Much Ado About Nothing
Compliance
PRE-SHOW CHECKLIST
Book suitable performance space
Minimum 6 x 6 metres flat, clear playing space with access to power
Allow for set up time - 60 min and Pack up time - 20 min
Arrange access to venue, the actors will arrive 1 hour before your show
Arrange assistance to use theatre lighting rig (if applicable)
Download the Classroom Resources
POST-SHOW CHECKLIST
Email final student numbers to Complete Works office for invoicing
Provide student and teacher feedback
Pre-show Information
Space Requirements:
6x6 metres of cleared, flat playing space and access to a power point. If you have a raised stage, we would always prefer to perform on the stage so the audience can see the action.
Lighting Requirements:
If your performance space has a standard lighting rig, we would appreciate being able to use it; we require a general wash on the stage and the house lights dimmed/off for the performance. Please let us know if we need to speak to a theatre technician at the school before our visit.
Theatre Etiquette:
We love the excitement that student groups bring into the theatre, but we would ask that that they understand a few simple guidelines to help them engage with the performance and assist our actors with their performance.
Please ensure all mobile phones, tablets and electrical devices are switched off for the performance.
Actors love to hear audiences respond authentically to the action on stage - laughing, cheering, applauding, even crying is all part of the experience.
Please do not talk or whisper during the performance; it is distracting to the actors and other audience members.
Cancellations:
If a booking needs to be rescheduled or cancelled, CWTC requires a minimum of six weeks written notification. Cancellations made within six weeks of the performance date will result in the full minimum performance fee being payable by the school. All cancellations must be received in writing via email or letter. Changes and cancellations will not be accepted over the phone.
Arrival:
Our actors will arrive one hour before the start of the show and sign in at the school office; they will ask for the contact teacher to assist them access the venue. Please let us know of any access or parking issues before our arrival (building works, best entrance for access to the venue etc.)
Access & Set-Up:
Access to the performance venue is required on arrival. This allows time to unload, set up the performance set, costumes and lights. In order to unload quickly and safely, please let us know the best place to access the performance venue, so the team can park the vehicle as close as possible.
Performance Length:
The performance runs for 60 minutes, however we recommend a 90 minute session to allow time for a question & analysis session after the show.
Photography & Filming:
Filming and flash photography of the performance is not permitted. If the school would like to take some photos please let the actors know and they can arrange to do a set-up photo before or after the show.
Payment:
Please email or call the office with your final student numbers and a balance invoice will be issued to the school. Payment is required within 7 days of the performance.
Feedback:
Complete Works appreciates any feedback from teachers and students. An online teacher survey will be emailed to you after the show; this is a short survey which assists us plan our future programs and respond to any questions, concerns and ideas that you would like to raise after the show.
Question & Answer Session
Immediately after the performance, students have the opportunity to ask the actors questions.