The following shall be considered an integral part of the contract between the venue and the production.
TECHNICAL PACKAGE:
Please submit your standard technical packet to the Production Manager no later than ONE MONTH before the engagement. This packet should include a general facilities list including electrics, stage goods, dressing rooms, theater address and contact sheets, and a ground plan. If you do not have a standard tech packet to send out, please contact the Production Manager for a questionnaire.
LOAD-IN:
Load-In will begin at 8am on the morning of the first performance unless other arrangements are made with the Production Manager.
CREW:
Crew requirements for the show will be as follows:
(Note: Numbers include department heads)
| | Load-In | Show Call | Load Out |
Electrics | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Carpenters | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Sound | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wardrobe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Props | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Total: | 6 | 3 | 6 |
Crew should be familiar with the theatrical terms and conditions as well as the theater space in use. If local contract requires a crew call other than specified, please contact the production manager and submit a copy of the local crew contract with the technical packet.
STAGE:
The stage should be at least twenty-four (24) feet in width and Twelve (12) feet in depth with an apron of no less than Four (4) feet. The floor should be dark in color and of sprung wood. A cement floor is unacceptable. Three (3) battens/pipes will be used for scenic elements. The audience is an essential part of the show. If there is an orchestra pit, it must be covered and seated.
House goods mandatory for the show are: a working act curtain (guillotine preferred, but travel is acceptable); a full stage black curtain (to serve as backdrop); and two (2) sets of soft black stage legs and borders.
LIGHTING:
The theatre lighting system should be sufficiently equipped to provide no less than six working areas (stage right/center/left and up/downstage separation) and some specials. The house lighting package should include at a minimum 48 dimmers, 60 channels, 60 lighting instruments and color (see Light Plot) along with the proper amount of cable. The system must include a programmable cue stack light board (ETC Express is preferred) If a non-cue stack board is to be used it must be approved by the show's production manager. A follow spot is not necessary. The short list of instruments is: (15) 26o ERS's; (27) 19o ERS's; (30) PAR 64 MFL; 50 Dimmers; ETC Express Programmable Board. A complete lighting plot will follow.
SOUND:
You must provide a sound sytem that is sufficient to cover your hall along with someone who is familiar with equalizing the room. Please provide five (5) XLR inputs into the system on stage left for show sound effects and microphones. Two (2) will be used for a primary and a backup SFX mini-disk that come with the show. Three (3) will be used for microphones - two wireless lavaliere mikes and one wired handheld mike. We supply one wireless lavaliere mike. You need to provide one (1) high quality wireless lavaliere microphone for backup and one (1) wired handheld microphone. A CD player will be needed for pre-show music.
DRESSING ROOMS:
We require two secured dressing rooms that are lockable. Keys are to be presented to the Production Manager upon arrival. One will be used for the Artist and one for the Production Manager. The Artist's dressing room must be equipped with 3 fresh towels, a working sink (with hot and cold water) and a toilet. In addition, there should be a refrigerator and coffee maker with coffee and condiments available in or near the artist's dressing room. If possible, a shower should also be provided. The Production Manager requires a dressing room if a production office is not available.
PHONE LINES:
The Production Manger's office/dressing room should be equipped with a phone line that has the ability to access long distance carriers. It is absolutely essential that the Production Manager have access to outside communication.
CONSUMABLES/PROPS:
The following consumables should be available before noon during Load In.
WEEK LONG PERFORMANCE
12 pack of Corona beer w/ bottle opener. (used as prop for show).
One (1) 2-liter bottle of Pepsi.
Two (2) gallons of non-carbonated spring water.
One (1) pack of Marlboro Lights Box.
Two (2) 9 volt batteries for the wireless mic. and backup mic. for each performance. TOTAL 16.
SINGLE NIGHT PERFORMANCE
2 bottles of Corona beer.
1 bottle of Pepsi (12 oz.)
1 gallon of non-carbonated spring water
2 9v batteries
SET:
The following is to be provided by Presenter at Presenter's sole cost: All of the following should be purchased from a second hand shop or Salvation Army Store. These items should NOT be new or in good condition. All items must be present upon Load In.
- One (1) file cabinet with Four (4) or Five (5) drawers (dark gray or putty preferred). The top and bottom drawers must open and close easily (this is essential to the show)
- One file cabinet (1) Two (2) drawers (dark gray or putty preferred)
- Metal or wood kitchen chair. Must have no arms, be lightweight and sturdy. (Performer stands on chair.)
- A beat up love seat size couch with removable cushions. Tears and holes with springs are preferred. This can be substituted with a beat up overstuffed recliner.
- Two dozen (24) empty beer bottles.
- Two (2) corrugated cardboard beer boxes (the ones that hold 24 bottles of beer).
- A broken/old TV that can be set on top of the large filing cabinet.
- One (1) coat rack with a minimum of four (4) hooks at top
- 2 Rolls of gaffer tape - 1white and 1black
- Fifty (50) feet of black tie line
- Use of assorted junk (A frame ladder, trash can, etc.) from around the theater. Production Manager will sort this out upon arrival.
WARDROBE:
For duration of the run, please provide the following:
- Five (5) solid wood coat hangars
- One (1) iron and ironing board
- One (1) clothes steamer
HOSPITALITY: Depending on the duration of the run, please provide the following;
WEEK LONG PERFORMANCE
- One (1) dozen bottles assorted juices. So Bee brand preferred. One case of drinking water (12 oz. bottles) 3 fresh bath/hand towels
- Small coffee maker with drip coffee and French vanilla creamer.
- 12 cans of Diet Dr. Pepper
SINGLE NIGHT PERFORMANCE
- 2-3 bottles of juice. So Bee brand preferred.
- 4 bottles of drinking water.
- 2 fresh bath/hand towels
Please have hospitality available during load-in. Hospitality can be placed in the requested refrigerator in the Artist's dressing room. On days when there are two shows with less than three (3) hours in between, a light meal shall be provided for the Artist and the Production Manager. Please clear menu choices with the Artist and Production Manager in advance.
MERCHANDISE:
Review theater merchandise percentages with Production manager BEFORE load-in.
Please provide the following for each performance:
- One attendant to sell CD's and DVD's before and after each performance.
- One (1) four/six foot draped table in the lobby for merchandise sale.
*****NOTE*****
Flash paper and one cigarette are ignited onstage during the performance. Alcohol is consumed onstage.
Should you have problems with any of the items listed above, please contact the show office immediately. This will greatly assist in the success of the production.