Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:54:05 -0400
From: Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Puppet cart


The theater pictured is not mine.  It is off the web and I hope to
make something in the same line but unique.  Thanks for your ideas.

On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 11:41 PM, <HobgoblinH-AT-aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 8/16/2009 7:14:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> hobeyone-AT-gmail.com writes:
>
> The only =A0experience I've had with busking felt
> slightly likke begging. =A0I =A0figure if I dress nicer than the passers by
> and have a puppet wagon theater =A0that looks spiffy I will viewed
> differently.
> I have busked, and never felt like begging. I will admit that a unique act
> plus a snappy appearance or costume helps. We encourage tips also at our
> renfest =A0performances always mentioning that we are offering people the
> opportunity to =A0recycle any green paper they may have in their pockets. This
> discretely suggests =A0that coins are not as useful as bills. Placing the
> collection receptacle in a =A0prominent place with a couple of bills in at also helps
> when you start. Music is =A0highly desirable, with snappy spiel. One's real
> obstacle is getting a spot =A0before someone else gets it, and not getting
> rousted by the authorities or shop =A0owners.
>
> I =A0thought too that i would do completely different
> material than my =A0"professional shows" like little puppets , toy
> theater and mybe some =A0marionettes. I've started on a wagon stage I am
> attaching a photo of a =A0theater that is an inspirational starting
> point. =A0Mine will actually =A0be a bit taller and smaller but of the same
> genre. Any =A0thoughts?
> Your theater is truly spectacular. Wowser!
> Best of luck,
> Alice
>
>
>
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