SLEA Launch 8 Grants: July-December 2024
SLEA2: Grant Artist: Lestat Zalivstok Liaison: Regi
July-December 2024
Grant Artists are currently building!
Check back soon for opening dates!
SLEA3: Grant Artist: Gem Preiz Liaison: Dee
July-December 2024
EVERLAST
Some things don't ever last long, others are everlasting. Some deserve to be forgotten, others deserve a shrine.
"Everlast" is a build which was meant to never be finished. Winter froze it in its whiteness and shades of gold.
To enjoy the visit of the shrine and gardens as they were designed for, please- wait long enough to let everything rezz ( 28 880 LI )- set graphics HIGH or higher- choose Shared environment, - use advanced lighting model, - extend draw distance as much as you can- particles are not used- add shadows if your computer can manage but you can enjoy without.- listen to soft music while visiting - your own favorite or the one proposed in the stream
Some things don't ever last long, others are everlasting. Some deserve to be forgotten, others deserve a shrine.
"Everlast" is a build which was meant to never be finished. Winter froze it in its whiteness and shades of gold.
To enjoy the visit of the shrine and gardens as they were designed for, please- wait long enough to let everything rezz ( 28 880 LI )- set graphics HIGH or higher- choose Shared environment, - use advanced lighting model, - extend draw distance as much as you can- particles are not used- add shadows if your computer can manage but you can enjoy without.- listen to soft music while visiting - your own favorite or the one proposed in the stream
SLEA4 (NW/SW) 1/2 Region: Grant Artist: Kerupa Flow Liaison: Regi
July-December 2024
"Tied to Tide" by Kerupa Flow
Tied to Tide - Water ripples emerge from installation and words
Sometimes I realize later that while I'm creating something, there is a hidden meaning in it too.I think of myself as a viewer as well.I clarify new meanings and add words.This repetition is like a wave. I think these waves are connected to global tide.
This is not a technological showcase of art, but a pool I created in my own personal miniature garden.
Sometimes I fall from the edge of the world,Losing track of which way is up.In the lonely depths below,But have you fallen too?Because I felt your hand.
May you also encounter these waves.
Sometimes I realize later that while I'm creating something, there is a hidden meaning in it too.I think of myself as a viewer as well.I clarify new meanings and add words.This repetition is like a wave. I think these waves are connected to global tide.
This is not a technological showcase of art, but a pool I created in my own personal miniature garden.
Sometimes I fall from the edge of the world,Losing track of which way is up.In the lonely depths below,But have you fallen too?Because I felt your hand.
May you also encounter these waves.
SLEA4 (SE/NE) 1/2 Region: Grant Artist: Steve Ruhig-Allen with Sarabande Theater Liaison: Regi
July-December 2024
Sarabande offers a rich theatrical experience, with productions ranging from ballet and contemporary dance to musicals and drama. While in residency at SLEA, we will present six productions--one per month with multiple performances of each.
The six productions are:
Time's ArrowRock Ballads about an ineffable dimension.July 20, 21, 25, 27, 28 all @ 11am
Jeux/Rite of SpringTwo balletic masterpieces that forever changed both music and dance.August 17, 18, 23, 25, 31 all @ 11am
Exquisite NihilismExploring the positive aspects of our fundamental uncertainty about the notion of truth.September 27, 29. October 2, 3, 5, 6 all @ 11am ChessABBA's brilliant rock musical draws its passion and emotional complexity from the dark recesses of geopolitics. Due to its length, Chess is presented in 2 parts. November 2 and 3, 9 and 10, 16 and 17, 23 and 24 all @ 11am
Carmina BuranaCarl Orff's monumental "profane cantata" extolling Imperatrix Fortunae, the dominant force of the Medieval worldview.December 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 21 all @ 11am
Time's ArrowRock Ballads about an ineffable dimension.July 20, 21, 25, 27, 28 all @ 11am
Jeux/Rite of SpringTwo balletic masterpieces that forever changed both music and dance.August 17, 18, 23, 25, 31 all @ 11am
Exquisite NihilismExploring the positive aspects of our fundamental uncertainty about the notion of truth.September 27, 29. October 2, 3, 5, 6 all @ 11am ChessABBA's brilliant rock musical draws its passion and emotional complexity from the dark recesses of geopolitics. Due to its length, Chess is presented in 2 parts. November 2 and 3, 9 and 10, 16 and 17, 23 and 24 all @ 11am
