If you and your family are regulars at Scarby.... no more Adult season passes

[tad78]

This isn't about other what other faires do as far as passes or prices, it's about Scarby. Scarby is/was our home faire and the only one we attended every weekend. Like Nicolas-Antoine said, its the $70 increase that has come as such a shock and is alienating their most loyal customers.

[J M Gryphon]

  Im just glad that Im not the only one who is upset over this. I hate that the thougth comes to mind that this is their way of getting some of us die hard playtrons off the lanes (or at least attempting to) to make room for the cast, is there really so many of us that we are getting in the way of their show?

That aside, is there any way to find out how many FOF passes are left? I know Im paranoid but all the sudden Im afraid that they will run out before I can save the money (3 weeks) for them. If that were to happen, I would not attend faire at all, nor would my fiance.

[raevyncait]

That aside, is there any way to find out how many FOF passes are left? I know Im paranoid but all the sudden Im afraid that they will run out before I can save the money (3 weeks) for them. If that were to happen, I would not attend faire at all, nor would my fiance.

I have no idea, but I can tell you that my friend who bought one the first year that they limited them, didn't get hers until the end of February or early March, and hers was numbered 362 or something...

[J M Gryphon]

  I know in past years that they didnt sell all that fast, but I wonder how many ppl that used to get the Adult season pass will be buying a FOF instead, but also I wonder how many ppl will not buy a FOF pass and just not be there everyday the faire is open, as it seems like this move may backfire on the management.

[lys1022]

  Im just glad that Im not the only one who is upset over this. I hate that the thougth comes to mind that this is their way of getting some of us die hard playtrons off the lanes (or at least attempting to) to make room for the cast, is there really so many of us that we are getting in the way of their show?

Okay, I've been quiet til now, but this...this "comment" (I dignify it with that name) is not only completely uncalled for, but is EXTREMELY insulting to the performing company members.  The cast does not need anyone to "make room" for them, thank you very much.  Those on performing company work VERY hard at what they do, and they are among the best in the country at it.  Other festivals ASK for our cast to come visit.  Our cast members have gone to other festivals to instruct THEIR performers in the things that they do.

So if you are unhappy with the faire, that is your perogative, but throwing insults at people who volunteer and probably pay as much, if not more, than you do in order to WORK the entire faire season is rude and completely unnecessary.

I hope that everyone has a great faire season but I'm done with this discussion...and quite possibly these boards.

[raevyncait]

Lys,
I am not sure that he was directing his frustration at CAST, in fact, I read it as "they" being management.  I have been to enough other festivals, especially in the past few years to know that at Scarby we are VERY blessed with a fabulous cast, who work very hard all season to create the magic.  On any given weekend at Scarby I have more interaction in one day directly with cast members (some of whom are at least acquaintances, others who might recognize me if they saw me in garb elsewhere but in street clothes would have no clue who I am) than I have had on all of my 10 or 12 days at TRF combined, or any of the other festivals that I've attended only one or two days.

That being said, I have heard, from multiple sources in various playtron groups I'm either involved with, or know people who are involved with, that a couple of the playtron groups (specifically ones that march in parade) are "getting too large" for management's liking.  (which could cause a person to think that perhaps management is hoping to weed out some of those involved)

Personally, most of the cast members I have actually talked to, don't seem to have a problem with it, and on some level appreciate the "supporting cast" as it may be.  It seems to me that our parade is much more fun and interesting than any of the others I've seen, all of which have very limited Patron/Playtron involvement, and certainly do not have a Royal Guard or Highlanders contingent like ours. 

[Drac]

  Im just glad that Im not the only one who is upset over this. I hate that the thougth comes to mind that this is their way of getting some of us die hard playtrons off the lanes (or at least attempting to) to make room for the cast, is there really so many of us that we are getting in the way of their show?

Okay, I've been quiet til now, but this...this "comment" (I dignify it with that name) is not only completely uncalled for, but is EXTREMELY insulting to the performing company members.  The cast does not need anyone to "make room" for them, thank you very much.  Those on performing company work VERY hard at what they do, and they are among the best in the country at it.  Other festivals ASK for our cast to come visit.  Our cast members have gone to other festivals to instruct THEIR performers in the things that they do.

So if you are unhappy with the faire, that is your perogative, but throwing insults at people who volunteer and probably pay as much, if not more, than you do in order to WORK the entire faire season is rude and completely unnecessary.

I hope that everyone has a great faire season but I'm done with this discussion...and quite possibly these boards.

This is what I meant about the actors and playtrons stating to take sises and fight each other.

This is turning a bit into a dead horse and looks like it may end up turning into more hurt feelings.

Drac

[J M Gryphon]

  Im just glad that Im not the only one who is upset over this. I hate that the thougth comes to mind that this is their way of getting some of us die hard playtrons off the lanes (or at least attempting to) to make room for the cast, is there really so many of us that we are getting in the way of their show?

Okay, I've been quiet til now, but this...this "comment" (I dignify it with that name) is not only completely uncalled for, but is EXTREMELY insulting to the performing company members.  The cast does not need anyone to "make room" for them, thank you very much.  Those on performing company work VERY hard at what they do, and they are among the best in the country at it.  Other festivals ASK for our cast to come visit.  Our cast members have gone to other festivals to instruct THEIR performers in the things that they do.

