Anyone here busk in Chicago recently? I was thinking of starting, and had questions. Stuff about licensing is easy enough to find online, but I am interested in finding out a bit about street performer culture in Chicago. Specifically, are there any general unspoken agreements regarding choosing a pitch and schedule for performing? The sort of thing where you’re expected to know and respect seniority for the best times and locations? Or is it first come, first served?
In other words, how do I start without stepping on any toes?
If it matters, I won’t be performing musically and my act will be close to silent – more performance / visual / mime based.
Also – safety concerns I should consider? Especially as a woman with (one can always hope) a a decent amount of money by the time I’m heading home? I don’t plan to perform super late at night or anything.
Thanks.