This is a visual presentation, therefore, it is of the utmost importance that your audience can not only hear, but see the show.
Stage:
The stage should be in a central location with good sight lines, no dance floor in front (see seating). Having a curtain backdrop always makes for a better presentation. Risers should be at least 12-18” in height. Rule of Thumb - 12” for every 100 people. Stage size should be a minimum of 10’x10’, in most cases more, depending on the evenings events. Keep away from traffic and noisy areas such as kitchen, bathroom, bar. When a sound technician is not available Mark requires a small table off to the side of stage for technical requirements.
DJs/Bands:
If there will be a DJ or band prior to, or following Mark’s performance we will need their contact names and phone # in order to coordinate the stage and sound requirements properly. The stage will need to be large enough to accommodate the DJ or band as well as Mark’s gear out front. All their requirements need to be setup at the back so that a secondary curtain can be drawn and they can pull their equipment forward during the break. If there is no curtain, then the equipment should be arranged in an appropriate manner as to not be distracting or make the stage unpresentable.
Seating:
Mark’s act is very visual. All seating should be kept to the front of the stage, not off to the back or sides of stage. Seating can always be pulled off dance floor following the show, make sure this is coordinated with the catering staff ahead of time so they are prepared. If your event has more than 400 people, we would suggest having a large screen setup to project the visuals to the back of venue. In most cases your event planner will accommodate you in this area.
Lighting:
Larger stage venues: to be discussed with technical staff. Smaller venues: need enough white light to fill the 10 x 10 stage area. Minimum 1 or 2 Par 64s – white lights, absolutely no colour gels !
Sound:
Full range, professional sound system. Speakers must be raised on stands up approx 6 feet. Depending on your scheduled events Mark Crocker requires a PA with 2 dedicated channels; one for his wireless headset, a second for his Ipod. Please advise if you have an in house technician available for music cues. A short sound check, prior to arrival of the audience is essential. Please provide your schedule for the event in order to have the sound check done in advance no later than one hour prior to arrivals.
Outside of Ontario Mark requires the client/purchaser to provide the wireless headset.
Providing Sound:
If you do not have a system, Crock of Laffs can supply a small system for a nominal fee that provides coverage for venues up to 300 people. Please contact Crock of Laffs for pricing information. Not available for bookings outside of Ontario.
Dressing Room:
1 clean, acclimatized room large enough for up to 3 people with seating arrangement and a mirror. This room should be fairly close to the performance area. If Mark's hotel room is within the same venue as performance, the dressing room is NOT required.
Refreshments:
Bottled water to be available before and after performance.
Meals:
Dinner and Breakfast to be provided by the purchaser. Mark prefers to join the group at lunch/dinner. However, if this is not possible; please ensure when booking the hotel, to allow a dinner and breakfast to be charged to the room at no additional cost to Mark. This needs to be specified in advance to alleviate any issues at check-in and check-out.
Accommodations:
To be supplied by customer; queen or king size bed, non smoking, within the venue itself. If that is not possible then within closest proximity to venue.
When making arrangements for hotel please make sure credit card number has been left in purchaser name, and room is booked under Mark Crockers' name so that their is no confusion at check-in and check-out as to payment arrangements.
Travel:
Flights to be supplied by purchaser, to be discussed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us to discuss. Thank you !
This is a visual presentation, therefore, it is of the utmost importance that your audience can not only hear, but see the show.