Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-0225 MPI • '-- . e. -oa aS M.P . • IN/.P.1. . - 9255 Sunset Blvd.. Suite 407 Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 859-7300 • FAX (310)273-7437 ARTIST ENGAGE1MMMENT AGREEMENT . AGREEMENT made this 25TH day of FEBRUARY, 2009 by and corporation $9___)/ between the CITY OF ELGIN, an T11 ;r,ois nnlni�ipal doing •;C/ FKB business as the CITY OF ELGIN (hereinafter called 'operator')and FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS, LLC, a Nevada LLC(hereinafter called ..artist') residing at 9255 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 407. Los Angeles. CA 90069. • WHEREAS, operator seeks to engage the services of artist. and WHEREAS. artist is willing to perform services for operator upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. NOW THEREFORE. in consideration of the foregoing, the execution hereof and the full and faithful performance of the covenants herein, it is agreed as follows: I. TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT: Operator hereby engages artist and artist hereby accepts said engagement to present an act as entertainer consisting of an entire show to perform at the THE HEMMENS CULTURAL CENTER/ Elgin, IL for a • period of one(1)consecutive day(s), one(1)show at 6:00 p.m.—75-90 minutes . The said engagement shall commence on Sunday, April 25. 2010 and continue through Sunday, April 25. 2010 . Performance shall be rendered in accordance with operator's general house policies, including but not limited to scheduling and length of performance. 1.a. Ticket Price 47(ci).S50;317 ii,S30; 574 «•525:303 )S15 b. Gross Potential TBI) c. Seating Capacity 1,239 2. COMPENSATION: Operator agrees to pay artist and artist agrees to accept as full payment: the sum of S8500.00(eight thousand five hundred dollars). Fifty percent(50%)due March 25. 2010 and balance clue day of show. Deposit should be payable to MPI and balance should he payable to Flying Karamazov Brothers. LLC. City of Elgin / ./6 All monies to be paid via c-5rtificd of .a,hrez`s check. *SEE CONTRACT ADDENDUM* CC/ FKB 4t)I91-/A3 r.-`E.%�F-Eiri-T-tt 1-0-F-C-f)NTR-A-C —`Art-ist-has-tiro-ri b-Ho-cancef-said-eugnement-atid-wilI not-•be-I►elcl CC/ FKB hable-undrr--airy-eircnmstance,-if the Luntriret-is-nett-,-i n-etf-arntrett7rnrtlmithin-frfteem0')-husiimss-thiys-ofi date of origin. 4. BENEFITS: The artist shall not be required to appear in or attend any benefit without his express consent. 5. SEVERABILITY: If any portion of this agreement is in conflict with any applicable Federal or State law • now in Force or hereaiier inacieci, such proViSiOil shall become inoperative. but all older provisions of this agreement shall remain in force and intact. > , v. !i� .L.1,1 ai:r:-., I\%tv AND ✓,, 1 s_..... I111 V J.i._..._ 31•.•.1 Ji. •I..L:EI;J,i\\, 111 UL�JIL.a.i;LC „Ilii tilt IIISSJ UI • the State or-e- frtvrtit.l;1II disputes arisiif ulider.this A i:einent shall Be heard in a court of competent jurisdiction - - Kane County, Illinois / . `` located in Los,-ngrtccs-€arum- 'ahferrrrin only. H e-pievailiw.--party in any suet action ih,d1-br-eriti-tied-to,tcLiv HCC/ 'vB his, IRA orits-reastnlabIL attomtrs flcs ant}-costs. 7. RIDER: Artist's rider will be attached to this agreement. Such rider shall form a part of this contract as fully set forth above. Said rider shall supersede any other rider that Operator may or may not attach to contract. . S. MODIFICATION: No purported modification or amendnient of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless and until reduced to writing and signed both by Operator and by an authorized representative of Artist. • 9. CANCELLATION: Operator agrees that Artist nay cancel the engagement hereunder- at Artist's sole fiSS/ sixty (60) HCC/ FKBdiscretion. by giving Operator notice thereof at least thirty--nfr)days prior to the commencement date of the engagement hereunder. Artist will not be held liable under any circumstances. / 10. FORCE MAJEURE: In the event'of sickness of or accident to Artist, or. except as hereinafter provided. HCC/ FKi a performance is prevented. rendered impossible or unfeasible. by any act or regulation of any public authority or bureau. civil tumult- strike, epidemic, interruption in or delay of transportation services. war conditions or emergencies. or any cause beyond the control of Artist. it is understood and agreed that Artist shall be relieved of • • Operator - Artist's obligations hereunder with respect to such performance and Purchaser shall have no claims of any kind or nature against Artist relating to such obligations. in the event of the non-performance