2015–2016
Performance Application
and Workshop Request Form
Thank you for your interest in Universal Orlando® Resort’s
STARS Performance Program.
Only fully completed applications will be considered for performances. This includes
the signed Performance Guidelines, set list, script, and equipment request. You must
also provide a URL or a link to a video of your most recent performance as part of your
application. If the uniforms you intend to wear during your Universal Orlando STARS
performance do not appear in the video, a color photo which includes your uniform must
also be provided.
NO JEANS ARE PERMITTED FOR PERFORMANCES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO.
Performance Guidelines
Please read carefully and initial each section.
APPROVAL PROCESS
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PERFORMANCE GROUPS
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All groups must be approved by Universal Orlando® Resort for a
performance. Please submit a color photo and a DVD or Internet link of
your performance in the uniforms to be worn during the performance.
You will receive your group’s performance date and other pertinent
information once you have submitted your photo, video and music of
your performance and it has been reviewed by a STARS representative.
Please submit your set list and/or music to be played during your
performance. All music must be pre-approved by a Universal Orlando
STARS representative prior to your performance. Any music containing
profanity or inappropirate innuendoes will not be accepted. Please do
not perform any music or wear attire associated with other theme parks.
Four (4) weeks prior to your performance date, you will receive your
performance time and an itinerary. Your group will receive a stage
technical chart two (2) weeks prior to your performance date to discuss
entertainment needs.
All STARS Performance Application materials must be received by Universal
Orlando at least six (6) weeks prior to your requested performance date.
Please provide up to four (4) performance dates in order of priority. We will
accommodate the first choice date when possible. However, schedules
are subject to change due to events and productions in Universal Orlando.
Your group may move forward with the approval process ONLY when the
photo and video of your group and the music set list have been received
and reviewed by a STARS representative.
You may scan, fax or mail all required materials to the following contact
information:
Email: STARS@UniversalOrlando.com
Fax: 407-224-3343, ATTN: STARS Program
Mailing Address:
Youth Markets B110-2
Universal Orlando
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
PERFORMANCE CHANGE
OR CANCELLATION
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Notification of performance changes or cancellations must be made no
less than two (2) weeks prior to your performance date. All performances
are subject to change or cancellation due to production conflicts, studio
operations or inclement weather. Universal Orlando reserves the right
to cancel performances at any time if uniforms/costumes or music do
not meet the guidelines of the STARS Performance Program or if a
group arrives late.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Universal Orlando reserves the right to inspect all purses, backpacks, and
other bags/containers upon guests’ entry into the attractions or at any time
during the guests’ stay for purposes of park security and guest safety.
All guests at the attractions are expected to conduct themselves in a mature
and respectable manner during their entire stay. Any unsafe or disruptive
act including failure to follow posted guidelines at each ride or show may
result in dismissal from the attractions without a refund. Please note: there
is no vending, no donation solicitation and no self-promotion allowed on
Universal Orlando property.
The director is responsible for distributing to students/performers all
pertinent information to ensure that all performance groups are versed in
the policies and procedures of the Universal Orlando STARS Performance
Program. Universal Orlando reserves the right to cancel a performance
date due to your failure to comply with policies and procedures.
ARRIVAL
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Your group will receive instructions on where to arrive on the day of your
performance upon being accepted to perform at Universal Orlando.
WARDROBE
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Weather appropriate attire is recommended. Matching collared shirts
and matching slacks are permitted as summer performance attire. All
uniforms must be pressed and in good condition. Jeans are prohibited
and should not be worn for a STARS performance. T-shirts and shorts
MUST be pre-approved. Please do not wear attire associated with
other theme parks.
CHANGING FACILITIES
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Your group should be in uniform and ready to perform 30 minutes prior to
your performance time. Changing facilities are available for use before/
after your performance. All guests at the attractions are expected to
conduct themselves in a mature and respectable manner while using the
changing facilities and throughout their entire stay. Multiple bands may
be using the changing facility at the same time. It is the responsibility
of the director and chaperones to monitor the behavior of the students.
Universal reserves the right to decline facility use for any reason including
behavior concerns.
MANDATORY FORMS
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You must bring your completed Medical Consent Forms with you to the
performance. After your performance, your group leader must bring the
Medical Consent Forms to Health Services in either Universal’s Islands
of Adventure® or Universal Studios Florida®.
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Universal Orlando is a working television and film production facility. As a
result, you may be exposed to confidential areas and events. Please respect
that confidentiality and privilege by refraining from taking photos or videos on
any recording device including smart phones while backstage. However, you
are encouraged to take photos and/or videos during the group’s performance
anywhere in the park. Failure to comply may result in loss of backlot privileges
for the person taking the photograph and/or video.
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Performance Requirements
and Information
APPLICATION
Only fully completed applications will be considered for performances. Please provide up to four (4) performance dates in order of priority. We
will accommodate the first choice date when possible. However, schedules are subject to change due to the nature of events and productions
in Universal Orlando®. Applications must be received at least 6 weeks prior to your requested performance date. There is NO application fee
required to perform in the STARS Performance Program.
