FOF Picnic 2010

[joan of arc]

Yes, April 4th is the preview. We get to see new chess match, joust and meet old and new characters and take a bunch of pictures. Then we all get together and eat.  You can have the pictures done before that event (Irish fest) or go to their web site to FOF section. I know you are busy with rehearsals I think you will really enjoy having FOF pass.

P.S. Preview is a non-garb event.

I ask this because this is the first year the rogue and I have friends of the faire passes.  Last year we only had season passes.

April 4th is "preview" weekend? 
There is a picnic that afternoon for FOF people?
That weekend we can get our photos for our passes done? 

sorry a little confused. I'm neck deep in last minute commisions for my local theater, and for scarby patrons; so my brain's a little fired. 

[LadyStitch]

I assume the picnic is a big pot luck? Or each brown bag it? 

Considering how much fun we had last year I know we will have fun this year.  

I will remind the Pink Pirate that he has to leave his cape at home.  It's got to be weird being at scarby and in mundanes.  ::shutters::

Anyway we are looking forward to it. 

[lys1022]

I assume the picnic is a big pot luck? Or each brown bag it? 

Faire provides the food for the picnic.  It is part of their "thank you" to the folks who have bought FoF passes.

I will remind the Pink Pirate that he has to leave his cape at home.  It's got to be weird being at scarby and in mundanes.  ::shutters::

Anyway we are looking forward to it. 

It also serves as dress rehearsal for the performing company, allowing them to shake off the rust, and allowing the new folks a chance to interact with patrons before Opening Day.  So having everyone in non-garb means that the new people have a chance to get comfortable with interacting with the shorts 'n t-shirt set.

The picnic is also a meet 'n greet, to let the FoF folks get to meet this year's performing company members and chat with them out of character.  The SAPA folks will be at rehearsals all that morning, will be working the lanes til just before the picnic, then usually go back and change clothes and come out to join everyone for food and conversation.  It's a nice, laid back thing, really.

[eloquentXI]

Last year, playtrons were allowed to come in garb.

Are they switching it back to non-garb this year?

[lys1022]

Last year, playtrons were allowed to come in garb.

Are they switching it back to non-garb this year?

Did they?  I wasn't there last year, so I wasn't aware they'd changed that policy.  Not sure.  Maybe Berit will chime in at some point and clarify.

[LadyStitch]

Will we be able to recognize each other out of garb is the question.

[joan of arc]

Sure, just wear a picture of yourself in garb on your neck 

Will we be able to recognize each other out of garb is the question.

[eloquentXI]

Will we be able to recognize each other out of garb is the question.

That's the fun game of it!
I'm good with faces so I usually can.

[Nicolas-Antoine]

I personally liked the no garb policy. There's no question on who is cast and who isn't. And it makes it nicer when the cast "de-garbs" and comes out and visits with everyone. IMHO

[Al-Nimer]

I'd have to agree with Nic on the garb question 

We probably will not make it to the preview this year due to it falling on Easter...just too much going on with family.

[Berit]

Take your pick on garb.  If you want to be in garb, great.  If you want to be in civies, also great.  Just be a Friend of the Fairea as the event is ONLY open to Friends of the Faire and their children. (If said children have a season pass).    The event starts at 1 pm.  Food service will begin at 4 pm.  There will also be beverages, both adult and non, available for sale.  Be sure and call or email the office with your RSVP by March 24 so that we can order enough food.

Sir Berit of Miller
King's Minister of Information

[Lady Kett]

Is the event the sort you want to be there at 1 so as not to miss anything, or the sort you want to get there somewhere between 1 and 4 and don't miss the grub at 4?

Trying to plan Easter accordingly!

[angusmacinnes]

I would personally want to be there at 1 but then I dont have to worry about Easter.  The dress rehersals are always good fun.

[Clarendon]

I'll be there around 2:00. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[DonaCatalina]

If you didn't go because you thought it was raining you missed a good day.
We drove up from Houston and made it about 2:30. It was humid but overall a nice day for the preview.
Seeing all those people I don't recognize makes me realize i have to work harder to get to know the additional 1498 FOF people that I don't know yet.
Great to see those I did know too!