Corporate Presenter Kit

General guidelines for producing JuggleMania.
If you can't provide all this exactly, do the best you can and so will Rhys.

Space Needs
A 12'x12' riser situated against a wall and with good sightlines for the entire room. No overhead chandeliers or low beams, ideally. A 10' or greater ceiling height is best. About 6' between the edge of the riser and the nearest tables.

Light Needs
The more light the better. "Mood" lighting will have to be turned up to bright for the show. Rhys can provide some extra light, if requested.

Sound Needs
Rhys will provide his own wireless Sennheiser mic. Most house PA systems will work, but some are surprisingly "sucky." If the house system is good, Rhys can patch his mic into it. If the house system is unreliable and you've rented a better one for your own use, Rhys can patch into it. If you'd like, Rhys can provide a quality sound system for the show.

Set-Up Time
Access to the performance space 45-60 minutes before the attendees arrive, is ideal. The show can "walk on" if it's a short version and you don't mind a little setting up before the actual performance. Rhys would rather arrive early than set up while people are eating. Set up during meet and greet is alright, if client prefers.

Performance Time
After dessert has been set. NOT while people are eating dinner. It is best if the wait staff has been instructed to cease service during the show (no clearing tables and walking between show and audience).

Break Down and Load Out
Ideally, soon after the show has ended unless more events must follow. Following events will have to work around show equipment. Show can be pulled to the side in about 5 minutes, thus clearing stage, if necessary. Full load out takes 30-45 minutes if unhindered.

Misc. Needs
A list of 5 possible "volunteers" that you'd like "highlighted" in the act.
If providing lodging, a basic non-smoking room is all that's needed.
If providing a meal, chicken or fish entree is preferred.

Emcee Introduction to Rhys Thomas:
"Tonight's entertainer has served as Artist in Residence at the Smithsonian Institution, has represented the U.S. at international theatrical show cases on three continents including the Street Performer World Cup in Japan. To balance-out such grand achievements he recently appeared on Real TV accidently setting his head on fire. You may have seen him opening for such notable acts as The Smothers Brothers, Leon Redbone, James Taylor, Weird Al Yankovich AND Weird Al Gore. Please welcome, Rhys* Thomas!

*Pronounced "Reese."