of a portion of Artist's engagement for any of the reasons set forth in this paragraph 10. Artist shall be fully compensated for Artist's performance of that portion of his engagement which shall have been performed. In the event any monies in excess of the compensation to which Artist shall be entitled therefore shall theretofore have been advanced to Artist, Artist shall Operator return any such excess to Ptirchnser. Inclement weather rendering performance impossible or unfeasible shall not be deemed a cause beyond the control of the parties for the purpose of this agreement. and payment of Artist's compensation in full shall be made to Artist notwithstanding such weather: provided, however. that Artist is ready; Operator's willing and able to perform pursuant to the terms hereof. Par chaser's obligations hereunder shall also be subject to Qperator's f t�,clrr_tet=s inability to perform by reason of act or regulation of any public authority or bureau, civil tumult. strike. epidemic, interruption in or delay of transportation services, war condition or emergencies or any other cause beyond Dpelra 's re lnseFtor-s control. t I7-ITN' L-EttEINT WEAT-I-tER. NkTtwithstanriing--,mythim:t..ontained-herein-incitmeut-•ntiather sf3ttH-ilia-be ' H / FKBdeemed to be a fetee-e-mtt-jcure eeettit tlec-sitel-the-Gpetittt lja•l-reittaiir-•fields--#:oi aytllent of the--full contract prise iUft S\--61' eN•eirit-tale-pe-fot-tmaiiceesi-eal-led--for-her-ein-ere--prevenred-by-such-weather-cond•ition A+list-shall•have-the-sole-ri<gl{i tc deteTtTitue iti-gorri-filth-whrtheranysl7ch-\Feather-eotrcltt7ans--slrrll-rcncler-ti1e-•pert•unttttnce-(sj-itjlposstble. h a55.1i+detts-*w+iiisrl4 e. 12. COLLATERAL USE: Operator shall not make or permit others to make any radio or television broadcast. any motion picture. or any sound recordings of Artist's performance hereunder, except with Artist's prior written approval. i, W\ M/ l—T-ECIINiCA-L-K4{;4PMCNT: In-adtfitioirterltcxe—sound-iud lightitm. Opel atop shell Finnish to Artis nt k HCC/ FKB ail additional sound ai -1•i+✓-hting equipment that Artist may-eiuttr-ec - .))2 / ' +4-.-1 ERGErtl-TAG-E-C-6A H-S-E--lu-cases where-the Artist-is-being-paid-©r-a-per�ent-age-basis;-Operator a�vreea C/ . to deliver to t Artist's representative. M.P.I.,9255 Sunset Blvd.. Suite 407. Los Angeles. California 90069, at least two(2)weeks prior.to the date of performance, a plot plan and printer's manifest of the house(notarized,.sioned statement from the pritl�t:,of tickets. listing amount of tickets printed at each price). Operator forther'agrees to have on hand at the place of pertnaanAce the night of the show. for counting and verification by representative of the Artist, all unsold tickets. Artist shall be compensated for the difference between the number of•tinsold tickets on hand and shown to it's representative and the nun beerr of tickets on hand shown by the ticket manifest. If Artist shall violate any of the preceding provisions of the paragraph, .t..shall be deemed that Operator has sold a ticket for each seat in the house(and any permitted standing room)at the tidiest ticket price for which the house is scaled. Operator further agrees to give said representative the right to enter the ale,-office-at any time(during and after the performance(s)and to examine and make extracts from the box-office records of'-Vp rator relating to the gross receipts of-this engagement. A written box-office statement. certified and signedby`e Operator will be furnished to Artist's representative prior to the end of the performance. Operator may not se' tickets to performance herein as part of a subscription or other type.of series of other concerts, without the written conse,n,t of Artist. All tickets printed under • the_manifest shall be of The on<<,silt_-nni‘rein Y.31:i01,,_Ch-s!,_.':h111 _nri t icknts- .. d s tickets prohibited under this.agi-eement are: -',,,\ I. One price for students and a different price for general admission on the same tic t; or: 2. One price for tickets bought in advance and a different price for tickets at the gate on the same ticket. Further. no ti: ckets can be sold for scats located to the rear of the stage. where the stage and equipment d\ stage•is obstructing normal eye-level viewing of the Artist's performance. unless the location of the seat is cl't rr1vv iliditated on the ticket. Tickets sokl-beliittfl-bthldstand tm ntffi tsf-be- 'ked "in t;9ir'ed Vision' arbchttifl-bat st91td . 'if . . . , . . , . . A ( sitar }at ;' ;c•• '•--ertt. he shall be liaHr-for the tote! amount of tickets sell at the hi.h t,pric-e I / FKB printed io the ticker!