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LOCATION:North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center 5001 Coliseum Drive North Charleston SC 29418 
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SUMMARY:Weird Al's Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour North Charleston, SC
DESCRIPTION:Personnel:
For the Weird Al performance, we invite you to provide:

• The preferred lineup is an even number of (8) traditional Storm Troopers (ANH Hero and, A New Hope Stunt, ESB, and/or RotJ) and (1) Darth Vader.  
NOTE: It must be an EVEN number of Troopers to maintain symmetry on stage.  If we do not have 8 [white] OT stormtroopers, then a pair of the following, in this order, can replace TKs IN THIS ORDER:  
2 Scout Troopers, 
2 Sand Troopers, 
2 Snow Troopers, 
2 Clone Troopers, 
2 Imperial Guards 
(This is essentially a first come first serve basis. If 7 TKs sign up and the 4 scouts sign up, then one TK signs up... sorry the TK skips the line to make 8 TKs, that's what they want. HOWEVER, in the interest of fairness if 20 TKs sign up preference will be given to those who have NEVER done a Weird Al show before.)

• A working R2D2 is always welcome. You MUST be able to provide a piece of 4’ x 4’ x 1/8” masonite, which can be taped down on stage and used as a ramp to cover cables, to be returned at end of show.

• 4 (FOUR) total handlers are allowed this year.

Performance:
“The Saga Begins” and “Yoda” are performed back-to-back at the end of the show. Your appearance on stage takes place during the performance of the song “We all have Cell Phones” which leads in to “The Saga Begins.” You will promptly exit stage at the end of “ The Saga Begins” and before “Yoda” begins.

After Show Meet & Greet:
All group members are invited to join the staff/Weird Al after the show for the VIP Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Al. This typically begins 15-20 minutes after the show has ended and lasts 30-45 minutes. Depending on the number of costumed members in your Garrison, we may encourage splitting the participation of members between the Meet & Greet and greeting fans in the lobby or exit area of the venue.

Showtime/Arrival:
All garrison members and handlers should plan to arrive between 2 ½ and 3 hours prior to show time, with everyone present by 2 hours prior. The Tour Manager will advise you of your show’s start time. To find out the show time for your show before then, please visit the venue’s website.

Schedule:
After everyone has arrived, your group will be shown the routine by our Stage Manager. If you’re not familiar with the routine it’s extremely simple and is quickly learned. You’ll have a room or space to rehearse with audio (the recorded version of “The Saga Begins”) as much as you would like up until the time you’re needed on stage. There are also videos from past performances that can be found on YouTube for advance reference.

Parking/Guests
Parking availability varies and is based entirely on the venue for any given show. Some venues, especially older theatres, have limited parking, while others may have the space to accommodate several vehicles. We are usually able to accommodate at least three vehicles. If you have more vehicles than we can accommodate at the venue, we will provide passes or reimbursement for near-premise lot parking.

Food
We will provide pizza and salads along with a variety of drinks backstage for all 501st performers and handlers prior to the performance.

ADDTIONAL INFORMATION:  PLEASE READ ALL!!!
As you can see, the official request from Weird Al is for 1 Darth Vader and 8 OT, white, storm troopers, and 1 working R2-D2.  
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