# Squad Theater — https://jonbailey.xyz/theater/

> Free browser-based virtual movie palace for synchronized watch parties with friends. Built by Jon Bailey. No account, no video servers — WebRTC peer-to-peer.

## Quick answers (AEO)
- **What is Squad Theater?** A free virtual theater where the Host streams a local video file and guests watch in sync with chat, live mics, and seat avatars.
- **How do I start a screening?** Open https://jonbailey.xyz/theater/ — the first person in becomes Host. Tap Invite Friends and share the link.
- **Does it cost money?** No. Runs entirely in the browser using PeerJS for signaling and WebRTC for video/audio.
- **What browsers work best?** Chrome, Firefox, or Edge on desktop. Mobile works; iOS Safari has limited file-picker streaming.
- **Is my room private?** Active rooms use `?room=` links and are not indexed by search engines. The landing page is public.
- **Policy / disclaimer:** https://jonbailey.xyz/theater/policy.html

## How it works
1. First visitor becomes **Host** (streams the film and runs Director controls).
2. Host shares the invite link (`?room=PEER_ID`).
3. Friends join as guests with nicknames and optional live cam in their seat circle.
4. Host cues a video file, runs countdown or Play Film Now, everyone watches together.
5. Live chat, emoji reactions, request-to-speak queue, and host spotlight supported.

## Features
- Peer-to-peer video streaming from Host/Streamer machine
- Synced play, pause, rewind, resync for guests
- Themed theater seating (Classic, Midnight, Emerald, Royal, Noir)
- Pre-show lobby ambience, Feature Presentation countdown
- Host Director Console: film cue, mic policy, guest mute, speak requests
- Emoji reactions float on the big screen
- Intermission mode (host pauses + overlay)
- QR code on invite panel for mobile sharing

## URLs
- Landing / join: https://jonbailey.xyz/theater/
- Policy: https://jonbailey.xyz/theater/policy.html
- Musician site: https://jonbailey.xyz/
- LLM summary (main site): https://jonbailey.xyz/llms.txt

## Technical
- Single-file HTML app + PeerJS public broker (0.peerjs.com)
- Best for small groups (3–10)
- Cam circles: 160×120 low-bandwidth WebRTC
- Built by Jon Bailey | https://jonbailey.xyz/