Stage Requirements - Speaking Event

Sound

See Sound Document

• Quality “in house” sound system
• CD player through sound system
• Wireless lapel or headset microphone
• Handheld microphone with stand for MC or introducer
• Experienced sound operator available 2 hours prior to event through the end of the event

Lights

See Lighting Document

• Stage lighting system – bright stage wash Preferred
• Stage lighting system – 2 light trees with 4 lights per tree
• 1 spotlight and operator (optional depending on event)
• Intimate, overhead lights (optional depending on event)
• Experienced operator available 2 hours prior to event through the end of the event

Stage

• 20’ wide x 16’ deep minimum stage platform – raised at least 18 inches
• Stairs from floor to stage at the front center of stage
• Round cocktail-style table with covering
• Black Velvet Back drop/curtain/pipe and drape running across the back edge of the stage.
• Stage set 3 feet from the back wall giving 3 feet of storage between back drop and back wall.(see diagram)
• Private dressing room / prop storage are close to stage

Preferred

• Exclusive access to stage area 2 hours prior to performance and 1 hour after.
• 2 people to keep audience off stage before and after performance

Other

• For Audiences over 350 Big Screen Projection (IMAG) is recommended
• Standard 6-8 foot table for merchandise and promotion materials
• 1-2 sales assistants to manage table from 1/2 hour prior to event though the end
• No plate clearing or food serving during presentation, please
• No open bar during presentation, please

IMPORTANT!!! Some of these requirements are negotiable.  Please let us know well in advance if you are unable to meet any of the above specifications.

Additional Stage Requirements For Events that Include Snow Storm

Sound - With Snow Storm

See Sound Document

• 2-4 stage monitors
• High quality sound system
• Experienced operator available at least 3 hours prior to event through the end of the event

Lights

See Lighting Document

• Professional Stage lighting system
• 1-2 spotlights and operators
• Intimate, overhead lights
• Experienced operator available 3 hours prior to event through the end of the event

Stage

• 20’ wide x 20 deep minimum stage platform - Raised at least 18 inches
• Dark Back Drop/curtain/pipe and drape running across the back edge of the stage.
• Exclusive access to stage area 3 hours prior to performance and 1 hour after.

No one allowed on stage or back stage before, during or after performance.