So if you are unhappy with the faire, that is your perogative, but throwing insults at people who volunteer and probably pay as much, if not more, than you do in order to WORK the entire faire season is rude and completely unnecessary.

I hope that everyone has a great faire season but I'm done with this discussion...and quite possibly these boards.

  You are seeing an insult at the performers where there was none. For one the MANAGEMENT made this an issue, not the CAST. I was referring to the MANAGEMENT as 'they", not the CAST. I know the CAST has to pay to play the same if not more than I do. I also stated that I did not like thinking that way and also added a "?" because it was a question and not a statement of fact. After this response though, I feel maybe like I hit a nerve, so maybe im not too far off base here in thinking that the MANAGEMENT group thinks we playtrons are getting in the way.

  And it was another playtron (my late aunt) who got me coming to Scarby in the first place, not anyone on cast or anyone who was a single weekender, so if anyone NEEDS to be there, its the playtrons, the lifeblood of the faire IN MY OPINION...

  But thats ok, put words in my mouth that I didnt say, I love it 

[Merlin the Elder]

Before this thread gets locked down for getting out of hand, may I offer the following:

For each poster in this thread, and perhaps each Scarbite, there is a different perspective.  If you have an issue with the ticket prices, it does no good to badger each other out here, intentionally or not.  Make your objections known to management of Scarborough, if that's your desire. Nobody here has the authority to change the prices.

It sucks seeing friends going at each other like this! And for those of you that are deciding to skip Scarby in the future, I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet you first. Maybe I'll catch up with you at another faire.

This "conversation" has joined the ranks of politics and religion...there will be no winners.

[J M Gryphon]

  I will tend to agree with you Merlin, this was bound to become a sore spot at some point (still trying to figure out where I insulted anyone) ,but what is the point of an open forum if one is not allowed to voice thoughts and opinions.  My complaint is 100% management, 0% cast, and as far as complaining, I have signed the petition that is online. I know Im not the only one that doesnt agree with the managements decision on the passes, but I also wont be the only one who will pony up the extra dough and be at Scarby every day that its open, but as for how much longer I will be able to aford to, (at this rate) I know not.

 Im going to step up first,  and apologize to anyone who took my comments as an insult.

 

[cyberrennie]

JM- I know you didn't mean it that way, but when you said-

"this is their way of getting some of us die hard playtrons off the lanes (or at least attempting to) to make room for the cast, is there really so many of us that we are getting in the way of their show?"

"their" seemed to refer to cast. Maybe "make room for THEIR cast" might have clarified it. By saying "the cast" and then "their show" may have clouded your meaning.

I know you love the Festival and do alot to support it.

I also agree with the other comments, NOBODY gets in the way of the Scarby cast. They invite you to be a part of it all, whether in costume or not, and if you don't want to join in, sit back and enjoy the show. They ROCK!

[tad78]

For each poster in this thread, and perhaps each Scarbite, there is a different perspective.  If you have an issue with the ticket prices, it does no good to badger each other out here, intentionally or not.  Make your objections known to management of Scarborough, if that's your desire. Nobody here has the authority to change the prices.

I have signed the petition (along with 175 other people)  and sent several emails to management (as have many of my friends and family), all of which have gone unanswered. So there 'ya go.
I think we all realize that no one here has any authority to change prices but people in "higher places" do read these forums...

[J M Gryphon]

JM- I know you didn't mean it that way, but when you said-

"this is their way of getting some of us die hard playtrons off the lanes (or at least attempting to) to make room for the cast, is there really so many of us that we are getting in the way of their show?"

"their" seemed to refer to cast. Maybe "make room for THEIR cast" might have clarified it. By saying "the cast" and then "their show" may have clouded your meaning.



 I realize that I may have been a little clouded here, and it seems like everyone else saw my meaning clearly, but dont you think that maybe a renmail would have been more appropriate, before she pulled up my kilt and gave me a spanking in front of the entire R/F forum, and the internet?  

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[lys1022]

I do not work for Scarborough Faire.  I am not on the performing company, and have not been for three years.  I am a paying patron.  I have stated very clearly in any number of posts that I am not an employee of Scarborough Faire or Southwest Festivals and that I do not represent management in any way.

I HAVE had the good fortune to be involved with the Festival for some time in the past, and as such, I am able to answer questions with a bit more "backstage" knowledge than most people.  But there are any number of persons on these boards with that same familiarity in their festivals.  Oh, and even when I WAS on performing company, I was not an employee.  I was a volunteer.  Just like the rest of the performing company.

As for the lack of response from management, the office is not that big to begin with, and I know of at least one...possibly more...that are not in the office again til after the holidays.  The folks who ARE in the office right now are probably working very hard to get entertainment contracts and crafting contracts set in time to get the schedule established and most likely have not even looked at this forum in weeks.

[J M Gryphon]

  sorry I mistook you for being on cast, I will eat my words on that one...but in all fairness, the fervor with witch you dressed me down led me to belive you took my "comment" personally.

  however, I stand by what I said about it being handled via private renmail as opposed to in front of everyone on the internet

  Looks like we were both wrong, me for assuming you were cast this season, and you for addressing me like I was a rude 5 year old in need of a spanking....

  Can we call it even?

   P.s: If I had that kind of disdane for the cast, why would I be so concerned with making sure I got my passes? Thats the part I cant figure out....