Henna Tattoo Artists Download Media Kit [object Object] G.L. Berg Entertainment works with the region’s top artists – always professional, quality artistry, and a delight to work with! These are professionals that are regularly found at the top attractions in the Midwest. Top Question When Booking Henna Tattoo Artists... Q: What is the difference between Henna Tattoos and Airbrush Tattoos? A: Henna Tattoos are a semi-permanent dye used on the skin, typically lasting between 2-3 weeks. The henna tattoos are created freehand without the use of any stencils and are intricate patterns prepared by the artist. Click here to view our full line-up of available novelty artists including Caricature Artists, Airbrush Tattoo Artists, Henna Tattoo Artists, Psychics, and more! >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Comedy Hypnosis with Jared Sherlock Mind Games Comedy Hypnosis with Jared Sherlock Download Media Kit [object Object] MIND GAMES is an interactive, comedy, stage hypnosis show where the minds of the volunteers are guided into a world of hilarious daydreams and challenges. Jared Sherlock – the show’s host and certified hypnotherapist – is quickly becoming one of the busiest entertainers in the U.S., performing over 100 events a year nationwide. Recently named the “Minneapolis Indie Performing Artist of the Year” and Campus Activities “Hot Acts” for 2013, Jared will work with you personally to customize the experience and ensure that your event is a huge success. See the show the internationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show calls “Amazing…like being in Vegas!” >> Career Highlights Jared Sherlock is quickly becoming one of the busiest entertainers in the U.S. performing over 100 events a year nationwide. In addition to his stage hypnosis work, Jared is a classically trained illusionist, a juggler, and an emcee featured at theaters, corporate events, and fundraisers nationwide. He has also toured internationally in Shanghai, China, and Hong Kong. Jared Sherlock is a certified hypnotherapist and a member in good standing of the N.G.H. (National Guild of Hypnotists.) Notable Awards and Contests Include: Winner – Minneapolis Indie Performing Artist of the Year – 2014 Official Selection- “What’s Hot 2013” – Campus Activities Magazine – 2013 Winner – Entrepreneur of the Year – St. John’s Univ. – 2010 Winner – Top 20 Dorm Based Businesses – StartUpNation.com – 2008 >> Testimonials “Jared was an amazing hypnotist! He had our entire staff laughing. His humor was funny, clean, and entertaining. We have since had rave reviews from all attendees. 5 STARS FOR JARED! He would come highly recommended from our entire staff.” –Centrol Crop Consulting, Inc. “Amazing…Just like being in Vegas!” –The Bob and Tom Show “One of tomorrow’s business icons.” –MSN Money “Years of experience show in his warm and relaxed stage presence.” –The Indianapolis Star “Jared was awesome! He was not only fun to see on stage but a dream to work with too. We would love to have him back.” –St. Catherine’s University “Hilarious…Fun for the whole family!” –NUVO Magazine “Jared has tremendous talent and everyone should experience it.” –Westin Hotels “Jared’s performance was outstanding! We were still talking about it this morning!” –Hormel Foods Corp. “The show was great! We enjoyed the audience interaction!” –J and J Holmes “I am very impressed!” –Monster.com Founder “Jared was absolutely fantastic and the students definitely enjoyed the show!” –University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point "The audience loved the show. One of our biggest audiences to date." –Bemidji State University >> Basic Set-Up Needs In order to give you the best performance possible, Mind Games provides the following information as technical rider to its contract. An auditorium stage or an extremely STABLE riser (riser being as large as possible) to accommodate 20 chairs in a semicircle. RISER MUST BE FLUSH AGAINST A WALL FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PARTICIPANTS. Purchaser shall also arrange audience seating so that the front row chairs begin approximately six feet from the stage unless show is performed in an auditorium or gymnasium. An EXCELLENT sound system that provides outstanding sound on the STAGE AREA. THIS IS CRITICAL. Audience response drowns out most verbal communication between the hypnotist and the subjects. Please do not assume that the sound system is strong enough to overpower hundreds of people laughing. Volunteers must hear the hypnotist CLEARLY. Thus, SPEAKER MONITORS ON STAGE WHICH FACE THE VOLUNTEERS ARE A MUST. If your auditorium is not fitted for monitor hook-ups, please be inventive. Almost always, a portable system with large speakers placed BEHIND the volunteers (facing the audience) can out power in-house systems. They also double as EXCELLENT monitors. TWO microphones are to be provided (a handheld cordless with a spare battery is great if available) making sure the cords are long enough, able to reach all chairs on stage easily. The second microphone will be used as a back up. However, the XLR or cable to the amplifier will be used as a second input for background music and