New England Folk Festival

Critical Facts

April 25-27, 2008
Mansfield High and Middle Schools, Mansfield, MA
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Sound Committe Chair (TD): Peter Olszowka

Tech Needs

Sound

• Provide sound reinforcement in 1000 seat procenium auditorium
• Provide sound reinforcement on stage for participatory dancing
• Mic live folk bands with up to 20 performers
• Deal with a wide array of instruments including unusual folk instruments
• Perform changeovers in 5 minutes
• Run dance performance blocks with a mix of live and recorded sound
• Provide similar sound reinforcement for smaller groups in other, smaller venues

Lighting

• Provide general illumination for bands and participatory dancers
• Provide lighting for performance blocks with minimal input from performers

Recruiting

The following positions are needed:

• Sound logistics coordinator
• Equipment transporters
• Load-in and load-out crew
• Running crew

Shameless Plug

This is the event to participate in if you really want to put sound gear to work.

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