FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The booking fee is $60. Minimum 2 performers for safety and quality. The performers are paid $75/hour each from September 16-May 14 (off season). Performers are paid $100/hour from May 15-September 15 (summer season). The travel fee is $0.70/mile roundtrip, and the first 100 miles are free. We travel from DFW airport. We also travel 2 hours at no charge. Travel estimates at more than 2 hours will be $20/hour. We accept all forms of payment, though credit cards do have a 4% merchant fee. Prices and fees are negotiable to an extent. We have a variety of packages and add on specials listed on our website so clients can create the MERfect event!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We provide a VERY detailed quote and booking contract in writing for every event. We will need to know which performers you would like (minimum of 2), when your event is (day, date, start, and end time), where it is (physical address of the venue), if it is swimming or dry, the type of event and how you foresee our participation fitting your theme, and any other details you can provide us.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All members of the MerFriends are professional performers (actors, singers, dancer), stunt performers (specialized training with swords, hand to hand, and water), certified lifeguards, and have weekly rehearsals and ongoing training as a troupe. We are writing the curriculum and going through an accreditation process with our training program, The Mercademy, as there is no formal licensing or accredited training for professional merfolk.