-U_Uc Bets shall be printed by a bonded ticket house. (Example--.-Globe 1-ickets. Arcus-Simplex) or. if the performance is at a college or arrive-ts tY.the of fiicial print•ing`dcpart lent of the university or college. Operator agrees not to discount ticket to-offer Tickets asa-premium without first obtaining permission in writing from the Artist- If Qpe.t des sell or distribute discount or complimentary iii:kets tit ut prior approval, or in _. ess of the nun +-pfi- ec-1-1x�shall be liable for the-ft+114iektt-pt-+ee-el efelt-st+clt-fief`-et-geld-errci�si a .d. 15. TICKET BREAKDOWN: Operator will clearly print the specific capacity, gross potential, and ticket price breakdown of the facility where Artist is to perform under this agreement on the face of the contract that this agreement is attached hereto. . . / IC--A-i�!\4I-S-SION-P01-1E-Y;--Operator--agrees--that-it NO KISS-1-0-N-i-s charges-terai-ty-iyart-ef--the-au nee- 'LiCC/ FKBfor the engagement here-under. this co„d,:-i-(4H-14= ;t be so state-l-e+rNje-I=aee-o-khe nttael i-centred. If, at the- engagemrnt-there-is evidence that admission-vas-ui is btirre-sTtbseyuemlT charged for isr'sist't imanct=.-OperatoT- ttgr s-taut-Arti;t aitrst-t°eeei-ve one hut> iereent-(-I-EX3%,)of thy. athniss;oII IcLcit,ts Lullected. 1094 / 17. It is expressly agreed that M.P.I. acts herein as Artists Agent and is not responsible for any act of HCC/ FKBcommission or omission on the part of either Artist or IVials4/. Operator. 102;1 / W `.-B--0iR-OSS-POTEN+I-A-i-:--lrrti+e-even-t A-rt-ist-is-tcrrereivt a perccnta ref=fate-Htosa-reee+pt-s-fogs HCC/ FKBengagement pursuant to 4etyns hereof, the term --gross receipts' or"gross box office receipts-'or similar phrases, shall mean all box oft-ice receipts computed-au,the basis of the full retail tickei price for all tickets sold and in no event less than the full retail ticket price for all persons ente n1ihe ep t_I;ormances with no deductions of any kind- less only . federal, state or local ❑dmissions.taxes and allowable discounts as approd--bv_.\rtist in writing. The Operator agrees . - to scale the ticket-pi-ices for this.engagement to guarantee potential gross receipts of nut s'Tha f- . :.:.. .y...._._.__. 19. NON-LIABILITY OF AGENT: Operator acknowledges that M.P.I. is not a party to this Agreement. has . made no warranties or representations to Operator, and is not legally responsible for the performance or non- performance of the Agreement by Artist. 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This instrument, the attached addendum and the attached Artist Rider constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter addressed herein. There are no other promises, understandings. agreements. representations, warranties or obligations by and between the parties except for those which are expressly contained in this document or the attached addendum and rider. • IN WITNESS WHEREOF'. the parties have executed this agreement on the date and year first written above AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: AGREED•fO AND ACCEPTED: • gslifi‘' ,Itid/ -1-bCW 60/1, -- "i-ei gq-V 171/4/C a4 - tLC CITY OF ELGIN PAUL MAGII) -BUTCHH WILHE,LMi FLYING KARAIVIAZOV BROTH ERS, LLC stAN sT'1JGALL — r— -- - -- - _ CONTRACT ADDENDUM 1) Operator to provide and pay for six (6) single rooms for one (1) night (Sunday, April 25, 2010) at a deluxe hotel to be approved by management. 2) Operator to provide and pay for ground transportation between O'Hare International Airport, house sound & lights. 3) Merchandise: 80/20 4) Radius Clause: 60 miles, 60 days before or after date of engagement. 5) The offer does not include air transportation. 6) Artist to receive 12 comps. • CONTRACT ADDENDUM 1) Operator to provide and pay for six (6) single rooms for one (1) night (Sunday, April 25, 2010) at a deluxe hotel to be approved by management. 2) Operator to provide and pay for ground transportation between O'Hare International Airport, house sound & lights. 3) Merchandise: 80/20 4) Radius Clause: 60 miles, 60 days before or after date of engagement. 5) The offer does not include air transportation. 6) Artist to receive 12 comps. • • ATTACHMENT A itt „ The Hemmens Cultural Center Date: April 25, 2010 • SHOW: The Flying Karamazov Brothers jb ADDENDUM #1 TO AGREEMENTcA,iffVt• aN% A. Operator to provide and pay for one (I) night (Sunday, April 25, 2010) at an Elgin detuxe hotel to be approved by management. B. Operator to provide and pay for ground transportation between O'Hare International Airport, house sound & lights. C. Merchandise: 80% of gross receipts to Artist/20% of gross receipts to Operator D. Radius Clause: 60 miles, 60 days before or after date of engagement. E. This offer does not include air transportation. F. Artist to receive 12 comps. G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, under no circumstances shall HCC/f ' Operator's liability to Artist exceed the total sum of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars Ili" 1 r� ($8,500). H. The terms of this Agreement shall be severable. In the event any of the terms or provisions of CC/FKB this Agreement are deemed void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of .