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Marketing materials including Press Kits, Posters, Video, etc.

Playbills (if required)

Cast (2) and Crew (Prod. Stage Mgr., Tech Dir., Set Mgr., Prod. Gaffer)

Full Broadway-style WWII era Set, Props, Costumes and Set Decorations

If necessary we can provide all -- or as much as needed -- of the following: Lights, Dimmers, Electrical, Trusses, Cabling, Sound & A/V, Wireless Mics, Intercom, Rigging, Backstage Support, Etc.

(Our Minimum Requirements Are As Follows:)

STAGE:   Min. proscenium width 32’ – Min. depth 22’ (not including thrust) – Min. height 14’ (to lowest overhead obstruction) – Wing areas available left & right.  Set can expand to fill 48’ proscenium width.  (Click here for diagram)

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

STAGE FLOOR:   Non-raked standard wooden floor.

DRESSING ROOMS:  Two dressing rooms, each with a table & 2 chairs, lighted mirror, costume rack, accessory shelf, lavatory & toilet.  These must have close and easy access to the stage.

ELECTRICS:   Unless you have a fully equipped theatrical electrical, dimming, and lighting system (with sufficient amount of lekos, fresnels & parcans – at least 50 units) and at least two electric pipes over the stage, we prefer to use our own system, in which case your house electrician will need to be present at the beginning of put-in to tie our system into your service (we provide tie-in cables).  We require a TOTAL of 200 amps of three phase (3 hot, 1 neutral & 1 ground) 120v service (in other words approx. 67 amps per leg).  Service box must be located backstage or in close proximity (click here for diagram).  If we use your system, a complete lighting plot, broken down into areas & color washes, will identify the placement and use of your lighting 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.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM:  If our lighting system is used, sprinkler heads must be no lower than 20’ over the AUDITORIUM floor for the area 12’ in front of the stage, and no lower than 18’ over the STAGE floor to keep from being tripped by the heat from our lights.

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 (click here for details).  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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