2014-2015 Performance and Music Workshop Application Only fully completed applications will be considered for performances. You must provide a URL or a link to a video or a DVD 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 must also be provided which includes your uniform. NO JEANS ARE PERMITTED FOR PERFORMANCES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT. Performance and Music Workshop Requirements and Information APPLICATION Only fully completed applications will be considered for performances. 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 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 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 bands uniform on this application or email it to STARS@ universalorlando.com. You may also mail a DVD to us. If your group is not in the uniform you plan to wear at Universal, mail or email a color photo of your group in uniform with your video. • Recognizable character costumes or performances representing such characters or animated films are not permitted. School mascots permitted only after approval. • Stage performances are 30 minutes in length. • Marching performances are up to 1 mile in length and marching routes vary according to the events in the park during performance times. • Any spoken words, whether by performers or directors, must be submitted as a script in its entirety with the application. PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES You will be notified of your performance time 3 to 4 weeks prior to your performance. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT SAMPLE DEPICTING THE GROUP’S PROPOSED PERFORMANCE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT. Fax your completed application to 407-224-3343. Email your application to STARS@UniversalOrlando.com Mail your completed application to 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 Attention: Universal Orlando Youth Programs B110-2 Call for more information: 407-363-8223 or 1-800-YOUTH15 Workshop Requirements and Information SOUND DESIGN: MUSIC AND THE ART OF FOLEY Education and entertainment come together like never before. Your students will score an actual movie scene, record sound effects, and experience what it’s like to be a working movie musician. APPLICATION Only fully completed applications will be considered for workshops. Applications must be received at least 6 weeks prior to your requested workshop date. There is an additional fee to participate in the music workshop. PARK TICKETS All performers, chaperones and guests of the performers must have a minimum of a 2-day park-to-park ticket. Chaperones and non-performers without park tickets will not be permitted in the parks without the appropriate ticket. Groups originating from the Central Florida area, please call to inquire about ticket options. MUSIC WORKSHOP GROUP REQUIREMENTS 1 Groups must be a minimum size of 40 including non-performers, unless pre-approved. 2 Provide a link or a DVD of a performance video on this application or email it to STARS@ universalorlando.com. 3 The entire workshop experience will last approximately 90 minutes. 4 Groups will be provided the sheet music prior to their workshop. Groups wishing to sight read may do so at their director’s discretion. 5 Chaperones are welcome to observe the workshop, space permitting. PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES You will be notified of your workshop time 3 to 4 weeks prior to your performance. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT SAMPLE DEPICTING THE GROUP’S PROPOSED PERFORMANCE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT. Fax your completed application to 407-224-3343. Email your application to STARS@UniversalOrlando.com Mail your completed application to 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 Attention: Universal Orlando Youth Programs B110-2 Call for more information: 407-363-8223 or 1-800-YOUTH15 Application Be a STAR in our Universe! GENERAL INFORMATION TODAY’S DATE TYPE OF GROUP NAME OF GROUP SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION NAME GROUP’S MAILING ADDRESS STATE/COUNTRY CITY ZIP CODE MOBILE PHONE DIRECTOR’S NAME DAYTIME PHONE FAX EMAIL ADDRESS # OF PERFORMERS # OF CHAPERONES OTHERS TOTAL IN GROUP HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN THE STARS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM BEFORE? YES NO LINK TO VIDEO ONLINE: TRAVEL INFORMATION ARRIVAL DATE: PM AM 1. PM 3. GROUND AIR 4. PERFORMANCE TYPE MARCHING STAGE 2. DEPARTURE DATE: AM PERFORMANCE DATE REQUESTS MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE™ SUPERSTAR PRE-PARADE WORKSHOP TYPE SOUND DESIGN: MUSIC & THE ART OF FOLEY TRAVEL PLANNER INFORMATION Performing Arts Consultants (800) 872-3378 TRAVEL PLANNER NAME PHONE 807 Mantoloking Road, Suite 100 TRAVEL PLANNER MAILING ADDRESS Brick NJ CITY 08723 STATE/COUNTRY Paul Serra REPRESENTATIVE’S NAME ZIP CODE paul@usafest.org EMAIL ADDRESS BUS COMPANY NAME # OF MOTOR COACHES # OF EQUIPTMENT VEHICLES Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Related Characters © 2014 Macy’s Inc. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2014 Universal Studios. © 2014 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. Application Equipment Requests (Not Applicable for Music Workshops) Be a STAR in our Universe! TECHNICAL REQUESTS STAGE EQUIPMENT: INDICATE QUANTITY IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ______ CHAIRS (UP TO 80 ON STAGE) ______ MUSIC STANDS (UP TO 80) ______ AREA MICROPHONES (UP TO 2) ______ SOLO WIRED MICROPHONES (UP TO 3) ______ CHORAL RISERS (UP TO 4 OR 70 PEOPLE) ______ PLEXI GLASS (UP TO 140) ______ POWER OUTLETS ______ GUITAR INPUTS ______ BASS INPUTS ______ CD PLAYER ______ DIRECTOR’S PODIUM _____ KEYBOARD (1) _____ IPOD INPUT PEARL/ADAMS PERCUSSION EQUIPMENT: ______ TIMPANI (SET OF 4) ______ CONCERT BASS DRUM (1) ______ MARIMBA (1) ______ XYLOPHONE (1) ______ CHIMES (1) ______ BOBBY ALLENDE CONGAS ______ BELLS (1) ______ PEARL SESSION STUDIO CLASSIC DRUMS (1) ______ VIBRAPHONE (1) ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: CLICK/CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PEARL PERCUSSION EQUIPMENT YOU WILL BE USING DURING YOUR UNIVERSAL ORLANDO STARS PERFORMANCE. CLICK/CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WENGER STAGING EQUIPMENT YOU WILL BE USING DURING YOUR UNIVERSAL ORLANDO STARS PERFORMANCE. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2014 Universal Studios. © 2014 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. 140857/MLW