Broadway on Park Avenue
Article by BlackBarbie Bravin
Photography by Filipa Thespian
Published in The Best of Second Life Magazine (BOSL), August, 2010

The Dazzlers and the Pyramid Theatre hit it off! This is truly a show you don’t want to miss! If you are able to get a seat, you’ll find yourself enjoying highlights of some of the biggest shows on Broadway! Filipa Thespian, Owner of “The Pyramid Theatre”, teams up with it Pyper Dollinger’s “Dazzlers Dance Troupe” to present this unique tribute to Broadway in Second Life (SL).

Prepare to be pampered during this black tie event, as you are served by waiters and waitresses throughout the intermissions, adding that personal touch. The special twists and creativity of each set, are sure to impress even the most discriminating theater connoisseurs.

Built as a platform to bring her real life (RL) love of theater to Second Life Residents, Thespian explains that she hopes to continue attracting RL entertainers seeking to expand their presence to the virtual world of SL.

“You could say theater is in my blood,” says Thespian. “I practically grew up backstage at a rather large theatre in my area where my mother was executive director and an accomplished actress. Today, I work for the family business where we create and publish original plays and musicals.”

The spacious theatre with ample seating and space for dining is nestled in backdrop on Park Avenue, a full sim filled with shopping boutiques, surrounded by mountains and streams.

“I created the Pyramid Theater, and Park Avenue sim, with a lot of passion for the realism of the theatrical experience and a desire to share it with the SL community.”

A number to be performed by Dollinger and her well-known Dazzler Dance Troupe is “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables. Dollinger detailed that this had a special meaning to her as it was released while she was a member of a dance company in Illinois, and had a close friend in Desert Storm, the first Iraqi war. “I wanted to do ‘Bring him home’, since it is a similar story of praying for the soldiers to come home safe. I danced it for my friend, and was in tears each time I performed it, as well as everyone in the audience. It means a lot to me and brings back memories.”

“I’ve known Pyper for years, and always included the Dazzlers in my Swirl fashion shows,” Thespian comments. “When she told me about her idea for a Broadway review, I just ‘plotzed.’ She got excited about moving into the Pyramid, and I started building sets. Given her passion for dance and the songs we’re performing, coupled with my love of theatre and the sets I‘m building … well, I think the audience will have a great time!”

Showcasing every weekend from early September until October, allow yourself to experience this heart-felt, special treat, and prepare to be entertained and dazzled!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Park%20Avenue/83/84/32

Two dates/times to serve the various timezones:

1. Saturday February 13th at 5pm SLT
2. Sunday February 14th at Noon SLT

Held at the Pyramid Theatre: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Park%Avenue/81/84/21

Costuming by: Nicky Ree & Moonstruck

Sponsored by:

• Best of SecondLife Magazine
• Designs by Nicky Ree
• Dark Starr Merchantile

Featuring Designs by:

• Black Rose
• GutterPup
• Lace & Steel
• Mer-Elf Creations
• Moonstruck
• Mystic Sky

Please contact Filipa Thespian for more information on what each opportunity gives you and to sign up.

The show will be held at 5pm SLT on February 13th and at Noon SLT on February 14th and will be displaying the fashions created for the fantasy and roleplay realms within SecondLife, by some of SL’s most wonderful designers.

Reviews and testimonials about the last Swirl can be found on Swirl’s website.

We hope to see you there … this promises to be a very unique experience for the world of fashion shows.  We did not disappoint last time, we will not do so this time either .

The Die is cast, the players are all in line … November 14th is shaping up to be an event you definitely will NOT want to miss!!

HOSTED BY: Frolic Mills of BOSL

DATE: Saturday, November 14th

TIME: Noon SLT and again at 5pm SLT

LOCATION: The Pyramid Theatre on Park Avenue (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Park%20Avenue/81/84/21)

Not only will you see some amazing fashions, but you will be entertained by the SPIRIT DAZZLER’S DANCE TROUPE.  And OMG are they amazing!

Featuring Fashions by:

• Mystic Sky (Skyler John)
• Exxess Designz (Layja Vidor)
• The Graceful Lily (Talia Lefavre)
• Evie’s Closet (Evangeline Miles)
• LeCharm Fashion (Ramona Planar)
• RiFi Emporium (Filipa Thespian)

There will be prizes, gifts, entertainment, fashions, Frolic and more

Sponsored by:

1. Best of SecondLife Magazine (BOSL)
2. 24 Shoo Shoes
3. PixeLooK.net
4. DoggLounge Radio
5. Moolto.com