Outside The MET
I can still remember the street performers I encountered outside the MET after seeing the newly renovated Greek and Roman wing. They had immense personality with their cultural and racial jokes that got a rise out of the crowd. They were very acrobatic and generating suspense and anticipation with their music and commentary. Furthermore, they asked for volunteers from the crowd and they were readily available. They had a break dancing exhibition right in the middle of the sidewalk as they cleared the area. The balance and speed was truly amazing. I will never forget the finale as one performer jumped through the open legs of another doing a handstand and over three volunteers. I hope to see them on my next visit to the MET and encourage future visitors to keep an eye out should they be in the area.
December 14th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
I see these kinds of performances on the subway and I always enjoy watching the performers’ acrobatics. I think my appreciation comes from the way the movements look and also from the difficulty of the maneuvers- things that I would never be able to do ever.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
I also enjoy watching these performances like Steven. Some of these performers are really good and should get a chance to perform in a theater.
December 18th, 2007 at 10:38 am
They jumped over 3 volunteers? Hey, why does this sound like the street performance Eilene and I saw outside the MET a while ago? Did the performers use persuasive speech to get the audience to give them money as well?
December 19th, 2007 at 12:10 am
I been to the MET many times and I never saw these street performers. I guess catching them outside depends on luck. Better luck next time for me.