Group Performance

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IQ/Average

Defaults: IQ-5 and others.

This is the ability to arrange a performance and direct a group of performers in its execution – in rehearsal, in a studio, or before a live audience. A successful roll means the performance is pleasing. You must specialize in a particular performing art. All specialties have prerequisites: the specific skills listed below, plus any one of Diplomacy, Intimidation, or Leadership.

Choreography: The ability to instruct and lead a group of dancers. Prerequisite: Dancing. Default: Dancing-2.

Conducting: The ability to coordinate a group of musicians. Choirs, swing bands, symphony orchestras, etc. are different familiarities; see Familiarity. Prerequisites: Any two Musical Instrument skills, or one Musical Instrument and Singing. Defaults: Musical Instrument-2 or Singing-2.

Directing: The ability to direct a group of actors. Film, opera, television, and theater are different familiarities. Prerequisite: Performance. Default: Performance-5.

Fight Choreography: Similar to Choreography, but for Stage Combat instead of Dancing. Prerequisite: Stage Combat. Default: Stage Combat-2.

Martial Arts

See Faking It for rules for using the Fight Choreography specialty with Stage Combat. This skill also lets you coordinate demo bouts between fighters using Combat Art or Sport skills.