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CONTRACT COVER SHEET
This is to be completed by the Contract Manager prior to submission
to City Clerks Office. All portions are to be completed.
If you have questions, please contact City Clerk's Office.
Vendor Name: Pet Travel Show, Inc. f/s/o Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Vendor Number: 453196
ID Edwards Number
Contract Number: i/►� la—ci rZ7
This is assigned by City Clerk's Office
Project Name: 2012-2013 Spotlight Series
Description: ❑ Interlocal Agreement ❑ Change Order ❑ Amendment ® Contract
❑ Other:
Contract Effective Date: 4/15/12 Termination Date: 12/14/12
Contract Renewal Notice (Days): 90
Number of days required notice for termination or renewal or amendment
Contract Manager: Ronda Billerbeck Department: Parks, Cultural Programs
Detail: (i.e. address, location, parcel number, tax id, etc.):
Performance Thursday, December 13, 2012
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KENT
WASH IN G T O N CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the City of Kent and
Pet Travel Show Inc flslo Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the
"City"), and Pet Travel Show, Inc. f/slo Popovich Comedy Pet Theater located and doing business at clo Brad Simon
Organization Inc., 155 West 46th St., 51h floor, New York, NY 10036, 212-730-2132(hereinafter the "Artist")
I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Artist shall perform the following services for the City.
Description: Artist will present one public performance as part of the Kent Arts Commission's
"Spotlight Series N
Start Time/Duration: 7 30 p m/85 minutes including 20 minute intermission
Day, Date,Year: Thursday, December 13, 2012
Event Location: Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave SE, Covington,
WA 98042
Merchandising: Artist shall have the sole and exclusive right, but not obligation, to sell souvenir
posters, programs, CDs, DVDs and other merchandise directly pertaining to
and/or bearing the likeness of the Artist at the performance City will retain 15%
of the receipts when Artist provides sales staff and 20% of the receipts when City
provides sales staff
Lodging: City will provide hotel accommodations (4 double rooms and 1 single room)for
Artist on Thursday, December 13
Hospitality: City will provide hospitality as specified in the attached rider
Billing: "World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater"Artist to receive 100% sole
headline billing in all advertising, with exception of season brochure
Sponsorship: City reserves the right to obtain corporate sponsor(s)for Artist's performance
Exclusivity: Artist shall not appear in general Seattle/Puget Sound market, including King,
Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap Counties, within two-months before or after
December 13, 2012, with the exception of venues previously discussed and
mutually agreed upon
House seats: City will hold eight(8) complimentary house seats for Artist, to be released 24
hours prior to curtain if not notified by Artist
*All as more specifically described in the attached Exhibit B
Contractor further represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be performed in accordance
with generally accepted professional practices in effect at the time those services are performed
II. COMPENSATION. The City shall pay Artist the total sum of $9,000.00 for the work to be performed
under this Agreement, upon satisfactory completion of all services and requirements specified in this Agreement A 50%
deposit of$4,500 00 will be paid, by City of Kent check, to The Brad Simon Organization, Inc upon complete execution of
contract The balance of$4,500 00 will be paid, by City of Kent check, to Pet Travel Show, Inc (FED ID# 27-1474823)
on the day of the performance
III. PRESS MATERIALS. Contractor agrees to provide to the City where appropriate, at his or her own
expense, complete press materials, including hard copy or high resolution electronic photographs, biographic
descriptions, and program materials, not less than six (6) weeks prior to the initial event date for the City's use in
promoting the event All publicity and promotional materials regarding the event released to the media or public by the
Contractor shall credit the City of Kent for its support of the event or project
IV. PERFORMANCE SPACE. The City agrees to furnish, at its sole cost and expense, a place of
performance on the date(s) and at the time(s) contained in Section I The City shall also provide ushers, a house
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-1
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
manager, and box office staff and any additional services and personnel as required by the City, for the efficient operation
of the engagement Other arrangements will be the responsibility of the City and Contractor as follows below
Venue: City will provide proscenium theater Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center.
