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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I get tickets for interPLAY shows? All ticket purchases happen at the interPLAY Box Office located near the entrance to Regional Council Chamgers. The interPLAY Box Office will be open the following hours: Friday, August 7, 10 am - midnight
What happens if I arrive late for a performance? Latecomers will not be admitted to the indoor venue under any circumstances. Admitting latecomers interrupts both the performer and the patrons who arrived at the venue early and are already enjoying the show. There are so many performances scheduled in a day that it is crucial to start them at the scheduled time. What is the interPLAY refund policy? Refunds will only be given if there are cancellations or changes in the schedule. Can I use interac or my credit card to pay for tickets? No. Terms of sale at the interPLAY Festival are cash only. We are a volunteer run Festival and beg your patience in this regard. When I purchase a ticket to an indoor show at interPLAY where does the money go? In most cases, 100% of ticket sales go directly to the artist. However, most artists pay a small venue fee in advance of the Festival to help cover the costs of setting up the stage and hiring a professional technician to operate the sound and lighting equipment. Is there a beer garden at interPLAY? Absolutely! The Labatts Beer Garden is located near the TransAlta Mainstage and is operated by the Kinette Club of Fort McMurray. The Labatts Beer Garden is generously sponsored by Labatts and features many of its great products. The brew is ice cold and affordably priced with all profits going towards the community projects of the Kinette Club. Beer Garden hours are as follows: Friday, August 7, 4 pm - midnight Are there hotel accommodations close to the Festival site? The Fort McMurray Hotel Group is the official Accommodation Sponsor of interPLAY and has 500 hotel rooms and a whole bunch within walking distance to the 2009 interPLAY Festival. They are pleased to offer vendors and guests affordable rates, a free continental breakfast, and amazing proximity to all the fun. Call 1-866 650-FORT (3678) and book with one of our fine properties, several less than a five minute walk from the interPLAY Festival site on Franklin Avenue. Ask for the interPLAY rate for the hotel of your choice. Or, you can book On Line at www.fortmcmurrayhotels.ca. Select your preferred Hotel and “availability”. Use “Play” as the Access/Corporate Code. Clearwater Suite Hotel - $159.00 Rates include a Continental Breakfast and are exclusive of applicable taxes; 4% Tourism Levy and 5% G.S.T. What kinds of bathroom facilities are available on the Festival site? Portable bathroom facilities courtesy of Eveready Industrial Services are available on site for public use. These facilities will be maintained on a daily basis and located near the TransAlta Mainstage. All of our indoor venues have washroom facilities as well. What do I do if I have a security concern? interPLAY is proud to welcome Canuck Security to the 2009 Festival. If you have any security concerns, please ask one of their professional security representatives for assistance. What is busking? Busking is a term that is used to describe a performer who is paid by those people who watch his or her performance. For example, a classical guitarist who has studied for years and wants to make a few dollars over the weekend can grab his instrument, sit in an area that has a lot of people walking through, and play to his heart's content. If he puts out a "hat", or a "jar", for tips, he is considered a busker. We have a wide range of buskers at interPLAY: magicians, musicians, balloon artists, face painters, and much more. What is the proper amount to pay a busker? This question is often asked, but the fact is there is no clear-cut answer. Some people say that a live performance is worth more than the admission to a movie. Others say that since a street "show" is shorter than a movie, it is therefore worth less. There are buskers who wear buttons, or who have signs, that say a "standard contribution" is whatever amount they think that they should get. Ultimately, the amount you pay should be proportional to your level of enjoyment. When do I pay a street performer? You can pay at any time. If the show is half over and you have to leave you can always run up and hand the artist your cash. Or, if they are using a "hat" or "jar" you can simply put the money inside. How much should I pay the face painters, balloon artists and creators of caricatures? Unlike other buskers, these stationary performers will have their own amount that they will charge for their services. What kind of food will be available on the interPLAY site? There will be a number of food vendors on the interPLAY site offering a variety of food and beverages. There are also a number of food outlets on the block including Mitchell’s, Subway, and Coco Jo’s. What kind of vendors will you have in the Fort McMurray TODAY Marketplace this year? The 2009 Fort McMurray TODAY Marketplace will feature a wide variety of vendors from all over Western Canada. You’ll find lots of treasures in the Marketplace: open Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 pm; noon to 6 pm on Sunday. Are there activities for my younger children? Absolutely! The interPLAY Festival is a great event for the young. Within the Syncrude Playland are a multitude of performers dedicated to making your child's visit to interPLAY unforgettable; everything from face painting to magic. There are free shows every hour on the ConocoPhillips Stage. Take a swing on the Fantasy Golf for only a toonie. We also have several indoor productions for younger children including Wooing Wed Widing Hood, Dr. Horrible and his Sing Along Blog, and Choose Your Own Adventure-On Stage. What are the benefits to volunteering at interPLAY? Volunteering at the interPLAY Festival is all about fun. Our volunteers receive a souvenir interPLAY T-Shirt and access to free beverages and snacks in the Festival Operations Centre located under the Remax Inflateable Tent. They also receive access to some of our indoor shows. To sign up as a volunteer all you have to do is call the interPLAY Hotline at 791-1600, or send us an email at info@interplay.ca. |
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