CONTRACTOR services shall include: ● Determine with show producers (Curator and Observatory management) the type of storyteller/presenter best suited for existing and new shows; ● Organize the casting auditions and advise on selection of new presenters; ● Maintain a style of performance suitable for both female and male presenters; ● Direct presenters through live rehearsals (in the planetarium dome, in test settings, and/or remotely) and monitor during public performances; ○ Conduct presenter rehearsal and training sessions for new shows ○ Conduct ongoing rehearsal and training of presenters for the indefinite run of shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium to maintain performance quality and consistency; ● Suggest guidelines for presentation, including diction, emphasis, physical presence, volume, and appearance; ● Advise on the number of presenters necessary for each show; ● Work with technical and planetarium staff on dedicated microphone adjustments for each presenter’s voice quality and timbre; ● Work with technical and planetarium staff to create lighting levels and sound levels; and, ● Assist with the development of new shows, including idea conception, scripting, and training. Work on existing shows will include implementation of upgrades and improvements.
