Book a Show
For theaters, libraries, colleges, festivals, and conferences
Contact: Jeff Sebens (manager/musician) at jbsebens@gmail.com or at 276-318-3808
Barbara’s shows are exceptionally easy to present.
(and we bring in hundreds for our Pro-Arts series at UVAWise).
Barbara and Jeff are professional, efficient and a pleasure to work with.
- Phil Henry, Technical Director
Tight budgets? Here's help with special discounts:
Available for multiple bookings on the same travel route
Negotiable for more than one show or added workshop
Friends of the Library groups get a special discount.
Theaters get a box-office split.
Minimal Staging:
set pieces furnished by performer; space about 12x16
Music:
hammered and lap dulcimer accompaniment, other surprises
Promotional materials:
photos, press release, promotion tips
Length:
1-hour show including brief Q&A or "talk back" offered & preferred
Sound:
all necessary sound reinforcement provided, serves most venues
Lighting:
ranging from basic on-off to minimal cues for theaters
Setup time:
normally one hour ahead of show time
Seating:
intimate arrangement favored, avoiding a center aisle (2 side aisles- or none- better), curving in the edges of the rows
Workshop options:
"Our Own Stories:" The show's protagonist having told her story is an effective springboard for follow-up workshop.
Contact:
for fees, set-up, technical matters:
Jeff Sebens (manager/musician): jbsebens@gmail.com or at 276-318-3808
NEEDS AT A HOTEL OR CONFERENCE CENTER
A separate meeting room (other than dining room) when possible;
Contact (for Jeff) with hotel or conference center staff person;
Performance timing that avoids serving & clearing by wait staff;
A room clear of distractions from adjacent rooms;
A performance space away from windows.