2015 Universal STARS Application

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
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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.
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