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  Technical contact:  Technical Director, Sara Jane Schmeltzer
Cell 423-823-2666, Office 423-638-1629
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CONTENTS

Theatre Information
Stage
Rigging
Lighting
Audio and Video
Miscellaneous/ Line Set Schedule
Dressing Rooms

THEATRE INFORMATION:

Year Venue Open:      2004
Type of Theater:        Proscenium Arch
Number of Seats:       Orch.: 426, Balcony: 268, Mezz.: 431, Total: 1135
I
s There A Lobby:     Yes
Can the Theater Totally Black:    Yes
Union House:               No

Disability & Wheelchair Access:             Yes
Assistance for the Hearing Impaired:   Yes
Description:  Listen Technologies Assisted  Hearing System with 48 Receivers
Assistance for the Visually Impaired:   No
 
Loading Dock

How High is the Dock From Ground Level:   Electrically Operated Lift, 2’5” to 5’5”
Is the Dock Accessible by Tractor Trailer:    Yes
Dimensions of Loading Dock Doors:                8’ Wide X 10’ High
Loading  / Unloading Restrictions:                  Busy During School Hours
        
Obstructions to Stage:                                       Rollup Door, 10’ Wide X 14’ High

Parking for Trucks and Buses:                         Outside parking lot or in loading dock
Parking Fees:                                                      No
Is Security Available:                                         Yes, for a fee
Shore Power :                                                      None available

STAGE
Proscenium Size:                                                  25’ 0”H x 47’ 9”W
Apron Width:                                                        47’ 9”
Is Apron Curved:                                                 Yes, 34’ Between Curve
Is Apron Moveable:                                             No
Apron Depth:                                                        6’10” SR/SL 9’10” SC

Offstage Left- Prosc. To Offstage Wall:            18’ 3” to Lock Rail
Restrictions:                                                          None
Ceiling Height:                                                      Off Left & Off Right  30’
Offstage Right-Prosc. To Offstage Wall:           23’ 0” To Shop Wall
Restrictions:                                                          None
Plaster Line to Back Wall:                                   28’
Plaster Line to Furthest Upstage Line Set:      26’5”

Access from House to Stage:                               Steps DSR and DSL
Access from House to Backstage:                       Hallways OSR and OSL
Stage & Backstage Wheelchair Accessible:        Yes, Through Hallways
Security in Backstage Area:                                 Yes
Can Scenery / Props Be Left Onstage Overnight: Yes
Security:                                                                 Building is Locked, No Fee 

Type of Stage Floor:                                           .25” Masonite Over Springboard 1.5” Ply
Condition of Stage Floor:                                    3 yrs. old, good condition
Color of Stage Floor:                                           Black
Color of Apron Floor:                                          Blond Wood Polish
Restrictions:                                                         See Technical Director
Type of Offstage Floor:                                      Cement
Condition of Offstage Floor:                               3 yrs. old, good condition

RIGGING
Type of Fly System:                                               Single Purchase Counterweight
Location  (SR/SL) :                                                 Stage Left
Number of Line Sets:                                             34
Location of Access to Fly System:                        Stage Left
Number of Dead Hangs:                                         None
Line Schedule Available:                                        Yes
Permanent Flying Units:                                       None
Grid Height:                                                             No Grid
Maximum Travel Distance:                                   53’
Pipe Diameter:                                                         2”
Pipe Length:                                                             62’8”
Number of Pickup Lines Per Pipe                         7 or 6
Operator Restrictions:                                            Must be Trained on House System
Max. Arbor Weight:                                                1890 lbs.

Soft Goods: Can be Moved w/2 weeks notice; Travelers Cannot Be Moved
Soft Goods Material Type:                                     Black Duvatine
Number of Legs:                                                      5 
Size of  Legs:                                                             8’ X 28’
Color:                                                                         Black

Number of Borders:                                                5
Size of Borders:                                                        62’8” X 8’
Color:                                                                         Black

Location of Main Curtain Operation:                    Stage Left
Color:                                                                         Emerald Green

Number of Travelers:                                             3: Main, Mid, US
Location of Travelers Operation:                          Stage Left
Cyc:                                                                            No
Sky Piece:                                                                 Yes
Sky Color:                                                                 Off White
Sky Material:                                                            Muslin
Distance from Proscenium:                                    26’
Dimensions of Sky Piece:                                        58’ 6” X 28’
Crossover Behind:                                                   Yes, Hallway Behind Stage  
Scrim:                                                                        None

LIGHTING
Company Electrical Breaker Boxes:                       2
Location of Company Breaker Boxes:                    Loading Dock off SR
Type of Electrical Service:                                       400 Amp 3 Phase, 208 Volt
                                                                                     200 Amp 3 Phase, 208 Volt
Normal Location of Road Dimmers:                       SR
Distance From Breaker Boxes to Road Dimmers: 10’
Distance From Dimmers to House Electric Position: 100’ To Booth
Distance From Dimmers to House Audio Position: 15’ to Mon., 60’ to FOH
       
House Dimmers:                                                        Strand CD80sv
Dimmer Capacity:                                                      2.4 KW
Number Operational:                                                285
Number of Amps Per Circuit:                                  20 Amp
Location:                                                                     Upstairs Off Stage Left
Obstructions:                                                              Multiple Walls, One Floor Up

House Control:                                                           ETC Expression 3
House Operator Required:                                      No
DMX Remote Locations:                                          Yes on LX1,2,&3, SL, Box booms, & Cat 1