Carmina BuranaCarl Orff's monumental "profane cantata" extolling Imperatrix Fortunae, the dominant force of the Medieval worldview.December 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 21 all @ 11am
SLEA6: Grant Artist: Asahelverne Absinthe Liaison: Lexandra
July-December 2024
“TRACTIONIST WORLD” by Asahelverne Absinthe – SLEA6
"Tractionist World" is a huge multilevel installation inspired by "Mortal Engines", the 2018 post-apocalyptic/steampunk movie based on the novel by P. Reeve.Official opening party on Sept 14, 2024 - 1pm SLT with the J.A.M.M.M. Tribute Band performing a music show dedicated to Iron Maiden
A) the original movie: “Mortal Engines” (2018)-The dystopian world in which the story of “Mortal Engines” unfolds is the result of the Sixty Minute War: A devastating conflict occurred in XXI century, that destroyed civilization and caused massive geological upheaval leaving behind a ruined, inhumane, and brutal world where cities have become mobile machines to survive ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns.Here you can find the “Mortal Engines” full plot https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1571234/plotsummary/
B) “Tractionist World” @ SLEA6"Tractionist World" shows a specific event from Mortal Engines in Asahelverne's interpretation: London's assault on the Shan Guo great walls, faced by the floating city of Airhaven.The installation therefore includes three main buildings (as well as many other secondary ones), each of which can be visited independently from the others:- the traction city of London (the city is really large and includes many levels and internal environments: please consider that visiting it may take some time);- the floating city of Airhaven;- the Shan Guo great wallsAt the main landing point you’ll find:- a TP hub to directly reach London, Airhaven, Shan Guo, and other parts of “Tractionist World”;- maneuverable flying ships and hot air balloons for aerial navigation of the entire area (highly recommended for a more immersive experience, as well as an ideal way to take great pics of London and Airhaven!).
A) the original movie: “Mortal Engines” (2018)-The dystopian world in which the story of “Mortal Engines” unfolds is the result of the Sixty Minute War: A devastating conflict occurred in XXI century, that destroyed civilization and caused massive geological upheaval leaving behind a ruined, inhumane, and brutal world where cities have become mobile machines to survive ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns.Here you can find the “Mortal Engines” full plot https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1571234/plotsummary/
B) “Tractionist World” @ SLEA6"Tractionist World" shows a specific event from Mortal Engines in Asahelverne's interpretation: London's assault on the Shan Guo great walls, faced by the floating city of Airhaven.The installation therefore includes three main buildings (as well as many other secondary ones), each of which can be visited independently from the others:- the traction city of London (the city is really large and includes many levels and internal environments: please consider that visiting it may take some time);- the floating city of Airhaven;- the Shan Guo great wallsAt the main landing point you’ll find:- a TP hub to directly reach London, Airhaven, Shan Guo, and other parts of “Tractionist World”;- maneuverable flying ships and hot air balloons for aerial navigation of the entire area (highly recommended for a more immersive experience, as well as an ideal way to take great pics of London and Airhaven!).
SLEA7: Grant Artist: Dreams (Barry.Richez) Liaison: Shug
July-December 2024
Grant Artists are currently building! Check back soon for opening dates!
SLEA8: Grant Artist: Klark Harvy Liaison: David
July-December 2024
The sim will open to the public on Sunday 8th September and finally close on Sunday 15th December.
It will be a fully immersive experience of the kind of hike the travelers would have taken to reach the entrance to the volcano, and there will be some experiences along the way, whichever route they take.
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH taken from the story by Jules Verne Music for Performances - Rick Wakeman
This Immersive Sim has been created by Klark Harvy - Producer and Artistic Director of Virtuoso Performing Arts.
Klark has also created the Journey Theatre, Effects, and all Immersive Stage Sets for this production, from concept to completion.
His vision for this installation, was to bring to life the story through words , music, dance, light and effects.
