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Street Acting
The majority of acting at faire is more interactive and improvisational than memorization and recitation. Remembering a few things will make street acting much easier.
- Offer a situation in which you possess a way out - something that can allow you to continue on your way (I.e. forgive me sir or mi lady but I am promised forth to yonder tavern for a tankard of ale)
- Always speak slowly and give yourself time to think before you speak.
The following is a list of general rules and practices that will assist with good conduct and allow for an enjoyable experience for Members and Patrons alike:
- Be sure the patron wishes to engage before pulling them into a conversation. Forcing someone into a conversation that they may be uncomfortable with could end up scaring them away from you and the faire experience.
- Stay in character whenever practical while speaking around patrons so as not take anything away from their faire experience. Remember this is supposed to be “living history” and we do this as much for them as we do for ourselves.
- Don't talk about the “real world” in front of patrons (I.e. the score of the big game, computers, cell phones, etc…)
- Don't touch patrons physically when you're trying to get their attention. It makes some people uncomfortable. Faire folks don't seem to mind it much, but other people often need their space. - Used effectively, this is an excellent way to capture someone's attention: for most people, effectively means offering your arm to lead them somewhere or opening your arms to lend the suggestion of a touch.
- By no means ever pull on someone.
- Remember: NO means NO in every language.
- Have fun and remember that we are here to have a good, safe time. If we have fun so will those patrons visiting. Sometimes you must amuse yourself first…a smile on your face can put a smile on many faces!
- If you're not having a very good time then we will have to question you as to why you spent so much time, money and effort on those silly clothes!
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