�7 this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. HCC/FKB I. This Agreement shall not be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. ]>,y� r J. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Artist/Producer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold HCC/FKB harmless Purchaser, its officers, employees, boards and commissions from.and against any and all claims, other relief arising out of or resulting form or through or alleged to arise out of any reckless or negligent acts or omissions of Artist/Producer's officers, employees or agents in the performance of this Agreement. In- the event of any action against Purchaser, its officers, employees, agents, boards or commissions covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the Purchaser's choosing. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any termination and/or expiration of this Agreement. K. No official director, officer, agent or employee of the City (Purchaser) shall be charged H C/FKB personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement. /i L. Artist shall not perform or advertise another performance within a sixty (60) mile radius of HCC/FKB Elgin, Illinois sixty (60) days prior or sixty (60) days after the performance at The Hemmens Cultural Center. In the event Artist breaches this provision, Artist shall refund all money paid QQ /� to Artist by Operator upon thirty (30) days written demand as and for liquidated damages. In • LYE the event of Artist's breach of this provision, such refund shall be Operator's sole remedy HCC/FKB pursuant to this paragraph. M. No Light Plot is attached to this rider. Hemmens' Staff will not commit to specific equipment or labor requirements that may be contained in rider; however, Hemmens' Staff will make every reasonable effort to maintain the spirit of the Artist's light plot using the venue's lighting system and available inventory (see attached Technical Information Rider and light plot). The Hemmens uses Roscolux Color Filters and will make the suitable substitutions as needed. Agreed: By: - � For: cl Ln- (.fit C ,t—) '3nL1 Date: rt,/Tv(o I • The Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way Elgin. Illinois 60120 Phone: 847-697-3616 www.hemmens.org Fax: 847-931-5940 4PLAY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 10/2007 Z This rider (pages 1 13 2 - 11) shall be attached to and become part of the contracts dated HCC/FKB by and between THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS, a /%,7a,•5, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the COMPANY, and the City of Elgin, an Illinois municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as LOCAL PRESENTER covering the performance(s) of 4PLAY on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Th mens C I Center. Ze...".. Signed Signed 1 oa iv, �- by Butch Wilhelmi by a .M yta,J Cana y i.-)i- P-1,0- Cultural Center Supervisor Date A/ - 9-02009 Date j 0'2'z/v ' ,65 THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS are the writers, directors and producers of 4PLAY and are the HCC/FK final authority, individually and collectively on all matters artistic, technical and financial. Fee checks should be made payable to "The Flying Karamazov Brothers" and be given to the Company Production Manager at, or before the specified time in the attached contract. The Company shall not be responsible for any costs required by unions or other agents, including all local personnel, whether operating or supervisory, or for any expenses required for rental of any production equipment. /A.,-/ The Local Presenter agrees to obtain and pay for any and all local work permits, union fees, taxes and other HCC/FIB licenses from any and all local government agencies, bureaus and departments (federal, state, and local that may be required for the Company to carry out the performances and all residency activities covered by this agreement. No portion of the Company's activities or performance(s) may be broadcast, photographed, recorded, filmed taped or embodied in any form for the purpose of reproducing such recording without the prior written consent of the Company. The Local Presenter will deny entrance to any person(s) possessing a camera or other recording device of any nature. In the event any recording or photographing is discovered during the performance, such devices shall be held by the management until the conclusion of the performance and the film or tape confiscated. Flashes of any type are prohibited. PQ-Kii ,ii HCC/FKB insurance covering the activities entered in this agreement. The Local Presenter agrees to indemnify and hold other residency activities, except to the extent that such claim may be occasioned by the negligent act(s) of the.