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.
PRESENTER to provide platforms and chairs as per stage plot (provided at end of rider)
Number of people in touring company: 14-15
Number of people performing on stage: 14-15
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.
PIANO REQUIREMENTS : One nine-foot (9’) Steinway concert grand piano, in excellent performance condition, to be tuned to “A-440” on the day of performance and an adjustable piano bench. Any other excellent concert grand (or baby grand) should suffice.
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 two (2) monitors for venue dimensions. Specific Audio requirements are as follows:
A six to eight microphone system with monitors (Mic placement to be determined at set up)
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.
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. A professional audio engineer is required for the rehearsal and performance and must be the same person for both.
LOAD-IN CREW:
Number needed for Load-in: 2 Load-out: 2
How many hours prior to performance: Approximately 3 hours
REHEARSAL REQUIREMENTS : Auditorium and concert piano 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 : A minimum of two (2) private dressing rooms 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 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/or other beverages, and an assortment of fresh fruit or small snacks. If possible, a simple meal (sandwich, pasta, chicken, etc) at approximately 1-1 ½ hours before show time would be greatly appreciated. Please verify this with ARTIST on the initial contact.
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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Purchaser/Presenter understands and acknowledges that the mark Benny Goodman and all rights of publicity which exist in the name and persona of Benny Goodman are the sole property of the estate of Benny Goodman. For this reason, the name of the performing group conducted or directed by Everett Longstreth does not contain the words “Benny Goodman”. Purchaser/Presenter agrees that the name of Everett Longstreth’s performing group in any advertisement or publicity materials that are used or may be created shall adhere to one of these following formats: (a) A Tribute to Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee performed, conducted, or directed by the Everett Longstreth Big Band featuring Amanda Carr (b) A Tribute to Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee performed, conducted, or directed by Everett Longstreth featuring Amanda Carr.
ARTIST will be provided with six “comp” tickets if requested.
ACCEPTED: ____________________________________
(Presenting Organization)
CITY/STATE: ____________________________________
BY: ____________________________________
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