Open Mic Guidelines

Think of this page as a compilation of ideas that may guide us all towards the unknown. Here are some up-to-date rules about our open mic as well as some ancient wisdom of master alchemist, that seems surprisingly apt for today.

Open Mic Guidelines:

• We welcome readings and performances of all sorts. Performers have a maximum
  of 7 minutes stage time, but limited to 2 songs, 3 original poems or 1 story
  or performance piece.

  We encourage you to bring recent works or works in Prague-ress. Alchemy is a
  forum for trying out material and fostering new works. Do not bring your
  well worn "classics" or the last piece you work-shopped in your university
  creative writing class. Show us what you're working on now.

  Sign up: The open mic sign up takes place from 7:30 to 8pm, before the
  featured performer.

  Open mic begins approximately at 8.45pm and runs until 10.45pm. Don't worry,
  if you sign up too late to get on stage we'll put you on the top of the list
  for next month.

  Have a suggestions, exceptions or a special project in mind? Contact us at
  alchemyprague@gmail.com.

Rules for The Practicing Alchemist from the 13th century:

The rules below are an ancient wisdom of one of the best alchemists of all times:

1. He should be descreet and silent, revealing to no one the result of his operations.

2. He should reside in a private house in an isolated situation.

3. He should choose his days and hours for labor with descretion.

4. He should have patience, diligence and perseverance.

5. He should perform according to fixed rules.

6. He should use only vessels of glass or glazed earthenware.

7. He should be sufficiently rich to bear the expenses of his art.

8. He should avoid having anything to do with princes and noblemen.

Albertus Magnus (1193-1280)