DORRANCE(DANCE( “THE(BLUES(PROJECT”( RIDER(
A. General Information, FOH, p.2
B. Stage, p.3-p4
C. Tap Floor, p.5-6
D: Audio/Backline, p.7-8
E: Lighting, p.9
F: Costume/Wardrobe/Dressing Rooms/Green Room, p.10
Please note: The following RIDER for “The Blues Project”, is to be used as a guide.
The terms of this technical rider are meant to standardize the performances of “The Blues Project” as well as the dialogue between the technical representatives of COMPANY, VENUE and PRESENTER.
Many points within are negotiable and adaptable to the specifics of the presentation and venue.
Details within are subject to change.
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A: GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNOPSIS: “The Blues Project” consists of: 4 9 tap dancers 4 5 musicians 4 10 musical numbers 4 NO play back. 4 Dancers will ENTER/EXIT throughout the performance, and will need to use the most upstage crossover.
RUN TIME: Approx 1:15 (no intermission)
FOH/LATE SEATING: Approx 5 min after top of show and 10 min after top of show. Stage Management will communicate with FOH.
COMPANY: DANCERS: 9 UNDERSTUDY: 1 MUSICIANS: 5 STAFF: 4
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B: STAGE:
4 The stage will consist of 1 seamless TAP FLOOR** that will encompass approximately 40W x 20D of playing space. **SEE: p.4 and p.5 4 Band risers will line the most upstage edge of the TAP FLOOR, appx 40’ SL to SR, at 18-24”H, minimum 4’W. The face of the risers will be masked. 4 Cyc, scrim, and bounce will be UPSTAGE of the band risers as per DD’s LD.
OFF STAGE: 4 Dancers will need 6 orchestra chairs (or similar) OFF STAGE L and R. 4 A PROP TABLE or similar surface should be placed OFF STAGE L and R. 4 Prop Tables 4 Bottles of water 4 Towels and powder 4 Running lights OFF STAGE L and R. 4 Mirrors OFF STAGE L and R. 4 A **PHILLIPS HEAD screwdriver for tap screws will be placed OFF LEFT and RIGHT. (**DD will provide Phillips head)
CROSS OVER/OFF STAGE: The company/dancers will need to use the most UPSTAGE cross over. Keep in mind that the dancers will be wearing TAP SHOES. It is suggested that OFF STAGE L/R, and the UPSTAGE crossover be lined with carpet/runners. Gaffers tap will be needed to secure any carpet/runners to the deck.
QUICK CHANGE/OFF STAGE: There are several quick costume changes, for both men and women. A private area OFF STAGE R/L with adequate light, a chair and places for costumes should be made available.
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DD has access to a TAP FLOOR for the performance and is available for rental.
It will be predetermined as to whether the VENUE will provide flooring or rent from DD. It is suggested that 4 crew members assist in the construction of the TAP FLOOR. DD will allocate crew positions during the build.
DD TAP FLOOR Dimensions: - 38'4" W (39'4" with SR/SL ramp extensions) - 22'2" D - ¾” H (appx) - 5 panels deep/row x 31 rows SR to SR . (SEE: Additional Photos of “Tap Floor”, p.6)
The TAP FLOOR will be constructed moving upstage, then from SR to SL.
RENTAL TAP FLOOR via VENUE: Tap floor rentals that are handled via the VENU: - seamless wood flooring - sprung - preferably blond in color - minimum of 40’W and 20’D.
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C: TAP FLOOR (Con’t):
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D: BAND/AUDIO/BACKLINE:
Monitors: 7 monitors TOTAL (5 for Band, 2 for Dancers) 6 separate monitor mixes
TOSHI REAGON BAND: Drums Yamaha Maple Custom 22" kick (20" can work too) 8x12 rack tom 16x16 floor tom w legs 5 1/2 x14" metal snare 3 boom cymbal stand Hi hat pedal Snare stand Throne Yamaha or dw kick pedal
2 vocals (wireless)
5 Monitors 6 separate monitor mixes
1 Bass Amp: Gallien Kruger 800RB amp with Hartke 4x10 cabinet -or- Aguilar DB751 amp with Aguilar DB 410 cabinet. 2 Electric Guitar Amps - Fender Deluxe Reverbs 2 Di Boxes 1 wireless instrument mic for Violin (musician will bring her own amp).
4 Guitar Stands 2 Vocal Mics (58) on Boom stands (wireless) 6 Armless chairs - no folding chairs 1 stool 5 Music Stands
Electric Bass – musician will provide Electric Guitar - musician will provide Acoustic Electric Guitar - musician will provide Violin - musician will provide Wash Board - musician will provide
TAP MICS/Dancers: DD has access to 8-10 Shure VP82 (shotgun’s) (RENTAL) -Shotguns will surround the stage DD would also use with any suggested audio. 2 – TAP Monitors, on stands at ear level. 6 separate monitor mixes for Dancers
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BAND/AUDIO/BACKLINE (Con’t):
Band Orientation:
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E: LIGHTING SYSTEMS:
Eos control system preferred. Ion or Element acceptable
+1-6” Shins- L201 + 3’-0” Mids- NC + 4’-6” Lo Heads- R01 + 6’-6” Hi Heads- R44
Full Stage Hi Side System (near and far) – R58 Full Stage Hi Side System (near and far) L161
Full Stage Pipe end Templates – R318 w/ breakup pattern Full Stage Pipe end Color wash- L116
Front light system- R54 Front light system- R79
Back light system- R83 Backlight system- R25 Would like 3rd color backlight if available
Back Diagonals SL + SR- No Color
Set of 26º downlights on Centerline from DS to US Set of 36º downlights on Centerline from DS to US
Downlights for each band member (4 total) L202 Frontlights for each band member (4 total) R53 2 downlights for Toshi –L202 2 frontlights for Toshi- R53 6- music stand lights controlled through lighting board
Cyc template units- R88 w/ branches pattern Cyc template units- L201 w/ cloud pattern 4 template units for opening specials from UC- G842
CC downlight with hard focus for “Fast Blues”- No color CC frontlight for “Fast Blues”- R53 3 “specials” downlights for “Couples” – R4215 3 Color cyc system: L120, L735, R26 3 Color ground row system: R83, R26, R22
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F: COSTUME/WARDROBE/DRESSING ROOMS/GREEN ROOM:
COMPANY: (Subject to change) DANCERS: 9 (5 women, 4 men) UNDERSTUDY: 1 (1 woman) MUSICIANS: 5 (3 women, 2 men) STAFF: 4 (3 women, 1 man)
COSTUMES/QUICK CHANGE/OFF STAGE: There are several quick costume changes, for both men and women. A private area OFF STAGE R/L with adequate light, a chair and places for costumes should be made available.
WARDROBE/CLEANING: Costumes should be cleaned, deodorized and pressed prior to each performance.
DRESSING ROOMS – 3 TOTAL (men, women, musicians): 4 All dressing rooms must be large enough to occupied at least 5 dancers. 4 Musicians will have a separate dressing room 4 Chairs 4 Make up mirrors with adequate lighting. 4 Garment racks 4 Separate restrooms must be easily accessible to both men and women. 4 Stage and SM AUDIO monitoring system
GREEN ROOM: - Coffee/tea: - mint, earl grey, herbal flavors - honey, sugar, lemon- and half-half - water / sparkling water and soft drinks (Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, diet or Zero, regular Coke). 4 fruit/cheese 4 crackers 4 sandwich meats, nuts 4 Stage and SM AUDIO monitoring system
ALL DRESSING ROOMS AND GREES MUST BE PRIVATE, LOCKED AND HAVE NO ACCESS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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