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Update #20: Better Left Unsaid TV, the last email....Introducing Virtual Ovation TV
or... in search of our next live streamed play!
Dear Wonderful Backers,
Joey, Erin and I wanted to send one last Kickstarter email to you with one last Kickstarter Thank You.
Thanks to your support not only were we able to produce the first ever multi-camera live streamed, interactive play, we have made a small dent in the future of American theater while forging entirely new paths in the brand new world of live streaming.
We can't wait to see what comes next and are determined to remain passionate innovators in this new world of live streamed narrative storytelling. Slowly but steadily we are turning this one project, Better Left Unsaid TV, into our collective futures as Virtual Ovation TV. Budgets are being created, business plans formatted, logos designed and web sites plotted as we continue our mission to turn high quality, live streamed creative performances into interactive global events.
As a Kickstarter backer we have added you to the Virtual Ovation mailing list and will keep you apprised as Virtual Ovation moves forward.
But first thing first! We are currently accepting submissions for our next live streamed production. If you are a playwright, or know a playwright, all the details can be found right here!
So one last thank you. Our lives are forever changed because of your support, and so we hope, are the future lives of millions of playwrights, directors and actors.
All my very best,
Kathryn Velvel Jones (and Joey Brenneman and Erin Bigelow as always!)
And there we are in the picture below, presenting Better Left Unsaid at NY Video during the Streaming Media East Conference this past May.
Update #19: People from all over the country...
are loving Better Left Unsaid!
For the first time ever New York theater is being seen and loved by anyone, anywhere in the world with a computer! Enclosed is a short minute and a half highlight reel that will give you some idea of the amazing response from all over the US!
With Gratitude and Best Wishes to you all!!!
Kathryn, Joey and Erin
Update #18: Check out the show! and Claim your Tix!
Hi Lovely Backers!
We did it!
Last friday night Better Left Unsaid made theater, video and media history as the first interactive live streamed play...
if you want to check out a scene or two so you can see how gorgeous the show looks online, click here
http://betterleftunsaid.tv/two-scenes
The online and in theater audiences are gushing....and we had a great write-up in a very important online video mag, Tubefilter.com.
For those of you who haven't contacted us yet with your ticket requests please do! Email us at info@betterleftunsaid.tv and the tickets are yours!!!!
And hey! here is our whole cast and crew with the machine that makes it all possible (donated to us by Newtek).
and hey again! tell your friends!!!!!!!
Best to all!
Kathryn, Joey and Erin
Update #17: Opening Night Approaches!
Hello Backers!
We are almost there!!!!! (if for some reason you didn't' get our email about claiming your tickets- email us at info@betterleftunsaid.tv and claim' em!
After months and months of hard work, incredible support and oh... some stressful moments (oh...like finding out our theater was evicted the day after christmas!!!) Better Left Unsaid will have its first preview next Friday, January 21st!
We are so proud of our cast and crew and so thankful that you put your faith in us!
Tickets are on sale- and as you know anyone, anywhere in the world can watch Better Left Unsaid, LIVE- so please share BLU with your friends on facebook and twitter!
And hey! Are you our facebook friend? Please come by and say hello!
all of our best!
Kathryn, Joey and Erin
Update #16: We did it!
149 backers and three months later... We did it! and the key word is WE!
With 11 hours to go, We are honored and humbled and proud to say that we have surpassed our goal... our current total is $20, 231.
Thank you to all 149 people who believed in us and helped us to make this happen. We couldn't have done it without a single one of you.
And now it's time for the fun stuff! Our next updates will be about locations and dates and casts and art!
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!!!!
Best!
Kathryn and Joey and Erin
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Suz & Meg on October 3, 2010
Yes! That's what the Universe said...Yes! Keep up the great work. Can't wait for the show!. Love from your California fan club.
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marni task on October 3, 2010
ohhhhh myyyyy! amazing! you're dreamers and visionaries and you made it happen! so happy and excited for you!
xoxo
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1 ticket to the show! (online or a physical seat in the actual theater — hey! you choose!) and your name in the program.
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2 tickets to the show (online or a physical seat in the actual theater- up to you!). Your name in the program and your picture on the Better Left Unsaid website- linked to whatever web page tickles your fancy! And...wondering about all this social media stuff and how it can work for you? A $25 donation gains you entrance to a Social Media webinar taught by Kathryn, a former social media trainer for a Fortune 500 company!
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All of the above goodies, + a download of the Better Left Unsaid movie (a final edit using all the footage from every camera at every performance), including behind the scenes info and cast and crew interviews.
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All of the above- and an exclusive pair of Better Left Unsaid undies in the size and sex of your choosing. (In a world of secrets, what's more under wraps then, well, your skivvies?)
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All of the above.... plus!!!! your very own twitter ID necklace , as modeled by Kathryn in the video, courtesy of the always groovy, SurvivaloftheHippest.com. (if you are a guy and you would prefer a tie clip, that's cool too). But wait kids! That's not all! We are so grateful for your support, you will be greeted at the theater (or in the mail) with a special Better Left Unsaid Party basket, yours to enjoy as you watch the live show or stream!
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All of the marvelous rewards above...and ...drum roll please....a photo or picture of your choice will play a starring role in the museum scenes of Better Left Unsaid! Imagine your picture sharing wall space with a Munch...
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Well, clearly this is serious... you mean business. For a $1000 donation your name will appear in the opening credits of every performance. We will send you a copy of the script signed by everyone in the cast and crew... and of course all of the irresistible treats listed above.
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You are certainly a theater/technology buff! So isn't it time for your live streamed video debut? For $2500 all of the above is yours to savor, as well as your very own walk on role during a live performance of Better Left Unsaid. And to sweeten the deal, a baker's dozen of Better Left Unsaid Cupcakes.
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This right here is producer level engagement! Join the Better Left Unsaid team with a $5000 donation and earn an Associate Producer Credit. And of course...tickets to the show, a twitter ID necklace, BLU undies, BLU cupcakes, BLU party basket, a final cut of the BLU Movie, a signed script, a walk-on roll in a live performance and a picture of your choice featured in the BLU museum scenes.... have we forgotten anything?
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The perfect choice for an individual or corporate sponsor who wants to show the world that they are committed to the future of the arts and technology. A $10,000 donation to Better Left Unsaid gets you or your company a live streamed theater party. The entire audience is yours for an evening, so invite whoever you want! (up to 99 people). You and your guests will be treated to a pre-show wine and cheese party, special, live recognition of you or your company at the beginning of the show and a post show talk back with the cast and crew.
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Kathryn is the CEO of VirtualArtsTV - turning the performing arts into an interactive, global event. An online video innovator and new media expert, Kathryn has been working in online video since it's beginnings, been an innovator on the live-streaming platforms since their inception in 2007, has been producing theater since 1998, and has been a professional actor in New York City for 20 years. Kathryn's last project, Better Left Unsaid TV, the first of its kind interactive, live-streamed play, had over 50,000 unique live viewers, despite no marketing budget.
Hi Joey and Kathryn. Great to hear all is powering on for you both. Sending best wishes for the next project. BTW, thought I should mention that I never did get the download of the Better Left Unsaid movie + interviews etc. Did I miss something here?