Transcript Online Tech Preview

Welcome
Introduction
This short online presentation will give you a quick
overview of what you can expect as well as the technical
needs of the show on arrival.
If you have any questions please contact:
Prepared: 10•26•2002 - Revised: 09•13•2003 - Expires: 06•30•2004
General Info
We’ve got great news!!!
Kevin Ford’s Hypnotism and Beyond Stage Show
may be the easiest and most flexible road show
you’ve ever worked with. At least we hope so!
In this presentation we’ll go over the basics to help make your
job easier before and at showtime.
You may wish to print the appropriate pages for distribution to any crew.
In addition you can download and save the Powerpoint file to your desktop
at the download center of our website (www.miragebiz.com)
This online presentation is always a work in progress.
If, as you go through it, something occurs to you that has been omitted,
or you think of something that would help others in the future
please e-mail us and let us know: [email protected].
On with the show…….>>>>>
Quick Show Overview
Kevin Ford’s Hypnotism & Beyond show runs approx. 70-80 minutes.
The show invites members of the audience to come up on stage and
be hypnotized. While Mr. Ford extends a general invitation for
volunteers to join him, normally anywhere from six to two dozen
volunteers will come up. Once in hypnosis, the fun begins as the guests
on stage let their Subconscious mind control their actions.
As the show progresses Kevin keeps his best subjects onstage for more
fun and surprises. Some of the routines in the show use a music bed.
These cues will be run by your sound technician during the show.
Unlike a stage play you never know what might happen, so the show uses
a very loose script similar to a “improvisational” show.
You’ll find Kevin very easy to work with and a lot fun!
What is needed from you…
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18 to 24 chairs onstage (preset 10-12 onstage with the remainder
set offstage) within easy reach.
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Stairs or easy access from audience to the stage so that the
performer and audience members can get on and off the stage.
(For details see “Show Plot “ - slide 7)
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House sound system (see “audio sections” for details)
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General stage and house lighting.
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1 sound tech volunteer to run cues throughout the show
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Lighting tech crew if needed by your venue.
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The show does not require riggers or hands. (Proscenium drape
is open at all times).
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2 - 110v outlets or power strip within 4 ft. of the mixer board.
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Followspot (optional)
What the show brings…
• Laptop computer with software installed to run the show’s
audio cues
• 1- “Shure” wireless handheld microphone and stand.
• Audio Cables and adapters (if needed)
Mini stereo to RCA patch cord (audio out from laptop)
RCA to ¼” “Y” adapter (stereo to mono)
¼” phono to XLR adapter (if needed)
XLR microphone patch cord (for mic receiver)
• 110v Power adapters for Laptop PC and Microphone
receiver
General Show Arrival Info
• Mr. Ford will arrive at your venue approximately 1 hour prior to
the time we have been told the house will open. If this will not
work out for scheduling please advise our office to what time
would be best. About 40 minutes on-site is needed for technical
arrangements.
• Mr. Ford travels with a wardrobe bag and one carry-on piece of
luggage (that includes sound and video equipment).
• A dressing area with, mirror, chair, place to hang wardrobe bag,
trash can, access or directions to a nearby restroom, and two
bottles of drinking water are to be provided.
Stage Plot
Not to scale; arrange to best suit your venue
10 to 12 chairs in a slight arc
Extra chairs offstage
Microphone Stand
Travel bag on chair
DOWNSTAGE
Built-in or portable stairs to provide easy access
for audience and performer. No specific location
needed. Marking stair treads w ith w hite tape for
audience safety is suggested.
Show Lighting….
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Due to the wide variety of venues where the show is booked
we do not provide a light plot. The show needs a general
wash (Downstage and Apron area) throughout the
performance.
House lights full as audience is seated with stage at about 30%
as a curtain warmer.
When show begins house to 25% and general stage wash
up full.
Audio Setup page 1
• Boot the computer
• Select “SHOW” as the user in the Window XP login screen
• The “SFX audio software” will automatically startup during
boot up.
• See “Audio Software” section for more information on the
software and how to run the show cues.
• After all connections are made..
– Place mic stand onstage (Down stage Center)
– Install a new battery in the onstage mic.
– Perform a sound check with the onstage microphone.
Leave in mic stand.
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NOTE: Power should be turned on… AND mute turned off just prior to
the starting the show.
Audio Setup page 2
• Master volume has been set within each music track. You
will need to do a sound check on these files to determine a
master volume for the mixing board.
• The software will provide details in the “NOTES WINDOW”
of the program.
• The software has been programmed to take you step-bystep through the setup, sound check, pre-curtain music and
actual show music.
• Kevin will meet with the sound tech after the equipment is
installed to review the show or answer questions.
About the Audio Software
• The show uses a Windows based software package called
“SFX”
• The software organizes the cues, fades, effects, and other
audio needs in the order they are needed.
• This is a very easy to operate package. By simply clicking
on the onscreen “GO BUTTON” each cue is executed in
order.
• Additionally, the screen displays notes for each cue in a
separate onscreen window giving you instructions
throughout the show.
The next 2 pages will show you screenshots of the program
you’ll be using throughout the show….
Please be patient as the screen shot images load.
“SFX screenshot”
1. Audio file play list window
Software screenshot #1
Please be patient as the screen
image loads.
2. Cue information appears here in the
“Notes” window
3. Click on the GO BUTTON to start a cue.
The entire area of the window is clickable.
“SFX screenshot 2
Software screenshot #2
This window displays and advances the play list as each cue is executed.
It shows the current file playing, cue number, time remaining and a brief
description.
A cue (in the program) can be a music file or an effect (such as fade out).
The notes window will
change (advance) as each
cue executes
By clicking anywhere on the GO button each
cue will execute and your next cue will
appear in the notes window.
Followspot Cues
Followspot use is entirely optional
• If a followspot is used pick up Kevin Ford as he enters.
• Throughout the show follow main action.
The only cues for the followspot technician occur about 15-20
minutes into the performance during the actual “Induction
of Hypnosis”
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2.
When Kevin brings out a crystal ball turn followspot off.
Later when Kevin tells the volunteers to
“fasten their seat belts” turn it back on and stay with
main action.
Contact Info
To help you keep in contact with Mr. Ford on show day,
drop us an e-mail ([email protected]).
Be sure to note the venue name and show date in your e-mail.
We will reply with a show day contact list including:
Mr. Ford’s itinerary, cell phone, office phone, and hotel phone.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN
HELPING TO MAKE THIS A GREAT SHOW
FOR THE AUDIENCE.