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STAGE:   Min. proscenium width 32’ – Min. depth 22’ – Min. height 14’ – Wing areas available left & right.   Set can expand to fill 48’ proscenium width.

WORKING LINES:  None required.   This is a one set play with no scenery changes.

STAGE FLOOR:   Non-raked standard wooden floor.

ELECTRICS:   At least 4 electric pipes over the stage.   Sufficient amount of lekos, fresnels, parcans, etc. to properly light and control the entire stage area (these will be broken down into areas & color washes).  A complete lighting plot will identify the placement and use of these units.  Our lighting designer can accommodate your particular house and instrument inventory, but the lighting plot does require a minimum amount of wattage and lighting positions.  We will supply a plugging and dimmer chart as well.  If possible we prefer to use our own pre-programmed lighting board with DMX output.

SOUND:   A complete and sufficiently balanced and controlled sound reinforcement system for the stage.  System must include phantom power.  This system should be available at the time of put-in.  A sound operator will not be necessary since we bring our own technician to save time because of familiarity with the show.  If possible we prefer to use our own pre-set sound board/console which includes CD players, audio processors, and standard XLR & 1/4” input/output.  We also prefer to use our own wireless mic system and can provide main speakers, amps & snake, if needed.  If your sound system is used, we require a minimum of 10 inputs; a monitor system for stage, backstage & cast; a clear-com type intercom for stage manager positions, booth, backstage for A/V station (and dressing room, if possible).

MISC:   FYI, we supply backstage computer operated video projection equipment and operator with the rear-projection screen built into the set.

OTHER EQUIPMENT:

            WARDROBE:  Access to washer & dryer – steamer – iron & ironing board

            PIT:  N/A

            OTHER:  Two prop tables on stage – Two costume racks on stage

ACCESS:  We will need access (steps) from the Stage into the House during the performance

LOADING DOCK:  We will be traveling with a 24’ truck.  We will need access to a loading dock directly onto the stage.  If your theatre does not conform to this arrangement and the loading area is a distance from the stage floor, please inform our TD so that we may arrange for the appropriate crew for the put-in.

 PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL OF THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE TO US AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PUT-IN SO THAT WE MAY PROCEED PROPERLY.   WE MUST PLAN TO HAVE THE COMPLETE STAGE, SOUND, SOUND CHECK AND LIGHTING COMPLETED WELL BEFORE HALF HOUR SO THAT YOUR HOUSE CAN OPEN ON TIME.

CREW

 PUT-IN:  6 men (non-union) for six hours (this time may be reduced -- union crews may require a different call to do the required work).  Wardrobe is required for put-in (small number of costumes to be pressed/steamed, possible minor repairs & cleaning).  Our advance calls will give you the departments required for put-in.

 STRIKE:   6 men (non-union) for 4 hours (this time may be reduced).

 RUNNING:   1 stagehand on deck (unless regulations or house equipment require a lighting board operator and a sound board operator – our TD normally does both when using our own equipment).

 CONTACT:  Rector- Roberts Prod., Inc. – PO Box 25348 – Alexandria, VA 22313 – Ph: 703-549-6435 – Fax: 571-642-0640 – Email: lettersfrom@mindspring.com

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