The Copper Sonnet

**The Copper Sonnet** is an Amphitheatre based in the settlement of Freehearth.

## Description

Constructed by Kreev B. Earbender, the Copper Sonnet is a 3-sided stage within a circular amphitheater that holds performance by bards, storytellers and troupes of actors in the outside theatre. The only covered portion of the structure is the backroom in which performers are able to apply make-up and dress in costume.

Whilst the initial capacity was originally limited to twenty-five sitting and standing, there has been enough room allowed for expansion, which could eventually see the total capacity almost quadruple over time. Mainly fueled by Kreev's determination (and somewhat lofty goal) to expand and to have the Copper Sonnet recognised as a cultural Epicentre of performance, creativity and importance in not just Freehearth but Tosima.

### The Copper Sonnets Mantra

* *The right performance can fix or falter. Speak your words with care. And care for the words you speak.*
* *In a world of danger and sorrow. Be the relief and the distraction that may make it all worthwhile.*
* *Performers understand the importance of applause. Be this for your comrades and revel in their achievements as much your own.*

## Members

Though fairly unknown amongst spaces other than Elderfall, the Copper Sonnet has amassed the attention of other like-minded thespians, that have joined the its founder; Kreev Earbender in the beginnings of a new troupe based out of the theatre.

### Honorary Members

* Dazomar - "Producer", Muse, Dragon
* Buck - Wooden Chicken, Actor, Mascot
* The Original Cast of *Act Without Mind*;
	+ Ana, Alzara, Raisuboi, Pickle

## I. "Act Without Mind"

Act without Mind is set to become the first major and debuting performance for the troupe and theatre. The play was performed to all the Major Houses/Elders of Tosima with the event becoming both an introduction of Freehearths talent and legitimacy, as well as a welcome into the fold. Many roles were fit by honorary troupe members, showcasing the talents of Freehearths own residents, following auditions (Raisuboi, Ana, Pickle) and others being drawn in by necessity as other actors fell ill (Alzara).

* With costumes supplied by Alzara Yewdorei - Of Silk & Grace
* Refreshments/Concessions by Raisuboi - Of Freehearth Home Cooking & Hearth & Home

The play was dreamt as a tale of humor, love and loss; of Kreev's own conception. Which sees the troubles of Cedar and Clove navigate a world of which they have no prior memory set on a mission to find seemingly inoculous items. As they face trials they discover they are vowing for their freedom and reclaiming their names from Archfey. In the process Clove is killed but is brought back through the power of Danu.

The play itself ran with a few hiccups as the play was seemingly invaded after the second scene by mischievous intruders that began messing with the proceedings, including a divergent duologue about the Rippleback Prince; animating the Taxidermy Dragon head to spew real fire, narrowly killing Kreev. A very real Octopus invading the stage and Clove narrowly escaping a very real death.

However, *"The Show must Go on"*. And through perservirance the party managed to finish the play to an oustanding and renowned first performance among the Major Houses of Tosima.