Sound: City will provide sound system according to Contractor's technical rider'
Lights: City will provide lighting according to Contractor's technical rider
Dressing Rooms: City will provide dressing room facilities according to Contractor's rider'
Technical Staff: City will provide sound and lighting technicians, and theater manager familiar with facility
Contractor will provide any other technical staff, including a road manager or technical director,
necessary for the performance
"All as more specifically described in the attached Exhibit B
V. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent Contractor-Employer
Relationship will be created by this Agreement By their execution of this Agreement, and in accordance with Ch 51 08
RCW, the parties make the following representations
A The Contractor has the ability to control and direct the performance and details of its work, the
City being interested only in the results obtained under this Agreement
B The Contractor maintains and pays for its own place of business from which Contractor's services
under this Agreement will be performed
C The Contractor has an established and independent business that is eligible for a business
deduction for federal income tax purposes that existed before the City retained Contractor's
services, or the Contractor is engaged in an independently established trade, occupation,
profession, or business of the same nature as that involved under this Agreement
D The Contractor is responsible for filing as they become due all necessary tax documents with
appropriate federal and state agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service and the state
Department of Revenue
E The Contractor has registered its business and established an account with the state Department
of Revenue and other state agencies as may be required by Contractor's business, and has
obtained a Unified Business Identifier(UBI) number from the State of Washington
F The Contractor maintains a set of books dedicated to the expenses and earnings of its business
The parties intend that an Independent Contractor-Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement and that the
Contractor has the ability to control and direct the performance and details of its work, the City being interested primarily
only to the results obtained under this Agreement and compliance with its terms and conditions
VI. WORK PERFORMED AT CONTRACTOR'S RISK. Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of its
employees, agents, and subcontractors in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary
for that purpose
Vil. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including all legal
costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the Contractor's performance of this Agreement, except for
that portion of the injuries and damages caused by the City's negligence, including assertions that the use or transfer of
any software, book, document, report, film, tape or sound reproduction delivered in accordance with this Agreement
constitutes an infringement of any copyright, patent trademark, trade name, or otherwise results in unfair trade practices
The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Contractor's work when completed shall not be grounds to avoid any of
these covenants of indemnification
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement
VIII. INSURANCE. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance of
the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit A attached and incorporated by this reference,
IX. TERMINATION AND BREACH. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon
providing the other party ninety (90) days written notice at its address set forth on the signature block of this Agreement
All costs incurred by the City due to Contractor's failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor The City may deduct its costs from any payments due to the Contractor or pro-rate
the Agreement amount based upon the actual time of Contractor's performance compared to the contracted performance
schedule
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-2
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
X. IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE. Outdoor performances are considered "rain or shine" In the
event that extreme inclement weather renders an outdoor performance impossible, the City will attempt to arrange an
alternate performance space and Contractor will employ its best efforts to provide the contract work in that alternate
performance space Neither party shall be under liability for failure to perform in the event that such failure is caused by
or due to acts or regulations of public authorities, civil tumult, strike, epidemic or any other cause beyond the control of
either party In the event of a failure to perform as provided in this section, neither party shall be liable for the balance of
the Agreement
XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A Discrimination In the performance of work under this Agreement or any sub-contract, the Contractor
shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory,
mental, or physical disability, discriminate against any person
B Recyclable Materials Pursuant to Chapter 3 80 of the Kent City Code, the City requires its Contractors to
use recycled and recyclable products whenever practicable A price preference may be available for any designated
recycled product
C Non-Waiver of Breach The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants
and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this Agreement in one or more
instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the
same shall be and remain in full force and effect
D Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington If the parties are unable to settle any dispute, difference or claim
arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim,
shall only be by filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King
County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution process In any claim or
lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and
attorney's fees incurred in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, in addition to any other recovery or award provided
by law, provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the City's right to indemnification under
Section VII of this Agreement
E Written Notice All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the
addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary Any written notice hereunder
shall become effective three (3) business days after the date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be
deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may
be hereafter specified in writing
F Assignment Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written consent of the non-
assigning party shall be void If the non-assigning party gives its consent to any assignment, the terms of this Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect and no further assignment shall be made without additional written consent
G Modification No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the City and Contractor
H Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together with any Exhibits
attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or other representative of the City, and such
statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this
Agreement All of the above documents are hereby made a part of this Agreement However, should any language in
any of the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement
shall prevail.
