Rio Mar Cabaret RFP by LionGrove Marketing

THE RIO MAR RAINFOREST, BEACH, AND GOLF RESORT IS THRILLED TO UNVEIL PLANS FOR A CAPTIVATING NEW BOUTIQUE CABARET LOUNGE IN THE HEART OF RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO. THIS ICONIC VENUE WILL BLEND THE TIMELESS ALLURE OF CABARET WITH MODERN SOPHISTICATION, FEATURING A GLAMOROUS AND CREATIVE PRODUCTION. SHOWCASING BURLESQUE-INSPIRED ELEGANCE, VIBRANT PUERTO RICAN & PAN LATIN MUSIC, AND RICH

CULTURAL INFLUENCES. THE CABARET WILL DELIVER AN IMMERSIVE AND UNFORGETTABLE

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE. ENJOY UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES PAIRED WITH HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS AND DELICIOUS BITES, ALL CAPTURING THE GLAMOROUS SPIRIT

OF A BYGONE ERA.

THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) SEEKS TO IDENTIFY AND PARTNER WITH AN EXPERIENCED AND DYNAMIC CREATIVE DIRECTOR/SHOWRUNNER OR ORGANIZATION WITH THE EXPERTISE TO CREATE, STYLE, CHOREOGRAPH, EXECUTE, AND MAINTAIN AN EXTRAORDINARY BOUTIQUE-STYLE CABARET PERFORMANCE. THE SHOW SHOULD CAPTIVATE AND FULLY IMMERSE A DIVERSE AUDIENCE, INCLUDING RESORT GUESTS AND LOCAL PATRONS, IN A UNIQUE LIVE EXPERIENCE. PROPOSALS MUST PRESENT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THAT DELIVERS A HIGH-QUALITY CABARET EXPERIENCE WHILE ADHERING TO THE $650,000 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET.

HIGH SEASON

7 DAYS / DECEMBER - APRIL

CABARET PERFORMANCE SHOW THURSDAY - SATURDAY

CABARET TWO PERFORMANCES

PER EVENING 8PM (Seating at 7pm) 10:30 PM (Seating at 9:30pm)

CABARET PERFORMANCE LENGTH 60 MINUTES

SET NIGHT PROGRAMING SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY

SET NIGHT PROGRAMING – THREE SETS PER EVENING 8:30PM, 10PM, 11:30PM

SET NIGHT - PERFORMANCE LENGTH 45 MINUTES HOUR OF OPERATIONS 6PM- 2AM

SHOULDER SEASON

7 DAYS / MAY - JULY

CABARET PERFORMANCE SHOW FRIDAY – SATURDAY

CABARET TWO PERFORMANCES PER EVENING 8PM (Seating at 7pm) 10:30 PM (Seating at 9:30pm)

CABARET PERFORMANCE LENGTH 60 MINUTES

SET NIGHT PROGRAMING SUNDAY-THURSDAY

SET NIGHT PROGRAMING – THREE SETS PER EVENING 8:30PM, 10PM, 11:30PM

SET NIGHT - PERFORMANCE LENGTH 45 MINUTES HOUR OF OPERATIONS 6PM- 1AM

LOW SEASON

4 DAYS / AUGUST - NOVEMBER

CABARET PERFORMANCE SHOW FRIDAY – SATURDAY

CABARET TWO PERFORMANCES PER EVENING 8PM (Seating at 7pm) 10:30 PM (Seating at 9:30pm)

CABARET PERFORMANCE LENGTH 60 MINUTES

SET NIGHT PROGRAMING THURSDAY & SUNDAY

SET NIGHT PROGRAMING – THREE SETS PER EVENING 8:30PM, 10PM, 11:30PM

SET NIGHT - PERFORMANCE LENGTH 45 MINUTES HOUR OF OPERATIONS 6PM- 1AM

• DESIGN AND PRODUCE A ONE-OF-A-KIND CABARET PERFORMANCE THAT SHOWCASES CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY.

• INCORPORATE A DYNAMIC FLOW THAT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF PERFORMANCES ELEMENTS, SUCH AS DANCE, MUSIC, AND THEATRICAL STORYTELLING.

• ENSURE THE PERFORMANCE INCLUDES CULTURAL AND ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT FOR AN ADULT AUDIENCE IN AN INTIMATE SETTING.

• DEVELOP INNOVATIVE CHOREOGRAPHY THAT ENHANCES THE OVERALL AESTHETIC OF THE PERFORMANCE

• STYLE THE PRODUCTION TO REFLECT AN INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE, FOCUSING ON VISUAL IMPACT THROUGH COSTUMES, SET DESIGN, AND LIGHTING.

• PROVIDE A RESIDENT PIANIST AND OTHER PERFORMERS ON NIGHTS WHEN THE MAIN SHOW IS NOT AVAILABLE.

