e.g. theater
Theater Technical Document
General Information
Smoke-Free Facilities
This IS NOT a smoke free facility.
The theater itself is not a smoke-free facility excepting during performances. Dressing rooms, rehearsal studios, cafeteria, green room,
and all locations outside the performance space ARE however, smoke-free.
During performances, smoking may be permitted by audience members who choose to stand to the back of the parterre section, at the sole
discretion of the performing company currently performing in or renting the facility.
House specifications
Seating
House seating consists of high quality metal folding chairs. 1 row of seats consists of 4 seats on either side of the center aisle. There is
no real outside aisles to speak of, though there is a few inches of space available in case of emergency.
NOTE: We are currently reviewing the actual seating arrangements. During Winter months, evening shows will require that
the Parterre Section be closed. We are hoping that more seats can be brought in to the orchestra section than originally
calculated.
| Standard Seating |
| Orchestra Section | 3 rows (24 seats) |
| Parterre Section* | 1 row (8 seats) |
| Total Seating | 4 rows (32 seats) |
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| Extended Seating |
| Orchestra Section | 3 rows (24 seats) |
| Parterre Section* | 2 rows (16 seats) |
| Total Seating | 5 rows (40 seats) |
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| Compact Seating |
| Orchestra Section | 3 rows (24 seats) |
| Parterre Section* | - |
| Total Seating | 3 rows (24 seats) |
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| Cabaret Studio Seating** |
| Orchestra Section | ~5-20 seats |
| Parterre Section* | ~5-15 seats |
| Total Seating | ~min: 10 seats ~max: 20 seats (with extra standing room only) |
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* Utilizing the Parterre section requires that the studio (garage) door be open. This of course implies that the Parterre
section is outside, and that is correct. If for intimacy, noise issues, or inclement weather it is necessary to close the
Parterre section the Compact Seating will be used.
** Cabaret Studio Seating is the most flexible of the seating arrangements. At the minimum seating option the regular studio gear,
furniture is not moved at all. This is also the normal seating used for workshops. The Cabaret seating option in almost all cases
utilizes chairs that are found on-site. The high quality metal folding chairs used for more formal seating arrangements are not stored
on-site and must be secured in advance of any show. Please see the chairs options under Stage Equipment for what is available for
your Cabaret Studio Seating show.
Stage Specifications
Stage Floor Construction
4 x 8 3/4" Plywood on 2 x 4 risers.
Stage Floor Construction
| Apron1 to back wall | 10‘ |
| Apron to cyc upstage rear edge2 | 8‘ |
| Stage width (without usuable wing space3) | ~16‘ |
| Stage width (with usuable wing space3) | ~13‘ |
| Proscenium height | ~9‘ |
| Height to grid | ~9‘ 7" |
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Please note: The above specifications are adjustable given notice and good reason. The total available area
for stage and audience with studio (garage) door closed is ~24‘ x 20‘. One row (8 seats) of Parterre seating just outside the
studio (garage) door is counted in all seating counts. A second row of Parterre seating could feasibly be added either for extra seating
or to make up for extra stage space created by bringing the entire stage down stage another 3‘ (effectively eliminating one row of
8 seats in the orchestra section). Adding more rows beyond the 1-2 standard rows is not feasible due to a reverse rake in the
driveway towards the street.
1 e.g. theater does not have a main curtain. If you would like to donate money, materials, and/or time to design
and construct a traveler system for a curtain (and mid traveler) please contact us.
2 The stage consists of (4) 4 x 8 separate sections raised ~4". The cyc is hung
2‘ from the rear wall. It is possible to easily (re)move whole sections of stage to create a custom stage area, even to create a
theater in the round with a stage area of either 4 x 8 or 8 x 16. Seating capacity should not be dramatically affected by this arrangement.
3 Wing space is a unique issue at the e.g. theater facilities. Generally speaking there is little usuable wing space when
attempting to utilize the full stage width, which many groups like to try. The problem is that due to an inward opening door on
stage right and a small storage area to stage left, limits certain functionality without a lot of shifting. Approximately 2‘
of wing space is available (both sides of stage) without any adjustments, utilizing the house position of the legs,
leaving a stage area of ~14‘ x 8‘. However the full 16‘ of stage width may be utilized while retaining ~2.5‘ of wing space
on both sides of stage if: 1)There is a damn good reason 2)That reason is submitted in writing along with request of the space 3)We feel like
relocating the studio supplies located in that extra space.
