These are the things we expect you to know within your first year or membership, links to assignments are at the bottom of this page
HISTORY
Henry VIII
- Dates of reign
- Wives, in chronological order
Mary I
- Dates of reign
- Parentage
Elizabeth I
- Dates of reign
- Parentage
Geography of Britain
England's main Enemies
Know what the 16th century European religious options are
Create and assemble a basic costume concept
- Choose a 16th century name
- Choose a role or position
- Relate it to the Somerset Household with a basic back-story, i.e. why are you with us?
- Create a catch phrase for your character
- Master VBFA (very basic faire accent)
- Create at least 2 standard gigs for front gate or street gigging
-Basic patron interaction
-Serving
-When to bow, how and to whom
-How to address a noble