special effects. Good stage lighting is important. Most auditoriums have acceptable lighting but please ensure the lights are properly aimed (and not burned out) to flood approximately the first 20 feet of the stage area. If the show is located where built-in lighting is not available, any additional lighting to augment the stage area is STRONGLY suggested. This will increase response of volunteers and provide for a much better show. A darkened banquet hall for example with lights on tripods (easily rented) will create a much better "nightclub" atmosphere and make for a better show. >> Sample Introduction The following is a sample introduction you might use when introducing Mind Games to your audience: “The host of tonight’s show – Jared Sherlock – is an award-winning entertainer and certified hypnotherapist who has been featured in The Wallstreet Journal Online, the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and Campus Activities Magazine’s “Top Acts” for 2013! He is currently performing at over 100 events a year nationwide and abroad and was most recently named the Minneapolis INDIE Performing Artist of the Year. Tonight he will blend his perfected art of modern stage hypnosis with comedy and friendly audience interaction. Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m proud to introduce your show today — MIND GAMES.” >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Stand-Up Comedian Stevie Ray Stand-Up Comedian Download Media Kit [object Object] Stevie Ray performed his first comedy show at the age of nine and has been making people laugh ever since. He has entertained audiences from San Diego to Singapore, from Broadway showhouses, colleges and universities, to the local watering hole. His comedy is clean, fast-paced, and funny. Stevie has opened for such stars as Paula Poundstone, Rich Hall from Saturday Night Live, Marsha Warfield of Night Court, and “Weird Al” Yankovick. Want to know how serious Stevie is about making people laugh? He designed his own college degree to study humor. He has a Bachelor’s degree in comedy…his parents are so proud! On the small screen Stevie has appeared on comedy specials including What’s So Funny and America’s Funniest People. On the big screen he was featured in the New Line Cinema comedy, Sugar & Spice. >> Career Highlights Stevie Ray, a native of Rochester Minnesota, has entertained audiences from San Diego to Singapore and is the founder and director of Stevie Ray’s Improv Company in Minneapolis. A professional stand-up comedian and improv performer since 1977, he is known for his clean and fast-paced style of humor. Stevie has personally entertained over 300,000 audience members and has opened for such stars as Paula Poundstone, Rich Hall from Saturday Night Live, Marsha Warfield of Night Court, and “Weird Al” Yankovick. Stevie is also a beekeeper, a martial artist with four black belts, and at one point in his career was a bodyguard for Pee Wee Herman (yes, really!) Recent Performances Wells Concrete Products Pinnacle Publishing Mayo Clinic 3M Company Osceola Medical Center Minnesota Propane Gas Association Redwood Falls Chamber of Commerce Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Treasure Island Resort & Casino AAA Minnesota-Iowa AgriBank Hudson Rotary Club Minnesota Association of Dance Teams Blattner Energy Minneapolis Rotary Club CHS, Inc. Ox Cart Days Festival Hemophilia Foundation of MN/Dakotas >> Testimonials “Just a quick note to let you know I received many “thanks” for getting such great speakers on Friday, and you were a big reason!!! The Rotarians really enjoyed your session in the morning, but your improv in the evening was MY personal favorite. You are the master!!! I looked around, and many people were laughing so hard they were crying. Your ability to point out a few individuals, and to laugh at Minnesota, is second to none. You have a clean show, that is so funny, I could see it time and again and never tire of it! Thank you for making our District Conference such a success. You were one of the main reasons people had such a great time. And thanks for being so flexible on the timing, you definitely went on later than we thought for the evening session. It was much appreciated.” –Rotary District 5950 “It is amazing how you can work a room. I love watching a pro do it. You made quite an impact on the leadership. Thank you for making us laugh.” –American Institute of Architects “I play all over the world, and I wish I could bring Stevie Ray with me to all my shows.” –by Leo Kottke, to the ED of an ACLU member appreciation event “You are an asset to your industry. The audience enjoyed the entertainment and walked away with more than a few smiles. It was an unqualified success.” –Honeywell “The improv showman.” –TV Guide “A ready-for-prime-time player…” –St. Paul Pioneer Press “An impresario of improvisational comedy…” –Skyway News “In this, most difficult comic art form, Ray makes improv performance seem like second nature. He slips in and out of personas, international accents, and situations the same way Harry Houdini slipped in and out of padlocked chains and steel cages – effortlessly, almost magically.” –Twin Cities Revue “Thank you for an excellent Miss Minnesota pageant. Your MC-ing made it our best show ever! I appreciated your combination of humor and respect for the contestants. I know the entire board looks forward to maintaining and building our partnership.” –Miss Minnesota Association >> Basic Set-Up Needs Whatever the show needs to be a success, Stevie Ray will bring. If the show location is farther than driving distance, all he needs is a microphone and a roomful of people. >> Sample Introduction The following is a sample introduction you might use when introducing Stevie Ray to your audience: “Our entertainer this evening performed his first show at the age of nine and has been making people laugh ever since. He has opened for such stars as Paula Poundstone, Rich Hall from Saturday Night Live, Marsha Warfield of Night Court, and “Weird Al” Yankovick. Please welcome Stevie Ray!” >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

A Cappella Minor Mischief A Cappella Download Media Kit [object Object] Minor Mischief a Cappella is a fresh-faced quintet of musical veterans! Highly energetic, with a fun relaxed stage presence, and a vast variety of dazzling arrangements, this group is sure to have you singing and swaying along the night through. Between the five of them, they have over 10 years of professional experience, and have performed at iconic venues such as the Apollo Theatre in New York City. All of Minor Mischief’s members have their roots in vocal jazz, but love to switch it up and sing a vast variety of genres. Whether you love Pop, Country, Soul, R&B, or Opera, this stylish group is sure to bring a sizzling show to any event! >> Career Highlights • Winner: Outstanding Soloist at the 2022 Harmony Sweepstakes Chicago Regionals • Winner: Best Soloist at the 2022 National Harmony Sweepstakes • Members opened for the New York City Jazz Festival at the Apollo Theatre in New York >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Flair Bartenders Liquidmotion Flair Bartenders Download Media Kit [object Object] LiquidMotion not only sets the bar, but raises it with our champion flair bartenders who flip, mix, and entertain your guests at corporate events, weddings, dances, and parties. Our bartenders are a great feature or accessory to any event and can steal the show or fade into the background. Liquidmotion entertains in a combination of ways. Through working flair, the bartenders perform tricks while they bartend and make drinks. Expertise and experience allow our bartenders to give excellent and efficient service while incorporating a wide variety of eye-catching and show-stopping drink making techniques that are sure to enhance your event. With exhibition flair, our bartenders take center stage. By using complex tricks and choreographed routines, a flair bartender can captivate any size crowd. Our three-to-six-minute routines can be used alone, purely to entertain the audience, or incorporated at timed intervals in addition to the functional bartending of your event. Imagine the scene when the bartender breaks into a bottle flipping frenzy to make the drink for your guest of honor! >> Career Highlights Owner of LiquidMotion, Brian Zachau, is the only American to win the internationally respected TGI Friday's World Bartender Championship in the past 15 years. On his path to the title, he raised the bar by setting company records for most World Bartender Finals appearances (7 consecutive), most US Championship titles (6 consecutive), and first place finishes in the speed and accuracy round, twice. Brian has been featured in the media for his flair and bartending expertise, and is a regular contributor to drink demonstrating segments on both a local and national platform. He has been seen nationally on Spike TV, Food Network, Bloomberg, TMZ, The Daily Buzz, and the Mancow show. Locally, he has been seen on Twin Cities Live, Franchise Times, MetroMix, TV Twelve, Dallas Morning News, and many other shows. >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Stunt Dog Show Puppy Pals Live Stunt Dog Show Download Media Kit [object Object] Puppy Pals Live - The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. As seen on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. These su-PAW-stars will melt your heart and blow you away all at once. This is not only a show but a family FUN experience for children of all ages. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Stand-Up Comedian| Emcee |Gala Auctioneer Miss Shannan Stand-Up Comedian| Emcee |Gala Auctioneer Download Media Kit [object Object] Miss Shannan loves to laugh and to share this love with her audiences. Her storytelling and infectious smile are sure to crack up even the most stone-faced curmudgeon. She can relate to just about everyone whether they be students, Sci-Fi fans, jocks, or soccer moms. She started her professional career working for Fortune 100 companies including Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America. Since her cubicle days, Miss Shannan has moved on to become a radio show host, actress, certified fitness instructor and a proud former player of the Women's Professional Football League. In addition to comedy - Shannan is a phenomenal emcee for live events. Shannan's relatable personality, professional voice-over work, and appearances on multiple Twin Cities television and radio programs Shannan will be instantly recognized by your guests. Whether you need an emcee for an awards presentation, a fundraising gala, or other events, Shannan is experienced and will ensure your event runs without a hitch! Shannan is also available to assist in your fundraising galas by facilitating in your auctions! As a certified auctioneer, Shannan will help make your fundraising goal a reality! >> Career Highlights Shannan Paul started her professional career working for Fortune 100 companies including Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America. Since her cubicle days, Miss Shannan has moved on to become a radio show host, actress, certified fitness instructor and a proud former player of the Women's Professional Football League. Currently, Miss Shannan is Promotions and Marketing Director for Northern Lights Broadcasting. She works to increase listenership and brand awareness using both traditional and new media strategies. In addition, she is a touring stand-up comedian who has performed for a wide range of audiences. She has hosted numerous corporate and charity events. Miss Shannan is a regular guest on local TV talk shows speaking on pop culture and diversity. >> Testimonials “The camera doesn’t lie: Shannan is a rock star. She is always well prepared for the broadcast and approaches her work with both humor and sensitivity. Shannan’s success is well deserved and I offer my heart felt good wishes to her.” –Pat Evans, KARE 11 “Miss Shannan is a professional! I have hired her and recommended her on many occasions and she has always got the job done. Whether it be as a stand-up comic or a host, she is able to handle the crowd, and set the mood and tempo of any event. I would recommend Miss Shannan to any company looking to hire a true professional.” –Kimberly Steward “Shannan is terrific! Always there when you need her and goes the extra mile. She’s quick on her feet and you gotta love her energy!” –Scott Mayer >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

with Cory Cove The Initials Game with Cory Cove Download Media Kit [object Object] The Initials Game is a fun, easy-to-learn, exciting, competitive pop culture trivia game. It started as a weekly game on the Power Trip Morning Show on KFAN in Minneapolis. Since then, it now has a home game version with multiple editions and has been played at live events all over the Midwest and beyond. The game is simple. Each game features a set of initials and twelve items. The items can be people, places, things or phrases. All twelve items share the same set of initials. The contestants listen to the clues and race to determine who or what I’m describing. If they answer correctly, they get the point. The winner is whoever scores the most points out of twelve. It’s the perfect game for your party or event if you want a fun level of competition and have the opportunity for hilariously terrible guesses. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Bridge & Wolak and Water Street Dance Tangorium Bridge & Wolak and Water Street Dance Download Media Kit [object Object] Experience Tangorium!—an evening of passion and virtuosity with musicians Bridge & Wolak and Water Street Dance. TANGORIUM reaches a new level with Water Street Dance—named one of Dance Magazine's “Top 25 companies to watch.” These globe-trotting artists joins forces for a seductive multi-media journey of Tango-fusion discovery. You’ll be captivated by Latin American rhythms as they lead you on an intimate exploration, from the Milongas of Buenos Aires through the evolution of the Tango as an international language. Building on love of classical, jazz and world music, Bridge (accordion) & Wolak (clarinet) celebrate life and love, offer an elegant escape into a fantasy world of beauty and grace and take you on an adventure that delivers the tingling allure of a close embrace. This is Tangorium! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MyVnZ5Rpew >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

Interactive Concert Experience Piano Battle Interactive Concert Experience Download Media Kit [object Object] The PIANO BATTLE is a unique concert experience crafted by internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis. This captivating show features a head-to-head competition on stage, presenting a diverse range of classical pieces across several rounds, each highlighting a distinct musical style. Known for their contrasting performance techniques, Kern and Cibis also engage the audience with improvisations on requested tunes. Audience participation is a key element of the PIANO BATTLE, as all attendees are invited to vote on the pianists' performances to determine the ultimate winner. This concert is a delightful blend of serious classical recital and a playful, tongue-in-cheek performance, designed to captivate and please both the ear and the eye. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

