MARTIN MESSIER | 1 DROP 1000 YEARS

SEND US AND TELL US

• A plan of the venue
• On the pipe, there are some areas where clamps cannot be attached. Could you please send us the exact measurements so we can prepare accordingly in advance?

PROVIDED BY THE PRODUCER

SCHEDULE

• At least 5 hours on stage, including soundcheck if it takes place on the day of the performance.
• We can make use of the festival setup in the theater the day before. We only need to drop a pipe, and I am self-sufficient for this part. However, this means we will need 1 to 2 hours to set it up again on the day of the performance.

FLOOR

• The total amount of water on the floor after the show is approximately 13 liters.

SPACE

• A perfect pitch-black space is required.
• Black floor — we will provide a waterproof membrane (approx. 8.2m x 1.45m).
• Black background
• Black curtains on stage left and right, to hide the pump tubes.
• Width 30ft (9m), Depth 20ft (6m), Height 10ft - 19ft (3.5m - 6m)

GRID

• 1 motorized pipe to raise and lower the system.
• Setup will be done at hand height and be lifted after installation between 4.5 m to 5.5 m.
• The pipe must be at least 6 meters long, to accommodate 15 lights, 15 drippers, and the water distribution system.
• 2 Ethernet (RJ45) cables, minimum 12 meters each.
• 1 AC power extension, minimum 9 meters, to power the system from the ground.

PROPS

• 1 small table for the water pump.

• 1 small table for the computer.

• 1 black microphone stand with round base:

  

ELECTRICITY

• The water pump supports 110V or 220V – power consumption is 100W.
• 1 AC power extension (as noted above).
• Power bars.

CREW HELP - 1 PERSON ASSIGNED TO OUR PROJECT

Please assign 1 technician to assist with our project. We kindly ask for this person’s name in advance.

This person will be needed to:

• Help with installing equipment on the pipe
• Assist with setting up and securing the floor elements
• Help remove water from the floor when required
• Assist with packaging and strike

LIGHTING

• One spotlight for the bow (salut)
• No additional stage lighting is needed during the show
• Warning: The performance includes stroboscopic light effects

NO SMOKE

• Absolutely no smoke or haze within 6 hours before the performance. This is essential to ensure the water droplets remain visible and the light beam remains invisible.

AUDIO

• Stage monitors must not be visible from the audience
• 2x jack cables from the artist’s soundcard to the front-of-house mixer
• Subwoofer sound system capable of reproducing frequencies down to 40 Hz
• Soundcheck will be conducted from the audience seats near the mixer; the soundcard and computer will be moved to stage afterward

WATER HANDLING

• Total water on the floor after the show: ~13 liters

• 2 transparent and clean water containers, 49L each. Minimum height: 12 in / 30 cm. These will serve as the main water reservoirs.

  

• 1 shop vac wet/dry compatible or/and Squeegee For Floor or/and 1 mop + 1 roll of paper towels

  

PERFORMANCE DURATION

30m

CHANGEOVER

15m

WATER HANDLING EXPLANATION

WATER SYSTEM EXPLANATION

A water pump will be placed outside the reservoir and will push the water upwards. The reservoir must be hidden in the wings, as shown in the 3D plans. It is essential that the water pump remains plugged in and running continuously from setup until the end of the performance.