PARK TICKETS
Groups must purchase a minimum of forty (40) tickets including non-performers. All performers, chaperones and guests of the performers must
have a park ticket for entry into the parks during performances that occur within Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and/or Universal Studios®.
Chaperones and non-performers without park tickets will not be permitted in the parks without the appropriate ticket.
Non-Florida groups are required to purchase multi-day Park-to-Park tickets. Groups from within the state of Florida
are required to purchase Park-to-Park tickets.
PERFORMING GROUP REQUIREMENTS
• Groups must be a minimum size of 40 including non-performers.
• All performers must be at college level or below.
• All performers must be in uniform or in costume as appropriate. Jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are not permitted for performances without prior
approval. For marching bands, a summer uniform is acceptable, but all members in the band must wear the same uniform.
• Provide a link to a performance video including samples of the music you will be performing and the group’s uniform
on this application or email it to STARS@universalorlando.com. If your group is not in the uniform you plan to wear at Universal, email a color
photo of your group in uniform with your video.
• Please submit a setlist. Space is provided on the last page of the application.
• Any spoken words, whether by performers or directors, must be submitted as a script in its entirety with the application. Set script is available
on the last page of the application.
•Recognizable character costumes or performances representing such characters or animated films are not permitted. School mascots are
permitted only after approval.
• Stage performances are 30 minutes in length. If you have multiple groups, please reach out to your STARS representative for details.
• Marching performances are up to 1 mile in length and marching routes vary according to the events in the park during performance times.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
You will be notified of your performance time 3 to 4 weeks prior to your performance. All performances are subject to change or cancellation
due to production conflicts, studio operations or inclement weather. Universal reserves the right to cancel performances at any time if uniforms/
costumes or music do not meet the guidelines of the STARS Performance Program, or if a group arrives late.
SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Email (PREFERRED): STARS@UniversalOrlando.com
If email is not an option for you:
Fax:407-224-3343
Mail: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819
Attention: Universal Orlando Youth Programs B110-2
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT
A SAMPLE OF THE GROUP’S PROPOSED PERFORMANCE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 407-363-8223 OR 1-800-YOUTH15
Workshop Requirements
and Information
APPLICATION
Only fully completed applications will be considered for workshops. Please provide up to four (4) performance dates in order of priority. We
will accommodate the first choice date when possible. However, schedules are subject to change due to the nature of events and productions
in Universal Orlando®. Applications must be received at least 6 weeks prior to your requested workshop date. There is an additional fee to
participate in ALL workshops.
PARK TICKETS
All groups must purchase a minimum of forty (40) tickets including non-performers. All performers, chaperones and guests of the performers
must have a multi-day park ticket for entry into the parks during performances that occur within Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and/or Universal
Studios®. Chaperones and non-performers without park tickets will not be permitted in the parks without the appropriate ticket.
Non-Florida groups are required to purchase multi-day Park-to-Park admission tickets. Groups from within the state of Florida are required to
purchase Park-to-Park admission tickets.
SOUND DESIGN: MUSIC AND THE ART OF FOLEY
Education and entertainment come together like never before. Your band, orchestra or choir students will score an actual movie scene, record
sound effects, and experience what it’s like to be a working movie musician. Directors will be fully immersed in the experience and will conduct
their group.
MUSIC WORKSHOP GROUP REQUIREMENTS
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Groups must meet a minimum size of 40 participants, unless pre-approved. All performers must be at college level or below.
Provide a link or a DVD of a performance video on this application or email it to STARS@universalorlando.com.
The entire workshop experience will last approximately 90 minutes.
Groups will be provided the sheet music prior to their workshop. Groups wishing to sight read may do so at their director’s discretion.
Directors/Chaperones are not required to purchase the workshop. Chaperones are welcome to observe the workshop, space permitting.
All students participating must purchase the workshop.
Uniforms/Performance attire is not required. Please do not wear attire associated with The Walt Disney Company.
DANCE IS UNIVERSAL! A WORKSHOP WITH THE PROFESSIONALS
In this workshop, students will learn what it’s like to have a professional career in dance as they work on an original routine choreographed and
taught by one of our very own highly trained professional choreographers and performers.
DANCE WORKSHOP GROUP REQUIREMENTS
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Groups must be a minimum size of 20 participants unless pre-approved. All performers must be at college level or below.
Provide a link or a DVD of a performance video on this application or email it to STARS@universalorlando.com.
The entire workshop experience will last approximately 3 hours.
Directors/Chaperones are not required to purchase the workshop. They are welcome to observe the workshop, space permitting.
All students participating must purchase the workshop.
WORKSHOP DATES AND TIMES
You will be notified of your workshop time 3 to 4 weeks prior to your performance. All performances are subject to change or cancellation due
to production conflicts, studio operations, or inclement weather. Universal reserves the right to cancel performances at any time if uniforms/
costumes or music does not meet the guidelines of the STARS Performance Program or if a group arrives late.
SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Email (PREFERRED): STARS@UniversalOrlando.com
If email is not an option for you:
Fax:407-224-3343
Mail: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819
Attention: Universal Orlando Youth Programs B110-2
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT
A SAMPLE OF THE GROUP’S PROPOSED PERFORMANCE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 407-363-8223 OR 1-800-YOUTH15
Performance Program
Application
Be a STAR in our Universe.
GENERAL INFORMATION
NAME OF GROUP TYPE OF GROUPTODAY’S DATE
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION NAME
SCHOOL WEBSITE
DIRECTOR’S NAMEEMAIL ADDRESS
GROUP’S MAILING ADDRESS
CITY
COUNTY/STATE/COUNTRY
DAYTIME PHONE
CELL PHONE
# OF PERFORMERS
# OF CHAPERONES
ZIP CODE
FAX
OTHERS
TOTAL IN GROUP
LINK TO VIDEO ONLINE
PLEASE BE SURE THIS LINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR OUR STARS REPRESENTATIVE TO VIEW
PERFORMANCE
DATE REQUESTS
PERFORMANCE TYPE
WORKSHOP TYPE
OUND DESIGN: MUSIC &
S
THE ART OF FOLEY – BAND
STAGE PERFORMANCE
1. MORNING MARCHING
2. SUPERSTAR PRE-PARADE
OUND DESIGN: MUSIC &
S
THE ART OF FOLEY – CHOIR
3. M
ACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE™
(SEASONAL)
ANCE IS UNIVERSAL! A WORKSHOP WITH
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THE PROFESSIONALS
BAND SKILL LEVEL
4. CHOIR TYPE
(WORKSHOP ONLY)
B
EGINNER
(WORKSHOP ONLY)
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
SATB
SSA
TRAVEL PLANNER INFORMATION
TRAVEL PLANNER NAME
PHONE
TRAVEL PLANNER MAILING ADDRESS
CITY
COUNTY/STATE/COUNTRY
ZIP CODE
REPRESENTATIVE’S NAMEEMAIL ADDRESS
TRAVEL INFORMATION
ARRIVAL DATE:
AM
PM
DEPARTURE DATE:
BUS COMPANY NAME
AM
PM
GROUND
# OF MOTOR COACHES
WOULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ON-SITE HOTELS?
YES
NO
AIR
# OF EQUIPMENT VEHICLES
Equipment Requests
Be a STAR in our Universe.
MAXIMUM PERFORMERS ON STAGE*
60 CONCERT BAND
40 SHOW CHOIR
60 ORCHESTRA
80 CHOIR (60 ON RISERS; 20 ON STAGE)
60 JAZZ BAND
40 DANCE
*IF YOUR GROUP EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY PLEASE REACH OUT TO A STARS REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE DETAILS.
TECHNICAL REQUESTS
STAGE EQUIPMENT: INDICATE QUANTITY IN THE SPACE PROVIDED
______ POWER OUTLETS
______ SOLO WIRED MICROPHONES (UP TO 3)
______ GUITAR INPUTS______ CD PLAYER
______ BASS INPUTS______ MP3 PLAYER (IPOD, IPAD, ETC.)
______ AREA MICROPHONES (UP TO 2)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
______ CHAIRS (UP TO 80 ON STAGE)
______ PLEXIGLASS (UP TO 140)
______ MUSIC STANDS (UP TO 80)______ DIRECTOR’S PODIUM
______ CHORAL RISERS (UP TO 4 RISERS)
______ KEYBOARD
______ CHANGING TENT (DANCE GROUPS ONLY)
PEARL/ADAMS PERCUSSION EQUIPMENT
______ TIMPANI (SET OF 4)
______ CHIMES (1)
______ CONCERT BASS DRUM (1)______ BOBBY ALLENDE CONGAS
______ MARIMBA (1)______ BELLS (1)
______ XYLOPHONE (1)
______ VIBRAPHONE
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR STAGE PERFORMANCES
______ PEARL SESSION STUDIO CLASSIC DRUMS SET
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR MUSIC WORKSHOPS
______ GONG (1)
______ KEYBOARD (1)
CLICK/CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WENGER STAGING EQUIPMENT
YOU WILL BE USING DURING YOUR UNIVERSAL ORLANDO STARS PERFORMANCE.
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YOU WILL BE USING DURING YOUR UNIVERSAL ORLANDO STARS PERFORMANCE.
Additional Performance
Requirements
All music must be submitted as a set list and pre-approved by a Universal Orlando STARS representative prior to your performance. Please do
not perform any music associated with The Walt Disney Company. Any spoken words, whether by performers or directors, must be submitted as
a script.
Please complete the fields below. External documents with this information may be attached separately but they must be submitted at the time of
application. Only fully completed applications will be considered for performances.
SET LIST
SONG TITLEALBUM/ARTIST
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SCRIPT
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