The False Magnate
A Virtual Soap Opera Sketch Comedy
(Based on a play from the book Commedia Plays by Barry Grantham)
Adaptation By Jamie Van Camp
This is an adaptation of a classic Commedia Dell’Arte sketch for a virtual online performance. A troupe of actors attempt to perform a condensed version of “the false magnate”, a (fictional) classic play. It’s the age-old story of two lovers and a miserly father (Pantalone) who refuses to let them get married since he wants his child to be married to a true magnate, a rich person, very relatable. In order to keep it interesting, they decide to shorten a 2-hour epic into 12 minutes. The show becomes an over-the-top soap opera full of crazy antics and goofball zaniness. Screwball zaniness ensues at a fast pace crashing into a very happy ending.
This performance is presented using Zoom Webinar. Starting one week before their scheduled performance, ticket buyers will be emailed a unique URL links to access the webinar. Do not share this link with others, as each link can only be used on one device.
Performance dates are:
- Friday, April 30th at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 1st at 7:30pm
- Friday, May 7th at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 8th at 7:30pm
A Virtual Soap Opera Sketch Comedy
(Based on a play from the book Commedia Plays by Barry Grantham)
Adaptation By Jamie Van Camp
This is an adaptation of a classic Commedia Dell’Arte sketch for a virtual online performance. A troupe of actors attempt to perform a condensed version of “the false magnate”, a (fictional) classic play. It’s the age-old story of two lovers and a miserly father (Pantalone) who refuses to let them get married since he wants his child to be married to a true magnate, a rich person, very relatable. In order to keep it interesting, they decide to shorten a 2-hour epic into 12 minutes. The show becomes an over-the-top soap opera full of crazy antics and goofball zaniness. Screwball zaniness ensues at a fast pace crashing into a very happy ending.
This performance is presented using Zoom Webinar. Starting one week before their scheduled performance, ticket buyers will be emailed a unique URL links to access the webinar. Do not share this link with others, as each link can only be used on one device.
Performance dates are:
- Friday, April 30th at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 1st at 7:30pm
- Friday, May 7th at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 8th at 7:30pm
A Virtual Soap Opera Sketch Comedy
(Based on a play from the book Commedia Plays by Barry Grantham)
Adaptation By Jamie Van Camp
This is an adaptation of a classic Commedia Dell’Arte sketch for a virtual online performance. A troupe of actors attempt to perform a condensed version of “the false magnate”, a (fictional) classic play. It’s the age-old story of two lovers and a miserly father (Pantalone) who refuses to let them get married since he wants his child to be married to a true magnate, a rich person, very relatable. In order to keep it interesting, they decide to shorten a 2-hour epic into 12 minutes. The show becomes an over-the-top soap opera full of crazy antics and goofball zaniness. Screwball zaniness ensues at a fast pace crashing into a very happy ending.
This performance is presented using Zoom Webinar. Starting one week before their scheduled performance, ticket buyers will be emailed a unique URL links to access the webinar. Do not share this link with others, as each link can only be used on one device.
Performance dates are:
- Friday, April 30th at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 1st at 7:30pm
- Friday, May 7th at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 8th at 7:30pm
PREPARING FOR THE PERFORMANCE
The virtual performance will be presented using Zoom Webinar.
Patrons can test out the Zoom software on their device of choice ahead of the performance date by joining a test meeting.
Patrons will not need a web camera or microphone to participate in the virtual performance, but will be able to use the chat features at the discretion of the Virtual House Manager.
VIEWING THE PERFORMANCE
Starting one week before the first performance, patrons will receive a Webinar Confirmation Email that will contain a unique URL and passcode that patrons will open to access the performance starting up to 20 minutes prior to the start time. This unique URL can only be used to access the performance from a single connected device. Patrons are instructed not to share the unique URL with others.
Upon entering the Webinar, a Virtual House Manager will help confirm audio and other features are functioning before the start of the performance.
It is recommended that all patrons join the performance at least 10 minutes before the start time to ensure the connection is working properly.
Patrons who arrive late or are disruptive may be denied participation at the discretion of the Virtual House Manager.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Prior to the performance, patrons can email Falcon's Eye Theatre at falconseyetheatre.flc@gmail.com with questions about the virtual performance.
Falcon’s Eye cannot be held responsible for dropped connections, power outages, or other technical difficulties that may occur on the participant's end. If patrons do experience difficulties, they may contact Falcon's Eye Theatre for technical assistance accessing the performance.
REFUND POLICY
All sales are final. Refunds are only issued if the webinar is cancelled and not rescheduled.