I've been lurking on this list for a few weeks, and went through as many
of the archived posts as I could find using the current
thread-structure.
My name is Cat Hebert. I run an organization called The Virtual Drama
Society, and have produced an international internet-based performance
for a live audience (using chat software only -- ATHEMOO/The
Palace/Worlds Chat) as well has having been a theater director for a
number of years.
I've emailed Dan about getting involved in the Chicago end of the
project, but haven't heard from him yet :)
Although there are certain aspects of the suggested performance setup
I'm still not clear about after reading through the technical threads, I
thought I'd give you an "outsider" perspective of the project as I
understand it.
General Purpose
It appears that the purpose is to give the audience a multi-national
multi-lingual experience of the Odyssey using high-speed (T3 or
backbone?) internet connectivity using specialized video/audio software
and ?hardware.
The main performers will be in different cities and their performances
will be presented in the various cities (bluescreen/chroma key/separate
screens/?/not clear) on projected video screens. Light cones will
replace the "missing" performers in the live stages. They will either
speak in their native language or in English. If the segment is not in
their native language, it will be translated and projected in
subtitle/supertitles. The chorus will be in (?a single city) and will
speak in Greek. Music is being composed to accompany the entire
experience, which is expected to be (???) long.
What the Audience will get out of it.
-- Involvement in an international/hi-tech theatrical performance
-- Experiencing a true odyssey: through different cultures and languages
MY OUTSIDER THOUGHTS ABOUT OUEDIS
1) The more "local" involvement, the better, since what is being "sold"
is a very international experience.
:::Each country which is "fully involved" should have a major performer.