However, the down stage left side of stage (down stage from mid-stage) can always provide ~4‘ of wing space even with standard house masking.
This also means that the effective stage width on the down stage half can always be 16‘ if no masking is used except on the upstage half.
This special cirumstance occurs due to the laundry cubby. The measurments supplied in the first portion of this paragraph are measured to the front
of the washer and dryer. If there is need for some serious wing space and/or a small “orchestra pit”, the washer and dryer may be
removed adding ~3.5‘ of wing space down stage left. For the small “orchestra pit” you would have a total area of ~4.5‘ x 5‘
Stage Equipment
| Item(s) | Quantity |
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| chairs, tall Starbucks stools w/back, blonde wood | 4 |
| chairs, tall IKEA stools, black plastic seats/backs and silver piping | 3 |
| chairs, office/task, various styles | 4 |
| chairs, medium couch, brown w/square pattern, seats 4 | 1 |
| chairs, wooden weave, dark brown with black steel frame, very comfy | 2 |
| chairs, high back cushiony spinny w/arm rests, orangy/beige | 1 |
| chairs, metal grade school office w/green vinyl cushioning on seat and back | 1 |
| chairs, wood stool, short, brown | 1 |
| chairs, high back sort of wing chair with wood armrests, funky floral pattern | 1 |
| chairs, high quality metal folding* | ~50 |
| carts, black plastic A/V | 1 |
| tables, 8‘ folding table | 1 |
| tables, 6‘ folding table | 1 |
| tables, stainless steel, tall | 1 |
| tables, IKEA coffee table, dark gray laminate, steel legs, smoked glass doors on either side | 1 |
| tables, circular glass top with black curvy legs | 1 |
| tables, medium round Starbucks table, blonde wood, black steel post and base | 1 |
| music stands | 1 |
| milk crates | 1 |
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* Our high quality metal folding chairs are not stored on-site. They are only available with advance notice.
Sound System
Front of House
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Console
- Behringer Eurorack MX802A 8 channel (specs)(manual)
- Behringer Eurorack MX1604a 12 channel 2-bus (used on request)(specs)(manual)
Please note: If monitors are required the MX802A 8 channel will be used for monitors and the MX1604a 12 channel at front of house
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Tape Rack
- Sony TC-WR565 Stereo Cassette, dual deck with pitch control
- Sony CDP-C345 5 Disc Compact Disc Player, skips a little
- Captain Beatbox AMD Athlon 2200+ Multimedia computer (dvd and digital media)
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Effects Rack
- Captain Beatbox AMD Athlon 2200+ Multimedia computer (dvd and digital media)
- Currently not catalogued (on request)
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Amps
- Carver C-1 Pre-Amplifier, with Sonic Holography
- Carver M-1.0t 400w High Headroom Low Feedback Magnetic Field Powered Amplifier
- Phillips MX3600D DVD Surround Sound System (optional for surround fills and subwoofer)
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Speakers:
Standard configurations listed are stereo right and left placed up stage behing the cyc. We can easily mount the
JBL or Kenwood speakers below the grid at the proscenium if necessary.
- (2) JBL Control 10 Monitor Loudspeakers (specs)
- (2) JBL J2050 8ohm (standard)
- (2) Kenwood KVS-400 140w 8ohm 3 way 4 speaker box(on request)
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Monitor, surround, fill speaker options
- (4) Phillips MX3600D high-mid range home theater speakers
- (1) Phillips MX3600D high-mid range home theater center speaker
- (1) Phillips MX3600D home theater
- (4) Logitech high-mid range surround speakers
- (1) Logitech high-mid range center speaker
- (1) Logitech subwoofer
Monitors
Please refer to the Front of House Consoles listed above for more information on monitors. But I mean really, this is one of the smallest
theaters ever. Do you really need monitors?