I Compliance with Laws The Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules,
and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable to Contractor's business, equipment, and
personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or arising out of the performance of this Agreement
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-3
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
IN WITNESS,the parties below execute this Agreement,which shall become effective on the last date
entered below.
CONTRACTOR: CITY OF KENT:
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NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CONTRACTOR: CITY OF KENT:
Ronda Blllerbeck, Cultural Programs Manager
City of Kent
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent,WA 98032
(telephone)
(facsimile) (253) 856-5050 (telephone)
(253) 856-6050 (facsimile)
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CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-4
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE &INDEMNITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS
Insurance
The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to
persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the
Contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Minimum Scope of Insurance
Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types described below
1 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall
cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed
operations, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract
The Commercial General Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide the Aggregate Per Project
Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 11 85 There shall be no endorsement or modification of the
Commercial General Liability
insurance for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground property damage The City shall
be named as an insured under the Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with
respect to the work performed for the City using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85
or a substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage
Minimum Amounts of Insurance
Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits
1 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each
occurrence, $1,000,000 general aggregate and a$1,000,000 products-completed operations
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aggregate limit
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions for Commercial General Liability
insurance
1. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect the City Any Insurance, self-insurance,
or insurance pool coverage
2 maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it
3. The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except
after thirty(30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City
4 The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all policies(except Professional Liability)as respects
work performed by or on behalf of the contractor and a copy of the endorsement naming the City as additional insured
shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance The City reserves the right to receive a certified copy of all required
insurance policies The Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause stating that
coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respects
to the limits of the insurer's liability
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A M Best rating of not less than A VII
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not
necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Contractor before
commencement of the work
Subcontractors
Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and
endorsements for each subcontractor All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance
requirements as stated herein for the Contractor
CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT-5
(Under$10,000—Sole Performer)
THE BRAD SIMON ORGANIZA i ION, INC.
155 West 46`h Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Tel 212-730-2132 Fax 212-730-2895
WEBSITE www bsoinc.com
Agreement,as follows, made this 2nd day of April 2012 between Pet Travel Show,Inc. f/s/o Popovich
Comedy Pet Theater, herein called"Gregory Popovich"and Lori Hogan,Superintendent of Recreation
and Cultural Services / City of Kent herein called"PURCHASER"for the upcoming performances on
Thursday, December 13, 2012.
1. Gregory Popovich will render professional services for:
Place of Engagement: Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center
25800 1641h Ave.SE, Covington,WA 98042
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012
Time: 1—85-minute public performance at 7:30PM including a 20-minute
intermission. Load-in on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 2:30PM.
2. Performance fees and terms for the engagement- Nine-thousand US Dollars ($9,000.00) plus the
following:
• PURCHASER to provide four(4)double occupancy hotel rooms and one(1) single hotel room at a
suitable hotel close to venue for cast/crew for up to two (2) nights. ((lapVt ,- %Z�t lj�12Z
8 comp tickets will be available for Artist, and up to 30 for PURCHASER fo media trad
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conjunction with advertising for the event.
• PURCHASER to provide in house sound, lighting, production, and all requirements set forth in
Technical Rider hereto (the"Rider's at no additional expense to the Artist.
• Artist agrees to participate in 4-6 advance print and electronic media Interviews to assist in the
promotion of the engagement as scheduled by PURCHASER.
• And all requirements set forth in Technical Rider hereto (the"Rider")at no additional expense to
the Artist.
3. As compensation for services rendered by Gregory Popovich, PURCHASER agrees to pay:
$0.00 shall be paid by PURCHASER to and in the name of THE BRAD SIMON ORGANIZATION, INC.
on or before signing of contracts to be received by May 2. 2012.
• $4,500.00 shall be paid by PURCHASER to and in the name of THE BRAD SIMON ORGANIZATION,
INC. b =ebr i€ied-ehe6k-or_b vke to be received within 30 days upon receipt of fully-
ecuted contract. Failure to send the deposit may result in cancellation of performance without
releasing PURCHASER of his obligation to pay the full contracted price. No state non-resident
withholding tax may be taken from the deposit. If these are required they must be
(f�� documented and taken from the final payment.
