Contract rider PART TWO - PRODUCTION RIDER & SET UP INFO
(Updated April 2008)
The purpose of this rider is to assure the Purchaser, the Producer, and the audience the most professional performance possible. Because of the highly technical nature of this production, each production detail should be taken very seriously. One "broken spoke in the wheel" could derail the entire show. Thank you for reading this rider thoroughly. Feel free to email or call with questions to any item that are not clear.
LASERSPECTACULAR CONTACTS
For PRODUCTION or TECHNICAL questions and to ADVANCE THE SHOW, please contact Steve Monistere
PRODUCER
Steve Monistere,
Office: 210-698-8855 Fax: 210-698-8811
steve@ynotcall.com (please use subject title PLS-"your market")
Home # (Emergency only) 210 698 0877
Cell (This should be your last resort #. I’m not on it often. 210 885 9090)
MANAGEMENT
Mark Puma / Freefall Presentations, Ltd. Mail to
Office: 802-747-7711 x 11 Fax: 631-980-3879
Cell 802-779-3182 markpuma@freefallny.com
ROAD CREW
Ryan Waters – 210 240 6034 diode@aol.com / Lane McConahy – 210 885 9099 ( Truck driver )
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INDEX
Page 1 Contact Info
Page 2 Production requirements & info for INDOOR VENUES
Page 3 Production requirements & info for OUTDOOR VENUES
Page 4 Special Requirements for OUTDOOR VENUES
Page 5 Hospitality
Page 6 Rigging Plot & Set up View
Page 7 PA Requirements
Page 8 Day of show schedule
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INDOOR VENUES
Stage size –
Optimum - 48 ft Width x 34 ft Depth w/ 30 ft height clearance
Minimum - 38 ft Width x 24 ft Depth w/ 20 ft height clearance
NOTE: There is an alternate production configuration that will fit on a smaller stage but advancing and agreeing to anything smaller than what is listed above requires a conversation with Steve Monistere BEFORE the performance agreement can be negotiated. Narrower width stages can be serviced by angling in the two outside screen/truss sections. This will be discussed on a per-house basis only.
Power - 200 amps PER LEG / 3 phase. 208 volt. We provide our own power distribution. We have cam-to-cam or bare-to-cam. Disconnects exceeding 75 feet will require PURCHASER to provide additional power feeder cable. Smaller venues can be well serviced by our smaller lasers, making 200 amps per leg acceptable. This will be determined on a per-house basis.
Fog Machines - We use two F-100 Fog Machines, and one DF-50 Hazer on stage. The fog is non-toxic and will not harm drapes.
Water - Two water sources within 200 feet from stage producing a minimum 4-5 GMP Flow EACH Standard ¾” garden hose fittings are preferred. . One or two drains within 200 feet of stage. Farther sources and drains can work. We can also adapt to most shower head fittings, IF the shower has good water flow.
Notifications: Please alert and inform PRODUCER of any local compliance issues concerning production requirements for the venue, local rules, laws or codes that need to be dealt with for fire codes, curfews or other issues. WE MUST be able to use our foggers, and venue will be required to disarm sensitive fire alarm systems, and provide a fire watch, per local regulations.
Rigging and Fly System - The production will require FOUR THREE PHASE ½ ton chain motors, with distro and rigging. 4’ spans and shackles. We offer this rigging equipment at a reduced rental rate of $500.00. Please confirm with the show promoter if you wish to rent the motors from us. Steel rigging points from the grid.
There is a 40x20 black sharks tooth scrim that hangs on the furthest down stage pipe. It fly’s in and out three times during the show. Total weight is 20 lbs
There is a mirror ball that hangs at the center-most mid stage pipe. It fly’s in and out twice during the show.
Click on Stage Set Up at http://www.laserdpk.com to view a video of our set up in fast motion. This is highly useful.
Orchestra Pit - There is one inflatable that rises to 18 ft. Height is somewhat adjustable. It is placed in the pit OR in front of the first row of seats. If it is in front of the seats, 6 seats will have to be held in the center-first row to accommodate this. If there is no pit, hold the center section of the first row.
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OUTDOOR VENUES
Stage size –
Optimum - 48 ft Width x 34 ft Depth w/ 30 ft height clearance
Minimum - 38 ft Width x 24 ft Depth w/ 20 ft height clearance
NOTE: There is an alternate production configuration that will fit on a smaller stage but advancing and agreeing to anything smaller than what is listed above requires a conversation with Steve Monistere BEFORE the performance agreement can be negotiated. Narrower width stages can be serviced by angling in the two outside screen/truss sections. This will be discussed on a per-house basis only.
Power - 200 amps PER LEG / 3 phase. 208 volt. We provide our own power distribution. We have cam-to-cam or bare-to-cam. Disconnects exceeding 75 feet will require PURCHASER to provide additional power feeder cable. Smaller venues can be well serviced by our smaller lasers, making 200 amps per leg acceptable. This will be determined on a per-house basis.
Fog Machines - We use two F-100 Fog Machines, and one DF-50 Hazer on stage. The fog is non-toxic and will not harm drapes.
Water - Two water sources within 200 feet from stage producing a minimum 4-5 GMP Flow EACH Standard ¾” garden hose fittings are preferred. . One or two drains within 200 feet of stage. Farther sources and drains can work. We can also adapt to most shower head fittings, IF the shower has good water flow.
Notifications: Please alert and inform PRODUCER of any local compliance issues concerning production requirements for the venue, local rules, laws or codes that need to be dealt with for fire codes, curfews or other issues. WE MUST be able to use our foggers, and venue will be required to disarm sensitive fire alarm systems, and provide a fire watch, per local regulations.
