Performer Registration and Deadlines

Volunteers Needed!

Performing Arts Tent Policies

• The Performing Arts Tent has to run on schedule, for the enjoyment of all. Please respect your allotted time limits. Performances that attempt to run beyond their scheduled time will be shut down and your chances of returning to the Performing Arts Tent in future years will be greatly diminished.
• There shall be no parking of vehicles around the Performing Arts Tent during performances. If your equipment cannot be carried to the tent you may have it dropped off during your setup time, but the vehicle must be moved away from the tent before your performance begins. Vehicles cannot be used as a power source for amplifiers or other equipment. Vehicles left parked at the Performing Arts Tent outside of your setup time will be reported to security.
• The Performing Arts Tent has very limited electric service. The electricity that runs to the tent will not support amplifiers or electric instruments of any kind. If your instrument needs amplification and you can provide battery or generator-operated equipment, you are welcome to do so, but the volume must be kept at a reasonable level and all evidence of modern amplification must be hidden from the audience's view. The use of modern electric instruments such as keyboards and electric guitars or basses is not allowed. Amplified acoustic instruments are acceptable within the above terms.
• Sales of CDs or other merchandise is strictly prohibited in the Performing Arts tent, as is "passing the hat." If you have merchandise to sell, you may contract with a merchant to sell it for you in the marketplace or contact Cindy Cooper to register as a Pennsic merchant.
• Only performances or rehearsals officially registered with Pennsic Performing Arts and following the rules and regulations, are posted in the Pennsic A&S schedule.
• Please be courteous and request ample time to set up and to strike your stage. Your reserved time in the Performing Arts Tent will include these activities. Your group must also leave the stage and backstage tidy and ready for the next performance group to use. Failure to clean up after your performance will result in a decreased chance of using the tent in the future.
• Performers wishing to be invited back must provide two people to help with set up or tear down of the tent (Tuesday/Wednesday of land grab week, and Friday afternoon of war week).
• There are no "traditional time slots" in the Performing Arts Tent. This year's PAT staff is new, so we will not know what you mean if you request "the same time I had last year." Be specific in asking for your date and time and please prepare to be flexible. Each request will be considered based on the following criteria:
  • How inclusive is the activity? Is it open to anyone who wishes to perform or is it a small group of performers or solo act?
  • How period or SCA relevant is the activity? Does it reflect the goals of the SCA – to research and re-create the various cultures of the Middle-Ages and Renaissance? Does it contribute positively to SCA culture through original works, compositions, and yes, filks and satires?
  • How well do you follow directions? Incomplete requests will fall to the bottom of the pile automatically. We have many requests to process. Please don't make us chase you down for more information.
  • How well have you followed directions in the past? Performers who have disregarded the policies of the Performing Arts Tent in the past will be given the least amount of consideration for a time slot on the stage.

Contact Info

Dean of the College of Performing Arts

House Manager & Scheduler for Performing Arts

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