Promotional  & technical information for:

BASIC INFORMATION
for libraries, colleges, festivals and conferences, as well as theaters

Minimal Staging:
set pieces furnished; space about 12x16; a "speaker" space can be accomodated for personal monologs

Music: 
hammered and lap dulcimer accompaniment, an integral part of  most shows

Promotional materials: 
photos, press release, poster, bookmarks as handouts, promotion tips

Length: 
60-90 minutes, including Q&A; personal monologs shorter, optional intermission

Fee:  
negotiable for more than one show (a split of the house for a theater run); adjacent booking discounts;  negotiable for personal monologs
        
Sound:
reinforcement only if necessary for the space (Barbara has headset mic & receiver needing an open channel on presenter's board; musician needs lavalier & boom mic)

Lighting:
ranging from basic on-off (dimming, when available);  minimal cues for theaters

Rehearsal "walk-through":
before showtime, arranged with Jeff, musician/manager

Program/playbill:
printed by sponsor 2-to-a page from furnished mockup

Workshop Options: 
"Our Own Stories:" The show's protagonist having "told her story" is an effective springboard for Barbara's follow-up workshop. 
"Dulcimer Discoveries:" Jeff provides dulcimers, gets participants playing within even an hour's setting.
Fees, schedules vary. See "Workshops" under "Presentations" for more information.

Contact for Fees, Set-up, Technical Matters:
Jeff Sebens (manager/musician) at j.sebens@yahoo.com or at 276-755-3808 

        SPECIAL NEEDS AT A HOTEL OR CONFERENCE CENTER:
A room clear of distractions from adjacent rooms;
A performance space away from windows;
Performance timing that avoids serving & clearing by wait staff.

Barbara Bates Smith, 670 Runaway Ridge, Clyde NC 28721 , 828-627-8923, or  barbarabatesmith@yahoo.com