| Averno | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Morgan Smith |
| Owner | Averno |
| Years | 2019-2021 |
| Print publications | |
| Graphic novel(s) | Dreamweaver (2019) |
| Films and television | |
| Short film(s) | Into Averno (2020) |
| Web series | Under Averno (2020) |
| Theatrical presentations | |
| Musical(s) | Willow (2020), Dazed (2021), Over and Out (2021), Bittersummer (2021) |
| Audio | |
| Radio program(s) | Live from Averno (2019-2020) |
| Original music | Welcome to Camp Averno (2020), Come Home EP (2020), Departments EP (2020) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Epic poem(s) | Arcana |
| Alternate reality game(s) | Find Averno ARG |
Averno was a transmedia franchise, described by the New York Times as "a 'Marvel Universe' for musicals".[1] The franchise included multiple musicals, a podcast, a short film, an alternate reality game, and more, all taking place in and around the fictional small town of Averno, Virginia. The Averno universe was created in 2019 by then-20-year-old Morgan Smith and became fully established in 2020.[2] The planning/development/concept art team has since grown to more than 60 members all around the world.[3]
The Averno universe encouraged fan content, although only concepts approved by the creator, Morgan Smith, are considered canon.[4] Sushi Soucy, a member of the concept team and composer of the musical Over and Out, described the universe as "witchy and magical."[5]
Averno had a three-album partnership with the record label Broadway Records for the musicals Willow (released September 25, 2020), Over and Out (released January 15, 2021), and Bittersummer (released June 4, 2021).[6][7]
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