Rigging and Fly System - The production will require FOUR THREE PHASE ½ ton chain motors, with distro and rigging. 4’ spans and shackles. We offer this rigging equipment at a reduced rental rate of $500.00. Please confirm with the show promoter if you wish to rent the motors from us. Steel rigging points from the grid.
There is a 40x20 black sharks tooth scrim that hangs on the furthest down stage pipe. It fly’s in and out three times during the show. Total weight is 20 lbs. There is a mirror ball that hangs at the center-most mid stage pipe. It fly’s in and out twice during the show.
Click on Stage Set Up at http://www.laserdpk.com to view a video of our set up in fast motion. This is highly useful.
Orchestra Pit - There is one inflatable that rises to 18 ft. Height is somewhat adjustable. It is placed in the pit OR in front of the first row of seats. If it is in front of the seats, 6 seats will have to be held in the center-first row to accommodate this. If there is no pit, hold the center section of the first row.
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Special Requirements for Outdoor Venues
A) Whenever possible and subject to availability of the venue and travel logistics, PRODUCER would like to move in the night before the performance as lasers are best focused in total darkness.
B) Producer must be consulted immediately concerning onstage wind potential and what kind of back and side masking is available for the stage. The stage must be enclosed and protected from wind and rain on both sides and the back.
C) Electrical disconnects exceeding 75 feet from stage require PURCHASER to provide additional power feeder cable.
Water –
Two water sources within 200 feet from stage producing a minimum 4-5 GMP Flow EACH. Standard ¾” garden hose fittings are preferred. One drain within 200 feet of stage.
Fog Machines –
We use two Hazers on stage. The fog is non-toxic. PURCHASER will be required to provide- TWO F-150 Foggers and 2 large air handlers (fans) to move atmospherics (fog/haze). These fans should be capable of a minimum of 2500CFM output. We have found that CARPET DRYERS work very well. This requirement is for outdoor shows only.
Production Kills -
Always hold the first row of seats until the day of the show, and then clear them for sale with the PRODUCER production manager. Please address any potential sight-line problems BEFORE tickets go on sale.
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Hospitality
9:45 AM - Coffee, Juice, Water / Doughnuts or Pastries for 3
1:00 PM: Lunch: Please provide healthy Sandwiches (Grilled Chicken), soft drinks and water for 3. All condiments on the side please.
5:30 PM – Dinner: Please provide hot meal (Chicken, beef, pasta, pizza), water and soft drinks for 3.
10:00 PM - Water, Red Bull, and 1 twelve-pack of Bud Light.
11:30 PM – 4 Large Pizzas (assorted) 1 twelve pack of Bud Light
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Rigging Plot and Set up View
RIGGING PLOT (below)
MOTORS ARE HUNG 30’ UPSTAGE. ALL FOUR MOTORS ARE IN LINE GOING FROM STAGE LEFT TO RIGHT.
MOTOR 1 IS 18.5 FEET OFF CENTER SL, MOTOR 2 IS 6.5 FEET OFF CENTER SL, MOTOR 3 IS 6.5 FEET OFF CENTER SR, MOTOR 4 IS 18.5 FEET OFF CENTER SR
Click on “Stage Set Up” at http://www.laserdpk.com to view a video of our set up in fast motion. This is highly useful!!!!
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P.A. REQUIREMENTS
(*Please note, since no performers are on stage, NO monitors, microphones, or microphone stands etc. need be supplied).
PRODUCER requires the classic "racks and stacks" arrangement. PRODUCER sends stereo and mono subwoofer feeds that can be equalized and sent to a house or rental P.A. The P.A. must be sufficient to provide concert-level, digital quality stereo audio with even coverage for all floor and balcony seats. If the P.A. system requires special processing, it must be provided, as well as power distribution and all necessary cabling to complete the sound system. Flown left and right line arrays with floor subs are preferred. Stage-stacked systems can also be used in some instances. Acceptable cabinets are: Meyer, L-Acoustics, Adamson, and Turbosound. Other manufacturers require approval by Ryan Waters (210-240-6034 or diode@aol.com ). Amplification must be compatible with speaker cabinets, to produce distortion-free audio at concert levels (>102db A weighted at FOH). AUDIO SHOULD BE LOADED IN AND READY TO GO BEFORE PRODUCER SET-UP BEGINS.
Mix Position - PRODUCER requires an area equal to 12-foot wide X 5-foot deep in the center of the house. We can set as far back as necessary to avoid site line problems for the audience. If there are seats behind the mix position whose view would be obstructed, they should be killed. We need one 8-foot table and 3 chairs.
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Day of Show Schedule
(Based On 8:00 PM Showtime)
9:00 AM Audio load-in.
10:00 – Laser load in. 6 hands/ loaders and one rigger. NOTE: If the two loaders are allowed to also work as stage hands, then we will only need a total of 6 people. If motors are not already hung by 10:00 AM, a rigger will be required at this time. Under normal circumstances we will be finished with four of the hands by 1:00 PM. We will then only need a house light operator and a fly man until 5:00 PM.
1:00 PM: Lunch
5:30 PM – Dinner
6:00 PM – Merchandise Sellers meet with Paramount Representative
7:00 PM – Doors
7:30 PM – Show Call: Per house basis.
8:00 PM – Show:
Total Show Length = 2 hours and 20 minutes. Consists of (2) sets with (1) 15-minute intermission.
10:15 PM – Load out immediately following show (usually 2 hours).
Personnel for load out:
6 stagehands/loaders 1 Rigger
Truck driver – Lane McConahy 210 885 9099