Busk Roanoke is a collaborative effort to punctuate downtown Roanoke with the energy and fun of live performance. The City Market is a world class public space, providing the full experience of an urban destination. That includes engaging and memorable street performance.
Join the Roanoke Arts Commission; Downtown Roanoke, Inc.; The City Market Building, and Commissioner of the Revenue Ryan LaFountain as we explore how we as a community can encourage a safe, fun, and friendly downtown experience.
Theater in the Square Workshop
Friday, July 19, 6 PM
The City Market Building
32 Market Square, SE
Join Jefferson Rose for a first-ever Theatre in the Square workshop for artists interested in street performance in Downtown Roanoke.
The event will be followed by a Busk Roanoke! Saturday. Workshop participants will be invited to attend a 3 PM performance, followed by an encouraging invitation to set up and perform downtown.
This busker’s takeover will help you identify what makes for a good location for your performance and help you feel comfortable trying it out. Seasoned professionals will observe your efforts and provide you with helpful and encouraging tips. The rest of us will come cheer you on. We’ll also invite the public to come down, purchase craft at the evening artisan market and enjoy the shows!
Busk Roanoke
Saturday, July 20, 3 PM
Market Square
Register for the workshop below. We have room for about 50 workshop participants. We know not everyone is going to want to participate in the Saturday busking, but we’re all going to want to come down to watch, our pockets flush with tip cash (or our Venmo!). Up to 30 performers will be paid a $50 stipend for their efforts. Performers must attend the Friday evening workshop to be eligible for the stipend provided by the presenting partners.
What are you waiting for? The show’s about to begin, so let’s gather ’round.
