Performer Application

Contact Name *

This needs to be the name and contact information of the person who will be onsite at the event. This individual will be responsible for all performers onsite and must be available during the entire event.

First Name

Last Name

Phone *

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Performance type *

Dance

Musician (solo or small group)

Vocalist (solo)

Vocalist (choir)

Martial Arts

Other Cultural Activity or Performance

Total Length of Performance *

Up to 5 minutes

Between 5 and 10 minutes

Technical / staging needs *

Vocal microphones

Instrumental microphones

Play recorded music

Other

Photo / Video / Recording Release *

On behalf of my organization, I understand that Inner Arbor Trust may have professional photography and videography on site during the event. On behalf of my organization and/or myself, I grant permission to the Inner Arbor Trust, and their agents and employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to reproduce the photographs and/or video images and/or recordings taken of me, my organization, and any performers associated with my organization for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, and cultural documentation, in any manner or in any medium. I hereby release the Inner Arbor Trust, and their officials, officers, employees, and legal representatives from all claims and liability relating to said images or video, without any compensation.

Agree

Conduct Agreement *

The 2025 AAPI Festival expects performers, parents, teachers, and others associated with the performers to conduct themselves in a manner that contributes to creating a positive experience for all performers and for our guests. Participants should maintain professionalism at all times - all performers, including children, are expected to meet the requirements of the venue for performer conduct. Common courtesy and respect are essential to the success of the 2025 AAPI Festival. Management expects all performers to behave professionally and understand that they are coordinating with hundreds of other performers and staff throughout the day and extend courtesies and cooperation with management as we coordinate performances. Performers agree to be timely, follow directions, stay quiet backstage, and adhere to safety standards. All organizations agree to require any parents, family, or guests of performers to maintain professionalism and courtesy.

Agree

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, and Nondiscrimination Policy *

The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust, Inc. (“Trust”) is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. To achieve this mission, everyone must be welcomed into the organization, and the Trust must act to achieve its commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. The Trust is committed to being and remaining a dynamic organization that welcomes and celebrates the values of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, and holds itself to anti-racism and anti-bias standards. The Trust is committed to welcoming and celebrating all individuals without bias or prejudice related to race, color, gender, age, national origin (ancestry), religion, creed, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in leadership, volunteers, staffing, artistic partners, community partners, audience, and representation on stage. The Trust is an organization founded by the community to support and celebrate the whole community, and every employee, every volunteer, and every audience member should feel comfortable being their authentic selves in the organization and in our physical space. The Trust requires that all partners, vendors, exhibitors, and other organizations working with the Trust commit to exhibiting respect for all staff members, volunteers, guests, and other visitors at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. All partners, vendors, exhibitors, and other organizations working with the Trust will be required to adhere to the following: [I/We] understand and have reviewed the Inner Arbor Trust, Inc.’s Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, and Nondiscrimination Policy. [I/We] understand that to partner, vend, exhibit, or otherwise participate in an event held by Inner Arbor Trust, Inc. [I/we] must agree to abide by the Trust’s requirement that all individuals will be treated with respect and dignity, and that [my/our] actions onsite will be in compliance with the policy.

Agree

Performance Guidelines *

The Chrysalis Stage in Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods is an outdoor venue. Please plan your performance and costuming accordingly as events will take place rain or shine. There will be a performer area backstage for staging and temporary placement of personal belongings during your performance slot. There will be no private storage or changing areas for individual performers backstage. Please DO NOT augment your music with recorded voice-overs, advertisements, or other “Shout-outs”. The messaging may be well intentioned and harmless; however, these types of recorded messages do not translate well, will likely be unintelligible, and detract from the professional nature of the event. Each performer in your group will need to sign a waiver in order to participate. These will be collected after approval of your participation. Organizations are responsible for the behavior of parents of performers at the venue. Organizations are responsible for adhering to scheduled arrival, check in, and call times. Please do not use glitter, confetti or any other material that will be left behind on stage. For dance performances, please wear appropriate footwear for dancing on the stage’s natural wooden surface. Each performance group that includes minors under the age of 14 may include one non-performing adult to assist performers in lining up, maintaining decorum backstage, and entering and exiting the stage. Groups may add an additional support team member for every ten (10) performers under the age of 14. No additional parents, grandparents, or other adults will be permitted backstage or will be permitted to participate. I have read and agree to the performance guidelines.

Agree

Authorization *

I hereby certify that the named person(s) is authorized to submit an application on behalf of the organization.

First Name

Last Name

Please send me applications for the following additional ways to participate in the AAPI Festival

Parade of Cultures

Activity Zone