7
Jun
2009
Tour de Ij
The video of “Tour de Ij” is now up! Check it out and feel free to leave comments. Also, don’t forget to join Streetprov by clicking on the link “Join Streetprov”…. if that wasn’t obvious enough. Please keep sending us your ideas too!
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Thanks to everyone who came out for Tour d`Amsterdam North Ferry Ride! It was a huge success and we got some great reactions. We definitely accomplished what we set out to do which was to make the boring, monotonous 1 minute ferry ride to the north of Amsterdam just a little more exciting! We may have even increased the self-esteem for one young boy for life… at least it seemed like it until we demanded he return the trophy.
Check back soon because the video will be finished soon! Also don´t forget to sign up and become a Streetprov´r in order to be a part of future productions!
Thanks again,
The Streetprov Team
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It is time for Streetprov’s next event!
It will be held on SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH at 1 p.m.! Now we know that this means we don’t have very much time to get organized but we know we can do it! This event will once again be in collaboration with Partisan Publik. There was a HUGE turnout for the last event, about 150 people which was quite impressive. Let’s see if we can get close to those kinds of numbers for next Sunday.
We will be meeting near the back of Centraal Station. We will send out a specific meeting location big enough to hold all of us soon.
We will be putting on a surprise bike race for all the lucky people riding the free ferry between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Amsterdam North. For those who take this somewhat monotonous one minute ride everyday, this will definitely liven things up a bit.
All the ferry passengers on bikes who are about to board will quickly find that they are participants in a race. There will be a “Start” banner, a starting line ribbon, and cheering fans on the sides encouraging the racers. The first half of the race will be a grueling 10 meter marathon, until they reach the ferry which is the mid-way point.
The ride across the IJ river will be a much needed opportunity for our race participants to rest. When on the ferry, Streetprov’rs will take the role of coaches and assistants.
We’ll help all the bike racers with everything they need to get them through the rest of the race - rehydration, power bars, bike repairs, words of encouragement - everything! When the ferry docks one minute later, the second half of the race begins. After another exhausting 10 meter ride, the racers will pass through the finish line. There will be even more cheering fans, congratulatory signs, a winners podium and a giant trophy!
Our own little piece of the Tour de France right here in Amsterdam! This event will also bring more attention to Amsterdam North as it is a beautiful area with giant, sprawling park very close to the disembarking point of the ferry. Not many people take advantage of this urban oasis so Partisan Publik wants to spread the word about it and this is a great event to encourage that!
Please come out and join us for this really fun production!
Due to our time constraint, there are quite a few things to do and props to get to make this happen. So, with that said, if anyone has anything that could be used in the scene, please bring it!
Items like waterbottles, sweatbands, sweat towels, bike pumps, bike oil, power/energy bars, aluminum survival blankets, a yellow jersey for the winner, megaphones, and orange vests are all needed. Please email us with anything you might have, or anything you know someone else might have. And please feel free to include any ideas or suggestions you might have as well!
Another message will be sent out shortly with the exact meeting place.
Hope to see you all there next SUNDAY, JUNE 7th AT 1 P.M.!
In the meantime, enjoy this beautiful weather!
Neil, Miguel and Flora (Partisan Publik)
Contact - Miguel-0614575126 Neil-0614837575 Flora- 0647226908
Date - Sunday, 7th of June of 2009
Time - 13:00 - 16:00/17:00
Where - Meet point near to centraal station.
15
Feb
2009
Dam Square Scare
Hello Streetprov’rs
The time as come to make our first scene happen, and for that, we will need all of you guys to help. The purpose of this first event is to create a spontaneous and entertaining scene in order to brighten someones day. We will be filming the event to capture the reactions of the random pedestrians who happen to be walking past dam square.
We will meet Sunday the 15th at 13:00 (1 p.m.) at Nieuwmarkt next to De Waag Café to gather around and explain to you in detail how things will work in the scene.
Everyone will be then divided into two groups. One group will be walking away from Dam Square(in damrak) and the other towards Dam Square(in damrak also). Those walking away from Dam Square towards Centraal Station on the Damrak will “see something” in the sky just above Centraal station.
Upon seeing it, the players will react through a series of emotions. Generally, they will start with curioisty, then surprise, then suspiciousness, then fear, then terror. By now everybody will start to run to the center of Dam square. Some people can be praying to god, others swearing, others screaming their lungs out (use your imagination, BE CREATIVE!!!).
There will be a person starting the scene who will take the lead within the group so as everyone knows the cue to begin the scene, as well as the reactions to follow. When the lead player begins to run, all will follow soon thereafter. Both groups will reach the center of Dam square and will now realize that whatever was chasing them is coming from kalverstraat (madam tussauds side) and turn around and run towards kalverstraat (abn side). You will be following the lead player, although if you are at the end of the group and you see everyone turning around and running in the opposite direction you should just run towards the same point, the kalverstraat (abn side) instead of reaching the center.
We are now entering the last part of the scene where we run through kalverstraat creating panic and by this time you guys should gradually start running to the small side streets and stop reacting .
As you guys can see its a very simple and funny scene, we will have created surprise, panic, fear and a smile on peoples faces, making their day one to remember.
People will wonder what are this guys doing?! is this set up it’s not?! should i run also?! should i look and try to see what are they running away from?! Well those are the reactions we want to capture on film and for that we count on YOU!!! Acting skills or not we are here to have fun.
If you think that is time to get out of the same old school-home or work-home routine come and join us for a fun sunday afternoon!
Be a part of the Improvolution. Be a part of Streetprov!!!
Contact - Miguel- 0614575128 Neil- 0614837575
Date - Sunday, 15 de February de 2009
Time - 13:00 - 16:00
Where - Nieuwmarkt Square/Dam
