Qualities of Great Street Shows


Great street shows make you feel like you are a part of something. A street show is, at its most basic level, a way to become a part of something without becoming overly committed to that group. In a general sense, the person in question has the option of leaving if they don’t like what they are seeing. The best part, in this respect, is that while the person is enjoying what they are seeing they are exposed without knowing it. Street shows, by nature, open people up to suggestion and opportunity. If the best qualities of a street show are presented, in the correct way, a little suggestion can be introduced while the street show occurs.

The right location

The real estate agents know it and the street show organizer should know it to. Location is everything. Make sure that there is the opportunity for a good flow around the act or acts. Remember that a good location has all four walls open with the option for people to enter and exit. If the act is smaller or musical, the fourth open wall can be added but all four walls are best left open.

Personal space

Most people know about personal space instinctively. There is sort of a force field that goes up between people where you do not go. Street shows have this same element naturally ingrained into people. When choosing location make sure you have enough room for this personal space to form. Bigger acts will naturally form a larger personal space, while smaller acts will form their space.
It’s generally up to the act, but controlling this space is a key element to taking advantage of street shows. Within this space a message can be sent. Some acts use a guitar case for change, sandwich boards for a message or a secondary barker with a message. The options are limitless and the attention of the consumer directed.

There is a reason

There is a reason that side shows along the boardwalk have barkers that are loud. Noise of any kind draws attention. People love the unusual in an otherwise mundane life. Street shows capitalize on this as they have done throughout time. A great street show is loud and attention grabbing. If the act can be heard a full city block away it is doing its job. Just make sure that it’s a relatively non-annoying sort of sound. Screams of laughter are always the best sort of noise.

Characters welcome

When it comes right down to it, a solid street show requires a solid set of actors/performers. A street show is the truest form of democracy in action. If the act doesn’t have what it takes the audience has the ready made option of continuing on to what is likely the next street show. There just has to be something extra ordinary about the act to keep peoples attention. If you happen to be in a city that encourages street shows check with the local regulatory body and ask which street corners are in highest demand. This is where to go if you’re looking for a top quality act. An entertained audience is a receptive audience. One of the more effective and enjoyable ways to get your message across can involve street shows.

 

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