[OOC] Performers Peril (>always open<)

[Blox]

This rp is always open. Post Character Sheet for approval. Must be able to write solid paragraphs, minimum 1 per post.

Welcome to Cirkus Azyl! The Circus Asylum show created by Czech artist Radek Zelenka.

Radek Zelenka grew up traveling Europe with his family in a small yet fantastic and eccentric circus show that included nomads from all walks of life as their performers, usually performers who needed a second chance or a place to call home. When his parents died, Radek desired to continue their show but on a much grander scale. He created his show Cirkus Azyl and recruited the best performers around, albeit all with their own baggage or eccentricities. To Radek, as long as they could perform to his standards, they were welcome.

Cirkus Azyl has been a raging attraction for the past 5 years, their show and training facility, although separate locations, based out of London. Performers are welcome to stay in the 5 story training facility and are only deducted a small amount from their pay for their rent. Radek still stands by his belief that his performers can be from all walks of life, despite their past or their problems. All he expects from them is perfection in his shows.

Character Sheets

Name>
Age>
Appearance> (include real life pic and height/weight if not obvious)
Role(s) in Show>
Years Performing with Cirkus Azyl>(1st day? 2nd month? 3rd year? all 5 years? let's mix it up)
Personality>(include the good and the bad)
Eccentricity>(what personality or behavior makes you unconventional and slightly strange?)
Professional and Personal Background>
Professional Skills>(what are you skilled at?)
Living Arrangement>(are you a live-in performer or have your own place and come to the training facility strictly for trainings, meetings, group dinners, etc.)

>>Characters<<

>Creator/Producer - Radek Zelenka

> Performers of the show Cirkus Azyl - acrobats, contortionists, trapezists, comics. Abilities and talents can be in multiple areas but be realistic, i.e. someone can't be good at everything (unlimited positions)

>>>Aerial Acrobat - Constantin Corvus

>>>Singer - Anastasia "Anya" Vakhrov

>>>Contortionist - Alexandra "Alex" Makarov

>>> Lead Director/Creative Guide - Directs the shows creation from start to finish. Can have NPC assistants. Controls all aspects of the show from choreography, design, script, lighting, sound and gains support from the crew/actors on their vision and seeing that vision fulfilled. Works closely with the Creator of the show. (1 position)

> Technical Director - handles lighting, sound, all technical aspects of the show. Responds to Lead Director (SPOT RESERVED)

> Lead Trainer - can be performer as well but ensures training and practices run to plan and schedule (1 position)

> Costume designer - (1 position)

**** if you think of another position just ask! As long as it makes sense I'm sure I'll be fine with it. I'll post the position if it is accepted.

Cirkus Azyl Training Facility Floor Layout

Level 2:
-Entrance, greeted by receptionist, flanked by fresh in door plants and flowers
-Up ahead to the right is the cafeteria, open 24 hours
-Further up ahead to the right is the restaurant, drink and sushi bars
-Up ahead to the left is the Main Office
- Inside the office are smaller offices for those working on the show, writing, designing, music, etc.
- The first office is for the creator Radek Zelenka; he has an open-door policy not only for his developers but for his performers as well
- Just at the end of the offices, across from the restaraunt, is the elevator.

Level 1:
- Behind the front receptionist is a staircase that leads down to the locker rooms. When you walk down the stairs the entrance for the men's locker room is on the left, the women's on the right, and in front of you is the towel service and laundry drop off. Locker rooms are separated by gender and each has it's own Jacuzzi, wet and dry spas, and both connect to the outside pool.

Level 3
- Behind the front receptionist the wide staircase spirals up to the training facility for weights and cardio, a normal work out room
- At the left side of the weights are the two Choreography rooms, equipped with any tools necessary for practice

Level 4
- Wide staircase continues to spiral up
- Aerial practice, trapeze, trampolines, swinging pendulums, all air-work gets practiced here

Level 5
- Wide staircase continues to spiral up, stopping at this level
-All apartments for performers, special guests, etc.
- Redek Zelenka lives in Apt 1. Although everyone has his cell phone they are also allowed to reach out to him here as well.

