MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
WHARTON CENTER FACILITIES RENTAL AGREEMENT

Event Name :

Date of Performance : Perf. Time :

Location/Theatre : Center Code :

Charges will be assessed for services according to rates set by the Venue. This Agreement must be signed by an authorized User Representative in order to validate reservations. BY COMPLETING AND SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING USE OF FACILITIES AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY AND ADHERE TO THESE POLICIES & PROCEDURES.

RENTAL/SPECIAL SERVICES - Diane Baribeau baribeau@msu.edu 517-353-1982 x 103

To ensure the success of your event, please complete this form to the fullest extent possible. If additions, deletions, or changes become necessary, please immediately contact each person listed above their specific areas to convey your adjustments.

THIS CONTRACT MUST BE RETURNED SIX (6) WEEKS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE EVENT. NO PUBLICITY OR TICKETS ON SALE PRIOR TO THIS CONTRACT BEING RETURNED.

Rate Category: (check one only)

University Event/Academic University Event/Non-Academic
Non-Profit Off Campus
( Non-Profit Number )
For-Profit Off Campus

 

BILLING INFORMATION

Name : Date :
MSU Acct. # : Authorized Signature:

Campus/Billing Address :

E-Mail Address : Phone :
Fax : Mobile :

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION

Have you/organization done an event here before ? NO YES
- - - If YES, When :

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION and WEB SALES - Manager: Jarrod Bradford bradfo64@msu.edu
517-353-1982 x 104

Rental Coordinator Roslyn James jamesro@msu.edu 517-353-1982 x 105

RESERVED SEATING : GENERAL ADMISSION FREE ADMISSION

Ticket Price(s) : Public Student Group Seniors
Child

Please indicate any discounts that will be offered.

Will Wharton Center design & print your tickets? YES NO

Which ticket sales outlet(s) will you use? Wharton Center OTHER YOUR OWN SALES

Will you need wheelchair positions reserved? NO YES - - If YES, how many?

Will Wharton Center be staffing the box office the night of event? YES NO

Will you use Wharton Center's Children's Policy? YES NO

Wharton Box Office is open 1/2 hour past start time, please indicate if additional time is requested YES NO
(There will be an additional charge for this service: $100.00 per hour)

In preparation for rental meeting, please determine the ticket text. The date, time and location are generic to each ticket. Event description is limited to four (4) lines of text with each line containing 30 characters & spaces.

Requested On-Sale Date :

Provide a brief description of the event :

Approximate length of event:

Event Ticket Contact Name :
Phone :

HOUSE MANAGEMENT -House Manager Nina Silbergleit silbergl@msu.edu 517-353-1982 x 119
Assistant House Manager Stephanie Kribs kribsste@msu.edu 517-353-1982 x 116

Please Indicate YES NO

Actual numbers may be discussed at rental meeting or determined by schedule in the Policies and Procedures. Supervisors are supplied at cost to user determined by House Management.

Supervisors/Ushers : YES NO

Wharton Ticket Takers : YES NO

Volunteer Ushers : YES NO

Volunteer Ticket Takers : YES NO

Green Room/Festival Gallery Needed? YES NO

Will you be providing a House Program? YES NO (If YES, deliver day of event)

Merchandise Sales YES NO
(20% commission is collected by Wharton Center, 30% if we provide sellers. One vendor per show)

Late seating instructions :

Intermission(s) : YES NO - Length of intermission :

Special Requests (e.g. tours, tables, back stage access·..)

FOOD SERVICE - Nina Silbergleit 517-353-1982 x 119

Public event or performer event?

Check what applies: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Reception Beverage service

Date : Time : Locations :
No. of Guests :

Set-up details :

Your Food Service Contact : Phone:

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES : If you plan any special preview, intermission, or pre or post-performance activities, please list below:

Activity :

Time : Location :

Activity :

Time : Location :

Contact Person : Phone:

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS -Kent Love loveke@msu.edu 517-353-1982 x 113

Promotion of any event is the sole responsibility of the Presenter. Please refer to Page 7 of the Policies and Procedures regarding promotional material and event advertising.

Please attach a news release, or forward release to the Wharton Center prior to date of ticket sales. Two theatrical posters or window cards for your event can be displayed at Wharton Center. Also, heralds or fliers for the event may be placed on the information tables in the Wharton Center main lobby.

Wharton Center's Department of Communications will advise presenters on their events on a limited basis. Please contact the number listed above.

Your Publicity Contact : Phone :

TECHNICAL SERVICES - Brian Archer : archerb@msu.edu 517-353-1982 x 110

SCHEDULE: (Please attach a separate list describing the flow of the day)

IMPORTANT: Please attach a copy of the artist technical rider. This contract will NOT be released until the contract rider has been presented.


EVENT

DATE

TIME

FROM

TO

Performance
Rehearsal
Set-up
Additional Rehearsals

EQUIPMENT NEEDS : Sound/Lighting/Projection (Indicate YES or NO and Quantity)

Item YES NO Quantity Item YES NO Quantity
Microphones (wired) Cassette Tape Deck
Microphones (wireless) Backstage Monitor Sys.
CD Player General Lighting
Audio Recording Follow Spot
Special Lighting (Specs) Overhead Projector
Slide Projector Other ( make a list w/quantity )
Video Proj / or Taped      

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Item YES NO Quantity Item YES NO Quantity
Lecturn Chairs
Tables 4 foot Tables 6 foot
Music Stands 4 Step Choir Risers
Music Lights Dance Floor
Conductor's Podium Orchestra Shell
1-2 Ceiling Pieces

# of pieces
       

4' x 8' Band Platforms
6 available at each height ( indicate quantity needed )
8" 16" 24" 32"


Piano : (Indicate type and size) Piano size needed: 7 foot piano 9 foot piano
Upright Piano : YES NO Grand Piano : YES NO
Date and time of tuning :  

Other Information :

Wharton Center can provide water coolers at a charge of $5.00 per event day: YES NO

WHARTON CENTER DRESSING ROOMS (are shared between Great Hall & Pasant Theatre)

Room Capacity Number of Rooms Available Number of rooms Required
1 - Person 3
3 - Person 5
5 - Person 5
20 - Person 5

NOTES :

UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM/FAIRCHILD THEATRE DRESSING ROOMS

Room Capacity Number of Rooms Available Number of rooms Required
4 - Person 2
4 - 11 Person 1
6 - Person 2

NOTES :

Your Technical Contact :
Phone :

Please print a copy of this document for your use and mail original to 150 Wharton Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1318

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

IMPORTANT
-All Wharton Center users must complete Backstage Parking Request and return it one week prior to event. Passes will be mailed. (See parking addendum)