Virtual Reality Shakespeare Initiative

sLiterary’s Virtual Reality Shakespeare Initiative (VRSI) seeks ways in which the study and appreciation of Shakespeare and his works can be effectively conveyed and enhanced through virtual reality.

i. SL Shakespeare Company: Shakespeare endeavors in Second Life
1. Live Shakespearean Theatre
a. Main Canon (SL Shakespeare Company)
b. SLSC Challenge Productions (Non-Shakespearean works)
c. SL Shakespeare Repertory Players (Informal Productions)
2. Shakespeare-era Architecture
ii. Virtual Shakespeare Consortium: A consortium of individuals and organizations dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and his culture to the Internet and beyond.
1. vSC Ning: The Virtual Shakespeare Social Network
2. The Virtual Shakespeare Initiative challenges participants to bring Shakespeare to virtual worlds.
iii. Skype Shakespeare Radio: Live staged readings of Shakespearean plays via Skype