Season 2007-08

BLACK MOUNTAIN

CHORUS OF WALES

TECHNICAL RIDER
 
 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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: (           )                                            Cell: (         )                                                          

FX: (            )                                      EMAIL:                                                                                   

 

 

ARRIVAL TIME:            Upon initial contact, ARTIST to provide the actual arrival time.

If no contact by ARTIST is received, please contact the Live On Stage offices at (615) 672-7060 and we will arrange for an ARTIST representative to contact you.

LOCAL PRESENTER/PURCHASER AGREES TO FURNISH AT OWN EXPENSE:

 

STAGE REQUIREMENTS:          Standard concert set-up.  Stage should be swept clean and cleared of all equipment, debris, etc., prior to ARTIST'S arrival. 

 

Number of people in touring company:     25

Number of people performing on stage:    22

 

 

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.

 

NOTE:  Please check with ARTIST or ARTIST’S representative before opening the “grand” curtain at show time.

 

 

 

PIANO REQUIREMENTS:          One nine-foot (9’) Steinway concert grand piano, in excellent condition, to be tuned to “A-440” on the day of performance (prior to ARTIST arrival) and an adjustable piano bench.  Any other “excellent” concert grand should be acceptable.  Piano should be placed stage right.

 

 

AUDIO REQUIREMENTS:          ARTIST will not provide audio equipment.  ARTIST will use “Venue” audio system, which should include appropriate and professional audio console, power amps, equalizers, speakers, and monitors for venue dimensions.

 

 

 

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS:     Good concert lighting is required.  Usually a general stage wash with overhead and “front of house” electric suffices.

 

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 piano would work very nicely with some “color” added. Also, a “special” for the speaking microphone used only when the pianist is speaking.

 

 

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.

 

 

LOAD-IN CREW:

Number needed for Load-in: 0      Load-out: 0

How many hours prior to performance: 1

 

 

REHEARSAL REQUIREMENTS:             Auditorium and concert piano should be available for rehearsal for one hour prior to “doors” 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 additional rehearsal time, if necessary.

 

 

DRESSING ROOM REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) private dressing rooms (one for twenty (20) male chorus members, one (1) for harpist and one (1) for musical director and narrator) on the same floor and with easy access to the stage, furnished with chairs, tables, mirrors, clothes rack with adequate hangers, and wastebasket.  The dressing room should have access to a private bathroom (for ARTIST only) with hot and cold running water, adequately supplied with fresh soap and towels, tissue and paper towels. 

 

HOSPITALITY:              ARTIST would greatly appreciate bottled water (at minimum 60 twelve oz. bottles) and other beverages and any assortments of small snacks including fresh fruit. If possible, a simple meal (sandwich, salad, pasta, 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 a table and a chair 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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