3 key similarities/differences

Difference
1. Santa Monica is more upscale Venice is more run down

2. Venice is affected by the strike, Santa Monica not as much.

Similarity
3. Both observations include fashion, performers dress codes vary from location.

Observation 2

Observation 1

Pictographic Sourcing

Here are some examples providing evidence to my thesis. These are pictorial reference to what the crowd is more drawn to; the action/high movement acts. The sequence shots show the performer during their grand finale when a crowd circles them.

Mind Map

This mind map gives an overview of the research process and the step in which direction I took in regards to making a thesis on street performance in LA.

What is an action act?

Action acts include high volume, high intensity and lots of movement in the act. Most action acts have a beginning, middle, and end. In other words, it contains the 'hook, line, and sinker'.

Hook: a brief intro about your act what the audience should expect. Its a teaser to reel them into joining the circle.
Line: when you throw a line in fishing you put something out there as bait. In the case of the street performer this can be your act.
Sinker: Many successful performers use their grand finale as the sinker. Usually this is the most exciting and anticipated part of the performance. This is the best chance to persuade your audience to drop some change in our tip jar.

Foundations of Street Performing

The "Foundations" give you a brief summary of the history, current issues, and designer examples of street performance. It also includes my argumentative thesis on what type of act draws a crowd as a street performer.