Cast & Instrumentation

PRINCIPAL CAST

7 SINGERS
- Flight (bass-baritone)
- Future (baritone)
- Coach (tenor) (possible local)
- Sabrina (soprano—jazz/some belt) (possible local)
- Daphne (lyric mezzo) (possible local)
- Mrs. Lucas (gospel) (possible local)
- Mrs. Harris (mezzo/soprano) (possible local)
1 RAP ARTIST “Poet” (authentic rapper)
1 GAME ANNOUNCER (experienced freestyle game commentator, play-by-play announcer)
3 BASKETBALL PLAYERS / ACTORS (many lines, helpful if can sing on key)
- Ajax (great point guard, ball handler, and shooter.) (possible local)
- Odell (nice if good singer, but great basketball is tantamount) (local)
- Akili (great basketball – experienced actor) (local)

CHORUS/ENSEMBLE (required)

Best if from home city (We can travel with basketball team if desired)

6-7 EXCELLENT BASKETBALL PLAYERS (requires one-week additional Basketball rehearsals)
5-6 FEMALE SINGERS (requires one week rehearsal with full cast, music memorized)
5-6 MALE SINGERS (requires one week rehearsal with full cast, music memorized)
1 POLICE OFFICER (actor)
1 YOUNG BOY (5 years old – supernumerary role, requires 3 final rehearsals with cast)

GUEST APPEARANCE ROLES (required)

1 PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER (6’6”+, can dunk – “Hector the Helicopter”) best if from home city

GUEST CAMEO ROLES (optional)

1 POLICE OFFICER (requires one hour rehearsal and memorize a few lines)
1 GUEST GAME COMMENTATOR (minimal rehearsal)
Local radio or TV sports celeb makes it fun.
1 GUEST REPORTER (requires one hour rehearsal & lines)
Local TV or Radio celebrity makes it fun.
1 GUEST BASKETBALL COACH (Local Basketball Coach or Player preferred)
No lines, but some staging and responsibilities.
LOCAL CHEERLEADING SQUAD (Fun but not necessary – two rehearsals required)

NOTE: Any younger basketball players or students can participate as fans or teammates sitting on the bench.
Requires rehearsal during run-throughs.

BAND

Local Band possible for extended run, or we can travel with core band, optional musicians guest in.

Minimum: 1 Keyboard, 1 Synthesizer; or piano and rhythm.

Touring Band
- Keyboard 1 (piano)
- Keyboard 2 (synth)
- Electric Bass
- Drum Set
Optional Add-In
- Electric Guitar
- Brass or Winds

Technical Specifications

For Performances on a Full Basketball Court

LENGTH
2 Acts / 2 Hours with Intermission

VENUE
Our stage is a basketball court. This can be:

An actual basketball court inside in a gymnasium or sports center (with bleachers for audience)
A basketball court outside in a park or in a tent.
A theater space that can accommodate the dimensions of a basketball court: in the round, three quarter thrust, or black box flexible.

Note: A similarly-sized basketball court is required for rehearsals.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Court/Stage Minimum Size: 45 – 50’ wide x 74 – 84’ long with a 3 – 5’ area on either end of the court, and a minimum ceiling height of 16’. The only limitation is overly reverberant facilities.

SOUND

20 wireless head microphones for all performers with full audio support equipment*
2–3 wireless handheld microphones
Microphone-amplified band stand (all instruments must be amplified)
Stage monitors (for performer monitoring)
PA systems monitors for the spectator area (if performed on an outdoor court)

*Detailed sound spec sheet available upon request

LIGHTING

Outdoor courts: during the day requires only natural light.
Indoor courts: minimal theatrical lighting is preferable but not necessary.
Theatrical venues: Full theatrical lighting setup is preferred.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ELEMENTS

Preferred but not critical are:

Electronic programmable scoreboard.
Video. There is one video shown during the performance. The video can also be sent to spectators’ cell phones via our BOUNCE App. This would require Wi-Fi capability.

FOR OUTDOOR VENUES — PROVIDE RAIN DATE or INDOOR BACKUP VENUE

Full tech rider available on request. Please contact gbholby@ardeaarts.com.