Showcase Artist Information

Mainstage Showcase Artist Information

ArtsMarket will provide the following to mainstage showcase artists:

Sound: A full FOH and monitor sound system will be provided for showcasing artists. This will include FOH and monitor consoles with  operators, monitor wedges, microphones, and cabling as needed. This will be  set up and operated in a “Festival Style”

Lighting: One or two general static washes will be available. Please know  that we will not be able to accommodate multiple lighting cues, spotlights, or  specials. We use the Carolina Theatre's House electrics plot and we will not  be able to provide special focusing.

Backline: A standard mainstage backline package will be provided,  including: an acoustic drum kit on a riser, upright bass, electric piano, synthesizer, two guitar amplifiers, and a bass amplifier/cabinet. This  equipment is provided as a convenience to the artists and to assist in keeping  showcases running smoothly and on time. Use of artist-provided drum kits  will not be allowed. Showcases utilizing the drum kit will have a maximum  of 15 minutes prior to their showcase to adjust the drums off-stage during  other showcases. Specific models of equipment to be offered will be finalized  and included in the contract/technical specification sent to presenting  performers. Showcasing Talent is expected to travel with their own  instruments please.

Piano: A fully tuned Yamaha S6X 7’ grand piano will be provided by the  Carolina Theatre and will be available for mainstage showcases.

Soundcheck: Please note that you should plan to be in the building and  backstage at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled soundcheck time to run  a brief 15 minute soundcheck/stage setup and to review final needs with the  Production Manager and technical staff.  Each soundcheck will be limited to  a maximum of 15 minutes, no exceptions. All showcasing artists will be  notified in advance of their load-in/soundcheck schedule.    

Dressing Rooms: We will have a staff member located at the Stage Door/ Stage Left to check you in and provide your dressing room assignment.  Please note that most dressing rooms are shared with other showcasing  artists. Assignments have been made according to group size and the  showcase schedule. 

The ArtsMarket Production Manager will work closely with showcase artists  to best meet their needs, but certain modifications may be necessary due to  time constraints and production flow. Only technical staff provided by  ArtsMarket may operate equipment during the juried showcases, unless  otherwise agreed upon in advance.

Main Stage Artist Unloading & Loading Information for the Carolina Theatre

Unload from the bus parking that is to the left of the Carolina Theatre dock (Please note: the bus space to the right is not a part of the Carolina Theatre). After unloading you will need to move cars to one of two parking decks across the street. If you are towing trailers you need to find additional parking elsewhere

TYA Showcase Artist Information

ArtsMarket will provide the following to TYA showcase artists:

Sound: A sound system and monitor will be provided for showcasing artists.  This will include FOH console with operator, monitor wedge, microphones as advanced, and cabling as needed.  This will be set up and operated in a “Festival Style.”

Lighting: One or two general static washes will be available. Please know we cannot accommodate multiple lighting cues, spotlights, or specials.  We use the Carolina Theatre's House electrics plot, and we will not be able to provide special focuses.

Backline: Nothing more than a couple guitar stands or table/chairs.  Showcasing Talent is expected to travel with their own instruments please.

Soundcheck:  Please note that you should plan to be in the building at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled soundcheck time, and 30 minutes prior to your showcase time to run a brief 10-minute soundcheck/stage setup and to review final needs with the Production Manager and technical staff.  Each soundcheck will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes. We are aware this is very tight.  All showcasing artists will be notified in advance of their load-in/soundcheck schedule.

Dressing Rooms: We will have a staff member at the Stage Door to check you in and provide your dressing room assignment. Please note that some dressing rooms are shared with other showcasing artists. Assignments have been made according to group size and the showcase schedule. Because of this we suggest arriving wearing your costume base layer if possible.    

Parking: For the TYA showcases, you will park in a coned off space at 110 Morris St. and enter through the backstage door to the left of the mural. 

The ArtsMarket Production Manager will work closely with showcase artists to best meet their needs, but certain modifications may be necessary due to time constraints and production flow.  Only technical staff provided by ArtsMarket may operate equipment during the juried showcases, unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.

For showcase technical questions and DOS, please contact: josh@carolinatheatre.org.  For questions about other aspects of ArtsMarket, please contact: artsmarket@ncpresenters.org.

TYA Artist Unloading & Loading Information

Showcase Artist Cancellation Policy

Showcase Artists: Live, Virtual and TYA Registration Deadline: August 22, 2025 
Cancellation/Refunds for Showcase Artists
Showcase cancellation and requests for production fee and/or exhibit table refunds on or before September 19, 2025 will be honored, less a 30% processing fee. Such requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be available for showcase artists after September 19, 2025.