If you love being a statue and would like to earn money for it, then this is the blog for you! There are a number of things that you will need to consider before you can become a statue busker. Things such as: Do I want to be painted or not? What will my posture be? Where should I busk? How long will I stay still?
In this article we will discuss the benefits and legalities of becoming a statue busker.
For those who are interested in becoming a statue busker, this is the perfect place to find all the information you need. Whether you want to dress as a robot, a statue, or an animal, this blog will help you find everything you need to know about how to become a statue.
The first thing you need to ask yourself is what kind of costume will suit me best? There are many different costumes available and I would recommend that you try out several different ones before deciding on one.
The second thing is where are you going to work? There are many places that will allow you to work as a statue and some of these include shopping centers, theme parks, and even parks and gardens.
If you choose to do your own costume then there are several things that you should think about. You should make sure that it is not too revealing and that it does not have any sharp edges or corners. Make sure that it is comfortable for your body type and that it does not restrict your movement in any way.
Once you have chosen the costume that is right for you then it is time for some practice. It may take a little bit of time for you to get used to working as a statue but once you have mastered the art then there will be no
I have been a street performer for many years now and I have seen a lot of different types of performers. One that I find very fascinating is the statue busker.
Statue Busker: A person who stands still like a statue while people put money in their hat or box.
This type of busker is not one that makes you smile, laugh or even wonder how they do it. But it’s entertaining in its own unique way and I enjoy seeing them perform.
The way I see it, anyone can be a statue busker. All you need is some patience and willingness to stand there for hours at a time with no pay because people never know when they’ll walk by your station and see you.
When people walk by, they don’t know if you’re real or just posing as one so they take pictures which can make your day longer than expected (and sometimes shorter). Some may even try to touch you! So be warned…
If this sounds like something that interests you, then this blog will help guide through the process of becoming one myself!
Becoming a statue busker is more than just standing still, covered in gold paint. It’s about being part of a long and noble tradition of street theatre.
First decide what sort of statue you want to be – there are many possibilities, including living statues, played to perfection by the likes of the fabulous Gecko Theatre Company (www.geckotheatre.co.uk), and the ‘still’ statues that are purely painted and stand around in shopping centres and other public spaces. The latter is what we’re going to concentrate on here.
First, you need to work out your costume. This can be anything from jeans and T-shirt up to elaborate period dress, provided it’s all one colour (or very close shades). We’ve seen black-and-white statues, green ones, red ones, even grey ones – the possibilities are endless! It all depends on your personality and what you feel comfortable with. You can hide your face from the public with a mask or hood if you wish, but not everyone chooses to do this as it restricts your field of vision somewhat.
Above all, statue buskers must be good with children and capable of attracting a crowd. They should consider their costume carefully and work hard to create a persona that will impress passers-by.
Statue buskers must have excellent communication skills, as they must be comfortable interacting with people who approach them.
To be well-paid, statue buskers should choose a location where there is a lot of foot traffic but not too much competition from other street performers.
In a recent craze which has swept the nation, buskers are now turning to a new form of performance. People are taking to the streets and posing as statues for money.
Human statues provide entertainment for passers-by and make money at the same time. It’s great fun and you can do it anywhere!
So if you have always wanted to be an artist but never thought you had the talent, this could be the answer. And it’s not only artists who benefit. Being a human statue is something that everyone can do!
So what are you waiting for? Learn how to become a living statue today!
I work in a high-traffic area and wear a costume. I stand very, very still. People often walk right up to me and take my picture.
I’m a street performer and have been doing it for five years now. I’ve made my living as a living statue, but I’ve also done mime, clowning, “hobbit,” and “Gort” from The Day the Earth Stood Still. I’ve worked in New York City, Philadelphia, and plenty of other places around the U.S., as well as Canada and France.
You’d be surprised at how much money you can make by not moving. I know one guy who stands on an apple box as the Statue of Liberty; he makes $250 per hour in New York City! Another guy gets paid $3,000 per weekend to do his Abraham Lincoln act at a reenactment of Gettysburg! My most lucrative gig was when I was hired by a U2 fan club to “be” Bono for two hours at one of their parties: they gave me $500 for two hours of work!