Lighting Positions: All Positions Are Stage Pin
Catwalk 2 300 Gallery:                                            42 Circuits
Catwalk 1 450 Gallery:                                            54 Circuits
Distance to Proscenium from Catwalk 2:              59’
Distance to Proscenium from Catwalk 1:              37’
Box Booms:                                                               Yes SR and SL
Number of Circuits in Box Booms:                         12
Distance to Proscenium:                                          2’7”

Onstage:
Number of Electrics:                                                 3 dedicated electrics
Number of Circuits Per Electric:
        #1LX       40 Circuits
        #2LX       40 Circuits
        #3LX       40 Circuits
Distance From Electrics to Plaster Line:
        #1LX       4’9”
        #2LX       11’9”
        #3LX       18’8”

Electric Used to Light Sky Piece:                             Lineset 29
Instruments used to Light Sky Piece:                     Altman Selecon HUI 3 cell cyc lights

Floor Pockets:                                                             11
Locations:                                                                     3 SR, 3 SL, 5 US  
Number of Circuits Per Pocket:                                3 or 4 Circuits 20 Amp
Drop Boxes:      None

Instrument Inventory:                                              (18) 360 Strand SL Ellipsoidal
                                                                                       (26) 260 Strand SL Ellipsoidal
                                                                                       (25) 190 Strand SL Ellipsoidal
                                                                                       (12) 10º Strand SL Ellipsoidal
                                                                                       (20) 8” Altman Fresnels
                                                                                       (66) Par 64’s
                                                                                       (6) Altman R40 Border lights
                                                                                       (30) Altman 360Q 6x22’s
                                                                                       (2) 60k Par prehung trusses
                                                                                       (9) Altman Selecon HUI cyc lights

Color Media Available:                                                Rosco, Lee, Gam, w/2 week notice
Follow Spots:                                                                (2) Lycian
Model:                                                                           1266 Super Arc 400
Location:                                                                       Balcony

120v Outlets Backstage:                                             Yes
Where:                                                                           SL Walls/SR Walls/US Wall
How Many:                                                                   15 Outlets 4 Circuits
Amperage:                                                                    20 Amp.

220v Service Backstage:                                             No

House Lights Operated From:                                   Stage panel or lighting console
Work Lights Controlled From:                                   Wall switches SL / SR

Ladders:                                                                        Yes-Plenty
Personnel Lift:                                                              No, But Rental Is Available

AUDIO AND VIDEO
House Mix Location Available:                              Yes, back center of orchestra
Distance to Stage:                                                    45’
Tie In to House System:                                         Yes

House System:
Mixer:                                                                       Soundcraft Series 5
Type:                                                                        40 Channel split console
House EQ:                                                                dbx 231 stereo 1/3 8ve
House Amps:                                                           Crown 600,1200,2000’s
House Speakers:                                                     JBL VRX932 Line Array
House Subs:                                                             JBL VRX918S


Monitor System:
EQ:                                                                          (3) dbx 231  stereo 1/3 8ve  graphics
Amps:                                                                     (3) QSC RMX 1450 (450W/ch)
Speakers:                                                               (2) JBL EON 15 (self powered)
                                                                                 (2) EVsxA 250 (self powered)
                                                                                 (5) Yamaha SM15V
Console:                                                                   Rental Available

Outboard Gear:
Reel to Reel:                                                          No

Compact Disc:                                                       (1) Marantz PMD 331
Cassette Deck:                                                      (1) Marantz PMD 510
Minidisc:                                                                (1) Denon DN-M1050R 
Effects Units:                                                         Lexicon MPX 200
                                                                                 Yamaha SPX 2000
Processors:                                                            (2) dbx 1046 Quad Compressors
                                                                                (1) dbx 1074 Quad Noise Gate 

Microphones:                                                        (4) SM58 Beta
                                                                                (8) SM57 Beta
                                                                                (7) CAD drum mic kit
                                                                                (2) Audio Technica AT 3031 condensers
                                                                                (2) Crown PCC 160
                                                                                (2) MX202 chorus mics
      
Other Equipment:
Mic stands:                                                            (12) booms, (8) straight
Speakers:                                                               (4) EV sxA250 with stands

Communications:          Clearcom Dual Channel, (25) 10 Beltpack, 15 Wall
Orchestra Pit:                                                         Yes
Orchestra Pit Specifications:                                190 sq. ft
Lifting Capacity:                                                     9500lbs; Speed-4.5’ p/min.

Pianos Available:                                                    1 Steinway Baby Grand & 1 Spinnet

Pre-wired Video Connections:                              Yes, 4
Film or Video Projection System:                        Projector available on request
Screen:                                                                     Yes, 9’ x 12’
Location:                                                                  Stage Lineset 9
Video Monitors:                                                      SL, SR, & Green Room

*Any other outboard gear is available on request with ample notice.

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTION
Special Effects Regulations :    No glitter or confetti allowed. No Exceptions. 
Smoke, Fog, Pyrotechnics, Firearms:           Allowed if advanced w/TD
Backstage Phone:                                             In TD office
Location of artist parking:                              Parking lot by or in loading dock; No Fee

DRESSING ROOMS:               (3) Main, US hallway
Access:                                                 Door USR, USL; Wheelchair accessible
Clothing Racks:                                   Yes, (3) fixed (6) rolling
Mirrors:                                               (8) In GR (4) in other
Sinks:                                                   (2) In GR
Toilets & Showers:                              In restrooms adjacent to DR
Audio Monitors:                                  In hallway, all dressing rooms & GR
Video Monitor:                                    Green room
On Site Laundry, Irons & Steamer:  Yes, No Fee                 



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