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magicFreak2 Inner circle 1220 Posts |
What do you say after a routine to let them know that it is indeed the time to clap without an awkward silence? I'm not that good yet.
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Simon (Ted) Edwards Inner circle London 1528 Posts |
I'm happy with awed silence.
Seriously, though - are you serious? |
r1z08 Inner circle 1158 Posts |
Ta da!
-rob |
insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
Silence is golden.
Regards, Mike |
Lord Of The Horses Inner circle 5406 Posts |
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On 2010-06-04 18:48, insight wrote: I agree... And it's golden especially when it comes to certain topics appearing from time to time on the Cafè.
Then you'll rise right before my eyes, on wings that fill the sky, like a phoenix rising!
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
You're right about that, Paolo!
Regards, Mike |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
"How bout a nice hand for the little lady?"
"Hey! Whadaya think about that!" "What is this, and audience or an oil painting?" "What is this, a funeral?" "Here's where you can give me the clap!" Some physical methods: Thrust your hands skyward and drop your chin down to your chest. As a added touch you might add a pelvic thrust. Hold up an applause sign! (Use the one that says "Applause please" on one side and "Thank you!" on the other.) Better yet, watch as many pros as you can and see how they do it. I'm here all week folks! Good thoughts, Bob |
Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Take some theatrical training or pick up some books on it - read about style offs etc.. get Maximum Entertainment - and then ask yourself too - what is it you want to make the audience do? Clapping is for a show - silence is for the meta-world of is this real???? Is this fantasy??? Are we in the twilight zone????
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Lord Of The Horses Inner circle 5406 Posts |
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On 2010-06-04 19:33, mastermindreader wrote: Bob, this one made me laugh out loud!
Then you'll rise right before my eyes, on wings that fill the sky, like a phoenix rising!
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I got a million of em!
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magicFreak2 Inner circle 1220 Posts |
Very funny, one and all.
Sorry for wasting your time on questions only a ****tard would ask. |
Dreadnought Special user Athens, Georgia 836 Posts |
I use music in my routines. The routines are timed so that hopefully the song and the routine ends at the same time. But things don't always go as planned so I also have a sound and light person who will fade the music and lights at the end. With that I usually just look at the audience or use my body language to show the routine is over and they just respond.
Peace and Godspeed
Peace
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praetoritevong Regular user Sydney, Australia 139 Posts |
Your final revelations should signal applause automatically as it climaxes... Saying thank you very much, either for yourself, or for a spectator, usually invites applause. This is, of course, if you want applause at the end of your effect (sometimes performances aren't designed to elicit applause and that's alright too).
On the subject, Barrie Richardson's effect Ovation Position from Theatre of the Mind is an entertaining way to condition an audience to respond appropriately and applaud. As is, it's more or less a stage/parlour effect, but it's worth looking into if applause cues and timing is a serious problem for you - and the book itself is nothing short of brilliant. |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Seriously, despite my earlier suggestions, one way to cue applause is to pause for a three count -and smile- immediately after a climax in the routine. It's a bit tricky to do it without looking like a ham, but, done naturally, it's a very effective technique. Just don't over do it.
Again, because it's important - always pause long enough to give them an opportunity to respond. Too many performers spoil that critical moment by moving too quickly into the next effect. Don't step on your applause cues. The main thing, though, is to have strong effects with powerful finishes. Do the same act for as many audiences you can as often as you can. Tweak it as you go and after about a year or two you'll be doing it all intuitively and professionally and the applause will come when you want it to. Good thoughts, Bob |
Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
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On 2010-06-04 23:55, magicFreak2 wrote: Gee - I gave a serious answer...
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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