History, Customs and Manners 2012 version

[Rani Zemirah]

I've come late to this thread, but I think it might be interesting to learn something about Court intrigue... how various types and classes of people would try and manipulate and maneuver their way up the social ladder, or influence those in powerful positions in order to better their own standing, or advance their own plans or causes... and how these machinations differed between the sexes. 

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

I've come late to this thread, but I think it might be interesting to learn something about Court intrigue... how various types and classes of people would try and manipulate and maneuver their way up the social ladder, or influence those in powerful positions in order to better their own standing, or advance their own plans or causes... and how these machinations differed between the sexes. 

It was easy for us to advance socially, we just bought new threads. 

[Alerrick Afon Adou]

Great show sunday. I won`t miss it this weekend......................Huzzah

[PollyPoPo]

I've come late to this thread, but I think it might be interesting to learn something about Court intrigue... how various types and classes of people would try and manipulate and maneuver their way up the social ladder, or influence those in powerful positions in order to better their own standing, or advance their own plans or causes... and how these machinations differed between the sexes. 

It was easy for us to advance socially, we just bought new threads. 

LOL.

Then I thought, yeah, aka Puss-n-boots in the story.

[SirRichardBear]

I've come late to this thread, but I think it might be interesting to learn something about Court intrigue... how various types and classes of people would try and manipulate and maneuver their way up the social ladder, or influence those in powerful positions in order to better their own standing, or advance their own plans or causes... and how these machinations differed between the sexes. 

It was easy for us to advance socially, we just bought new threads. 

That was just what they were worried about when the passed the Sumptuary Laws the worried that the rising middle class would buy the same clothing as the nobles and get above themselves.  so that passed laws forbidden the wearing of certain clothing if you were not a certain class.

[mattintx]

Hello again, folks! Thanks for your continued input and participation in the shows - it was great seeing many of you there our first weekend.

Sorry about the last-minute posting, but we just got the schedule for most of the year worked out. Here it is (subject to change without notice, not valid in all states, supplies are limited - call NOW!):


Show 3:  Food and beverages.
Show 4: By request: Courtly manners, reverence, social and gender deference, and basics of dress. If we have the time - Intrigue and factionalism!

Show 5: Other places: Scotland, France, and the low countries
Show 6: Myths and Legends that are popular (what is seen as myth, and what is seen as history)

Show 7: Artificers, artisans and making things by hand.  Touch on leather work, cloth manufacture, metal work, woodwork, etc.
Show 8: Music and dance.

Show 9: Other places: Spain, the Germanies and Scandinavian countries, and the Italian states
Show 10: Children

Show 11: Love, sex and marriage
Show 12: The Arthurian ideal, knightly virtues, and the code of chivalry

Show 13: Scarborough, the port
Show 14: Pirates and privateers: A hard life at sea

Show 15: TBD
Show 16: TBD
Show 17: TBD

By the way, we have received some questions about how we rehearse and prepare. The short answer is - we don't!

The performers in the HC&M show are all instructors with the Scarborough Academy of Performing Arts and are accustomed to lecturing with minimum notes, in a free-form manner. Most of us love the period to the degree that we devour and digest material throughout the year, and then teach it during workshops. We then adapt the material and the delivery into a show format, and perform it live, with no rehearsal or prep beyond a reminder during the week as to what the subjects will be the upcoming weekend. So, when we stumble or overtalk each other - you now know why!

Enjoy!

--Matt

[DonaCatalina]

OOOH, I don't know who suggested 'Scarborough, the port" but that should be very interesting.

[mattintx]

Just wanted to say a very heartfelt "Thank You" to all of you who showed up at, promoted or otherwise participated in the HCM Show (2012 edition). All of us on the Scarborough HCM staff deeply appreciated it. The audience this year was consistently the largest we've ever had, and we've had some wonderful feedback. So, again, our thanks. Stay safe and we'll see you next year.

Matt Rhodes
"Thomas Cromwell"
SAPA HCM Instructor

[Lady Kett]

Matt, while we missed a lot of classes (as we call them!) for various reasons, HCM is one of our FAVORITE parts of th eday when we do make it.

i would like to offer up a heartfelt thanks to the SAPA crew for providing such great historical information, perspective and entertainment!

303 days to go till 2013 opening gate!!! (pending confirmation of opening day, of course!

[Merlin the Elder]

This year offered Nimue and me the most opportunities for HCM we've ever had. Yet, we weren't able to take advantage of all of them! Well, for two of them, we were in the wedding garden...with Lady Kett...

But, seriously, Kett is right (always is), and we enjoyed the ones we were there for. You folks do an amazing job, and I never even liked history, until Scarborough. You make it fun and interesting, so I stand with Lady Kett and all others to give you thanks for your presentations.

[Lady Kett]

Well, for two of them, we were in the wedding garden...with Lady Kett...

LOL you realize that sounds like we are all in high school hiding out behind the gym doing things we weren't supposed to, right?

Thanks for the giggle this evening!

[Alerrick Afon Adou]

I really ENJOYED History Customs and Manners this year. All of you made it very informative and fun to attend. I got alot out of it. You had some great topics. It was the only show that when asked by friends and family, (What shows are we going to see?) My answer would be, HCM and what ever else you guys want to see. I really hope next year will be more of the same quality that this year provided. THANK YOU for a GREAT History Customs and Manners.............Huzzah............Alerrick Afon Adou

[Drac]

Did make it to one of the first ones and loved it.  Unfortuneately life only allowed one trip to the Scarby this year (what a waste on seasons passes) so bummed out we didn't get a chance to see the others.

Jim

[DonaCatalina]

I wished that I had managed to see more of them. All that I did see were entertaining and informative. Thank you all for holding them.

[mattintx]

I am so glad you enjoyed last years shows, and really appreciate all your generous comments. Thank you.

We will be returning again in 2013, and look forward to seeing you all very soon. In order to better stay in touch with our fans, we have created a History, Customs and Manners Show Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SRFHCMShow). Please join us there and keep apprised of all the latest news and information about the show and its presenters.

Cheers,

Matt