Arrival Time:
We will arrive approximately one hour prior to the performance. At the time of our arrival we will need free and exclusive access to the performance area. We also ask that any gates, chains, doors, etc., on route to the performance area be unlocked.
Student Help:
We would appreciate 5 students to help us erect our set and organize the seating. These students should be at the school ready to assist when the actors arrive one hour prior to the performance. Their help is also needed after the performance to take down the set. This usually takes half an hour.
Performance Location:
A clean gymnasium floor, cleared of all equipment with the basketball nets raised if possible and any overhead fans turned off. We also require a table and 20 chairs stacked in the gym.
Dressing Rooms:
We will need 2 dressing rooms or suitable changing area (possibly the stage if you don’t have gym change rooms). If possible, this room should be locked during the presentation.
Bells and Announcements:
The bells and\or announcements should be turned off for the duration of the performance. We also ask that access to the performance area be restricted in order to minimize distractions once the students are seated.
Visiting Schools:
If a neighbouring school attends the performance we ask that you make sure we know about it ahead of time. Their students should be at your school 15 minutes prior to the performance.
Pictures:
During the play NO PHOTOGRAPHS may be taken. When the play is finished, our Stage Manager would be happy to arrange for any photos. Please, NO VIDEOTAPING of our play.
Seating:
Students will be seated on the floor. We do not require a stage as we set up the performance on the gym floor. The area required is usually 20′ x 20′ with of height of 10′, but it can change depending on the specific requirements for each show.
Questions:
If you have any questions please contact Donna Vandecoevering, Accounts & Tour Manager at (905) 682-8326 X22 or by email.
Photo credit: Michelle Polak, Ron Cook, Julie Tamiko Manning and Ron Kennell in “A Promise is a Promise”
