I want to start with a positive MAKE A STREET SHOW YOU WONT REGRET IT!
Q&A
1] No
2] Because Students are pasta eating slackers
3] I'm part of a duo. Big plus is the overall experience is more fun with a friend downside is you only get paid half as much.
4] Its quite rude to ask people how much they earn.
I have my own street show that features diabolo
www.twomantentshow.com I make four figures a year from it on a semi professional basis.
A few costs to consider
head mike -£200
PA - £350
Portable battery pack -£100
Attractive high quality juggling props £100
Suit - £300
Insurance - £200
I don’t want to urinate over your sliced potato fried but….. I wouldn’t want you getting your hopes up in terms of being able to support yourself in this country with a new street show. I do know people who make good money doing street shows in London and Edinbrough.
http://www.coventgardenlife.com/info/street_entertainers/misc/rex_boyd.htmBut they are pro’s with a polished act. I’m a year into doing my street show and after performing it over 50 times in front of an audience it is only now taking shape in terms of being able to cut it as a pure street show.
Make a show! Come to England! Just don’t rely on it to make you a load of money just rocking up around the country. If it does, then you rule and I will come and put money in your hat. I will write some more on street shows when I have the effort spare. Which may be November
Ps Things to do right now!
Get a notebook and write everything that comes into your head
-story board your show
-rehearse allot!
Marky Jay- Trying to be funny, helpful and realistic at the same time, three things at once! Impossible .