The most interesting thing about street performances aren’t the acts themselves (although some are quite amazing), but rather the people doing them. To play to an orchestra-standard is made more fascinating by the fact that this action asserts proof of mankind’s near limitless potential to master their surroundings (viruses and volcanoes notwithstanding).

The practice that goes into something so difficult, producing something so impressive, the sacrifices one makes, the adventure this puts you on, the stories that makes it worthwhile, the dangers, advice and luck, the technique, the sorrows…these are the fundamentals of watching an unbelievable performance.

With that in mind, I’ve created “Profile” pages. Whether you’re playing the guitar and harmonica on the subway for ten years, or you’re a breakdancing 8 year old, an old-time hustler/gambler, a professional pool player, or just tinkering at both, I want to know what drives you, what you’ve experienced and who you are. Combined, these profiles have the potential to break stereotypes, unite people and even to socialize or make business. If you add your contact details as a street performer, for example, you have the opportunity to expand your audience past the sidewalk on which you stand.

The questions I’ve set are mainly guides. Answer only what you feel like answering, and leave the rest blank. If you want to fill them all in, then do so. And if you have any additional information you want to put in, place it in the box at the end. I’m looking forward to meeting y’all,

Nick

To fill out a “performer” profile, click HERE.

To fill out a “player” profile, click HERE.