The message to our guests being to take heed of the Hero's Journey Concept that flows through this story;
The Ordinary World. The Call to Adventure.Refusing the Call to Adventure.Meeting the Mentor.Crossing the Threshold. Test, Allies, and Enemies. Approach to the Innermost Cave. The Supreme Ordeal.The return with the Elixir
Perseverance in spite of hardships, even to the point of ignoring reason, and we can also see the struggle for survival in a hostile environment.Our fears to be faced, our dreams and hopes to be realised, how painful separation in love affects us, our sense of adventure and awe for our mysterious and ever changing planet felt.To travel inside of yourself and find your guides and allies, and discover your strength. To take that Learning Journey, delve into the mystery, be lost, fight the battles weather the storms and to return again with knowledge and experience your own inner growth, to bring what you have learned into your life, to let go and to be ready for the next adventure.
At the Landing point you can pick up your hiking gear and then take the hike the travellers would have had to reach the entrance to the volcano, there will be some experiences along the way and some surprises too!
The Performances will be fully choreographed dances to the complete score written by Rick Wakeman, with a cast of over 20 people.
Also involved in the creative aspects of this Event are Bridget Beresford, and Delaney Jenson.
Bridget and Delaney are both Choreographers working with the Virtuoso Dance Team. They have also had input with ideas and suggestions for the creation of the sim, and the experiences along the routes.
Delaney has compiled all the music files to be played for this event, and will stream the music for performances.
Morganna Wulfsong and Emma Enchantment will also complete the Choreography Team for these shows.
More details and a Theatre LM will go out in notices before each show, seating will be limited so please arrive early on the date of your choice!
SALUTE!
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL INCLUDE FLASHING LIGHTS AND SIMULATOR EXPERIENCEADVISED CAUTION FOR THOSE SENSITIVE TO MOTION
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH PERFORMANCE DATES;ALL COMMENCE AT 1PM SLTTHEATRE OPENS AT NOON SLT
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBERSUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBERSUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBERSUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH taken from the story by Jules Verne Music for Performances - Rick Wakeman
This Immersive Sim has been created by Klark Harvy - Producer and Artistic Director of Virtuoso Performing Arts.
Klark has also created the Journey Theatre, Effects, and all Immersive Stage Sets for this production, from concept to completion.
His vision for this installation, was to bring to life the story through words , music, dance, light and effects.
The message to our guests being to take heed of the Hero's Journey Concept that flows through this story;
The Ordinary World. The Call to Adventure.Refusing the Call to Adventure.Meeting the Mentor.Crossing the Threshold. Test, Allies, and Enemies. Approach to the Innermost Cave. The Supreme Ordeal.The return with the Elixir
Perseverance in spite of hardships, even to the point of ignoring reason, and we can also see the struggle for survival in a hostile environment.Our fears to be faced, our dreams and hopes to be realised, how painful separation in love affects us, our sense of adventure and awe for our mysterious and ever changing planet felt.To travel inside of yourself and find your guides and allies, and discover your strength. To take that Learning Journey, delve into the mystery, be lost, fight the battles weather the storms and to return again with knowledge and experience your own inner growth, to bring what you have learned into your life, to let go and to be ready for the next adventure.
At the Landing point you can pick up your hiking gear and then take the hike the travellers would have had to reach the entrance to the volcano, there will be some experiences along the way and some surprises too!
The Performances will be fully choreographed dances to the complete score written by Rick Wakeman, with a cast of over 20 people.
Also involved in the creative aspects of this Event are Bridget Beresford, and Delaney Jenson.
Bridget and Delaney are both Choreographers working with the Virtuoso Dance Team. They have also had input with ideas and suggestions for the creation of the sim, and the experiences along the routes.
Delaney has compiled all the music files to be played for this event, and will stream the music for performances.
Morganna Wulfsong and Emma Enchantment will also complete the Choreography Team for these shows.
More details and a Theatre LM will go out in notices before each show, seating will be limited so please arrive early on the date of your choice!
SALUTE!
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL INCLUDE FLASHING LIGHTS AND SIMULATOR EXPERIENCEADVISED CAUTION FOR THOSE SENSITIVE TO MOTION
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH PERFORMANCE DATES;ALL COMMENCE AT 1PM SLTTHEATRE OPENS AT NOON SLT
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBERSUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBERSUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBERSUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER