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FAQ (Frequently
Asked Questions) about the Breakfast Parties:
Where do I park?
Is the
price the same for all ages
My little one is too young to eat food. Does he have to pay
the same price?
Does the price cover
everything?
Am I expected to tip the
server?
What is served at
the buffet?
What is the Show about?
May I take pictures or videotape the show and or/characters with my child?
How do I get the best seats?
Will it help for me to
arrive early?
What time does the show start?
How long does the
Breakfast Show last?
What if
I want to add someone to my reservation later?
What if I can't use
the seat I paid for?
Doesn't Talent Machine have a December Holiday Show at St. John's College?
Would that be better for my children?
How may I talk
to someone about my reservation?
Where do I park?
Parking is available on the street and in the garage across from
Buddy's. The Annapolis
parking police are vigilant, so please be aware that the meters go into
effect at 10:00 a.m. In
prior years, the Annapolis merchants arranged for free street parking
during December, so check to see if that is offered this year.
Is
the price the same for all ages?
Yes. Everyone is charged the same price, no matter
what age. This includes infants, babies, children, teens, adults,
and grandparents.
Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more, when all seats are
paid at the same time.
My little one is too young to eat food. Does
he have to pay the same price?
Yes, all attendees, including
infants, pay the same price.
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Does the price cover
everything?
The price includes the buffet
and the show. If we have
soda available, there is an additional charge of $1.50 which is paid to
your server. Remember that
unlimited amounts of juice, milk, coffee, and hot tea are included in
the show price.
If you or your guest cannot attend the
breakfast or cannot stay to see the show, the price is not discounted.
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Am I
expected to tip the server?
The servers are also the cast
members performing for you at the show, and tips are graciously
accepted. If you choose to
tip, the entire amount of the tip goes to the performer serving you.
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What is served at the buffet?
The buffet includes scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast, home fries,
cereal, fruit, danishes, among other foods.
Drinks provided include juice, coffee, milk and hot tea.
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What is the Show about?
The Show features Talent
Machine Company kids performing seasonal numbers.
The Show has singing, dancing, and lots of action.
The cast ages range from 6 - 18, and their performances represent
years of voice, dance, and acting training as well as stage performing
experience. There is an intermission where
the TMC kids and characters dance with the audience (in other words
audience participation). You can have your child's picture taken
with Santa or Mr. and Mrs. Bunny - you provide your own camera of
course. For the VIB shows we have easter bonnet contests!!
Winners are picked for silliest, prettiest, most original and audience
choice!
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May I take pictures or videotape the show and or/characters with my child?
Videotaping and photographing
of the performance itself is strictly prohibited. However, feel free to videotape during audience participation
time, and take pictures of any of the characters with people in your
group.
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How do I get the best seats?
All seating is reserved and
assigned by our director, based upon when we receive your payment by
check. Therefore, the
earlier your payment is received, the better your seating.
The Shows are expected to sell out, and usually are completely
booked a month before the Show is scheduled, so please do not delay
making your reservation and sending your check.
Please be aware that you may
be seated at the same table with other patrons.
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Will it help for me to arrive early?
No, the doors open at 8:30
a.m., and no one is allowed to enter prior to that time.
Remember your seats are reserved.
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What time
does the show start?
The show starts about 9:15
a.m. People are seated
quickly after the doors open.
Arrive in time to visit the buffet prior to the show because
there are limited items available after the show begins.
Please be aware that seating is family style, so that you may be
sharing a table with other patrons.
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How long does the Breakfast Show last?
Usually it is over by 10:15
a.m. As soon as the show is
over, you will see Talent Machine volunteers clearing tables and putting
away the sound system, so that Buddy's can open for regular business.
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What if I want to add someone to my reservation later?
The ability to add later is
extremely limited.
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What
if I can't use the seat I paid for?
There are no refunds.
The payment will be considered a donation.
The Talent Machine Company is a nonprofit corporation.
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Doesn't Talent Machine have a December Holiday Show at St. John's
College? Would that be better
for my children?
Talent Machine Company will
present its annual Holiday Show during the Holiday Season.
The show at St. John's Key Auditorium is a stage presentation that lasts
about two hours, including intermission.
Some very young children may have trouble focusing attention and
staying in one seat in an auditorium, but most enjoy the fast-paced,
energetic stage show.
The Breakfast Parties are geared toward a young audience.
Often grandparents enjoy attending the Breakfast Show with their
children and grandchildren.
The informal atmosphere also lends itself to friends and neighbors
attending together.
Many people choose to attend
both the stage performance at St. John's and the smaller restaurant
setting of the Breakfast show at Buddy's Crabs and Ribs.
Some choose to celebrate birthdays at either Show.
If you are
interested in information about obtaining tickets to Talent Machine's
Holiday Show at St. John's auditorium,
please visit that
section on this website.
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How may I talk to someone about my reservation?
Call Talent Machine Central,
410-956-0512 and press 4 for the Breakfast Show line. Please leave your name and phone number, and a Talent Machine
representative will return your call.
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