Michael Menes

TONIGHT’S PERFORMER IS A UNIQUE THEATRICAL CHAMELEON, UBER-JUGGLER AND MASTER OF PHYSICAL COMEDY. HE’S BEEN SEEN BY OVER 200 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. HERE TO CREATE A WORLD FULL OF HUMOR, FINESSE AND VISUAL DELIGHT. PLEASE PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR MICHAEL MENES*.

(*Pronounced MEN-NESS like finesse.)

I use a laptop for audio and projection cues that is programmed using QLab. A sound or backstage technician only needs to press the space bar to initiate each cue. I need an HDMI input and a male 1/8" stereo audio connection. I bring with me a Holland Mars 4k HDMI Transmitter & Receiver System so that the laptop can be positioned as needed either in the booth or backstage. This is a rock solid device for transmitting HDMI! I avoid using wifi networks as they can be problematic on many ships due to so many frequencies in the theater. I need two microphone stands. A stage hand to hand props to during the show. A deep blue UV wash. On ships that have a show band, no rehearsal is required. All my material is performed to audio tracks.

I arrive about 45 minutes before tech rehearsal to unpack and setup my props and equipment. Technical rehearsal for my main show needs about 90 minutes for lights and sound. There are 7 or 8 lighting looks with transitions that need programming. If desired, I have a video file that instructs the lighting designer how to set each look. Whenever possible, I like the technical rehearsal early in the day rather than later in the afternoon before the shows. It really helps give me time to rest up, prep and have something to eat before the shows.

US Passport. Seaman's Book (Bahamas Registry).

Please note that my equipment needs to arrive in order to do the shows! Whenever possible, please take care in booking the travel with enough time between flights for the baggage to make the connections. Flying in the day before and overnighting whenever possible is highly recommended. Note that five ports in New England and Canada are within driving distance of my home base.