-�1 Company. f"' kkivd I✓/ , HCC/FKB printed, handwritten or typed terms located elsewhere in these agreements. All aspects of this rider are specifically accepted by the Local Presenter unless waived by an authorized agent of the Company. Such waiver is effective only as initialed by the Company and the Local Presenter. 2 I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. The Company travels with a Production Stage Manager and technical staff who are solely responsible for the lighting focus, lighting, audio level setting, rehearsing and calling of the performances. The Company also carries its own sets, props and costumes. The Local Presenter is responsible for providing a house technical director and sufficiently trained crew, lighting equipment, professional sound system, rigging equipment, black masking soft goods and all provisions as herein described. B. The Local Presenter agrees to provide the Production Stage Manager with the following data at least two (2) months in advance of the engagement: theatre ground plan, section, dimensional description (including seating arrangement, capacity, labor type, stage floor and condition), an updated inventory of operational audio and lighting equipment with a description of the lighting control system, and this technical rider returned initialed and signed. Original contract and rider are to be returned to the Company's agent, Todd Bartleson, MPI Talent Agency, 9255 Sunset Blvd. Suite 407, Los Angeles, CA 90069 phone310 859 7300; .fax310 275 7437. C. The running time of 4PLAY is approximately one hour and forty fifty-five minutes (1:55). HCC/FKB Some portions of the program are improvisational and the length of the performance can vary by ten (10) minutes. D. Please lower and seat an orchestra lift. When using an extended apron or lift, adequate overhead stage lighting must be available for that area. E. The following is a list of basic needs that MUST be completed before the start of load-in: 1) Hanging the goods: legs, borders, back drops and prop tables as shown by the Company Ground Plan 2) Hanging, cabling, patching and troubleshooting all lighting instruments. 3) Setting up or installing the sound equipment and the clear-com system. 4) Clearing out and preparing the wings and backstage prop areas. 5) Cleaning and/or preparing the dressing rooms. 6) Clearing the loading dock. F. The Local Presenter agrees to furnish a high quality grand piano for use onstage to be delivered prior to the company's arrival and tuned during the afternoon dinner break. G. A flaming torch is briefly used in this production. The Local Presenter agrees to procure HCC/FKB request all permits or disposition from local authorities for use of open flame onstage. II. TRANSPORTATION A. The Local Presenter agrees to provide local ground transportation for the Company when arriving by air to and from the airport, hotel and local venue. Additionally, a cargo van or other vehicle free of seats shall be required to transport the Company stage equipment from the airport to the local venue and return. The Flying Karamazov Brothers 3 4PLAY 10/07 III. SCHEDULE A. The theatre should be available for the exclusive use of the Company during its residency. Scenery, fixtures or an orchestra shell pertaining to other productions should be stowed away and the theatre cleared prior to the Company's arrival. B. The Company will typically load-in the morning of the day of the first performance. A typical schedule is as follows: 9:00am Load-in: including scenery, lighting focus, audio set-up, and laundry. 