Yes, it's true. YOU can be a part of Prince's Volunteer Stage Crew for the Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show. 41 Productions is currently seeking approximately 600 men and women, willing to volunteer their time and assist us in the production. It will be an experience you will never forget!

Both the Pregame and Halftime shows use modular stage and lighting units that are on wheels. They are pushed out onto the field, assembled, and readied for the artists to perform on. After the performance, they are broken down and wheeled out of the stadium. Volunteers need to be over the age of 18, and in good physical condition. No prior production experience is necessary. Though participants will NOT be on the field during the game, they WILL be on the field during their respective show segment (Pregame or Halftime), and they will be an integral part of the show production.

You will need to be in the South Florida area for our rehearsals, which begin on Wednesday, January 24. The big game is Sunday, February 4.

For complete rehearsal schedules, details, and a volunteer form, please visit our website at:

http://www.superbowlproductions.com

I just copied and pasted your thread over at Housequake.com for other Prince fans to see.

Thanks, 2elihah. Appreciate it!

2elijah said:

wow. an event that brings in millions upon millions for those involved yet they are still asking for FREE help?

and some fools are gonna do it.
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sallysassalot said:

They have volunteers every year for the superbowl whether it's Prince performing or not. It will be a nice experience for some local Florida Prince fans anyway.
[Edited 12/18/06 11:21am]

2elijah said:

i wasn't making any reference to prince. i was simply stating that the superbowl brings in millions upon millions of dollars (advertising money, merchandise money, you name it) and yet they are still asking people to work for free. it is just astounding to me. isn't that how slave owners stayed rich?

I would so do this! Does anyone in FL want a house guest for a week?

I'm not very strong though, do you think that would be a problem? Wait, what am I saying! I can push and lift heavy objects for Prince!


[Edited 12/18/06 11:49am]

i want to do it the demand tobe paid! and they would have to!!!

sallysassalot said:

Okay, I see your point and respect your opinion...but the difference between today and the past....is that they're not forcing anyone to do this, so the decision is up to the volunteer.
[Edited 12/18/06 15:56pm]

well the fact is in this case if you did work there and then asked to be paid they would (even if you had to sue) HAVE to pay you. you can only volinterr fot non-prpofit orginiztions. check the 13th. Amendment

oh my goodness gracious, i was not comparing the superbowl ethics to slavery. i was simply pointing out that the business owners (NFL,etc) will be getting rich(er) and not even paying for some of the labor.

(stepping away from the prince forum...)

sallysassalot said:

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SlamGlam said:

???


13th amendment: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States"

Says nothing about "voluntary".

txladykat said:

yes i know... but it has been applied to cases where people agreed to work for free and then sued and won. unless it is for charity... the organizers would lose.

UCantHavaDaMango said:

U could stay with us...the hubby and I already signed up!!!!

superbowlxli said:

I am hoping the Prince fans going 2 see Prince on the 31st aren't ellimated 4 missing a rehersal...they should understand we will B at the concert...feel me..I would love 2 do the stage crew...as long as we are the ones on the field 4 the halftime show....a chance of a lifetime!!!!

Hey wait a minute... ...did we just take the author's thread from ..looking for volunteers...to the rich getting richer…..to something about profiting from slavery.....to being forced to work vs. willfully volunteering.....to hey if I volunteer I'll make you pay me or I'll sue you, just watch me, my lawyer's on the phone.....to the 13th amendment...to voluntary vs. involuntary...to charity/non-profit organizations....to cases where volunteers worked, sued and organizers lost?


(j/k...just making light of this thread.. )
[Edited 12/18/06 19:08pm]

Trust me, I'd love to help Prince erect his, uhrm...set.

But I can't make it South Florida at the appointed time.

Call me when he comes to Dallas.

LoveSxy1958 said:

Thats what I'm thinking.I don't want to go to all those rehersals and shit only to be kicked out because of the concert being the same night as the rehersal....

how long will Princes set be?
10mins ? 15 mins?

That's too desperate for me, I used to work at a stadium and you wouldn't believe how hard those guys work for no more than minimum wage!
[Edited 12/19/06 5:05am]

i just saw this and i filled out the form..i live here so i will give it a try. it's worth it to get to be there to see the performance (for free!!), so i don't mind busting my ass for a little while and who knows i might get to be near P heyyyy

PurpleAlegria said:

when and if someone calls i am going to explain this to them and i will be pissed if they say tooooo bad! I am going to the show on the 31st and ill be damned if i miss that...

sallysassalot said:

Every industry does this. People volunteer for the experience. Nothing wrong with it.

LoveSxy1958 said:

Thanks! You're so sweet! I really want to, but I'd have to take my vacation from work then, and buy a plane ticket. I'll keep you posted if it works out.

ttt

i will have to keep this in mind for 2011 or 12 when the SB should be at the new dallas staidum.

I am hoping the Prince fans going 2 see Prince on the 31st aren't ellimated 4 missing a rehersal...they should understand we will B at the concert...feel me..I would love 2 do the stage crew...as long as we are the ones on the field 4 the halftime show....a chance of a lifetime!!!![/quote]


i signed up and got an email from they guy handling it and let him know about the show he said it's no big deal if we cant make it to that rehersal cause of the show so ill be there!! i am excited! even if its hard work i get to see brince bring down the house!!!!!i am sure it is going to be a great performance! he is going to prove to everyone watching what all of us already know!!

sallysassalot said:

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Slave had no choice. Volunteers do.