• $4,500.00 shall be paid by PURCHASER by ca ta#ied-check-orbwtk•wire(U.S. Currency) on Day
of Engagement payable to PET TRAVEL SHOW, INC. (FED ID#: 27-1.474823— Mailing address:
3172 N. Rainbow Blvd #340, Las Vegas, NV 89108) prior to performance on December 13.
2012.
• In the event that payments are not made herein provided, Gregory Popovich shall, at his option,
have the right to refuse to perform, and PURCHASER shall remain liable to Gregory Popovich
for the agreed price herein set forth.
Bank wire Information: Brad Simon Organization, Inc., Special Account, Citibank, N.A., Park Ave. & 57th
Street, NY, NY 10022 / Routing #02647342 Account#9945341841 Fed ID #13-3136260
4. PURCHASER agrees to provide,at its own expense,technical or on-stage equipment and/or service for
Gregory Popovich as follows:
5. PURCHASER agrees to furnish at its own expense a suitable theater, ball room, or auditorium in said city,
on the date and time for the performance(s) as above mentioned; well heated, lighted, clean, and in good
order, with a clean,comfortable dressing room near the stage for Gregory Popovich, and to pay for load-
in, load-out, and running of the show,furnishing all electricians and stage hands as required, also to pay for
all lights, tickets, house programs, license (if required), heating, cleaning services, special police, ushers,
ticket sellers for advance or single sales(whether such sales take place in the theater or elsewhere), ticket
takers, advertising, bill posting, mailing and distributing of circulars, and daily display newspaper advertising
in the principal newspapers, and all other necessary expenses in connection therewith. No seats will be
permitted on the stage without the consent of Gregory Popovich.
6. PURCHASER represents that it has a lease for the performance site,theater, hall or auditorium covering
the dates(s) of this engagement, which lease will be shown to Gregory Popovich as requested.
7. Gregory Popovich agrees to supply the usual quantity of publicity and promotional materials as available,
and will also furnish copy for the program that is printed and distributed by the PURCHASER.
PURCHASER agrees to print said copy in its entirety All house programs must carry the line"by
arrangement with Comedy Pet Theater: Furthermore, Gregory Popovich will accommodate to the best of
his ability any publicity to do with his performances. All interviews must be scheduled in advance by
contacting GreooryCacomedypet.com.
8. PURCHASER agrees to make available to Gregory Popovich not less than eight complimentary tickets for
each performance.
9. If before the date of any scheduled event, Gregory Popovich finds that PURCHASER has failed,
neglected or refused to perform any contract with another artist for an earlier engagement, of if Gregory
Popovich finds that the financial credit of PURCHASER has been impaired, Gregory Popovich shall have
the right to cancel the performance.
10. Gregory Popovich shall be under no liability for failure to appear or perform in the event such failure is
caused by or due to the physical disability of Gregory Popovich, or acts or regulations of public
authorities, acts of God (i.e. earthquakes, snow, etc.) labor difficulties, civil tumult, strike, epidemic,
interruption or delay of transportation service, or any other cause beyond the control of Gregory
Popovich.
11. DVD/Merchandise Sales: Gregory Popovich reserves the exclusive right to sell show related merchandise
at this performance. Gregory Popovich will provide sales personnel and will retain eighty-five percent
(85%) of the revenue from net merchandise sales. The PURCHASER shall receive fifteen percent(15%)
of the revenue from net merchandise sales. Net merchandise sales Is defined as gross merchandise sales
less any applicable sales tax and credit card fees.
12. No radio apparatus, recording (audio or video), or transmitting devices shall be used during the
performance(s) in any manner or form, in the building in which the performance(s)shall be given,without
the written consent of Gregory Popovich.
13. PURCHASER agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Gregory Popovich from and against any claims,
damages, liabilities, or losses in connection with any claim,demand or action made by any third party, if
such are sustained as a direct or indirect consequence of this engagement. PURCHASER will provide
personal and public liability, fire, and theft insurance for Gregory Popovich's property and personnel.
14. Civil Rights Compliance. PURCHASER and Gregory Popovich agree to abide by Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. PURCHASER agrees that there shall be no discrimination
as to admission of seating because of race, color, creed, national origin, age, physical handicap or sex.
