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The stories of America's great writer performed onstage
Booking
A Fire Was in My Head and June Recital are
available for booking at colleges and theatres. Technical
requirements follow. Additional questions, including those related to fees
and availablity should be sent by e-mail to
info@EudoraWeltyOnstage.
Technical
Requirements
FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES:
1) UPRIGHT
PIANO or baby grand, tuned.
2) MICROPHONE detachable from a stand and able to be carried by the actress. We prefer a wireless handheld. Depending on acoustics an additional wirelss lavalier microphone may be necessary.
3) SOUND SYSTEM. There needs to be a working sound system with adjustable volume so the actress’s voice may be heard above the piano. There should be at least two speakers.
4) COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Note: Sound levels from the microphone need to balanced during performance between the piano and the actress’s voice. It is important to keep the voice intimate, not shouting to override the music.
| FOR A FIRE WAS IN MY HEAD ONLY: a) HOUR AND A HALF SET UP with sound equipment b) IF LIGHTING is desired we prefer a spotlight with an operator and a cyclorama capable of changing color. Lighting is not necessary. c) Running time for a Fire Was in My Head is 60 minutes. |
FOR JUNE RECITAL ONLY:
a) A BATTEN on which to dead hang two lightweight poles for a cotton curtain backdrop.
b) AN
ASSISTANT for technical work during set up,
performance, and taking down of the show.
c) 3 HOURS PREPARATION
onstage minimum, prior to an hour before performance.
d) BARE STAGE
10’ deep minimum. June Recital has been performed
on the set of other plays, when appropriate or neutral. i.e. Our Town,
A Streetcar Named Desire, Painting Churches.
e) Running time for June Recital is 75 minutes.
ON THE ROAD :
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THREE PEOPLE travel for performances
of June Recital: Brenda Currin, a pianist, and a stage manager,
responsible for supervising the setting up of the stage, lights
and sound. THREE ROOMS are needed for the nights before and after a performance. |