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#11
Mundane Topics / Re: Continue the thread
Last post by Lord Argyl of Lochdubh - April 20, 2024, 10:58:13 PMpatience is a virtue
#12
Texas Renaissance Festival / Re: Controversial mandatory "R...
Last post by Trillium - April 20, 2024, 05:59:20 PMThis may be in response to complaints over the past few years in the lack of immersion. It has begun to feel more like flea market than renfest. Some vendors had slacked off on accents and appropriate address.
#13
Mundane Topics / Re: Re: Continue the thread
Last post by laedyfaire - April 20, 2024, 05:08:53 PMTent setup takes patience
#14
Mundane Topics / Re: Re: Two words!
Last post by laedyfaire - April 20, 2024, 05:06:24 PMQuestion authority
#15
Mundane Topics / Re: Answer my question with a ...
Last post by laedyfaire - April 20, 2024, 05:05:18 PMWith 3 aboard, does that make it a party to remember?
#16
Texas Renaissance Festival / Controversial mandatory "Renai...
Last post by groomporter - April 20, 2024, 10:29:41 AMAn Email went out to crafters explaining that they will be required to attend. But they make no explanation of how out of town participants are supposed to attend the classes. And they say there will be potential a penalty. Since George Coulam has apparently stepped back, whoever has taken over is off the deep end. Sure! make an effort to improve the performance aspects, but seriously?
"Lack of participation during rehearsals and inadequate demonstration of these skills during performance, will result in the Owner/Manager being fined $500.00"
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Hello everyone,
I hope you all are having a good week!!
TRF is reinstating Renaissance University classes for all participants this season. Participants are expected to attend as many sessions as possible. Weekly and year end prizes will be awarded in multiple categories for outstanding performance this season!!
Participation is mandatory.
See below for important dates and more information concerning 2024 Renaissance University and TRF Participant Rewards.
Please respond to this email with which dates you and your employees will be attending.
Lori Wright
TRF Vendor Coordinator
Renaissance University
This training program is provided at no cost.
Texas Renaissance Festival presents a sixteenth century village, with several fantasy elements. This unique event creates a need for all participants to view themselves as performers, and their workspace, the stage on which they perform.
The Renaissance University training program will provide the participant, both new and returning, tools that will teach and refine the specific performance skills needed by TRF.
It is our belief that the Owners/Managers should be able to exhibit the skills needed, to work any position in their organization, and subsequently help tutor their employees in the refinement of these skills.
TRF defines Participants as...
Anyone who comes in contact with our audience
Expectations of Participants
• Appropriate use of the King's English
• Use of appropriate Dialect – Standard British, Cockney, Spanish, French, Scottish, German, Eastern European
• Demonstrable Patron contact skills – Greeting, Reverence, Trade Knowledge, Parting
• Enter into and exit from any non-scripted association with a Patron.
• Appear comfortable in the environment, and make others feel comfortable as well
• Develop and use an effective, entertaining hawk to gather Patrons
• Ability to deal with situations that do not happen as planned during Patron interactions.
• Creating a memorable and entertaining character using vocal, physical and costume tools, while staying within the parameters set by TRF
All TRF Owners/Vendors/Employees will be assessed on the following criteria:
As a Participant at TRF you are expected to demonstrate the following performance skills and have them observed and tested prior to dress rehearsal and observed and tested continually on performance days.
Performance Skill Assessment
• King's English
• Dialects
• Costumes
• Contact Skills
• Knowledge of Trade
• Effective Hawk
• Character History Worksheets
• Rehearsal Participation
• Daily Performance
Lack of participation during rehearsals and inadequate demonstration of these skills during performance, will result in the Owner/Manager being fined $500.00
Rehearsal/Workshop Schedule
Think of this as if we are rehearsing and performing in a theatrical play, which is what we are doing. Numerous hours of rehearsal are needed to achieve anything that is presentable to the audience. I encourage all participants to participate in as many sessions as possible. One rehearsal is not enough! Homework is required!
