In case you missed the show last week, here's cult comedian David Cross (Arrested Development, Mister Show) performing stand-up comedy in Sansar. Which is potentially a good idea, but Cross appears on stage saying he was under the impression that he'd be giving a TED-style talk about Gamergate, and didn't exactly prepare comic material. And then just before Cross starts wandering into the audience, announces: "I think we should just take a half second to all agree that this is a terrible idea that should never be done again." Then mostly hangs around with the audience and chats about his life with fellow comedian Arden Myrin.
Contra Cross, I do think live comedy can (and does) work in a virtual world -- but the first big step is probably getting rid of the real world bar/stage context, and do the comedy in a venue that really makes use of the platform. For instance, why not create well-known settings from Arrested Development, so Cross can riff off the show and his character? There's money in that banana stand.
Anyway, there's another show this weekend with another line-up: Go here to request a ticket. And read on for Linden Lab's announcement about these shows they're sponsoring:
Sansar®, the premier destination for social VR [sic], today announced a slate of collaborations designed to enable new kinds of virtual events and entertainment in 2019. These include events with SF Sketchfest, San Francisco’s annual, nationally recognized comedy festival (now in its 18th year) and direct affiliations with performers and entertainers that bring the energy and excitement of a live show directly to fans, wherever they are in the world...
For SF Sketchfest, the foray into VR only continues a commitment to innovative comedy and forward-thinking live shows. The festival has grown over the years into a formidable showcase of local talent, up-and-coming groups, and nationally-known comedians, and remains a favorite with audiences, critics, and performers alike. Earlier this month, fans were treated to a show in Sansar headlined by David Cross (Arrested Development, Mr. Show) and Arden Myrin (Inside Amy Schumer, Insatiable), which drew attendees from around the globe.
“We’ve always said that nothing brings people together like comedy, except for sitting alone in your room with a headset on,” joked Sketchfest founder Janet Varney. “Thanks to Sansar, we’ve been able to accomplish both.”
Big, big thanks to everyone that caught this weekend's comedy show, and to our incredible performers especially. Can't wait for the next one! pic.twitter.com/9fvwxa86xR
— Sansar (@SansarOfficial) January 14, 2019
LL´s one great ability is to regularly trick people.
Downright masters at it.
-jaks
Posted by: jaks | Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:09 AM