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S A F
E T Y
The
practical work involved in devising celebrations requires the occupational health
and safety practices associated with the visual and performing arts. Always
put safety first.
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Masqued/Masked
Ball
Ideal:
A celebration in which everyone is given licence to perform and be a character.
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Principles:
- A 2-3 hour evening event with costume, mask,
music, food, prizes, dancing and performance.
- A designed reception area and event.
- Processional food - have a performance surrounding
the arrival and presentation of food.
- Selection of the Queen/ Clown Prince of the Ball.
- Performance and music to move the evening through
the stages of reception, mingling, entrees, dancing, main course,
prize giving (best or worst mask, costume, dancer, exotic eater).
- Masquerade procession of the masked costumes
past the Queen/Clown prince.
- Anti-masque - mummer's show parody performance.
- Counterpoint/contrast images, colours, lights,
music, etc.
- Finale.
Practices:
- Design a space using whatever is available or specially made.
- Lanterns, banners, giant images, shadow puppets.
- Contrasting bands.
- Social and progressive dancing to encourage mingling.
- Use coloured lights to create dynamic warm/cool
atmospheres.
- Safe and hygienic handling of food and drink
must conform to industry and legal standards. Ensure all crew,
performers and spectators are safe and operating safely at all
times.
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