Interview With Xavier Thiebaud

 

The Newser recently had a chance to interview Xavier Thiebaud. Xavier has been many things. In another account, he was one of Second Life's first residents in the Beta Grid. He's also been a co-founder of the popular A-List group and been involved in arts and entertainment. But he recently announced he would soon be departing this virtual world. I would meet up with him not long after, and we would talk for a while.

 

Read the interview in People.  

The Beta Contributor Wall

 

 

 

I recently talked to Xavier Thiebaud, the interview to be published soon (when I am not interrupted by power outages). But he took me to a few places, some not commonly known. One was the Beta Contributor Wall, which had a list of over 1500 names of those who were in Second Life in it's Beta days, before it's official opening in June 2003. 

 

The 1500+ names here recognize the most active residents who made Second Life Beta a tremendous success. Whether you are still part of the journey, or someone we hope will one day return, you are all part of this community. 

A big thank you from all the Lindens and a promise of much more excitement to come.

 

The wall, located in the Plum sim, thanked them for helping make Second Life a tremendous success, and being a part of it's journey.

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Plum/132/52/33

 

Announcement: Special Performane of "The LIttle Prince"

 

 

Performance of the play "The Little Prince," this Sunday August 11 at 1 PM SL time. Produced by Xavier Thiebaud, directed by Andy Loon. This is a special performance as Xavier is leaving Second Life after 20 years. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Royal%20Opera/8/126/3609

Raftwet Jewell, Co-Owner of "The A List" Has Died

On Monday January 8, Xavier Thiebaud, one of two co-founders of "The A List" group in Second Life had a sad announcement. His wife inworld, and fellow A List co-founder, Raftwet Jewell, was no longer alive.

With heartfelt tears. I wish to inform our members. Raftwet Jewell co owner of The A List! passed away from a heart attack. She was incredibly proud of what her and I created with the community we meticulously cultivated.

I will be organizing a celebration of 2nd Life on what is her 10th Rez day this 3rd of February. Any of you who knew her, knew how supportive she was helping. if you wish to assist in anyway. Please drop me a note card. Further information will be given soon

Raftwet Jewell , February 3rd 2008 - 2018

Grease Coakes wrote about "The A List" in 2012. It bills itself as "Second Life's premiere destination guide on being the first to know what is happening," and is a group where events in General and Mature-rated areas can be announced. Events in Adult areas cannot be mentioned there, even if there will be nothing lewd going on.

Announcement: "The Little Prince" at the Royal Theatre

Royal Opera, Royal Theatre and A-List bring to you the magic of The Little Prince, based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, produced by Xavier Thiebaud, Directed by Andy Loon and performed by the artists of Royal Theatre. Join us this coming Sunday at 1 PM SL time!!!

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oceanea/14/125/3

Xavier Thiebaud's Play "The Little Prince"

Recently Gemma Cleanslate wrote about the SL play "The Little Prince," produced by Xavier Thiebaud. A few days ago, Grease Coakes got in touch with him and Andy Loon (Szerewp Loon) who directed and played the role of the title character. They had more to say about the play and what it took to make it.

Read Grease's story in Extra.

Press Release: "The Little Prince" at Oceanea

The Little Prince

By

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
                            

Directed

By

 Szerewp.Loon

aka

Andy Loon
                                        

Produced

By

Xavier Thiebaud 

Owner of the A List

                             
Date: March 15th
Time: 2pm SL
Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oceanea/63/104/30

Take the teleporter up to the special theater set for this performance.

Dress Code: Formal Black Tie & Gowns

You are cordiality invited to join us in our interpretation of the most beloved story known world wide and translated in over 100 languages. The Little Prince

We encourage everyone to arrive early, as seating is limited and will fill up quickly.

"The Little Prince"

Gemma Cleanslate recently went to see a play done within Second Life: "The Little Prince." Originally written by a French writer, the story was adapted into a play in Second Life performed in French. Gemma had the time to stop by. So what did she think?

Read Gemma's review in Events.

Press Release: "The Little Prince" at Pure Luxury

The Little Prince

By

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
                            

Directed

By

Szerewp.Loon

 aka

Andy Loon
                                        

Produced

By

Xavier Thiebaud

Owner of the A List

Date: February 28th
Time: 12pm SLT
Where: Theatre On The Hill
Dress Code: Formal Black Tie & Gowns

You are cordiality invited to join us in our interpretation of the most beloved story known world wide and translated in over 100 languages. The Little Prince

We encourage everyone to arrive early, as seating is limited and will fill up quickly.

Theatre On The Hill, Pure Luxury (185, 143, 37)

"The A-List"

Today, Grease Coakes describes a unique group in Second Life which he joined. If one likes going to a lot of clubs, joining up groups just to get notices of events can quickly take up a lot of room. Xavier Thiebaud came up with one solution, forming a group called "The A-List."

Read more in People.