Season 2008-09
NOTE: All deviations from this rider must be approved.
CONTACT: Each presenter should receive a minimum of two telephone contacts before the arrival of the company. A representative of ARTIST should contact the local presenter and/or the Venue Tech Director approximately two weeks prior to the first engagement, the venue Technical Director, no later than two weeks before the scheduled performance and again approximately 24-48 hours before the performance date to reconfirm. Please give us the most appropriate contact to discuss the technical details (lights, stage, facility, etc.)
PRESENTER, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Venue/Tech Director (NAME): .
PH: ( ) FX: ( ) .
EMAIL: .
ARRIVAL TIME: Upon initial contact, ARTIST to provide the actual arrival time.
STAGE REQUIREMENTS : Standard concert set-up. Stage should be swept clean and cleared of all equipment, debris, etc., prior to ARTIST’S arrival. NOTE: Any stage dressing (plants, candles, etc. are subject to approval by ARTIST.
Number of people in touring company: 3
Number of people performing on stage: 2
FOR ENHANCED PRESENTATIONS: If a choice of backdrops exists, a black traveler or backdrop would be the most appropriate. If a Grand curtain exists, the curtain should be “open” as the house is open. In some instances, if a cyclorama exists, a deep blue with some “breakups” on it, might be appropriate, but please check with the ARTIST.
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS : Good concert lighting is required. Maximum overhead lighting for reading music is needed; usually a general stage wash with overhead and “front of house” electric suffices. ARTIST will set lighting during sound check. Please have available the following gels colors available – straw, gold, orange, light pink as well as other “warm’ colors. The focus will be center stage “tight” around the artists.
FOR ENHANCED PRESENTATIONS: Lighting should be capable of dimming creating a more dramatic presentation. During slower dramatic numbers, the lighting should be reduced A lighting “special” for the ARTISTS would work very nicely with some “color” added. Also, a “special” for the speaking microphone used only when the ARTIST is speaking.
AUDIO REQUIREMENTS : High quality PA and mixer suitable for acoustic guitar and recorder. Should also include the following specific requirements:
Microphones:
Loudspeakers:
Equalizer:
Reverb unit:
Additional:
LOCAL CREW REQUIREMENTS: For most concerts a “knowledgeable” venue contact should be available to open doors (usually the Venue Stage Manager). The time to have the theatre open should be determined by the ARTIST or ARTIST’S Representative initial contact. A Master Electrician (lighting board operator) should be there to make sure the lighting focus suffices and to operate the show. Sometimes this may all be the same person.
The ARTIST requests that a sound engineer/audio operator set up the sound system prior to the ARTISTS’ arrival for rehearsal/sound check, and is available for a sound check of at least 45 minutes duration. Request that the engineer/operator is present for the entire duration of the show and please note that the ARTIST will not be able to operate the sound system at any time.
LOAD-IN CREW:
Number needed for Load-in: 0 Load-out: 0
How many hours prior to performance: N/A
REHEARSAL REQUIREMENTS : Auditorium and should be available for rehearsal for approximately two hours on the day of performance. ARTIST or ARTIST’S Representative to contact presenter two weeks prior to engagement and again no later than 24 hours before ARTIST’S arrival to schedule rehearsal time, if necessary.
DRESSING ROOM REQUIREMENTS : Two (2) private dressing rooms on the same floor and with easy access to the stage, furnished with chairs, tables, mirrors (including full length mirrors), clothes rack with adequate hangers, and wastebasket. The dressing rooms should have access to a private bathroom (for ARTIST only) with hot and cold running water, adequately supplied with fresh soap, towels, tissue and paper towels.
HOSPITALITY: ARTIST would greatly appreciate bottled water, and other assorted beverages and any assortments of small snacks (please include some wheat-free, dairy-free and vegetarian selections). If possible, a simple meal (sandwich, etc) at approximately 1-1 ½ hours before show time would be greatly appreciated. Please verify this with ARTIST during the initial contact conversation.
RECEPTIONS: The ARTIST will be happy to attend receptions, however due to the rigorous tour schedule; sometimes the ARTIST may not be available. Before attending a reception, the company may also need to complete their touring duties and equipment load-out. Please clear all receptions in advance with the representative of the tour upon initial contact. The company will ALWAYS try to accommodate.
MERCHANDISE : The ARTIST may have merchandise for sale. If so, Presenter agrees to provide one table and one volunteer to sell merchandise before the concert, at intermission, and after the concert, if ARTIST requests.
ACCEPTED: ____________________________________
(Presenting Organization)
CITY/STATE: ____________________________________
BY: ____________________________________
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