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Post by Lyssindra on Feb 17, 2007 17:47:38 GMT -5
Yeah...last year was expected due to the last minute transition. Oooh...classic Robin Hood! Now this should excellent, but this will be 2 years in a row with Robin Hood. Would that be wise? I like either Robin Hood or a King type theme. I don't see a problem with several years in a row. Alternating themes every few years (or every year if the themes are good) is fine. I myself didn't care much for the Fantasy Faire theme, but I still enjoyed the faire when I attended.
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Post by BlackKnight on Feb 17, 2007 20:06:10 GMT -5
Actually between the two (Arthur and Robin Hood) Robin Hood is more Marketable it is probably the way to go for a few years. Over which we would increase our quality overall. Then In the future We (Larry and Myself) will consider other options. I actually would like to see something very classic like Henry V, Richard III, Macbeth converted into a fun storyline. Actually Henry V, Richard III or Macbeth would be awesome, but would Larry allow more rennaisance themed story lines? It would be nice to see a nice formal royal court again.
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Post by BlackKnight on Feb 17, 2007 20:09:00 GMT -5
In reply to Sir Geoffrey's comment/question of would doing Robin Hood two years in a row be wise? Why not? They did it two years in a row in 1999/2000 and it worked. In 97/98 they did King Richard vs Prince John (no Robin Hood Involvement). In 2001/2002/2003 we went with King Arthur for 3 straight. In 2004, we had the Fantasy Faire, with all the characters from different times and lands (Joan of Arc, El Cid,Genghis Khan, MONGOLIA!!! Etc)2005, it was back to King Arthur, this time vs the pirates, Black Jack, and Number 2. So I see nothing wrong with carrying a theme for two or more years. HANK. I have no problem with the same King Arthur every year. I just don't recall running the same main theme consecutively.
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Post by tomnaboley on Feb 17, 2007 20:09:26 GMT -5
My family and I enjoyed the Robin Hood theme. We liked the way he and his merrymen were all over the place and interacting with patrons. I can see how it would be more marketable. If you go along with the Shakspeare theme there is always Rosencrantz &Guildenstern to throw in. (never can spell their names correctly, sorry.) From Hamlet. Funny guys. cheers, Kat
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Post by Capt. Morgan on Feb 17, 2007 21:16:23 GMT -5
I actually would like to see something very classic like Henry V, Richard III, Macbeth converted into a fun storyline. "Macbeth...the Musical"...I always wanted to see that...(Brush up your Shakespeare...) As for Robin Hood...always a good plot line...familar...not as "down" as King Arthur...I loved it the one year when one of the Jousters (Jeffrey?) played King Richard but was in disguise as a lowly pesant...it was so awesome when "Richard" finally challenged John's knight and jousted....and we had that smarmy Prince John who was fantastic...and the Robin Hood who would take a nap on top of the Dias at the Joust Field... 20+ inches of snow, bone chilling winds.... ....*sigh* Is it Faire yet???
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Post by hack on Feb 18, 2007 0:16:47 GMT -5
HenryV, Richard III, and Macbeth are all medieval storylines even though they were written by Shakespeare.
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Post by leah on Feb 18, 2007 14:55:25 GMT -5
Robin Hood also seems to be more known to people than King Arthur. And way more fun as the partons could really get into it. It was more goofy and carefree while in King Arthur's court it seemed a little stiff to me as a parton. I think the actors had a lot fun with Robin Hood as well.
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Post by Kit on Feb 19, 2007 12:11:44 GMT -5
;D HenryV, Richard III, and Macbeth are all medieval storylines even though they were written by Shakespeare. Precisely...... One of the things that I truly enjoyed last season, was the transition to more "medieval looking" characters, in costume and presentation. Up to now, much of the costuming has been a 500 year mishmash...... I urge everyone who likes very good entertainment mixed with great "feeling" medieval ambiance, to rent or buy a copy of "The Lion in Winter" with Katherine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole (as well as a very young Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton). The acting is superb, the costuming is outstanding and the depiction of life and times is wonderful - even if it is a little "cleaned up" for the cameras..... Yes, THAT period of history was VERY early (1100 - 1200), but in that time frame, change was not as swift as in later times. Periods of hundreds of years could pass without MAJOR changes in style. References to "Robin hood" begin to appear in the early 1200's. And, then the concept of "Medieval" continues until things start to "enlighten" between the 1400-1500. Many of the Faires that we all enjoy, focus on Queen Elizabeth - Henry VIII's daughter, 31 years Shakespeare's senior. Yet only 13 years separate their deaths. That is why people automatically would think of Shakespeare's works as late (Renaissance) in nature. But he, like any of us, wrote historically. Only his recollection of history is a little earlier than ours... ;D Let's all get out our sideless surcoats, lirapipes and kirttles,.. ;D KIT
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Post by DameGoode on Feb 22, 2007 20:17:34 GMT -5
May I suggest the English Civil War between Stephen and Queen Maud? Very medieval and very changable.
(Queen Matilda was Henry's Grandma ergo, Richard the LionHeart's Great Grandma. And Maud was just as hard-core as Eleanor of Acquataine EVER was.)
Although not so well known, or marketable. Okay, never mind. I just always thought that would be an awesome premise. Just for a history junkie like me. Slink slink...
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Post by BlackKnight on Feb 22, 2007 21:20:14 GMT -5
Oh sure...you brainy types are always thinking outside the box!
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Post by Kit on Feb 22, 2007 23:29:20 GMT -5
May I suggest the English Civil War between Stephen and Queen Maud? Very medieval and very changable. (Queen Matilda was Henry's Grandma ergo, Richard the LionHeart's Great Grandma. And Maud was just as hard-core as Eleanor of Acquataine EVER was.) Although not so well known, or marketable. Okay, never mind. I just always thought that would be an awesome premise. Just for a history junkie like me. Slink slink... .................. ............. Kit
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Post by Pirate Dave on Feb 26, 2007 16:58:11 GMT -5
Hack Myself and my pirate crew are looking forward to the cruises and I will be contacting george about clean up.
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Post by Griffin on Feb 27, 2007 10:06:05 GMT -5
Huzzah for Robin, Marion and the Merry band of wonderful characters!!! I can hardly wait.
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Post by Pirate Dave on Feb 28, 2007 0:01:23 GMT -5
if you need men in tights to bless everything til we get fersnickered I might be able to help....lol
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Post by hack on Feb 28, 2007 20:26:10 GMT -5
Fersnickered?
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