12:00pm Lunch Break 1:00pm Focus and level setting continues 5:00pm Dinner Break 6:00pm Sound Check and Warm-up (Show crew required) 7:30pm House Open 8:00pm Show 9:50pm End Show/Strike Begins 11:00pm Strike Complete C. The Company requires at least ninety (90) minutes to warm up on stage with show lighting and to sound check prior to house open before each performance. This includes a call for the master electrician, audio engineer, wardrobe, follow spot operator and (2) stage hands. (i.e.. 6:00pm to 7:30pm for an 8:00pm performance or 1:00pm to 2:30pm for a 3:00pm performance). D. The Local Presenter further agrees to make the theatre available for a minimum of two (2) hours prior to any additional performances for the use of the Company to warm-up and prepare. E. If the Company should perform a separate program on an additional performance day, an additional five (5) hours for the purpose of technical preparation and rehearsal with technical support may be required on that day. F. If television, radio, film or other activities programmed by the Local Presenter should cause a delay in the preparation of the production, the Local Presenter shall be responsible for the time, personnel and costs required to complete the necessary tasks. IV. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS A. The Local Presenter agrees to provide the Company with six pair, twelve (12) total, complimentary tickets in the center orchestra per performance. One pair of these tickets shall be held until fifteen minutes before the start of the performance. The Company shall return or release the balance of unused tickets no later than one hour prior to the performance. The Company will also have the option to buy additional tickets at one half of the box office price should ample tickets remain twenty-four hours in advance of the performance. V. CONCESSIONS The Flying Karamazov Brothers 4 4PLAY 10/07 A. The Company regularly sells t-shirts,juggling balls, posters and other small items. The Local Presenter agrees to provide a six foot skirted table in the lobby for use solely by the Company concessionaire. Our salesperson will discuss the concession set-up with the appropriate House Manager at least one hour prior to house open. B. The Company will retain all gross receipts from concession sales unless otherwise negotiated HCC/FKB between the Local Presenter and MPI prior to the signing of the attached contract. Local Presenter will receive 20% of gross merchandise receipts. VI. DRESSING ROOMS A. The Local Presenter shall provide four (4) secure dressing rooms for the use of the Company only. The dressing rooms should be clean, heated, well lighted, and equipped with costume racks, tables, chairs and mirrors. Clean toilet and shower facilities should be near and accessible to the Company only. The Local Presenter shall solely be responsible for the security of the Company's affects as entrusted to the dressing room area. Keys should be made available to the Company Stage Manager. VII. HOUSE MANAGEMENT A. The Local Presenter agrees not to open the auditorium to the public prior to the performance without obtaining specific consent from the Company Stage Manager. Furthermore, seat location viewing and "hospitality" tours of the auditorium are prohibited during the company's focus, cueing and rehearsal times during which the house shall be dark. The Company shall have control of the house level setting at these times. B. Immediately following the performance, the performers may go to the front edge of the stage to talk with interested audience members for up to 20 minutes. The House Manager and Ushers should be informed of this possibility and not make any attempt to clear the house until after this informal greeting has ended. (Striking of equipment will continue during this period). VIII. FREIGHT A. As required, Local Presenter agrees to pay for either ground freight or air freight (depending on the Company's need) to and from the venue. B. The Company Stage Manager will arrange for the shipping in consultation with the Local Presenter in order to ensure the safe and timely arrival of the equipment. IX. REHEARSAL SPACE A. Whenever possible, the Company should be provided with a rehearsal space for its sole use during its residency. Such space should be lockable and keys should be provided to the HCC/FKB B. This rehearsal space should be at least 20' x 20', have high ceilings (approximately 17') and be well lit, heated and clean. Ideally, the space should have two (2) six foot (6') tables and six (6) chairs. The Flying Karamazov Brothers 5 4PLAY 10/07 X. PERISHABLE ITEMS A. The Local Presenter agrees to provide the following perishable items PER PERFORMANCE: (The perishable items should be made available to the company at the time of Load-in.) AL(1� 51 5 Regular n Condoms (D ) to protect Wireless Microphones. HCC/FK'B 1 roll black gaffer's tape 12 half litre bottles of non-carbonated spring water 4 rolls of white paper towels, no print 3 bottles Andre Champagne 1 Big Mac—no sauce • 1 can Super 77 Spray Adhesive 3 white ping-pong balls One Dozen eggs in a cardboard carton 25 