National Touring Acts Download Media Kit [object Object] Interested in having a special performance by a nationally touring recording artist, comedian, or a celebrity appearance? G.L. Berg Entertainment's staff has experience assisting our clients with securing the top names in the music and comedy industry. For these situations, we will serve as your organization's agent in the booking process - looking out for your best interests! Our staff will work on your behalf to secure the talent that works best for your event, your venue/facility, and your budget. G.L. Berg can serve purely as a booking agent on your behalf to negotiate the best price and secure contracts, or we can serve a larger role by producing the event for your organization. Our services can include: Aggressive negotiation on your behalf. G.L. Berg Entertainment has longstanding relationships throughout the industry since 1989 to get you the best possible artist pricing Assistance in securing production Complete contract review and consultation to ensure a fair performance agreement Pre-Show advancing and Logistics Facilitation Day-Of-Show Management to represent your organization with artist management and event crew Our staff have assisted in producing events featuring the following artists (partial list): • Keith Urban • Counting Crows • Evanescence • Weird Al Yankovic • Ludacris • Simple Plan • Incubus • Michelle Branch • Home Free • Scotty McCreery • Georgia Satellites • Collin Raye • The Lovin Spoonful • Atlanta Rhythm Section • Paula Poundstone • Frank Caliendo • Kathy Mattea • Terry Fator • Kansas • Darrell Hammond • Louie Anderson • Garrison Keillor • Sawyer Brown • Jo Dee Messina • Blackhawk • Phil Vassar • Chancey Williams >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for nationally touring recording artists, comedians, and celebrities can vary substantially. In addition to a performance fee, prepare to budget for additional expenses that may include: staging, professional sound/light production, security, hospitality, travel expenses, and more. In addition, many logistical issues are worth considering, including load-in/load-out access, parking for coach buses, trailers and/or semi trucks, meals for band members, traveling crew, on-site crew, green room spaces, hotel/lodging, local ground transportation, security considerations, and more. G.L. Berg staff will work with you to discuss all of these elements and can assist you throughout the process. Download Rider

Hybrid Arts Ensemble The Fourth Wall Hybrid Arts Ensemble Download Media Kit [object Object] Time Flies Like an Arrow... Fruit Flies Like a Banana!! The Fourth Wall puts a vaudevillian twist on classical chamber music with their one-of-a-kind variety show, Fruit Flies Like a Banana. Chopin on hoverboards, Satie performed while hanging upside down, Joplin on plastic boomwhacker tubes, and tangos where the musicians are also the dancers! The audience chooses the order of over 20 pieces specially chosen for each show in this fast-paced hybrid arts experience that’s a fan favorite across North America. Interactive online performances of Fruit Flies Like a Banana: Virtual Style put everyone in a front-row seat, and all are invited to help create a show that leaps off the screen. Few musical ensembles earn top marks for their "deft choreography," (The Wall Street Journal) but this is no ordinary ensemble. Part chamber music group, part theatre company, part modern dance troupe, part circus act, The Fourth Wall blends music, theatre, dance, and acrobatics into a new hybrid art form. This trio of musicians creates new interdisciplinary works and reinterprets classic repertoire to make music that leaps off the stage. Without A Net Step right up! The Fourth Wall has joined the circus and are bringing their High Flying Shenanigans to YOU! Marvelous Music meets Adventurous Aerial Acrobatics in this Cavalcade of Creativity! Experience the Twirling Topsy-Turvy Trombonist, the Fabulous Flipping Flutist, the Death-Defying Drummer! The celebrated troupe who brought you “Fruit Flies Like a Banana” promises a Splendid Spectacle Never Before Equaled! Get your Vaudeville here! The Fourth Wall is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to create programming that engages everyone from elementary school children to classical performance connoisseurs through a new hybrid of the performing arts in which musicians are also actors, dancers, and acrobats. In a theater, breaking the fourth wall brings the world on stage directly into the audience; as an ensemble, The Fourth Wall breaks the barrier between serious art and serious fun. Photo Credits: Alex Wohlhueter and Yvette Waters >> Career Highlights Featured on ABC’s The Gong Show Grand Prize Winners Savvy Musician in Action Chamber Music Competition Festival Awards and Accolades -Best of Fest — Orlando Fringe 2020 (Fringe Today, Virtual Fringe) -Jenny Award -5 stars from the Winnipeg Free Press -5 stars from CBC Manitoba -Full Frontal Pass Pick of the Fringe — Cincinnati Fringe -Patron's Pick, Audience Choice Award — Orlando Fringe -Critics' Choice Award for "Best Family Show" -Top-selling out of town show — Minnesota Fringe and IndyFringe >> Testimonials "I wanted to let you know we had a FANTASTIC experience today