The following points are here to help you when you come to the Eisteddfod at Mildura.
VENUE
• General entrance is through the front door
• The Office and Registration are in the foyer
• Wheelchair access to the auditorium is via the side entrances to the theatre. If you can alert us prior to your arrival, we can assist in making your entry and exit as smooth as possible.
• Please let us know beforehand should you require wheelchair access to the stage. We are happy to assist in making your entry and exit via the back stage door as smooth as possible.
HELP
• If you have a problem, are unsure or confused, please come to the Office in the Foyer and/or ask any of our Volunteers (the ones with the badges) and we will help as best we can.
• First Aid is available at the Office.
DRESSING ROOMS
• Please do not leave valuables in the rooms! Precious items may be left at the Office.
• Please keep rooms clean and undamaged. (Hairslides are not vacuum cleaner friendly)
• Please have hairstyles requiring hairspray done before coming to theatre.
• Bottled water only
• Please alert us if the toilets/rooms need attention
• All electrical equipment including hair dryers and CD players must have a current in date test tag. Make sure they are named.
• Is important that the noise level is at a minimum
• No tapping practice back stage
• No cameras, videos, mobiles allowed.
PROPS
• Liaise with the Props person back stage. They will ask you your section number and competitor number and all the details of placement etc. They will assist with the positioning of the prop on stage for you.
• Props should fit through a conventional door opening. Only Props for use-on–the-day can be stored back stage.
• Props must be removed at the end of the session.
• Props should have a name and contact number on them (otherwise they can get lost or borrowed)
• Props should be manageable for one person. Our people are good, but they are not superheroes!
• If you do have any problems, ask the Props person
REGISTRATION
• Entrants should register at least half an hour prior to the start of the session in which they are competing
• Entrants: you need to collect your name tag from the foyer. Please keep it and wear it for any sessions you are performing in during the Eisteddfod. If you are a member of a large group you may not have a name tag. If your details are incorrect please go to the Office for alteration.
• Please register at the Registration desk in the foyer after you collect your name tag or as soon as you arrive for a session. If we know you are there, we’ll find you, but if we don’t know… we become very worried and puzzled and we may think you are not coming. (If you are not going to perform for any reason, it would be helpful if you could let us know)
• Music students should have their music sheets with the title and composer clearly marked and the bars numbered (A small 1,2,3 etc above the bar lines – it’s to help the adjudicator if they want to refer to a particular bar in their written feedback for you)
• Speech and Drama students should have a copy for the adjudicator with title and author marked
• Dance entrants should supply name of dance and other relevant information
• Vocal students should have a copy of music for adjudicator
• Music CD’s should be handed in at registration. CD must have section number, competitor number and track number clearly displayed. Please remember to collect them from the sound technician side stage or at the Office
• If you are in the audience, please go back stage and report to the Competitor’s Marshall well before the start of your section. It is not always easy to judge the timing as some entrants may not be performing. You may be needed to line up to go on stage etc.
• We are there to help with any queries or problems.
STAGE
• Back stage Volunteers will call you when they want you to go through to sidestage. Please wait until then.
• You may be asked which side of the stage you begin/finish, whether it is curtain up/down. If you have any queries please ask us – we will assist you.
PERFORMANCE
• Ask the Back stage Volunteers if you are not sure of anything and they will help you.(They have badges).
• Remember to look at the adjudicator sitting in the auditorium about half way
• If wrong music, mental blank, injury or an unsafe situation occurs, just walk or run off.
• If you have injured yourself badly, lie down at once and we will rescue you. Your future is important, no need for heroics.
• After your performance, collect music/instruments etc and perhaps go back to your room or the audience
• Please do not have bare feet anywhere when moving from back stage to the front. Please take particular care with stairs if it is wet.
• Crits and certificates etc can be collected from the Office about 15 mins after adjudication.
• Please clear dressing rooms quickly at the end of the sessions.
PARENTS BACKSTAGE
• Generally, no parents allowed sidestage
ADMISSION TO AUDITORIUM
Please note that seating in the La Trobe University lecture theatre is very limited
(just over 100 spare seats)
• Entrants and students are free during the entire Eisteddfod.
• During times when there are large numbers attending (Full House) priority will be given to paying audience members.
• General admission Session ticket $4 Day pass $10 Season pass $27 Senior Pensioner Season Ticket $15 Teacher concession (see Office)
IN THE AUDITORIUM
• Students, please wear track suits etc and shoes – please keep feet off the seats. Treat the venues with respect.
• Drinks – water in bottles only.
• Please note – no standing, no prams or big bags or big instruments in the auditorium. (It’s so that people don’t trip on them if there is an evacuation) See Office staff if you have a problem and we may be able to assist No entry during a performance. Mobile phones must be off.
• No photography allowed (copyright and privacy and child protection laws)
• Please show respect and silence during a performance and applaud at the end for everyone. We all share a special journey in the world of the performing arts.
LOST PROPERTY
• Immediately ask Volunteers and at the Office. Check with Office again the next day. After the Eisteddfod is over, all efforts are taken to return found property and the remainder is taken to the Art Gallery Office for collection.
CAR PARKING
• Please observe all parking signage.
• Lock all valuables in car out of sight.
• Watch for people crossing the road when you back out – small, active, preoccupied, excited children can be difficult to see.
GOING HOME
• Please check that you haven't forgotten your music, instruments, costumes, props.
• Thank you for the pleasure of your company
• Take home proud memories of your efforts and our best wishes for your future.
MORE INFORMATION
• In Schedule and Programme |