The Roof
- Elevator access or back end emergency staircase reaches here only
- Track with digital timer on the wall, boxing court, and fenced basket ball and tennis courts

Everyone can start posting your CSs! Once approved I will start posting positions filled.
Please do NOT post IC until I have my first IC post up. It will set the scene for the story. :)

[Voltus_Ventus]

Work in progress:

Name: Constantin Corvus
Age: 26
Appearance:

Face

Role in Show: Aerial Acrobatics.
Years With Cirkus Azyl: All 5 years.
Personality:
Good:
He is a calm collected person, never seen publicly going to the extremes of emotion, always neutral or there about. He is always willing to listen to the suggestions of his fellow performers and also give feed back. He's not quick to judge people by their failures or problems, he's had more then his fair share of them. Humble, he is very humble, taking any praise with subdued thanks and never asks for what he knows he can't get.
Bad:
Even though he us willing to listen to advice that's not saying he will act on it, if it has something to do with his act he gets very defensive. Doesn't like reflecting on the past, he is usually tight lipped about and doesn't ask others about theirs. He's not really a problem solver, more of a head scratcher, he might give useful bits and bobs sometimes but otherwise he's not the sharpest knife in the jugglers act.
Eccentricity:
One weird thing about him is his late night practicing on the 4 floor, he does it alone and plays the same song every night to accompany it, if you were perceptive you would hear the haunting tune. During his shows he can be seen muttering to himself, even as he is flipping through the air or making run ups before a jump, no one knows what he says, they don't really bother asking.

[cerozer0]

Anya

Name:
Anastasia "Anya" Vakhrov
Age:
21
Appearance:
Anya is, in short, as white as white can be. Due to her albinism, she had been born into the world with pure white hair and skin, while her eyes are a pale blue-violet. She is rather short, standing at about 5'4, and has a curvy figure. Her hair is snow white and reaches down to her mid-back, and it is normally tied back into a low ponytail. With her round face, gentle features, and sweet smile, Anya has a unique appearance that she easily uses to her advantage. When not on stage, singing her heart out, she normally wears very regular, comfy clothes. Her body is very weak compared to others, and she is prone to illness and injury if she over exerts herself.
Role(s) in Show:
Singer

Years Performing with Cirkus Azyl:
Second Week

Personality:
Despite having a rather soft and sweet appearance, Anya is surprisingly fiery and rude. Though she can be rather nice to friends and family, when around strangers she is awfully bratty and rude. Her tongue is her greatest weapon, crafting thousands of insults in many languages in a matter of seconds, and though she knows she shouldn't be so mean to others she just can't help it. Despite her harshness, Anya can be kind, often giving advice to closer friends and helping anyone in need. She has a fondness towards children and animals, and is very interested in all things musical and beautiful.

Her ability to lie and play a helpless, weak damsel has gotten her far through life after running away from home. She has a skill for swindling men with promised of beer and affection, for only a few coins. Of course she never follows through with her promises, and always runs before she could get caught. Her arrogant, spoiled nature can barely show through when she is in one of her acting moods. When not around people she can trick or friends she is quiet, often humming odd tunes under her breath while glancing about worriedly.

Eccentricity:
As shown through her extremely light skin, Anya has Albinism, which makes her sensitive to light. Because of her condition she is rarely seen without sunglasses or a hat when outdoors, and after big shows she is often stuck in bed with massive headaches and dizzy spells. Other then that, she has a very thick Russian accent, drinks way too much, is neurotic, and is surprisingly very childish despite her age.

Professional and Personal Background:
"A fairy, your family has been cursed by a fairy!"

When Anastasia was born into the Vakhrov family, that was the first thing the nurse exclaimed. Unlike other daughters, who's skin were pink and hair dark, Anya was as pale as can be. Like some kind of strange animal, she was as white as snow and quiet, merely glancing about the room quizzically. Her parents were disgusted by her at first, always withholding her from the world to save them from ridicule, but soon rumor spread throughout their small, cold town. People began to peep into the supposed prison of a fairy child, and over and over again her father would chase them away. This continued for many years.

By the time she was twelve, she was under care of a nanny. A woman who, unlike her parents, spoiled her with toys and candy and knowledge. Of course, the nanny had an interest in Anya, and by Anya she meant her voice. That beautiful singing voice which echoed through the normally empty house with the sorrow of a song bird. That voice could be worth a pretty penny. The idea of selling that voice was obviously the first thing on that nanny's mind, but before she could do anything the family was gone. Flew off to England. They had grown tired of the rumors, and decided that the cold of Russia and folklore of their disgusting daughter was too much.

Anya, still kept locked within a new house, sang everyday. Sang till her heart gave out, and her parents had begun to appreciate the voice, often offering to take her out some times as payment for her constant hymns and melodies, and she decided "why not?" After so many years. And in the middle of a crowded street at the mere age of seventeen, eyes hidden by glasses and hair by a hat, she ran. Never looked back, she ran for four years, living off open mics and street corners and sex-crazed men, until she came across the Circus. And, of course, the rest is history.

Professional Skills:

Singing: Anya's vocal range is superb, going from a high soprano to a low alto in only a few measures.

Language: Anya can speak Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, and English (with some difficulty). She was taught by both her nanny and whatever books she had brought to America.

