Wednesday 25-Apr-2012, 09:49 PM
Hi All
Hope I've put this in the right place. I've heard some of our newer people comment that they don't know what to do when wrangling so I thought I'd start a thread with my ideas, & others can add to it.
Wrangling - Why?
Troopers need helpers, to keep everyone safe. Since vision is often limited inside a helmet or mask, there needs to be wranglers around to ensure the safety of both troopers & the public.
This covers things like ensuring that little kids don't walk in front of a trooper who doesn't see them - both trooper & kid could get hurt in that situation. It's also things like making sure a member of the public doesn't do something or touch a trooper when they aren't expecting it, causing damage to a person or a costume.
I've seen kids try to steal the gun from a TBs holster, or try to kick a trooper when their back is turned. Tiri's togorian costume seems to invite hair pulling. It's ok to politely tell someone not to touch.
Troopers may also need to be reminded that they've been in armour for an hour & maybe should have a break to get a drink. They might also need someone to talk for them, if their helmet doesn't have an amp in it. If their vision is very limited, they may not even be able to find their way back to the change room by themselves.
Once in a change room, they may need help in or out of their armour.
Wranglers may need to tell the public that sorry, we can't do just one more photo, we really have to go. It can be hard getting from point A to point B when everyone wants a photo, like at Supa Nova.
Wranglers should also take care of themselves, ensuring they have rest breaks & drink plenty of water. They should be ready to answer questions from the public, who always seem very curious about lots of Star Wars related things. If a wrangler notices a trooper struggling with something, offer help.
Anyone else got any wrangling tips? Remember, these are just my opinion based on things I've come across.
Hope I've put this in the right place. I've heard some of our newer people comment that they don't know what to do when wrangling so I thought I'd start a thread with my ideas, & others can add to it.
Wrangling - Why?
Troopers need helpers, to keep everyone safe. Since vision is often limited inside a helmet or mask, there needs to be wranglers around to ensure the safety of both troopers & the public.
This covers things like ensuring that little kids don't walk in front of a trooper who doesn't see them - both trooper & kid could get hurt in that situation. It's also things like making sure a member of the public doesn't do something or touch a trooper when they aren't expecting it, causing damage to a person or a costume.
I've seen kids try to steal the gun from a TBs holster, or try to kick a trooper when their back is turned. Tiri's togorian costume seems to invite hair pulling. It's ok to politely tell someone not to touch.
Troopers may also need to be reminded that they've been in armour for an hour & maybe should have a break to get a drink. They might also need someone to talk for them, if their helmet doesn't have an amp in it. If their vision is very limited, they may not even be able to find their way back to the change room by themselves.
Once in a change room, they may need help in or out of their armour.
Wranglers may need to tell the public that sorry, we can't do just one more photo, we really have to go. It can be hard getting from point A to point B when everyone wants a photo, like at Supa Nova.
Wranglers should also take care of themselves, ensuring they have rest breaks & drink plenty of water. They should be ready to answer questions from the public, who always seem very curious about lots of Star Wars related things. If a wrangler notices a trooper struggling with something, offer help.
Anyone else got any wrangling tips? Remember, these are just my opinion based on things I've come across.
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