CLASSROOM SETUP
Living Voices programs are designed to be presented in any intimate environment like a classroom.  A television on a cart, a VCR and a stool is all that is needed in this environment.

Actor on stool next to TV in a classroom.  The basic setup.

Actor uses poster to help lead
post show discussion

LIBRARY-BAND ROOM SETUP
Living Voices programs are powerful when presented to larger groups in a library or band room.  Often (but not always) two televisions on carts connected to a VCR with a "splitter" is used for this kind of space.  If you feel that everyone can clearly see the TV and the actor from all angles then one TV may be all you need.

This setup is appropriate for about 50-100 viewers.

Hybrid Splitter/Combiner
Radio Shack
Catalogue  #15-1141
About $4.00

AUDITORIUM / CAFE-TORIUM SETUP
Living Voices programs deliver significant impact when presented to large groups in a theatre setting.  This situation will require a video projector, VCR, screen, Microphone on a stand or a clip-on microphone, a sound system/mixer, a special light to provide illumination on the presenter but not on the screen, and a stool.

IMPORTANT POINTERS

A video projector must be in a room that can be dark.  Sunlight on the screen will wash out the image.

The most difficult places to present these programs are gymnasiums ands cafeterias.  If you have no choice and must use a gym or cafeteria or other odd venue, please contact Living Voices for advice on difficult setups.

Make sure the TV (25" or larger) on a cart. The entire class needs to see the image.

A microphone is not usually needed however, if the room is noisy or if you think for any reason that the program may have a hard time being heard, please have a microphone available

A second stool or small table is sometimes handy for water and small props.

Classroom
Pointers

Libraries and
Band Rooms
pointers

These rooms are great for allowing larger audiences while retaining an intimate atmosphere.

Please make sure both Televisions are large enough for the entire audience to see.  Also, angle them out slightly to help audience members on the side.

Pull curtains and turn off lights that may glare on the TV screen.

Living Voices presentations have a strong impact when presented to large groups in a theatre setting. The environmental control available in most auditoriums heightens the impact of the presentation.   (If a video projector is being used, and the room is to dark to allow the presenter to be seen.  Try using an overhead projector focused on the presenter as a light source).

Auditorium
Café-torium
pointers

Your contract explains that there needs to be teacher or adult for every class (or 30 students) in attendance.  Discipline is usually not a problem, however, during the program the presenter cannot address disruptions.  Please correct any disruption the moment it starts in order to ensure that the entire audience is able to enjoy the program.

How to make a difficult space work

Schedule Enough Time

Maintain Focus Eliminate Noise

Audio Support is Crucial

Don't Forget about Lighting!

1. Take your basic overhead projector.

2. Grab a piece of paper and cut a hole in it.

3. Put the projector on a table or chair pointing at the   
    presenter.

4. Put the paper with the hole in it on the projector.

5. Presto-Bingo!! Instant spotlight!