Microphones
- Radio Shack Unidirectional Dynamic
- other microphones not catalogued at this time
Phantom Power
+48v is supplied from the console(s)
Sound Pressure Levels
Please Note: Due to the acoustic design of the performance space and noise level restrictions in residential zones,
we must maintain strict DB SPL levels. At no time shall the maximum A-weighted SPL ever reach above 98dB at the center of house in row
C (last row of Orchestra section).
Before 10pm dB SPL should be at a reasonable level to keep the neighbors happy.
After 10pm dB SPL will be kept under XXdB.
When using Compact or Minimum Cabaret Studio Seating
there is more flexibility in levels regardless of the hour.
Audio Challenges in the theater
Neighbors and equipment.
Electrics
Dimmers and Control
Control: Undetermined
Location: Undetermined
Dimmers: Salt Water
Circuits: A complex array of extension cords and power strips
Lighting Fixture Inventory
| Quantity | Instrument | Wattage |
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| ~20 | Birdy Par Cans | 25w |
| 1 | Chauvet black light | |
| 2 | 2x500w Worklight on stands | 500-1000w |
| 2 | 500w Worklight on stands | 500w |
| 2 | American DJ Par Cans | 250w |
| 1 | Spinning Light effect thingy | ???w |
| 1 | Multi-colored Disco ball thing | ???w |
| 1 | Strobe Chauvet with beat sensor and manual ajustment | ???w |
| 1 | Strobe Radio Shack with manual ajustment | ???w |
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FX
| Quantity | Instrument | Wattage |
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| 1 | Chauvet F-650 Hurricane Fog Machine | 25w |
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Video
Slide Projectors
| Quantity | Item |
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| 2 | Kodak Carousel Slide Projectors |
| 1 | Manual advance slide projector |
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Screens
| Quantity | Item |
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| 1 | Da-Lite ~6' window shade |
| 1 | Da-Lite ~3' window shade |
| 1 | 32" Color Television |
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Playback
| Quantity | Item |
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| 1 | Phillips MX3600D DVD Surround Sound System |
| 1 | Sanyo VCR |
| 1 | Captain Beatbox AMD Athlon 2200+ Multimedia computer (dvd and digital media) |
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You may also project directly onto the cyc. Unfortunately we have no ability for rear projection.
Loading
Front of House opens up, as it is a garage door. Anything that cannot be loaded through a garage door and fit in a standard suburban
garage will not make into the theater.
Rigging
There is not currently a fly system of any kind. Anything that would normally be flown will need to be retrofitted to be hung from hooks
that can be mounted at any location over stage from the grid.
Plans for a basic fly system are in the works. However, due to our unique facility design (namely being a converted garage) we have 2 x 4
rafters running up and down stage with a cross beam that runs across stage above the proscenium. Therefore any attempts to fly anything would
require that they be flown in sideways and then turned to face the house. If you have time, ideas, money, or materials you would like to contribute
to this upgrade, please let us know. This type of system could a backdrop or prop approximately 9‘ wide and 5‘ tall or wide
and ~7-8‘ and 6‘ wide.
Draperies
| Quantity | Instrument |
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| 1 | white cyclorama: 16‘ x 10‘ |
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Dressing Rooms
| Room | Number of Mirrors | Maximum Capacity | Notes |
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| Pink | 2 | 3 | Bathroom attached |
| Green | 0 | 2 | Bathroom down the hall |
| Orange | 2 | 2 | Bathroom down the hall |
Rehearsal Studio
When there is not a catered event or other VIP event happening on the back patio, this is the best spot for rehearsal.
In the event that the patio is unavailable the cafeteria and/or green room will double as the rehearsal studio.
Green Room
The living room here at the house is quite comfortable and affords reasonable privacy from adoring fans.
Cafeteria
All catered events are handled by The Peasant Kitchen, owned and operated by Becky Herzberg.
There is a cafeteria on-site. However, it does not operate under regular hours. Arrangements will be made prior to your arrival regarding
the use and limitations of the cafeteria by visiting company and whether or not staff from The Peasant Kitchen will be preparing or serving
food.
