Mock Faire Day

[Aaroncois]

Hey gang,

I know the last couple of years, folks have lamented after the fast that they missed this really cool day, so I thought I'd make a post about it well in advance. Now I have no inside info, but assuming things run as they have for... well, for many years to the best of my knowledge, there ought to be a Full Dress Rehearsal known as "Mock Faire Day" on the Thursday before the Faire opens (which would make it July 7th). Of course, if anybody with an inside track could confirm or correct that date, that would rock.

Anyway, this is the final chance for the actors to get their act together (ha ha) and run through their improv routines, their shows, their skits, etc. It's also a chance for we die-hard fans to help them out by coming in garb and interacting with them. They can practice their random encounters, have audience participants for their shows, and generally work off the jitters on a small, adoring audience before the "big day." It's a great chance to give a little back to the wonderful cast of the Bless the Mark Players, plus there's just something magical about walking the grounds when it's quiet.

It runs regular hours (it's operated as a full day) and there aren't any vendors or musicians, just the cast, so pack a lunch and come ready to be an awesome (if small) audience.

So there's your reminder. Assuming all's the same this year as it's been in the past, of course. I know I really loved going the last couple of years, and I'm planning to be there on July 7th if humanly possible.

[Elinor Hakebourne]

Thanks for the heads up, Aaroncois!

[Xantrawler]

Since the wife has to work opening weekend (Yes I am in morning and I have been threaten if I went without her) I wonder if we could get her boss to let her have the day off. I know I can get it off.

[irish]

For the many years I have been going to faire, 28 plus.......I have never been to 'mock faire day'. I will have to make plans on going this year.
Sounds like fun! 

[Xantrawler]

giving the mirrors a workout early this year Irish? 

[irish]

LMAO! 

Moi? I am innocent!  Innocent, I tell ya! 

[Merlin the Elder]

At Scarborough, they have a half-day "dress rehearsal" on which they invite the Friends of Faire to attend, and they feed us, and we basically have the shire to ourselves (no vendors open yet). We've done it three years running now (and we're traveling 700 miles R.T. for the privilege) and have had a wonderful time. Sometimes, it can be like watching an outtake reel! If you can, I encourage you to go!

[Lady Amy of York]

LMAO! 

Moi? I am innocent!  Innocent, I tell ya! 

If Irish is innocent then i'm a saint !

Innocent right, when you know  what freezes over. LMAO !!

Love you girlfriend !

[Xantrawler]

Saint Amy? Naaaaaaaa Looks like Irish is on her own with this one.

[Tygrkat]

LMAO! 

Moi? I am innocent!  Innocent, I tell ya! 

If Irish is innocent then i'm a saint !

Innocent right, when you know  what freezes over. LMAO !!

Love you girlfriend !

Sure, we're *ALL* Angels...but the only thing holding up the halo is our horns 

[irish]

  well..........love ya too........lol! 

[lordwriothsley]

LMAO! 

Moi? I am innocent!  Innocent, I tell ya! 

If Irish is innocent then i'm a saint !

Innocent right, when you know  what freezes over. LMAO !!

Love you girlfriend !

LOL! Well then if irish is innocent and Amy is a saint then you know what must have already froze over then. 
Love ya Amy and irish!

[irish]

Is that why the Devil ordered woolen undies? 

[Lady Amy of York]

Is that why the Devil ordered woolen undies? 

ROFL !  You are bad  sis  !

[irish]

is there a charge for this?