The CD-ROM ended up being 2 discs long. Here's what each disc consists of.

DISC 1 (CD-ROM)

• HAMLET Backwards & Forwards video
• Pictures (both productions)
• Clippings (both productions)
• Odds & Ends (such as programs, props, break-a-legs, script, etc. from both productions)
• Show music in MP3 format including OTHELLO Unplugged
• Windows Media Player 6.4 (just in case any of U need it)
• Slide show presentation 2 JUPITER
• Video postcard
• GRACELAND music video
• e-mails from the run of the show
• Icons
• Readme files w/specifics about the contents of the disc (very important that U guys read these)
• Desktop Theme including Jeff-made wallpaper, icons, sounds of the show, animated cursors, cursors, screensaver, SHKSPR [abridged] fonts (the theme automatically installs when U double-click on it. Just make sure your monitor is set 2 1024 by 768 pixels & U have it set 2 the highest resolution possible. It is a high-color theme)

DISC 2 (enhanced Audio CD which means U can play it in a regular CD player + U can put it in your computer 2 access the computer stuff that's on the disc. This disc is recommended 4 mature audiences!)

• SHKSPR [drunk] - digitally mastered audio tracks 1-29 of our improvised "cast party" antics
• THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WLLM SHKSPR [drunk] Project - Since the footage of the party was kind of lousy in quality, I was hesitant 2 create MPEG files out of it. So, I decided 2 make the most out of the "raw" footage & turn the highlights, such as "Hump the Dummy" into our very own parody of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT

Neither disc actually installs itself on 2 your hard drive. They both run off of the CD's w/the exception of the desktop theme which installs into your theme manager.

I used as much memorabilia from both productions that I had layin' around. There's very little 2 no RSC stuff on here. It's all from our sick & twisted little minds.

U can definitely e-mail any of the contents such as pictures, videos, desktop theme, 2 friends, family, whoever, so long as their ISP's provide large file transfers.

Well, it's been fun working on it, but I can't wait 2 move on 2 something else!

This is my very post-show thank U 2 all of U 4 a wonderful time & 4 supporting me & helping me find the courage 2 take a leap of faith & quit my job. I'm broke, but I'm much healthier & happier. I lost a lot of myself working in an environment such as MPlay's. I now can focus on the things that R most important 2 me like Carol, music, theatre, etc. Thank U.

If any of U want more than 1 copy or know anyone else that would want 1, let me know now so I can press them all @ once.

Intro

COMPANION is a brand-new way of experiencing theatre. 1 is an audio CD which can B played in a traditional CD player, as well as an interactive multimedia CD-ROM. When the other is placed in your CD-ROM drive, U can access the MP3 audio tracks & a multimedia experience.

This COMPANION uses Windows Media Player, included on this disc. 4 the latest version of Windows Media Player, U can install Windows Media Player 6.4 located in the MP64 directory.

Minimum Requirements

* IBM compatible 486SX 25 MHz or faster
* 8 MB RAM
* Microsoft Windows 95
* 640 x 480, 256-color (8 bit) display
* double speed or faster multi-session CD-ROM drive w/Enhanced CD compatible firmware
* 8 bit sound card

*If U R unsure of your CD-ROM drive's capabilities, please contact your hardware manufacturer 2 verify that your drive contains Enhanced CD (Blue Book/Multi-session) compatible firmware.

Playing your COMPANION Title

Windows '95:
* After inserting the COMPANION in your CD-ROM drive a video postcard will appear.
* If your computer is not set 2 "Autorun" the video postcard will not appear. Set your computer 2 Autorun.
* U only need 2 perform the installation of Windows Media Player prior 2 the first time U play the title if need B. Each subsequent time U can simply click on 1 of the shortcuts or audio tracks.

Troubleshooting:

Getting Started
1. Did U follow the instructions? Simply double-click or right-click on the SHAKESPEARE icon displayed in My Computer on your desktop & select "Explore."
2. Make sure the CD is in your CD-ROM drive before starting your COMPANION title.

Sound Problems
1. Is your volume turned up? R your speakers plugged in?
2. Do U have a Sound Blaster compatible sound card that can handle 8-bit, 22K sound? Is it installed properly in Windows? Try using another piece of software 2 play sound within Windows.
3. If U have a mixing control panel, check that the levels are not set 2 zero.
4. Did U install Windows Media Player 4 Windows? If not, U can install it from the COMPANION by running the file D:/Mp64/mpfull.exe where D represents your CD-ROM drive letter.

Video problems
1. Did U install Windows Media Player 4 Windows? If not, U can install it from the COMPANION by running the file D:/Mp64/mpfull.exe where D represents your CD-ROM drive letter.
2. Is your monitor set @ 256 colors (8 bit color)? If not select the Windows Control Panel, click on the display tab 4 Windows 95 or the desktop icon 4 Windows 3.1 2 change the monitor settings.

Online problems
1. Do U have a direct connection 2 the Internet via modem, T1, ISDN line, or an Internet Service Provider? Do U have Internet browser software, i.e., Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator? If not, U will not B able 2 go online.
2. Make sure the browser U R using can connect 2 the Internet site outside of the COMPANION. Try launching your browser & opening the URL: "http://www.HCT.org" If it does not work there, it will not work from within the title.
3. If the COMPANION screen appears 2 freeze once U have gone online, U can unfreeze it by clicking anywhere on it.
4. For best results, use the latest version of a current browser such as Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0.
5. If U receive an error message when U try 2 go online U may not have enough free memory available. Make sure no other applications R open when you launch the COMPANION.
6. If your browser was open prior 2 your attempt 2 go online via the COMPANION, you may not be taken 2 the proper web page. In this case, enter the url as given above.
7. If U R still experiencing difficulty accessing the website from within the COMPANION, U can connect 2 it straight through your browser by setting the url 2: "http://www.HCT.org"

Enhancing the performance of your COMPANION
Turn off all other programs while U R running the Enhanced CD.
This includes applications, clocks, screen savers & other software.

For more Theatre COMPANION information:
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e-mail: mail@jshartman.com
phone: (828) 291-0509