Please print or type. Use attachments if necessary. Due postmarked 6/30/08.
Name of performer, group or artist:________________________________ Daytime phone:__________________
Contact name:___________________ Alternate name:________________ Evening Phone:__________________
Address:___________________________________ City:_________________ State:_____ Zip:_____________
Email address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Number of people in act:________ List names of participating people, specifying those who anticipate
performing with another group:___________________________________________________________________
Detailed description of program. Please indicate instrumentation, if applicable:____________________________
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Category (circle one): Music Dance Band Theatre Dance Children's Visual Reading
Other (specify):______________________________ Program suitable for ages:___________________________
Length of program (most are 45 min):____________ Number of times you could repeat program:_____________
Site requirements (stage size, chairs, tables, etc.) Please attach stage plan, if applicable:__________________
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Set-up / tear-down time required. Ideal:________________________ Minimal:____________________________
Detailed Technical needs. - BE SPECIFIC! (power, lights, # of microphones, P.A., etc):____________________
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Does First Night need to provide a sound/light operator?_____________
Do you own sound equipment sufficient to provide all technical needs?________ Note: First Night technical resources are limited. Preference is given to self-sufficiency. Please list on separate paper in specific detail any equipment you own which you plan to use for your performance. Would you be willing to let First Night use your equipment for other groups?_________________
Requested payment for first performance_________________ repeat performances/sets______________________
First Night Missoula is a non-profit organization. Artists are paid through button sales, donations and sponsorships. Due to increased production costs in recent years, resources are limited.
Suggested venue and time for your performance:______________________________________
REQUIRED: Additional material such as scripts, drawings, photos, CD's, audio and video cassettes (please have cued up so your best work is represented in the first 90 seconds). For logo applicants, please include a proposed sketch for First Night 2008 as well as any previously displayed art. If you would like your work returned, please provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope. If you fail to include support material you may be denied any consideration for performance.
Notification is anticipated August 31, 2008. An independent selection panel will rate the proposals for artistic merit, appropriateness, originality, and availability of venues and funds. The schedule will be determined by the programming committee.
Mail your application to: First Night Missoula, P.O. Box 7662, Missoula, MT 59807 |