Contract Summary

This is a Contract for Services (Short Form), designated as PSC 4537, between the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges (doing business as Peru State College) and Trigg Watson, a magician operating as Sophie K. Entertainment. The contract was executed on July 7, 2026, and is governed by Nebraska law with cost center 725001|2018 and GL 526990. The contractor is classified as an independent contractor and is not a College employee for any purposes, including application of Fair Labor Standards Act, minimum wage, overtime payments, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, Social Security Act, Federal Unemployment Tax Act, and Nebraska workers' compensation law.

The contractor will perform a magic show for all students in the Performing Arts Center during Welcome Week, scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, beginning with a sound check at 5:00 pm and ending no later than 10:00 pm, with a performance duration of 60 minutes. The total performance fee is $4,000.00, plus one hotel room, with payment made by check mailed the first business day after performance upon receipt of invoice. The performance requirements include specific technical specifications for stage setup, including a minimum 12 ft x 16 ft deep raised stage with at least 2 feet height for visibility; appropriate lighting and background options; media screen capability with HDMI connectivity; sound system including wireless headset microphone and standing microphone with belt-pack transmitter; and power access on stage. The contractor requires a minimum two-hour access period for equipment unpacking and setup, and one hour for technical rehearsal. Transportation to the performance is the contractor's responsibility, with lodging and meals included in the contract price. The designated College representative for contract monitoring and oversight is Brock Zautke, Director of Student Activities and Programs, at 402-872-2329 or bzautke@peru.edu.