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<DIV><FONT size=2>Greetings to the List from Maitresse Melisend de Chartres, OP,
Kingdom of Atenveldt!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I have the pleasure to have been named the Performing Arts
Coordinator for Estrella XVII (February 2001). Since this is a brand new
position, I would to gather input as to what kinds of Performing Arts and types
of venues War attendees would like to see. I welcome any general
discussion on the list, but if you could also take a moment of your time to
forward your suggestions directly to me at <A
href="mailto:taliesin@primenet.com">taliesin@primenet.com</A> , I would be most
grateful. Please feel free to cross-post to any lists you think might be
applicable as well. As a starting point, I have included some sample
questions.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>1. What type(s) of performing arts would you be
interested in seeing at a War?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Dance (Middle Eastern, European, etc), Vocal (solo, group),
Instrumental (solo, chamber group, drums, etc), Theatre (comedy, drama, puppet,
mime, mystery cycle, Oriental, etc), Jugglers, Acrobats, Magicians,
etc.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>2. What type(s) of performing arts would you be
interested in participating in at a War?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>3. In what type(s) of venue(s) would you be interested
in seeing Performing Arts at a War?</FONT><FONT size=2></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Separate Performing Arts stage, Stage on Merchants Row, Stage
in Grand Court Pavilion, during Court, during Battle Processionals, Laurels
Prize Tourney, etc.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>4. At what times would you be interested in seeing
Performing Arts at a War?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Wednesday - Friday during the day, Wednesday - Friday during
the evening, Saturday & Sunday during the day, Saturday & Sunday during
the evening.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>5. At what times would you be interested in
participating in Performing Arts at a War?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>6. What group(s) from your area would you like to see
perform at a War? Who is the contact person?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Please feel free to give me any other suggestions or ideas
that are not encompassed in these questions. This is an exciting
experiment for Estrella XVII and I promise to keep you all informed as it
develops.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>In Service,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Melisend</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>