The Plunge! Cabaret Concept is built to be flexible. We accommodate most any performance space, partnership set-up, campus/community size and budget. This page presents our basic booking guidelines as well as some details that would be present in a contract with Plunge! We encourage you to contact us to talk about your institution so that we can work with you to find the program that suits you perfectly.
A FEW BASICS:
Residency
The residency of the artists may span from one to five days with one
to three workshops per day and must include at least one full performance.
Pricing1
| Performance |
$2,500 |
| Most Residency Components |
$500 each |
3-day Residency with one Performance
Package 2
Preferred length for residency work. Based on $500
per
workshop and an average of 2 workshops/day |
from $4,000 |
| Additional Perfomances and Concerts3 |
from $1,000 |
1 fees will adjust for travel, lodging and specific schedule
2 If the residency involves a partnership with a community
service organization, some cost may be deferred either through that
organization or grant funding
3 Concerts may be included as part of a residency contract
depending on the specific arrangements.
Options
There are elements of the Plunge! program that provide for many unique
and flexible options when putting together a performance and residency.
The collaboration between higher education and community service organizations
can result in a benefit/fund-raising structure, co-sponsored events,
outside funding sources, and shared support from all elements involved.
The cabaret setting of our shows allows for options that include refreshment
or dinner atmospheres. We are happy to work with you to find a setting
that suits your needs, pleases your audiences, and highlights our
program.
Performance Requirements
Our cabaret productions have a limited set of logistical requirements
and can be mounted in any traditional performance venue and many alternative
spaces, however the following elements are preferred and the Plunge!
artists need to know if any of the following are unavailable before
committing to a performance in the space:
- A grand piano in proper tune or that will be tuned prior to the
performance.
- A Public Address System with CD Player
- A technician to run lights and minimal sound. Theatrical lighting
is optional, but preferred.
A FEW DETAILS:
Workshop Design
Workshops are custom-designed for the venue, size and focus of participating
groups (on or off campus). Plunge! must have contact with group organizers
at least 3 weeks prior to the event. When applicable, there must be
a unique contact for each group who will be a person normally in a
leadership role with the group.
Schedule RequirementsThere may not be more than 2 workshops on the day of a performance
and the last workshop must end at least 4 hours prior to the start
of the performance.
The residency must build in time for rehearsal in the performance
space. If the residency is more than one day in length, there must
be at least two hours of time in the space on a day other than the
performance day and two hours on the day of the performance. The performance
space must be clear for use at least ninety minutes prior to show
time.
Ticketing:
Plunge! does not have an opinion on whether or not the performance
is ticketed, nor do we require a percentage of the house, however,
members of any partner community services organization must be admitted
for free or at a substantial discount. Plunge! will provide performance
vouchers if/when required.
Recordings and Print Material
If recording (audio and/or visual) is made – Plunge! must receive
a copy and must have permission to use for promotional purposes. Plunge!
reserves the right to make a recording for our promotional purposes.
The show program material is provided by Plunge! but the production
and distribution must be handled by the institution. Additional material
from the involved organizations is welcome, but Plunge! must review
and approve the final program.