15. This contract cannot be assigned or transferred without the written consent of Gregory Popovich and
contains the complete understanding of the parties representing the subject matter hereof. It is not binding
upon Gregory Popovich until executed and delivered by the office of the Artist's Manager and Artist's
Manager signs only as Gregory Popovich's agent and is not obligated there under and is not responsible
for any acts of defaults of Gregory Popovich.
Please read this contract carefully and in its entirety. Attached riders are an integral part of this contract and
must be signed and returned Please sign all copies and return via email to: Maxine Evangelista,Office and
Contracts Manager at maxineabsoinc.com or mailed to THE BRAD SIMON ORGANIZATION, INC.
155 WEST 46T" STREET, 5T" FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10036.
Signed:
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Purchaser:
By; Date:
Lori Hogan, Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Services
City of Kent
PURCHASER Contact:
Ronda Billerbeck, Cultural Programs Manager
220 4th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032
Tel: 253-856-5055 / Cell: 206-450-7203 / Fax: 253-856-6050
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GREGORY POPOVICH'S COMEDY PET THEATER
Technical Rider
1. STAGE: Ideal stage size for optimum performance is 40' wide by 20' deep with wings on both sides. A
smaller version of the show is possible on a stage no less than 20' wide and 10' deep Performance on a thrust
stage is possible if drawings to scale are submitted and approved prior to contract signing Proscenium arch
should be a minimum of 20' high.
Curtains: Main(front)curtain can be traveler or split center fly. At the back of the performance area, there
should a black backdrop curtain running the entire width of the stage There must be 3' minimum walkway
between this backdrop curtain and the wall in order for performers and pets to pass from one side of the stage
to the other The show is played in front of the mid-stage curtain if depth of stage allows. Behind mid-stage
curtain is a set piece(house for firefighter act).
Stage masking:Legs and borders should be set for optimum viewing and height visibility.Adjustments in the
performance can be made to accommodate less-than-ideal stage height Gregory will utilize any available
height for his juggling.
Rigginz Above the stage at approximately the 1/3 and 2/3 distances between front and backdrop curtains
should be pipes running the width of the performance area One pipe is for hanging decor and circus props.
The other pipe will be for two snow machines provided by the CPT Company, weighing a total of 80 lbs.
Prop Tables- Two 2' x 6' tables are needed on both sides of the stage to accommodate props.
Wardrobe Rack One wardrobe rack on wheels should be provided on both sides of the stage for costumes.
NOTE: Most costume changes take place in the wings and not in the dressing room. The CPT Company is
extremely attentive to all clean-up details following the performance
Misc:A hazer/fog machine is used for a firefighter act. Gregory safely and briefly uses sparks,flammable
cotton, an open flame candle, and flash paper for small tricks.
2. LIGHTING: Venue must provide one(1)Light Board Operator and one(1)Follow Spot Operator.
CPT Company uses a total of five submasters: 2 for the looks, 3 for the special lights. They also use some
bumping lights for a circus parade scene.
First look(winter light)- cold blue colors from overhead with white or amber front wash.
Second look(full light) warm wash.
Special lights. CPT Tech Director will spike the stage upon arrival Special lights are located
downstage stage left,center stage,and stage right. All of them are about six feet in diameter. No
jcolor,hard or soft edge no preference. They should not overlap.
3. SOUND: Sound source is one(1)laptop plus two(2) drum machines. Venue must provide one(1)wireless
handheld vocal microphone on each side of the stage(two microphones total) CPT Company will bring a Mim-
Disc CD player,DVD player,and drum/sound machine that will need to be tied into audio& video house
systems CPT Company will provide Sound Operator for all performances.
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4.PROJECTION: Venue must provide LCD_proiector and screen. This is not optional.If not on site, equipment
can sometimes be borrowed from a local school system or rented at minimal cost. There are three or more video
playback segments of approximately two minutes each.
