[Jedi Theme Edition] Play Theatre Games in the Park! (Sydney)

"For a thousand generations the Jedi were guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy"

Now is your chance to come as Jedi knight!
Dress up for the part, if you like :)
But, more importantly, be ready to play out your dream version of being a Jedi.
Remember that being a Jedi is not just about light sabres and fighting - these are necessities of the order, not its essence.

And those who come will have a chance to compete for the "golden sabre" prize!
How do you win this prize?
By making comments in the scenes you are in that link to the universe of some published sci fi novel or movie ... The more obscure the source you allude to, the more points you will score!

Everyone is welcome, no matter your level of Improv expertise!

To get a sense of the more mystical aspects of the Jedi, you might want to check out the following video:
Original interpretation of Jedi

There is a $3 fee per event, or you can pay a $25 annual membership fee. This covers the costs of running the group. The fee can be paid in person, or by transferring to the following account:

Name: Theatre Games
BSB: 923 100
Acc No: 313632027
Use your name in the reference line so the Treasurer can keep track of your contribution.

If you want to maximise your points for winning the "golden sabre" prize, here are some aspects you could do homework on:

1. Triple points will be awarded if you allude to a published sci fi work that is pre-1971 and is out of general popular awareness.
   Examples:
   * "This is the worst recycled rocket fuel I ever tasted" (movie Moon Zero Two, 1969)
   * "This is more irritating than a Tyranni uniform collar" (novel The Stars Like Dust, 1951, Asimov)
   * "You are a tough little runt, aren't you? You sure you are not a Mesklinite?" (novel Mission of Gravity, 1953, Hal Clement)

2. Quadruple points will be awarded to an allusion to any aspect of the setting/mythos of the tabletop role-playing game Traveller (any edition).
   Examples:
   * "You are really devious, you know that? Are you sure you're not Zhodani?"
   * "Jeez, you're touchier than an Aslan!"
   * "You're as treacherous as a Vargr ..."

Research videos for Traveller:
a) Style of sci fi Traveller upholds
b) Scope of charted space in Traveller

3. Of course, allusions made to the Star Wars universe will score points as well. Weighting will be towards the lesser known aspects of that setting. (The 1990s 'Expanded Universe' novels will be allowable references!)

We have Facebook and Instagram pages, on which we post group photos and occasionally other announcements. Feel free to Like :)

https://www.facebook.com/Theatre-Games-in-the-Park-Sydney-487255451682498/

https://www.instagram.com/theatregamesintheparksydney

Instructional videos for newcomers
For those completely new to the concept of theatre games or improvisation, you might find the following instructional videos helpful to you:

1. The importance of facing the audience in the right way
   https://youtu.be/VO7EXv-dVYA
2. The importance of not saying "no" to everything in a scene:
   https://youtu.be/GjptDwG96e8

How can I find the exact Meetup location?
In addition to the instructions in the location box, if you search "Pioneer Garden" on Google maps, you will get a close match to our precise location. Finally, please see the following photo: Location Photo

What if it rains?
The show will go on! There is a gazebo 30 seconds walk from our normal spot, and we simply go under it. There is also a second gazebo a few minutes walk away.

Can you help promote my event / group / cult?
Yes.. but within reason!

The easiest (and least spammy) way of letting everyone know of your project is to post on our Meetup Forum, where your post may be seen by our 1,950+ members.

Lastly, we may be able to help in additional ways if you wish to share an opportunity for our members to perform. In this case we may be able to send a Meetup Message to our members, or to announce it in person at our events.

What if I have other questions?
If possible please post any questions in the comments area below rather than directly messaging us, so that others can see the answer too. This will allow us to spend less time answering messages, and more time making the games as fun as possible!