Nope, they don’t have to match! You can even play with adding new songs in your sets if you feel that they work better for the theme of your show or you just want to try new things! You just wouldn’t be able to change your show entirely because that is what the bookers booked you for :)

@Brian Rodgers Hi Brian, I just confirmed with the agent I recruit for, who also happens to be a magician! He said that Carnival is the only cruise line that doesn't allow the use of that due to a new policy they recently rolled out prohibiting external tech sourcing! On Norwegian last week he used SoloPro without any issues, so you should be all good! I would just have a contingency plan in place for the occasional Carnival gig (or if other lines decided to roll this out) where you wouldn't be able to use it! Also, keep in mind that on Carnival you only need one 45-minute show, performed at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM. It's pretty rare for them to request a second show. Because you won't be able to rely on QLab or SoloPro for them, I'd recommend using the show that's the simplest to run and requires the least amount of technical maintenance or cueing. That way, if you do end up on a Carnival ship, you'll have a version that's easy to execute without those tools :)

@Brian Rodgers

Hi Alisha, Of course, I always like to preface this by saying you'll want to double-check with the agency you're scouting for. That said, in my experience, all you typically need is a 2–3 minute promo (sizzle) reel. If you want to be considered for Royal Caribbean, they also require both the sizzle reel and a 10-minute unedited cut of your show. I actually heard for the first time recently that a smaller, lesser-known agency was requesting performers submit their full 45-minute show. Honestly, with all due respect to the performers, agencies generally don't have the time to watch an entire show unless you're working directly with a coach or mentor who is reviewing your material in depth. If you were able to get your full show professionally filmed, that's fantastic! The videographer onboard or the ship's tech team have an overall recording they can provide. But if not, it's usually just the sizzle reel and for Royal Caribbean specifically, the additional 10-minute unedited cut that's required. As for your second show, if you can get a sizzle reel, that would be great as well, even if it means going on stage, performing different songs to make it look like you have a full reel (my insider tip of the day!), and acting like you did it for a full audience if you’re not able to do it live. But it’s not typically required to have a reel for second show, but I do think that it can help your case when applying to agencies!