FordLab 2026 Rider Form
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We are looking forward to your performance at The Ford!
Please answer the following questions regarding your Production needs so we can best prepare for your show.
GENERAL
Here is a link to
FordLab.net
where you can find resources like The Ford Tech Packet and Production Glossary if you have any technical questions and to assist with filling out the questionnaire.
What is the name of your Group or Act?
Who will be the main point of contact for production questions?
Phone Number of Contact
Email of Contact
If your on-site, on-stage, day-of-show contact for production questions and decisions is different than your advancing contact, please provide who that will be and their contact information.
Phone Number of Contact
Email of Contact
AUDIO
Do you plan to use our in-house engineers or will you bring your own audio mixers?
In-House Engineers
Bring In Outside Engineers
Combination of both
Please let us know which engineer you're bringing and which you'll need us to provide.
Do youplan to use playback or use live instruments or will you use a combination of both?
Playback
Live Instruments
Combination of Both
What is your playback format (laptop, CD, iPhone, etc.)? Please discuss playback operation with your Ford Production Contact.
What instruments are included in your act? Your Ford Production Contact will follow up with specific questions.
Please describe the combination of live instruments and playback for your act.
Have you shared your input list with your Ford Production Contact?
Yes
No
Share your input list
Will you be bringing in any audio equipment?
Yes
No
Please list the equipment you are bringing in.
Are there any additional notes on audio you would like to share?
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Here is a link to
FordLab.net
where you can find resources like The Ford Tech Packet and Production Glossary if you have any technical questions and to assist with filling out the questionnaire.
LIGHTING
Do you plan to use our in-house Lighting Designer or bring your own?
In-House Lighting Designer
Bring in External Lighting Designer
Will your Lighting Designer need a programmer or will their program their own lighting?
We will need to arrange a programmer to come in
They will program their own lighting
Will you be bringing any lighting equipment?
Yes
No
Please list the equipment you are bringing in.
We have follow 2 spots available. Please let us know how many you will need.
None
1
2
We have an in-house floor package and haze (please see tech packet for details). Will you want to use either of these? (exact configuration of equipment will be advanced with Head Electrician andFord Production Contact)
Floor Package
Haze
Neither
Are there any additional notes on lighting you would like to share?
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Here is a link to
FordLab.net
where you can find resources like The Ford Tech Packet and Production Glossary if you have any technical questions and to assist with filling out the questionnaire.
BACKLINE & PROPS
Have you already shared a backline list and/or stage plot with you LAPA Production Contact?
Yes
No
Share Your Backline List/Stage Plot
Will you be using any of our house backline or stage equipment? Please refer to the Tech packet & Resoures on
Fordlab.net
for a list of generally available backline and equipment. Actual availability to be confirmed with your Production Manager during the advance.
Yes
No
Please list the equipment you're requesting below.
Will artist be providing any of their own equipment upon arrival or will any additional equipment be delivered by a vendor?
Artists are providing their own equipment
Additional equipment will be delivered by vendor
No additional equipment
Please provide information regarding the additional equipment that will be delivered, including Vendor, Time of Delivery and Vehicle type that will be delivering.
Are you traveling with any trucks or buses that you are requesting to park on site? (please note that onsite parking is very limited and we will do our best to accomodate)
Yes
No
Please describe what types of vehicles you're traveling with.
Will you be bringing any additional props?
Yes
No
Do any of your props resemble weapons, i.e. guns, swords, etc.?
Please be advised that use of prop weaponry is subject to approval by The Ford team. Your Production Manager must be notified with your intent to use prop weaponry
no later than 6 weeks prior
to your performance date in order to request these approvals, and may request additional information such as the brand, material of the prop weaponry, photos of the prop weaponry, quantity of prop weaponry, and a description of how and where it would be used on stage.
Yes
No
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above
Please provide a list of your props here.
Upload Prop List and Addiitonal Details
Are there any additional notes on backline and props that you would like to share?
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Here is a link to
FordLab.net
where you can find resources like The Ford Tech Packet and Production Glossary if you have any technical questions and to assist with filling out the questionnaire.
STAGE
Will you be bringing in any scenery?
Yes
No
Please describe your scenery (Scenery may require fire certification and your LAPA Production Contact will reach out with details).
Will you need our house risers?
Yes
No
Please describe the riser dimensions and heights that you'll need.
Are you requesting to use our house black Marley stage flooring?
Yes
No
Are there any additional notes on the stage setup you would like to share?
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Here is a link to
FordLab.net
where you can find resources like The Ford Tech Packet and Production Glossary if you have any technical questions and to assist with filling out the questionnaire.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Is there anything else you'd like to share about this production?
Please upload any stage plots, input lists or other documentation you would like your Ford Production Contact to have.