• Booth Owners / Managers - Rehearsals/Workshops
Saturday – August 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – August 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – August 24 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – August 31 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Employee - Rehearsal/Workshops
Saturday – September 7 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 15 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 29 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Dress Rehearsal
Saturday – October 5 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Performance Maintenance
Saturdays and Sundays
October 12 – December 1 8:00 am – 10:00 am
"Lack of participation during rehearsals and inadequate demonstration of these skills during performance, will result in the Owner/Manager being fined $500.00"
-----------------
Hello everyone,
I hope you all are having a good week!!
TRF is reinstating Renaissance University classes for all participants this season. Participants are expected to attend as many sessions as possible. Weekly and year end prizes will be awarded in multiple categories for outstanding performance this season!!
Participation is mandatory.
See below for important dates and more information concerning 2024 Renaissance University and TRF Participant Rewards.
Please respond to this email with which dates you and your employees will be attending.
Lori Wright
TRF Vendor Coordinator
Renaissance University
This training program is provided at no cost.
Texas Renaissance Festival presents a sixteenth century village, with several fantasy elements. This unique event creates a need for all participants to view themselves as performers, and their workspace, the stage on which they perform.
The Renaissance University training program will provide the participant, both new and returning, tools that will teach and refine the specific performance skills needed by TRF.
It is our belief that the Owners/Managers should be able to exhibit the skills needed, to work any position in their organization, and subsequently help tutor their employees in the refinement of these skills.
TRF defines Participants as...
Anyone who comes in contact with our audience
Expectations of Participants
• Appropriate use of the King's English
• Use of appropriate Dialect – Standard British, Cockney, Spanish, French, Scottish, German, Eastern European
• Demonstrable Patron contact skills – Greeting, Reverence, Trade Knowledge, Parting
• Enter into and exit from any non-scripted association with a Patron.
• Appear comfortable in the environment, and make others feel comfortable as well
• Develop and use an effective, entertaining hawk to gather Patrons
• Ability to deal with situations that do not happen as planned during Patron interactions.
• Creating a memorable and entertaining character using vocal, physical and costume tools, while staying within the parameters set by TRF
All TRF Owners/Vendors/Employees will be assessed on the following criteria:
As a Participant at TRF you are expected to demonstrate the following performance skills and have them observed and tested prior to dress rehearsal and observed and tested continually on performance days.
Performance Skill Assessment
• King's English
• Dialects
• Costumes
• Contact Skills
• Knowledge of Trade
• Effective Hawk
• Character History Worksheets
• Rehearsal Participation
• Daily Performance
Lack of participation during rehearsals and inadequate demonstration of these skills during performance, will result in the Owner/Manager being fined $500.00
Rehearsal/Workshop Schedule
Think of this as if we are rehearsing and performing in a theatrical play, which is what we are doing. Numerous hours of rehearsal are needed to achieve anything that is presentable to the audience. I encourage all participants to participate in as many sessions as possible. One rehearsal is not enough! Homework is required!
• Booth Owners / Managers - Rehearsals/Workshops
Saturday – August 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – August 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – August 24 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – August 31 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Employee - Rehearsal/Workshops
Saturday – September 7 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 15 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday – September 29 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Dress Rehearsal
Saturday – October 5 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Performance Maintenance
Saturdays and Sundays
October 12 – December 1 8:00 am – 10:00 am
#17
Mundane Topics / Re: Re: Two words!
Last post by RefMom3 - April 18, 2024, 11:02:50 PMdiscussion question
#18
Mundane Topics / Re: Answer my question with a ...
Last post by RefMom3 - April 18, 2024, 10:54:40 PMCan we make it three?
#19
Mundane Topics / Re: Re: Two words!
Last post by laedyfaire - April 18, 2024, 08:06:02 AMTopic discussion
#20
Mundane Topics / Re: Answer my question with a ...
Last post by laedyfaire - April 18, 2024, 08:05:27 AMI do so believe because many times I have to recheck myself because of forgetfulness , so does that make 2 forgetful players here?