Good morning class, I trust you all had a peaceful and relaxing break. Well I'd like to welcome you to Social Studies 501, How to become a Street Performer. Please check your class schedules and if you're in the wrong place, please exit to the rear. My name is Piper Bob and I will be your instructor throughout the next five to six minutes.
As you recall, last week we discussed the ins and outs of Street Performing and today we will be moving our attention to another aspect of the business, interacting with the various players in your new environment. There are many to be considered, all of which are precariously interacting with each other on a daily basis. It is essential to understand the subtle nuances of each element so as to facilitate a smooth interaction with them.
First we will consider the Horse Drawn Carriage, or Equine Levitosa de Carrage. This is a relatively old part of the Downtown social mix, but one of the most important. Please focus your attention to the picture at your right.
This fine specimen is a large Clydesdale known simply as "Bart" (please reference earlier post for exciting story of this animal) Bart was born in Scotland, as were most Clydesdales. He stands nearly Six feet tall at the back with legs the size of small tree trunks. As a Street performer, you will want this animal on your side. I like to visit Bart as often as occasion will allow. I stand in front of him and give his head a big hug. We are quite close friends, in fact, just last week I was playing my pipes in front of the Jeanne Wagner Theater, across from Squatters Pub and Bart came loping along. He stopped and listened for awhile. He loves the sound of the pipes. Knowing and playing for this animal helps foster a harmonious balance on the streets of Salt Lake City. Most of the time Bart has a driver by the name of Car, which is short for... uh.... something.
The gentle giant to our left is affectionately called "Mike", or "Big Mike" as I like to call him. What a beauty. The Driver and the Horse become one as they serve the community. To know the horse, you must know the driver. Carr is awesome and loves to care for us Street Performers, as do the other drivers. Terry is another great guy. He gave me a lift in his carriage just last night, course we only went half a block, but that's not the point. It's the fact that they care. The same can be said for Jeff, Dale, and all the other drivers. Whether it's chocolate hearts or just a friendly word, you can count on them to be there. Here are just some of the fine steeds you'll need to get acquanted with, Bart, Libbey (another Clydesdale), Smith and Wesson (Two bay belgians)... let's see. Oh yeah, there's Rex, and Hank, Bob(another of my favorites) and Ace. Those are just a few, but they truly make life enjoyable out on the mean streets.
Well That's all for this post. In our next session we will discuss the dangers of the hobos and transients. Society calls them homeless, but truth be told, there are only a few that truly fit that category. We'll learn the scams and the ways to interact with them so as to still be productive. Till next time this is Piper Bob saying, Goodbye and don't let your reed dry out.
