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Date Posted: 19:58:02 10/21/02 Mon
Author: Merryll
Subject: Things we DISLIKED about KRF 2002

Queen Katherine wasn't there... and we all sure missed her very, very much.

The price of admission - $77
The cost of food, sodas, snacks, ect. - $30

Only being able to attend for one day - couldn't afford another $100, and we didn't even get to see all the shows.

Never catching up with NJ Jim - and we've seen him there every year for ages (maybe next year Jim!).

No Smee & Blogg - my son loves being frightened by them!

The knife throwing guys at the gaming glen - totally ignoring the kid's efforts, it was kind of disappointing for our little guy.

Leaving an hour early 'cause the kids were getting cold and their coats were in the car - we chose to leave the coats behind rather than carry them all day.

We couldn't hear a thing that was being said at the joust - so we had no idea the what the theme of the show was (except for the funny remarks by our knight).

and the most popular,albeit valid complaint -

The lack of interaction between the players and the patrons - we actually saw very little playing throughout the day and experienced even less ourselves (with a few exceptions as noted in my post on the other board, of course).

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[> Re: Things we DISLIKED about KRF 2002 -- Frank, 13:21:11 10/22/02 Tue

I disliked that people kept saying they liked the "Fugue for Tinhorns" number from the musical. It was "Guys and Dolls", not "Fugue for Tinhorns". "Fugue for Tinhorns" was used in Musical MacBeth three years ago. I blame Fred, the music director, because he used "Fugue" for the intro to the "Guys and Dolls" number. Stupid Fred. Always playing music.

Also, I hate people calling the musical "The Scenario". "Scenario" was used to describe the story that we used to have at KRF, back before the magic was destroyed, that actually was a story. And one that ran through the day and people followed it. There's no continuing story anymore. Just shows. Intelligently written, hysterically funny shows, but still just shows.

And I hate the woman who said she loves the shows and sees them every year, but only could remember songs from last year, the only one I haven't written since '96, which was the year that was all just Percy's dream anyway.

And I hate that there was no free beer. I really hate that.

Frank


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[> [> Re: Things we DISLIKED about KRF 2002 -- patron, 16:02:24 10/22/02 Tue

I hate that half an hour after opening the supplies in the porta potties AND the flush privies were already depleted. I hated the fact there are STILL no attendents apparant to restock and/or clean the facilities


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[> things I hate about KRF & questions -- patron, 16:27:00 10/22/02 Tue

I hate the admission price!
And, I guess I will open the gates of wrath when I say the lack of interaction and experinced talent (with the exception of a few) was previlent. It was obvious the cut backs that were made to afford the "deluxe" flush toilets, came out of the talent/entertainment budget. Again, it gets less and less each year yet the price goes up and up. I don't mind paying to see professional talent, not those who are "trying their best".

Why can't we go to the car to get a warmer coat?
Why are there no lockers to put things in for the day? Could be a way to generate $$!
Why do you HAVE to buy the food?? I heard some lame excuse about not being liable for the food eaten in the faire. Ha, like I'd get some money if I did get sick.
Speaking of which, why aren't the kids in the kitchen in costume?
And what happened to those who entertained in the big long lines? Are they doing shows now? At least it was amusing while you were standing in line to get robbed!

I don't know if I'll go back again next year. I just can't afford it anymore. I wish it was like it was about 10 years ago. All the music and happenings.......oh, well.

Let's see what the price will be next year!

A KRF patron who is about $200 poorer.


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[> Re: Things we DISLIKED about KRF 2002 -- The Baron, 16:58:34 10/22/02 Tue


Having now worked at a larger Faire down here in Carolina, I am painfully aware of how King Richards is lacking in quality. It has a very bad reputation among performers down here as a terrible place to work. I am among those who chose to throw my talent and experience into another place where I feel it is appreciated and respected. I just don't understand how a festival that charges $22 a head can deliver so much less than most others. Carolina is a smaller Faire, it is on less land, but has more variety acts, cheaper food and well fed actors. I feel priveleged that I am among the street performers because this group is so talented, I feel I have to raise my personal best everyday just to keep up. Those new actors at KRF don't have the benifit of seeing experienced circut street performers like I have been. You can learn so much by observing professionals at thier craft.

All actors get food tickets. Patrons can use cash to buy stuff. The most expensive food item is $4.50. And it's darn good too!

We know who to blame. So it's useless to point fingers. I for one feel I have bettered myself by avoiding the KRF season completely.

Oh yeah, patrons can get thier hand stamped here for re-entery! It's that simple!!!

Matt


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