FAQ for library programs

Q: “How many more years will you be doing this?” It was a questions asked quite often last summer. Some of the librarians have been regular clients and know I am approaching the end of my college years and I had to tell them that I wasn’t sure. I definitely have a show for 2012 and I’m 90% sure I will have one for 2013. The year after that is undecided - I will be applying to an out of state school next year and if accepted will be attending classes year round. This year, however - I’ll be on the road - bringing the Story Time Stage Show to libraries across Iowa!

Q. How long is your Story Time Stage Show?
The show runs between 45 minutes to an hour.

Q. What type of area and provisions do you need for your program?
Ideally I would like an area that is 12' wide x 20' in length for my stage area. I know that sounds huge but once I have 7-10 children on "stage" at one time - all wearing large balloon costumes - the space is needed. I will also need an electrical outlet for my sound system. If possible, I will need a parking spot close to the door nearest the "stage" area we will be using.

Q: What size of room works best?
The show and sound system that I use are designed for medium to large meeting rooms and audiences of around 100 - 200 people. The show and sound quality would be compromised for larger venues and vast audiences so I try to stay away from auditoriums, school lunch rooms, and gyms. The ceilings are too high and the audience would not be able to hear the children as they act out the stories.

Q. How long does it take to set up?
I usually arrive about 45 minutes to an hour prior to the show to set up.

Q: Do you need to use our sound system?
Not usually. I bring a small system that I can use. It is appropriate for 100-200 people.