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Technical Information - Theatres & Venues

Performance Information:    
Length of show 55 minutes   Max. audience size As Agreed
Get-in time 1 1/2 hours   Age limit 3 - 6 year olds ONLY
Get-out time 1 1/2 hours   Technicial Required 1 = (LX & Sound op)
Staging/Access

 

We will require a performance space of at least 3.5 x 3.5 metres, with an unrestricted height of 2.5 metres. It is also important that we have clear access through double doors to the performance area. Ideally, the audience will be seated 'end-on'.  If we are performing on a raised stage area, we will require at least one set of treads to enable actors to leave the stage and enter the auditorium to move freely about the audience throughout the performance.   

Smoke FX

We will be touring with two smoke machines. Please ensure that smoke detectors are isolated prior to our arrival, as both machines will need to be tested during our technical rehearsal.

LX

General cover (warm; pinks and straws).  Night blue.  Facility to light and isolate DSC, DSL, DSR and USC.  Tight spot DSC.  LX Cues (only 25).  We would also require 2 free-standing, floor positioned floods USL & R to create and cast shadows downstage in the 'forest' scene. We also need to rig a lamp to the upstage bar, to create the interior light for the Pumpkin Soup 'house' practical window. We will need to be able to light the auditorium area each time the actors exit the stage and appear in the audience.

Sound FX All show cues are on CD.  We will require 2 CD players to enable a fade from one SFX to another.  We will also need to play pre-show music as the audience enter.
Dressing Room Our company of performers will require access to a private room which they can use as dressing room facilities. It would also be helpful if the room could be locked when the acting company are performing onstage.
Parking Facilities We have some very heavy scenic items to unload and because of this it would be helpful if you could provide a designated parking space as close to the access doors as possible.