The Opening Night of Heartsgaard

Wow, what a night! If you saw the show with us, remember to check out our e-program at www.heartsgaard.com.

For those who don't know, last night was the Los Angeles premiere of a piece of theater the ensemble has been developing for the last six months, as part of an ongoing transmedia experiment called Heartsgaard.

All his life, Conrad Elisson dreamed of battle in the mythic ages of Scandinavia - and of the white-haired witch who foretold his future. When he meets the girl who shares his recurring dreams, Conrad is forced to fit his fantasy into the reality of a modern world.

For 8 Sided Films, Heartsgaard is a means to master the relationship between theater, film, the internet and social media. Currently, Heartsgaard is a live performance piece, and there's more coming - a film, internet shorts, and anything else that strikes our fancy! For our audience, Heartsgaard is about getting to know the cast and creators.

Fortunately for us, the response of the crowd last night was extremely passionate. Our audience understood what was happening and embraced the piece from moment to moment. Some folks seemed exhilirated by the experience, and others were left uncomfortable and off-balance. In no event did I speak to someone who wasn't thoroughly engaged.

In the past, all the hipster-cool self-aware theater I've seen has fallen apart in the company of an audience. What these actors performed last night was involving, exciting, dangeous and fun - everything good theater should be! For the last year or so I've been extolling the excellence of our ensemble cast - and this was my first opportunity to share them with the world. I'm so proud... You have no idea. My sense is that finishing this run will be one of the great pleasures of my life, and I can't wait to begin the next stage of our work together.

In Heartsgaard, something very cool and extremely organic is taking shape. Please, don't miss out! Visit our online program atwww.heartsgaard.com to meet the cast, check showtimes, and demand Heartsgaard in your area!

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