Acting: Anya is a skilled actress thanks to her many years of reading and performing dramas and musicals within her room. This skill had obviously made her a gifted liar.

Living Arrangement:
Anya lives in one of the apartments within the Circus building. Her room is fitted with any pieces of art, a few wind instruments, and an array of purple items and books. Due to her past, though, she rarely hangs around inside, and can most often be found on the roof.

[Cryptik Wisdom]

Im going to try getting on a computer a little later, if not I'll get a CS up tomorrow.

[SheriffLlama]

Here's my CS. Tell me if anyone has a problem with it and I'll do my best to adress that problem.

Name: Alexandra "Alex" Makarov
Age: 17

Appearance

Role in Show: Contortionist
Years Performing with Cirkus Azyl: 7 Months
Personality:
Good: Alex is very confident in the spotlight, and she can perform without a hint of fear.She greatly respects and admires Radek.
Bad: Alex is Naive in thought. While she is confident in her performances, she is very shy and timid in person.
Eccentricity: Alex is mute due to a birth defect, which highly contributes to her lack of social abilities. She learned ALS so she could communicate with people.
Professional and Personal Background:

Daughter to a Russian father and an English mother, Alexandra lived in Almaty, Kazakhstan until she was 16. Since she was born with a defect in her vocal cords, she lacks the ability to make sound except for the sounds of an inhale or exhale. He father was a drunk and a father spiteful person. When Alex was born, he wanted to get rid of her, but his wife convinced him to keep her. Alex was 14 when her mother died of a terminal illness, and her father became depressed and his addictions only strengthened. Eventually, his depression led to him becoming an abusive father, threatening to kill her if she called the authorities.

When Alex was sixteen, she ran away, and she found herself in London two months later, where she met Radek and his group of performers. As she had always had a talent for contortion, Alexandra joined the show as a performer. Being one of the youngest in the family of perfomers, the older people teased her and called her half-pint (With affection, of course.)

Professional Skills: Due to her disability, Alex has very few skills useful in the cyommon workplace, other than the fact that she has keen eyesight and hearing.
Living Arrangement: Alexandra lives in the Training Facility rooms.

[Obscene Symphony]

Ill put up a CS soon, Im currently having some keyboard issues due to Boot Camp and drivers and whatnot, so please excuse punctuation errors and whatnot for now. As soon as I can I will switch back over to OSX and write up my sheet there, thanks!

[cerozer0]

Anya is finished. Pleas e ignore that horrid backstory it's like 7 am here and I'm using this dumb smartphone

[Blox]

I'll have the first IC post up tonight!

I'll approve all completed CSs tonight!

[Blox]

Name> Radek Zelenka
Age> 34
Appearance>

5"9, 175lbs
Role(s) in Show> Creator and Producer
Personality>
The Good: smart, confident, highly creative, open to new ideas, calm and patient, very loving and loyal to those he truly cares for
The Bad: dependent on other people for love, hates being alone, works too much as he is always trying to perfect his shows,
Eccentricity>Radek grew up with the understanding that family comes first. His show and his performers have become part of his family. He expects the entire cast, family, to be on time for dinner every Thursday evening at 6:00pm in the Restaurant, a dinner everyone is required to attend for 2 hours or he gets extremely upset and has been known to fire performers for not attending. He gets very anxious and has had small panic attacks when he is alone by himself for too long. Even if he is standing in the same room as someone and not talking it is enough to keep him at ease.
Professional and Personal Background> Grew up performing with his parents across Europe in a family-run exotic circus show. When his parents passed he had a vision to continue their legacy through his own massive and highly creative, different circus show. He encourages performers who come from all walks of life with strange backgrounds, oddities, or needs for second chances. Radek developed a poor sense of independence. While he is an intelligent and confident man and highly creative, he does not feel complete without his family, which have are now his performers. If he did not have them and his show he would be nothing. For fear of losing his show, his performers, which would be like losing his life, he puts everything he has in to his creation, as well as ensuring his family stays unity.
Professional Skills>Radek worked in balancing acts both on his own and with others and dappled in some trapeze work. Sometimes he will peform but it is not often as he focuses on creating his show.
Living Arrangement>Lives in the Training Facility, which he calls home, in Apt 1, always available for his family if they need him.

[Blox]

@Voltus_Ventus
@Liriia
@SheriffLlama

Accepted!

[Blox]

First IC post is up, everyone can start entering! Thanks for the patience guys :)

[SheriffLlama]

Sorry that we never got to post! Since the site's back up, I'll post ASAP

[Blox]

Yeah I was getting so frustrated that nothing I was writing was going through!

[Blox]

Hey is anyone still here? I'm waiting for the next person to post. I hope everyone is still here! Let's get this thing off the ground and running! :)