Important Notes:
Since the theatre doubles as a rehearsal studio and classroom in the daytime, the stage area must be completely cleared (i.e. all props and set elements must be struck from the stage area each night and neatly stored in predetermined areas) as part of each tech call.
No equipment may arrive at the theatre prior to the load-in day. No sets/props may be brought that cannot be stored safely in the 10′ x 4′ area on house left. No equipment or sets may stay after the run of a show, all items must be taken away on closing night.
Absolutely no painting or set construction may take place in the theatre, and no holes may be made in the stage floor or walls.
Rental clients are required to provide a detailed production schedule at least one week prior to load-in. As well as a provided Production Summary at least one week prior to load-in intended to communicate all technical requirements.
Any changes made to the standard lighting, masking and audio configuration must be approved in advance by the Technical Director and restored within the client’s rental period. These proposed changes must be sent to the Technical Director one week before the show, otherwise the current house plot and set up with no changes will be available for use.
Any use of projection must be discussed in advance with the Technical Director, and detailed in the Production Summary. The client is solely responsible for ensuring compatibility of video signal source, as well as all aspects of operation of video elements.
The theatre may not be used as a reception area. No food or drink is allowed in the theatre.
The Tech Package and all associated paper work is subject to change at any time, please contact the Technical Director for further information. We do endeavor to keep all of our information up to date, however due to the nature of the use of the Main Theatre we ask that you email the Technical Director to discuss any major changes you would like to make in the space (e.g. lighting, sounds, and masking).
House: (also see Ground Plan)
The building is , unfortunately, not wheelchair accessible.
Capacity: 128 seats, with an optional 15 seats added in front. *Note we typically remove 2 chairs at the back of the audience for videographers.
Seating Plan
Floor:
Base: Hardwood on basket-weave sprung floor
Surface: Harlequin Standfast black dance floor
Rosin May Not be used on either floor.
Stage: (also see Ground Plan)
Standard performance area: 24’-6” deep x 34’ wide.
Access from the Dressing Rooms to the stage is through the backstage stairwell and through the door up stage right. There is a Crossover behind the cyc/scrim, 3’ wide, and accessible from the up stage right stairwell or from up stage left.
Grid: (also see Plot and Section)
The grid is fixed, there are no flying pipes
Height: LX1 – LX5 – 18’-0”
LX6a – LX7 – 23’-0”
Masking: (also see Ground Plan and Section Plan)
There is a Cyclorama, a black sharkstooth scrim, legs. There is no blackout drop, nor a main curtain. The masking systems have been designed to provide maximum space for daytime classes and rehearsals. Legs are on rope and pulleys, the scrim is on a track, and the Cyc is on an oleo. It takes approximately 15 minutes to set up masking at the beginning of call, and the same to strike at the end – this must be done during client time.
View from house left, no masking
Loading:
The front doors and Loading doors for the theatre face Winchester Street, and enter the space into the House Left area. The dimensions are 7’-4” x 5’-4” and 7’-4” x 5’-6” respectively.
Front Doors
Booth:
The lighting and sound control booth is located in the mezzanine of the room. The size of the booth area allows for 2 people. Our standard operating situation is to have the Stage Manager and House Technician in the booth, each operating either lights or audio. Alternative SM positions are beside booth area or backstage. In such an event, a second booth operator would have to be supplied, either by the client, or by the Theatre (at the client’s expense).
Dressing Rooms:
Located beneath stage level, the dressing rooms are accessible via the backstage stairwell (see Ground Plan).
There are 2 dressing rooms available for use by rental clients. The main dressing room/lounge is 13’ x 21’ and is equipped with makeup space, mirrors, and vanity lights. It also contains a 5’ x 2’ wardrobe closet that costumes may be stored in for the whole run. The second room is much smaller, 9’ x 6’.
Washrooms are located close to the dressing rooms.
Wardrobe facilities are not available to rental clients.
Musical Facilities:
Piano: Kranich and Bach 5’-4” baby grand
There is no Orchestra pit, clients in the past have flown out the first 2 legs down stage right to form orchestra area, and have also stationed musicians onstage. It is possible to make space off the seating risers House Left, however a path 3’-7” must be left due to fire regulations. The theatre owns no music stands or lights.