with The Fourth Wall! My audience absolutely loved the show, and it was well-attended by a wide age range. Greg, Hilary, and Neil have got to be some of the MOST talented and LEAST pretentious artists I have ever worked with. It was a delightful day, and I would say this is all-around one of the best groups I have presented in over 17 years of doing this." - Wisconsin Lutheran College Fine Arts Programming “Thank you so much for the awesome performance! I spoke to one of our patrons yesterday. He’s attended almost every Live! For $5 performance since it was established in 2005, and he said it was one of the best he’s seen!” - Opera House Arts, Stonington, Maine “I just want to thank you once again for the brilliant show we saw last eve. Everyone in our group loved it, and for me personally, it was the most delightful show I have seen in a long, long time.” - Gigi Lambrecht, On Our Own “ Serious music by seriously talented musicians in a show that doesn’t take itself seriously at all.” — CBC, MANITOBA :: WINNIPEG FRINGE 2016 “The trio is funny and engaging while remaining masterful in both movement and musicianship.” — STACY SIMS, CITYBEAT :: CINCINNATI FRINGE 2016 “Fruit Flies Like a Banana” is musical, mesmerizing and pure Fringe magic.” — MATTHEW J. PALM, ORLANDO SENTINEL :: ORLANDO FRINGE 2016 “My 11-year-old leaned over and said, ‘These people are really talented.’ She totally refused to see this show, but I dragged her. Afterwards, she couldn’t stop talking about it.” — DESDAMONA RACHELI, AUDIENCE REVIEW :: MINNESOTA FRINGE 2015 “Their musicianship would be impressive if they just stood still and stared at their music stands and their acrobatics would impress if they never saw an instrument, but together they make stage magic.” — CARL F. GAUZE, ARCHIKULTURE DIGEST :: ORLANDO FRINGE 2015 “Fruit Flies Like a Banana is a musical happy place. It’s full of joy and love and passion that never, ever takes itself seriously. If you think you don’t like classical music, go. If you think you do like classical music, seriously go. This is simply, Fringe at its best. Don’t miss it.” — ALLISON CARTER, INDYFRINGE TALK :: INDYFRINGE 2014 “Bottom line: If you don’t smile during this show, you have no soul.” — JUSTIN BRADY, MISSION INTRIGUE INDY :: INDYFRINGE 2013 >> Basic Set-Up Needs STAGE: 30 feet wide x 20 feet deep with at least 12 feet overhead, though larger and/or taller is fine. Minimum stage space is 20 feet wide x 16 feet deep with 10 feet overhead, allowing for a full-length show with some repertoire adjustments to accommodate reduced stage size. Stage surface must be smooth, flat, and free of protruding objects, obstructive cracks, holes, splinters, etc. Portable platform stages are acceptable, provided assembly is level and sturdy. Marley flooring is not required, but the stage must be appropriate for dance and for objects on wheels, such as a vibraphone and hoverboards. Direct access into the house from the stage is requested, enabling performers to go back and forth from the stage to the house with ease during the show. LIGHTING: General illumination Optional lighting elements which can greatly enhance the performance include: Warm and Cool Washes 3-Color Cyc Multicolored lights with manual bump or chase effect Dimmable House Lights Center Special [See attached plan for sample lighting guidelines.] SOUND: Ability to play recorded music pre- and post-show from tech booth. Wireless headset microphones or overhead chorus miking that covers the stage as deemed necessary by the venue. Amplification is generally unnecessary in theaters under 300 seats. If the venue always uses microphones for speaking from the stage, The Fourth Wall will require either 3 headset microphones with wireless transmitters and receivers (one per performer) or overhead chorus miking of the stage. During the show, all music is performed live on acoustic instruments (flute, bass trombone, percussion, and accordion). BACKLINE: We usually travel with our own equipment, but if backline is required, performances may use the following: Vibraphone (3 octaves F-F with graduated bars similar to Musser M55 or Yamaha YV-3710) Small drum set (kick with pedal; snare with stand; 1 rack tom with stand; hi-hats with stand, cymbals, and clutch; crash cymbal with stand; drum throne) Euphonium All other instruments (flutes, bass trombone, accordion, boomwhackers) will always be provided by The Fourth Wall. >> Sample Introduction Fruit Flies Like a Banana generally starts with a fade to black, then The Fourth Wall enters on hoverboards from the wings or some other hidden, off-stage space, so no introduction is necessary other than any land acknowledgement, donor thank yous, or other housekeeping that the venue likes to give before a show. That said, here are a few words you could use to introduce the show: “Not many musical groups get called out for their ‘deft choreography’ by The Wall Street Journal, but The Fourth Wall is far from your average music group. Get ready to be delighted, surprised, soothed, and wowed by their artistic antics. Please welcome, The Fourth Wall with Fruit Flies Like a Banana!” >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider