Backstage

Open Note to Producers

If you decide to do a show, (and that's what producers do) here are some helpfull hints... (particularly if you're doing a tour)

1. Consider sending out you bid packets with more than 21 days before delivery.


2. Make damn sure the bid pack is complete with all drawings, and color renderings.


3. Do not try to take a box set designed to fit into one specific space and then try to have that set built to tour without major modifications


4. Do not hem and haw over decisions that will cost the 21 days you have allowed for the miracle of production.


5. Do not be suprised at the cost of units when you have allowed 21 days for the build.


6. Understand that if you waste days the prices will start going up at an alarming rate untill you reach the point that the shop tells you they can no longer actually accomplish the build regardless of how much money you are willing to spend. (I'm not quite there yet, but damn if we're not getting there fast)


7. Accept the fact that the pricing will include an annoyance fee for such short notice.  No, there will not be a line item on the bid listing the fee as that, so don't bother looking, its there, just trust me.

Now, if you chose to ignore all of that, accept the fact that the price will most likely make your head spin right off your shoulders when you get the bid.

Accept that the guy that managed to turn the numbers around for you in record time may be somewhat less than sympathetic to any excuses you may try... Also accept that that person may be suffering from sleep deprivation and their ability to remain polite and professional all the time will be somewhat strained...

'Nuff Said... (now where did I put that beer... I think I could use a drink)