tech specs for in-person performances

Say it! Sing it! Play it! In Cherokee (SISIPI) is a 50-minute musical concert performance with puppets. The show travels in a van with two performers who will also load-in and set up.

Set-up can be accomplished in most venues within three hours. SISIPI is designed for a proscenium stage, but can be performed indoors or outdoors.

SET: The set is a 10’ high x 12’ wide backdrop with an additional 3’ streamer curtain SL. Company will travel with tripod rigging, but is open to using house fly system if applicable. Company will travel with folding table to place SR, and instruments, puppets and props.

LIGHTS: SISIPI can be performed with minimal lighting (General Stage Wash); however anything to enhance the feel of a large concert venue adds to the overall feel show.

SOUND: SISIPI has two vocal headset microphones that travel with the show (XLR input) and one ukulele/guitar wireless input (XLR or 1/4”). If necessary, performers may bring their own PA system (please specify ahead if this is needed). An ipad or CD player provides pre-show music. Depending on circumstances, we may add musicians to fill out the band sound.

HOSPITALITY: The Company requests the following to be backstage in between events on days in which more than one activity has been scheduled (times will be advanced by Tour Manager):

  • Filtered water (for 2 performers)

  • Fruit tray (e.g. grapes, apples, oranges)

  • Vegetarian snack tray (e.g. pita bread, hummus, carrots)

MINIMUM STAGE DIMENSIONS:

  • Depth: 10’ (back wall to lip of stage)

  • Width – 16’ at proscenium

  • Height – 12’ mandatory

WARDROBE: If more than three performances, please have available a washing machine and dryer.

DRESSING ROOMS: At least one dressing room with adequate heating and cooling, hot water and toilets separate from public must be provided.

PARKING: Parking for one full sized van is required.

FRONT OF HOUSE: Late seating is allowed. 

SAMPLE WORK SCHEDULE: Production requires exclusive use of the performing space during load-in and performance.

  • Below is typical for a small to mid-sized theater space. Unusual spaces may also be accommodated.

  • The schedule below is a sample assuming performances at 2:00 and 7:00 pm on a Saturday. Your schedule may vary, and will be forwarded by our Tour Manager.

FRIDAY

2:00 pm Company arrives, load-in and set up..

5:00 pm Sound check, set levels.

6:00 pm Company disperses for the evening.

 

SATURDAY

12:30 pm Performer call at theater. . 

1:30 pm Performer call onstage, house opens.

2:00 pm Presenter introduction, show begins.

2:45 pm Show ends, Company returns for Q&A

3:00 pm Clean up and re-set

4:00 pm Company dinner and break

5:30 pm Performer call, warm up.

6:30 pm Performer call onstage, house opens.

7:00 pm Presenter introduction, show begins.

7:45 pm Show ends, Company returns for Q&A audience

8:00 pm Clean up and strike

9:30 pm Company departs