Fees
The full day, is 4 - 5 presentations at the same school. The fee for the full day is $825 per full-day of programs.
Or
A half day is 1 - 2 presentations at a cost of $525. The half day can not be split with another school, and both shows have to be the same show.
The Full day can be split between two schools at no additional charge. Thus you could have a presentation at one school in the morning and a different school in the afternoon. Simply contact schools in your area to find someone interested in splitting the fee. Each school would pay one half of the full day fee ($412.50 ea.). This will allow each school either one or two presentations. The second school may opt for a different program. If the presenter is at one school for the entire day, we can present as many as 5 presentations in a day.
Here's what normally happens...
The booker, like yourself figures out what program(s) they want. Depending on the set up at the school, if the students are sitting on the same level as the presenter it's best to break them into groups as large as 150 kids. Any more than this and the kids in the back feel that they can't see, and it's a constant battle to keep them seated. No one gets as much out of the program in these situations. If a different performance area can be provided (such as a stage, risers, or even tiered seating like bleachers) then our presenters can handle as many as 500 students at a time.
Obviously smaller groups are better than larger groups, but we will work with what we have.
After school Programs
These events are a single performance given after school has been dismissed, but before 6 pm. Your choice of program may be limited by what programs were presented during the day. An after school event can only be booked AFTER a full or half-day has been booked on that date in your basic area. The cost is $320.
Evening Programs
Are a great way to promote book fairs, award programs, reward programs, and a guaranteed way to increase parent involvement in the PTA/PTO. However, for maximum impact and effectiveness the program should be scheduled on the same day as a day time program. For schools more than a 90 minute drive from Sydney, the evening program MUST be on the same day as the day time program. Evening programs are $320. Your choice of program may be limited by what program(s) were presented during the day.
Summer Library Programs
Summer Library programs are themed each year according to the ALIA summer reading program for the state. All our programs are entertaining, engaging, laugh-out-loud fun, and they always encourage the kids to READ! Summer library programs usually book 6 months in advance. There are also some stipulations, for example, during the summer we ONLY perform the show that is themed according to the ALIA program. If you want a different show, you may have to adjust the date of the program. The first presentation at a given location during the summer is $225, each additional program at the same location, same show, is just $150 (as long as its with in 2 hours of the last show ending).
For Your Convenience
- Each school or library can be invoiced separately
- The schools do not need to be in the same district, even if they are sharing a day, but must be close by (upto a 20 minute drive).
- We will mail and e-mail those on our contact list, to help coordinate group bookings. If you want to be added to that list, even if you aren't sure about when or if you want to book something, let us know and we can keep you in the loop!
Groupings (outside 75km area)
If your school/Library is located more then 75Km's from Sydney, we recommend that you send out an e-mail to others in your district, region, or on your email list and ask if anyone wants to group with you. This alone can save hundreds of dollars in travel expenses.
What About Travel Expenses?
We have made travel and mileage so simple that you'll almost enjoy paying it! If that wasn't good enough news, you'll be happy to learn that over 90% of our clients NEVER pay mileage or travel expenses! That's right. Our mileage and travel rates are grouped together and determined at a flat rate (much lower than you would pay on a per-Km basis) and then we give you a very simple way to opt out of paying any mileage and travel expense at all.
Based from Sydney City.
| Zone 1 - (0-75 Km radius) | $0 (no charge) |
| Zone 2 - (76-150 Km radius) | $50 + min. Full Day Booking |
| Zone 3 - (151-225 Km radius) | $150 + Min 2 Full Day Bookings |
| Zone 4 - (225+ Km radius) | $250 + Min 3 Full Day Bookings |
WAIVE TRAVEL FEES?
Depending upon where your school or library is located we are prepared to waive some or even the entire travel fee if you help us schedule one or more of our programs in nearby schools or libraries. Contact us to negotiate your discount. Call (02) 9626 1523 or email us at paulwestman@optusnet.com.au