interact with others in an environment devoted to live theatre. Visit us and ask any of the residents. Only you can decide for yourself.
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So it is just a few random people signing up for this?
No! A number of real-world companies (Sears, IBM, American Apparel, Sony BMG, Circuit City) have entered SL in the past few months. Retailers are determined not to miss what could be a chance to attract new customers and spread their brands.
"I think any retailer worth their salt wants to offer their products in the place and in the way that the consumer wants to buy it," said Danny Edsall, worldwide solution executive in merchandising and supply chain at IBM.
"In 1999, for those who actually had the vision, that was on the Web. In the year 2007, maybe that's in Second Life or another 3-D world," he said.
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What is there to do there... on the "broadway live island"?
- The Avatar Studio (based on “James Lipton’s The Actor’s Studio”), to listen in on interviews with famous theatre actors (who create avatars!) in the Uptown Theatre (Times Square area) -- Look for announcements in world on the marquee.
– Forum Nightclub (Where a Funny Thing Happened)
– South Pacific Bali Hai Resort -- come have a drink at Bloody Mary's Bar and relax and enjoy the surf. Maybe even rent bungalow?
– Callback Coffee Corner, to stop by and discuss your favorite shows
– Last Call Piano Bar to hear your favorite showtunes as you sit around a grand piano, or upstairs to watch the sunset.
and coming soon:
– Dance Divas, to pick up new “gestures” and “animations” based upon famous Broadway choreographers and stagers
– Diva Dresser, to buy new SL clothes designed by experienced Broadway costume designers
– Diva Home Furnishings, to buy architectural pre-fab sets and props designed by well known Broadway set designers
– Diva Wigs & Hair, to buy hairdo’s and wigs for your avatar created by today’s Broadway wig designers
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So how much does it cost?
It is free to join second life (www.secondlife.com) and you can visit and spend as much time as you want on the island. (Just search Broadway Live Island once you have signed up for your free account at secondlife.com)
If you want to have a house, a condo, or rent commercial space for a theatrical presence, give a concert, or a play reading, then you can look for land sales on the island or IM Trip Potvin for commercial theatrical presences. You may also send us an email.
If you want to rent a condo prices start as low as 250 Lindens ($1.00 US) a week, and houses start an $11 USD per month. Along with rental you get reduced rates to hold concerts or readings in any of the public spaces. Just IM us for details.
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So how do I get started?
Go to www.secondlife.com and sign up for your free account, create your avatar name and once you are in the world, search BROADWAY LIVE ISLAND.
See you there!
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