1) The Stage Manager, or a technician familiar with the electrical and
sound patches and lighting and fly systems must be on hand for the pre-set
load-in time. LAZER VAUDEVILLE needs to do the load-in 6 hours before
the show-time.
2) We need three to five STRONG adults for the load-in/set-up and the
tear-down/pack-out crew. We also need three operators for during the show:
one on your light board, and two on stage. All three operators must wear
black from head to toe. These MUST be the same operators for each show if
we are doing multiple shows. These MUST be the same persons for set-up/operators/and
pack-out.
3) The location and the operation of the theatre's ventilation and fire
and smoke alarms must be known to the stage manager PRIOR to the day of
show. This way we can set them off during the show if the crowd gets unruly
and starts throwing tomatoes.
4) A complete black-out must be available for the show and for the pre-show
technical checks. If there are windows, they must be covered in black plastic.
5) If the show is to start on time, the stage, wings, and load-in area
must be entirely clear of all other props, sets, and other obstructions
BEFORE the pre-set load-in time. For those of you in doubt, a clear stage
means NOTHING on it. We don't want to have to move your junk when we get
there, we've got enough junk of our own to move!
6) The stage and off-stage area must be swept and mopped with-in 24 hours
before the performance, and our load-in. A broom, mop, and dustpan must
be available on stage left from the time we arrive until the time we leave.
If your theatre doesn't have a mop go buy one you slobs!
7) Two six-packs of coca-cola classic and various flavors of Snapple
Iced Tea, (surprise us!), should be available for the performers at all
times. A tray of fresh vegetables with dip will keep the performers smiling
and happy. Please provide a half-pound of quality, whole-bean coffee and
cream and sugar upon our arrival, we'll bring the grinder and coffee maker.
We request that these refreshments are made available to the performers
from the beginning of our load-in until the very last piece of equipment
has been packed back into our truck. The thermos with 25 cups of fresh coffee
pre-mixed with cream and sugar is the last thing to leave the building with
us. We LIKE driving all night.
9) A road map of the city with the theatre clearly marked must be sent
to the LAZER VAUDEVILLE office with the return of the contract. SEND MAP
TO; 621 S.W. 1st Ave. Ocala, Florida USA. 34474.-4282
10) The theatre must provide ushers to keep the theatre doors closed
during the first ten minutes of the first half, and during the first twenty
minutes of the second half, and to make sure all side doors are kept shut,
and that the patrons exit through the lobby and not through such side exits,
except for emergency situations.
11) If theatre has a black drape it must be hung and available for our
use before our arrival. Please see stage-plot for hanging and color of lights,
specials, cyclorama, etc.
12) Back stage tours are not allowed while Lazer Vaudeville's equipment
is in the building, unless they want to help unload the truck!
13) Hotel preferences -- We don't like fancy downtown hotels that are
usually in a high crime district. We like Holiday inns in the suburbs. MOST
IMPORTANT is that our rooms be on the first floor, unless you're going to
send the sherpas for Cindy's suitcases, Carter's Coffee, and Jeff's junk.
14) Due to the number of friends, relatives, and associates we have all
over the country we reserve 10 complimentary tickets to each performance.
Hey, none of us were popular as kids, we're making up for it now.
15) Any time the name LAZER VAUDEVILLE is used in print by your organization
the logo of the show will be used. A high quality "slick" that
is camera ready will be provided to you for this. Any alteration to the
title of the show must have the written consent of LAZER VAUDEVILLE, or
you will be taken out back and whipped with a wet noodle. We mean it! Although
some of you might enjoy that sort of thing. Hmmmm!
16) LAZER VAUDEVILLE reserves the right to add a page to any program
distributed to your patrons at a LAZER VAUDEVILLE performance, thanking
our corporate sponsors, friends or even our pet possums.
WE REALIZE THAT DUE TO THE WIDE RANGE OF THEATRES WE PLAY, SOME OF YOU
MAY HAVE DIFFICULTIES MEETING SOME OF THE ITEMS IN THIS RIDER, WHILE OTHERS
THINK "THIS IS TOO EASY" HOWEVER WE DO CARRY OUR OWN BLACK CURTAINS,
LIGHTS, SOUND SYSTEM, ETC. SO THAT ANY VENUE IS ABLE TO PRESENT THE SHOW
AS LONG AS THE FACILITY CAN BE MADE DARK. BUT IF ALL OF THE ITEMS CAN BE
MET IT WILL GREATLY REDUCE THE SET-UP TIME AND MAKE THE TECHNICAL END OF
THE PRODUCTION EASIER FOR ALL INVOLVED!!! IF ANY OF THE ITEMS CANNOT BE
MET PLEASE LET US KNOW. THANKS SO MUCH! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL
US AT LAZER VAUDEVILLE; (352) 622-4404
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