• INCLUDE A VOCALIST TO COMPLEMENT THE PIANO MUSIC, ADDING ANOTHER LAYER TO THE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE. :

• DEVELOP ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL TRACKS TO ACCOMPANY THE PIANIST, ENHANCING THE AMBIANCE AND MAINTAINING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT.

• OVERSEE AND MANAGE ALL ASPECTS OF THE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION, ENSURING SEAMLESS EXECUTION ON ALL SCHEDULED SHOW NIGHTS.

• MAINTAIN THE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY OF THE PERFORMANCE, ADDRESSING ANY NECESSARY ADAPTATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS BASED ON AUDIENCE FEEDBACK AND EXPERIENCES.

• PARTICIPATE IN RESORT MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS TO DRIVE AWARENES FOR THE SHOW.

• GENERATE IDEAS FOR CREATING BUZZ AROUND THE SHOW (SOCIAL MEDIA, PUBLIC RELATIONS, INFLUENCER ENGAGMENT).

• STRATEGIES FOR DRIVING TICKET SALES OR ATTENDANCE.

• PIANO & SAXOPHONE DUO: GUESTS WILL ENJOY THE SMOOTH FUSION OF JAZZ AND LATIN MELODIES, CAPTURING PUERTO RICO’S WARMTH AND VIBRANCY.

• THREE-PIECE JAZZ BAND: A DYNAMIC TRIO OF PIANO, BASS, AND PERCUSSION BRINGS LIVELY JAZZ AND LATIN RHYTHMS, PERFECT FOR DANCING AND SOCIALIZING.

• ACOUSTIC ISLAND VIBES: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF PUERTO RICAN FOLK, REGGAE FUSION, AND UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC SETS FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS.

• DJ INTERLUDE: OUR RESIDENT DJ KEEPS THE ENERGY FLOWING BETWEEN LIVE SETS WITH A SEAMLESS MIX OF CURATED TRACKS AND CONTEMPORARY BEATS.

• A DETAILED OUTLINE OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN PRODUCING SIMILAR CABARET PERFORMANCES.

• SAMPLES OF PAST WORK (VIDEO LINKS, PHOTOS, ETC.) THAT DEMONSTRATE THE QUALITY OF PRODUCTION.

• PROPOSED CONCEPT FOR THE CABARET PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING THEMES, STYLES, AND INNOVATIVE ELEMENTS.

• A BREAKDOWN OF STAFFING AND ROLES INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION, INCLUDING CHOREOGRAPHERS, MUSICIANS, AND STYLISTS.

• THE BUDGET PROPOSAL, INCLUDING ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED ACROSS THE FOLLOWING:

• PRODUCTION/CREATIVE DIRECTION FEE

• TALENT

• AUDIO VISUAL/ DJ

• COSTUME/OTHER PRODUCTION COST

• TIMELINE FOR PRODUCTION, INCLUDING KEY MILESTONES LEADING UP TO THE PERFORMANCE.

• CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY OF THE PROPOSED PERFORMANCE.

• DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN PRODUCING CABARET OR SIMILAR PERFORMANCES.

• QUALITY OF PAST WORK PROVIDED AS SAMPLES.

• CLARITY AND FEASIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED CONCEPT AND EXECUTION PLAN.

• OVERALL BUDGET AND VALUE FOR SERVICES OFFERED. :

SHORTLISTED PROPOSALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE A PRESENTATION THAT EXEMPLIFIES THEIR INTENT AND VISION FOR THE CABARET PERFORMANCE. PRESENTATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A VISUAL AND NARRATIVE OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PERFORMANCE.

• DEMONSTRATIONS OF PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS SUCH AS CHOREOGRAPHY, MUSIC, AND STAGING PLANS.

• AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EVALUATORS TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSAL. :

: RFP Issue Date March 28, 2025

Question & Answer Submission April 4, 2025

Question & Answer Session April 8, 2025

Written Proposals Due April 25, 2025

Finalists Selected April 30, 2025

Finalists’ Live Presentations 1 May 27, 2025

Finalists’ Live Presentations 2 May 28, 2025

Contract Issued May 30, 2025

Contract Executed 60 day before opening night

Target Opening Night* August 29, 2025

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, Rainforest, Beach, &Golf Resort 6000RioGrande BoulevardRioMar, RioGrande, PuertoRico00745 :

• RioMarRainforest,BeachandGolfResortreservestherighttoacceptorrejectanyproposalwithout obligation.

• AllsubmissionsbecomethepropertyofRioMarRainforest,BeachandGolfResortandwillbeusedsolely forevaluationpurposes.

• SelectedCreativeDirector/ShowRunnermayberequiredtosignaformalagreementoutliningtermsand conditionsoftheengagement. We look forward to partnering with you to bring unforgettable entertainment experience. For questions or additional information, please contact: Please email: Frances.hernandez@wyndhamriomar.com