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Hi Abby, For the conference I am bringing a performance work. I’m just wondering about the set-up and rehearsal of the piece - whether we can use lights from the theatre and about scheduling rehearsals in the space. Any info in this regard would be much appreciated, Best Regards, Alys Longley
Hi Alys, Thanks for writing. In terms of set-up. There is floor space for performance and bleacher seats for attendees. There is lighting installed which you are able to use. Can you give me an idea of what’s required for your performance, Alys? I’ll discuss with the facilities manager and get right back to you. Thanks, Abby
Hi Abby, Thanks for that. I will need time to rehearse with : 1. my onstage sound operator and technician (to organize lights, space and set-up of cables etc. 2. My dancers and technician (to rehearse with the lighting) 3. My dancers and sound-operator (for the company to check the spacing and lay out of the work on the stage). The work has 4 performers – one of whom is mixing sound live. We will keep our lighting extremely simple but will need the theatre technician to know specific cues beforehand. Most likely my dancers will arrive Wednesday afternoon so will be available to rehearse that afternoon/evening and the following morning. Thanks again, Alys
Hi Alys - we pay for technicians hourly and the venue too. I’m afraid I don’t have enough budget to put towards five hours set-up and rehearsal. Is there anyway you can reduce the time you’ll need to rehearse? Thanks, Abby
Hi Abby, Just talked to the sound mixer and he’s agreed to not operate the sound live but to operate the lights instead, so we’ll just need technical help to show him the set up. This is a real compromise of the work but I understand you’re not really set up for performance work (in terms of performers need for rehearsal time) so we can sacrifice in that area. Our minimum rehearsal time would be three hours (90 minutes set up with technician and 90 minutes MINIMUM to run and space the work in the theatre). This would be a real challenge but I guess we’d adjust the piece for the limitations of the conference. Sorry to be demanding! Thanks again, Alys
Hi Alys, We can’t get you space or funds for pre-rehearsal; ... as it stands, we are only allowing for“performances.” 29 Best, Mike
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