Screen: Preferred location is downstage of the main curtain or directly upstage of the main curtain. Using the
cyc as a screen is not an option Front projection is preferred, but CPT Company can work with rear
projection system Screen should be maximum size manageable, asset and prop changes occur behind screen
during video segments. Prefer that screen be dropdown or flown in for front projection
If the only screen available is stationary type on a frame,it may be rigged at or above proscenium arch or to
the left or right of stage
5.BACKSTAGE CREW&TECH SUPPORT. CPT Company requires immediate access upon arrival to a 110
volt outlet in the theatre s loading dock area for the trailer(T wide x 34' long)that houses the animals. The
company also travels with up to 3 additional vehicles that must be parked at or near the trailer.
Venue must provide a minimum of 3 people for load-in and load-out.
Load-in time. 3 hours
Load-out time-2 hours
The following personnel must be available for tech rehearsal and run of show:
a) 1 Follow-spot Operator
b) 1 or 2 Stagehands—One person assigned to the main drape and a floater on the opposite side of stage.
c) 1 Light Technician or Light Board Operator—Must be familiar with the house sound system in the event
that help is needed due to a malfunction of the sound system during a performance.
All technicians should be connected via headsets with microphones. Rarely a problem,but something the
presenter should consider is that all technicians be queried and chosen based on their LACK of allergies to pets
and pet products CPT Company assumes no liability in this regard
6. REHEARSAL: Technical rehearsal is required approximately one hour prior to curtain. During this time,
Gregory will meet with the sound and light technicians and stage manager regardmg specific details.A working
script will be provided to key stage personnel CPT Company Sound Engineer(on tour)will operate the CD
player.He can also operate the DVD player if it is located in sound booth. It is the responsibility of the presenter
to be sure that there is adequate cable to connect the projector to the DVD player,
If the DVD player cannot be kept in the sound/light booth and instead needs to be located near the projector, 1
additional technician will need to be provided to operate the DVD player.
7. PETS: The current troupe is 14 house cats, 12 dogs, 10 doves,and 6 white mice. The animals travel and stay
in separate cages and kennels and remain in their trailer,which is customized for their comfort(heated&air-
conditioned). Two CPT assistants remain with the pets at all times. Whenever possible,the animals will remain
and make most entrances from Stage Right
8. HOTEL LODGING: 4 double rooms(w/two beds)and 1 single room(w/one or two beds)are required At
least two of the double rooms and the one single room should be designated as NON-SMOKING.The pets do not
enter the hotel,so this consideration need not affect hotel selection. Hotel parking area must allow parking of the
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34' trailer at the back of the hotel's parking lot.A 3-star hotel is the minimum that is acceptable,and the hotel
must be located within 5 miles of the venue.
Any deviation from these requirements must be approved by CPT Company management Number of hotel nights
or allowances provided AND whether hotel stay precedes performance, follows performance or both will be
spelled out in the contract The CPT Company will arrive early to do live press appearances if hotel is provided by
presenter and their travel schedule allows early arrival One room(of Mr. Popovich)checks out at 6:OOPM the
day of the show
9. DRESSING ROOMS AND HOSPITALITY: Two dressin¢rooms are required "Star"room should
accommodate a minimum of 3 people. "Cast"room should accommodate a minimum of 5 people.
Backstage hospitality for up to 10 people is required—bottled water,hot tea,coffee, selection of sodas,fresh fruit
&vegetable platters, sandwich or deli trays including meats,cheeses,breads,and condiments should be available
from move-in through the intermission of the performance(i e, 4-5 hours) In addition, if two shows are
scheduled on the same day,a warm meal should be provided for up to 10 people between shows.
10. MERCHANDISE SALES:A draped table approximately 2'x 6' is needed in a prominent lobby location for
autographs,photos, and sale of posters/videos/merchandise at intermission and/or following the performance.
Table can be standard or counter height Additional personnel are not required CPT Company will staff.
11. PUBLICITY & INTERVIEWS: Gregory will do his best to accommodate advance and/or on-site print and
broadcast media interviews Media support materials including B-roll video,photos, feature stories and reviews
are available upon request If an in-person appearance is desired in advance of move-in date, see 48 above.
12. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: CPT Company requires eight(8)complimentary tickets per performance
within the theatre's first ten rows of the center section If CPT Company does not need these tickets,they will
notify presenter,and unused tickets may be put on sale at the box office on the day of the show.
For the Artis • For the Presenter.
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