lb. Block of Dry Ice (must be a block not a slab, or chips) 15 lbs. Ice in a cooler 1 gallon Coleman Fuel (White Gas) 4 - 12"x12"x12"brown cardboard boxes 1 - 16"x16"x16 brown cardboard box 1 - 20"x 20"x 20"brown cardboard box 2 - 24"x24"x24" brown cardboard boxes 1 - 27"x27"x27"brown cardboard box B. ADDITIONAL BOXES NEEDED FOR STAGE SET UP (one time) 15 - 12"x 12"x 12"brown cardboard boxes 10 - 16"x16"x16 brown cardboard boxes 14 - 20"x 20"x 20" brown cardboard box 19 - 24"x24"x24"brown cardboard boxes 7 - 27"x27"x27" brown cardboard box XI. HOSPITALITY A. The Local Presenter agrees to provide the following "hospitality" for the Company's consumption only. This hospitality will be set up in an appropriate green room or large dressing room. B. Please make a refrigerator available in which to put the luncheon items. C. Please make the following items available one half hour prior to the Company's load-in time: The Flying Karamazov Brothers 6 4PLAY 10/07 Coffee (regular and decaffeinated) Hot water for tea 1 box of English Breakfast or Earl Grey Tea Assorted Herbal Teas 2 large bottles San Pellegrino sparkling water 2 large bottles of assorted unsweetened fruit juice 2 gallon jugs of spring water(non-carbonated) 1 quart 2%milk 1 pint half and half 1 quart rice milk Assorted cans of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7Up , etc. Fresh whole fruits Vegetables with dip Peanuts and/or cashews Assorted cookies and or brownies Assorted chips (preferably Terra Chips) Cups, napkins, plates, silverware etc. (no styrofoam, please) THE FOLLOWING SANDWICH MAKINGS: 1 loaf whole wheat bread 1 dozen assorted bagels 2 tomatoes 1 onion lettuce a selection of cheeses including cream cheese Lox, tuna salad, and turkey, etc. condiments, including mustard, mayo, etc. D. Before EACH performance, please provide a HOT MEAL TO FEED 6 PEOPLE CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING three (3) hours prior to the scheduled house opening: A green salad with dressing on the side Rolls or French Bread & butter Fresh cooked vegetables Brown and wild rice, baked potato, or roasted new potatoes A Hot Entree consisting of three (3) meat or chicken dishes and three (3) Fish dishes (Please avoid serving pork or shellfish) Dessert Beverages XII. CREW REQUIREMENTS The Flying Karamazov Brothers 7 4PLAY 10/07 A. LOAD IN 1 Technical Director 2 Strong and Active people for Load-In and Load-Out 1 Audio Engineer 1 Wardrobe Sufficient number of electricians to conduct lighting focus This is an appropriate number of crew members provided the stage has been prepared and the Company Light Plot has been hung, circuited and troubleshot prior to the Company's arrival. B. PERFORMANCE 1 Light Board Operator 1 Audio Engineer I Wardrobe 2 Deck Hands Additional- crew may be needed according to theatre conditions, time constraints or labor divisions. Ninety (90) minutes prior to each house opening„ the company will warm-up onstage and this will require the assistance of the show crew. C. LOAD OUT 1 Technical Director 4 Strong and Active People 1 Audio Engineer 1 Wardrobe XIII. STAGE TYPE AND DIMENSIONS n� A. Minimum proscenium type stage dimensions are: ` / 30' wide proscenium opening HCC/FK 23' depth 22' electrics trim height 8' offstage wing space SR and SL for a minimum of 16' of wing space B. Non-proscenium stage types may be acceptable, but must be SPECIFICALLY addressed by the Company Stage Manager prior to the execution of this contract. C. The floor of the stage should be black (please consult the Company Stage Manager for other types). XIV. MASKING vfr, A. Black velour maskingshall beprovided accordingto the Company Ground Plan or Light Plot. � P Y � HCC/FKi3 Minimum Three (3) sets of legs and borders shall be hung according to the Company Light Plot. No Company Ground Plan or Light Plot is attached. B. A Flat Blackout drop with a Black Scrim approximately three feet downstage of it should be hung at an approximate stage depth of 30'. A lighting strip, or groundrow, will be placed between the two. C. Please hang the soft goods to a 38' opening when possible. XV. BACKSTAGE The Flying Karamazov Brothers 8 4PLAY 10/07 • A. Two (2) six foot (6') prop tables should be placed on both SR and SL. Please include offstage running lights with on/off switches. B. An empty garbage can is needed next to each prop table. C. The stage will need to be damp-mopped immediately before the performance. A broom, mop and mop-bucket should be standing by backstage during the show in case they are needed. D. The final portion of the performance involves juggling potentially messy items such as the eggs and champagne. The Local Presenter will want to cover any seams in the stage decking that the items may potentially seep into and be prepared to thoroughly clean the deck after each performance. XVI. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS do6-1(‘CI No Light Plot is attached to this rider. Hemmen ' Staff will not commit to specific equipment or labor requirements that may be contained in rider; however, Hemmens' Staff will make CC/FKB every reasonable effort to maintain the spirit of the artist's light plot using the venues lighting system and available inventory (see attached Technical Information Rider & light plot). The Hemmens uses Roscolux Color Filters and will make the suitable substitutions as needed. A. The Local Presenter agrees to provide the minimum Company lighting requirements as specified by the Company Light Plot. If the Theatre or Local Presenter is unable to meet these requirements, please notify the Company Stage Manager. Special adaptations, reductions or any abbreviations of the Company Light Plot can be made in consultation with the Company Stage Manager. The Company Light Plot must be hung, circuited,patched and troubleshot prior to load-in. B. Instrumentation: The Company light plot typically calls for: Overhead: 5 2K Fresnels on separate Floor Mounts 6 Source Four 19 degree 40 Source Four 26 degree 26 Source Four 36 degree 30 Source Four"Parnel" WFL Single color cyc wash from groundrow 26 Template holders FOH: 16 Source Four 19 degree in Box Boom position 12 Source Four 26 degree Front Wash(Catwalk) position Please consult with Company Stage Manager for alterations to Company Light Plot. C. The presenter must provide a computer controlled lighting console for the performance capable of storing a minimum of 100 cues. The company may supply its own lighting console to be patched into the local dimming system. Please consult with the Company Stage Manager. D. The Local Presenter shall provide all gel media color for the lighting and any irregular template holders as per the Company Light Plot. The Flying Karamazov Brothers 9 4PLAY 10/07 XVII. ADDITIONAL EFFECTS EQUIPMENT A. The Local Presenter agrees to provide two (2) high quality stage hazers with auxiliary fans, one each on SL and SR. The Foggers should possess a remote control feature to be operated together offstage. B. The Local Presenter agrees to provide sufficient haze fluid for the hazers to run approximately fifteen minutes. XVIII. WARDROBE A. The Local Presenter agrees to provide the following: 1 Wardrobe Master available for Load In, Performance and Load Out Washer and Dryer Detergent—ALL Free and Clear Steamer Iron Ironing Board 2 six foot (6') racks (backstage) 4 metal folding chairs (backstage) B. The Local Presenter shall be responsible for dry cleaning Company costumes once per week during an extended run. This includes pick-up and delivery, as well as dry cleaning costs. C. The Wardrobe Master shall launder, steam and press all necessary costumes prior to each performance. D. Light Maintenance may also be required. ,t‘HCC/FKB XVIIII. AUDIO REQUIREMENTS* (subject to change if mutually agreed upon)) A. PIANO: The Local Presenter agrees to furnish a high quality grand piano for use onstage to be delivered prior to the company's arrival and tuned during the afternoon dinner break. B. FRONT OF HOUSE MIX CONSOLE: (12 inputs, 1 Stereo Main Output, 2 Group Outputs,Aux Send— Pre Fader) 2 High quality CD players equipped with autopause. • INPUTS 5 wireless mic lines 1 mic line (wired) 4 CD lines (stereo) OUTPUTS 1 LR/Stereo Main 1 Aux Sends to Stage Monitors (stereo) —pre fader C. STAGE DECK The Flying Karamazov Brothers 10 4PLAY 10/07 1. Wireless Microphones: The Local Presenter agrees to furnish five (5) wireless microphones of superior, professional quality consisting of transmitters, receivers, and microphone capsules. The wireless system should be equipped with small style capsules such as Countryman microphones with shirt clips. One of the five units is reserved as a backup. These units shall be for the sole use of the Company during the engagement. It is up to house discretion where the receivers shall be located and patched into the audio system. 2. Five( 5) mic line inputs to main console. 3. One (1) wired announce mic. D. LOUDSPEAKERS MAIN: Full Range Stereo PA suitable for voice, music and effects STAGE MONITORS: Two (2) Full Range Stereo wedges suitable for voice, music and effects. Two (2) placed DS. E. CLEAR COM This production requires clear com at the following locations: 1) lighting console, 2) audio console, 3) stage manager(stage right), and 4) stage left, The Flying Karamazov Brothers 11 4PLAY 10/07