Technical Requests/Information Sheet for Sponsors
           of "Samantha `Rastles' the Woman Question"


Staging

     Because Samantha "neighbors" with the audience from an
intimate domestic setting, staging that enhances that intimacy
works best.  Of course, as always, probably the most important
factor is matching the size of the theater/room with the size of
the expected audience.  
     
     These stagings work well:
          --amphitheater setting, with performer on flat and
seats rising in rows away from the stage
          --thrust stages
          --in hotels/other institutional meeting rooms: standard
risers 18-24" high forming a platform approx. 12' deep x 16'
wide.  If the room has mirrors on the wall, either have the stage
set up against a non-mirrored wall or ask that the mirrors be
covered.
          --if it is a school or business auditorium or a large
proscenium stage, it is helpful to diminish the large area
through use of curtains or screens so that the single character
isn't swallowed up by the space.

     ****I will need to have access to the staging area/dressing
room, with all props available, 2 hours before doors open or
before any other activity in that room that precedes the show
(i.e. banquets, etc).

Lighting

     Simple lighting requirements. Where stage lights are
available, amber or rose gels preferred.  On regular stages, a
short technical rehearsal with your lighting person is sufficient
to set the lights.  There are no light cues during the
performance.

Props

     The sponsor is asked to provide the following props:

**rocking chair (adult sized--not small sewing rocker)
**small, old-looking table
**wooden coat rack
**braided, oriental, or rag rug (large enough for above to        
rest on)
**oil or kerosene lamp to put on table (doesn't need to           
  work; I won't light the wick).

                                         
                                        
Amplification

     On regular theater stages whose acoustics are designed for
dramatic productions, no microphone is generally needed.  In
large auditoriums, hotel banquet rooms, etc., amplification is
usually required. If amplification is required, I need to use a
wireless lavalier body microphone.

Dressing Room

     When possible, a stage dressing room with toilet facilities,
mirrors, and lights is requested.  In other settings without
stage dressing rooms, please provide a private dressing area with
an adequate mirror for applying makeup.  (At events held in
hotels, the management often provides a complimentary room that
could serve this purpose.  Or, if I'm staying at that hotel, I
can just dress in my room.)

Duplication of materials

     A packet of materials--program, poster, bibliography,
picture--will be sent for your use.  I have used black on ivory
to make it easier for you to photocopy onto any color you wish.
     Please duplicate the attached program to be distributed when
the audience arrives.  Should you have use for a poster, there is
room at the bottom for your date/time/place/sponsor information. 
The bibliography may also be duplicated for audience if you wish.