EX Machina – THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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A proscenium stage is required. In industrial or warehouse-type venues, appropriate masking may compensate for the absence of a proscenium (should be hung prior to the company’s arrival). Masking plan will be supplied by the company. Extra masking might be required in order to improve acoustics. Performing space: depth: 30 feet (9,14 m) width: 46 feet (14 m) height: Overall clearance of 12 feet (3, 66 m), plus a minimal rigging/flying clearance of 8 feet (2,44 m) Wing space, at least 7 feet (2,13 m) wide, is required on both sides of the performing surface. Extra space is required backstage for quick change areas and properties’ tables The stage and proscenium floors must be one smooth black surface. A linear structure made of aluminum trusses (length: 48 feet (14,63 m) / height: 1 foot (0,3m) will be hung to the grid on 3 manual chain blocks (provided by the company).. Loading capacity of each of the three chain blocks rigging points should be of 1000 lbs. (0,5 ton / 454 kg). A large mirror (provided by the company) will be hung to the grid on two 1 ton motors (provided by the company). Loading capacity of motors rigging points should be of 2000 lbs. each (1 ton / 907 kg). Two lateral anchoring points are required (stage right and stage left) If venue’s rigging points are higher than 50 feet (15,25 m.), presenter must supply dead rigging points and lines of proper length and gauge.
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Seating rakes’ width and steepness should allow for good sightlines. Ideally, all spectators should be able to see the entire stage floor. Seats should be set in staggered rows. Optimal audience: 600. Depending on the venue’s lay-out, some seats may have to be cancelled to allow good sightlines and space for the setting of control boots: lighting, sound, projections, stage manager.
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Frontal seating is required.
Power sources should be no farther than 25 feet (7,62 m.) from the set, unless presenter provides extra power lines. A local electrician must be available on first day of set-up and after the last performance to connect and disconnect the power feeds for the set motors and lighting, sound and video systems.
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Company needs a electrical power feed in order to connect a power converter for video equipments. (supplied by the company) Europe: 240 volts/ 20 amp/ one phase – Stage Left North America: 120/208 volts/ 20 amp/ two phases – Stage left Should be the same ground as the sound power feed. If the primary voltage is over than 230 volt IN, the presenter must supply a voltage stabilizer.
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Company needs a electrical power feed in order to connect two motors (supplied by the company). Europe: 220/380 volts/ 6 amp/ three phases – Stage right North America: 120/208 volts/10 amp/three phases – Stage right
LIGHTING To be supplied by presenter: •
Dimmers:
192 dimmers (2.4 KW)
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Hardware:
32 1 KW fresnels 114 lekos: 22 x 19° ETC Source 4 - 575 watts 40 x 26° ETC Source 4 - 575 watts 40 x 36° ETC Source 4 - 575 watts 06 x 50° ETC Source 4 - 575 watts 06 Zoom ellipse 4 X 10 feet (3,00 m.) booms stands 2 X 14 feet (4,50 m.) booms stands 06 X side arms (horizontal instruments’ holders) 04 X floor stands. 05 X gobo holders 10 X irises for ETC Source 4 Cables and appropriate adapters for the 30 extra instruments (par 16 and fluorescent tubes) which will be supplied by the company. A full range of Lee gels.
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All profiles instruments should be equipped with 4 functional shutters. All fresnels instruments should be equipped with functional barn doors. All instruments should be equipped with gels’ frame holders, tight clamps and safety wire. Power feed for lighting should be independent from other power feeds. Company will supply presenter with a lighting plan.
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SOUND The production requires a professional quality sound system for the proper presentation of the performance. The following is to be provided by the presenter : • A set of two full range speakers with subwoofer on each side of the stage with its required amplification as the MAIN MIX / FOH program Ex : TWO Meyer UPA-1 or Apogee AE-5 and PER SIDE ONE Meyer USW-1or Apogee AE12a2 (Total number of speakers required : four full range and two subwoofers) • A set of speakers with its required amplification and rigging hardware in a central cluster position as the VOICE program. Ex : TWO Meyer UPA-1 or Apogee AE-5 (Total number of speakers required : two full range) • A set of speakers, its amplification and boom stands to be used as a « surround » type program. Ex : ONE Meyer UPA-1 or Apogee AE-5 PER SIDE (L+R) (If the venue is large, another speaker should be linked on each side) (Total number of speakers required : two OR four full range) • A set of speakers and its amplification used as a delay line for the VOICE-DELAY program Ex : TWO or THREE (depending on the room) Meyer UPM-2 or Apogee SSM • A one-in, three outs delay unit Ex : BSS TCS-803, Klark Teknik DN7454 or TC Electronic 1280
If no rigging points are available for the delay line, another set of speakers should be added to the central cluster with « long-throw » pattern to provide the audience seated far from the stage sufficient sound level of the voice of the performer. •
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A cluster set of speakers (with a long-throw pattern) with its required amplification as the VOICE-LONG THROW program. Ex : TWO Meyer UPA-2C or Apogee AE-5NC Three 31 band – Stereo Equalizers with master gain control NOTE : Those Eqs should be located at the mix position for easy acces Ex : BSS FCS 960 or Ashly GQX 3102 Two single or one double CD player with AUTO-CUE functions and remote controls. Ex : Denon DN-2600 or DN-630 One wireless microphone system (lavalier with body pack) Ex : Shure U4 receiver, U1 transmitter with Sennheiser MKE-2 gold mic One Vocal-type Dynamic microphone Ex : Shure SM-58 Three microphone boom stands XLR cables - 15 X 10 feet - 10 X 25 feet - 10 X 50 feet One multi-pair cable (snake) should be provided by the presenter if there is no permanent interconnection between the mixing position and the stage. Minimum required: 12 pairs
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A professional quality intercom system with a minimum of eight belt packs and eight headsets. The system should be able to interface with the company’s wireless intercom system. (HME model RW 800 / RF Frequencies: 450 - 470 Mhz ). All the intercoms should operate on the same channel, and be compatible with Clear-com or Telex system . The company requires the following frequencies: -
RF 782 at 806 Mhz. RF 450 at 470 Mhz.
The presenter is responsible for applying for and obtaining wireless permits. In case of no availability of the required frequencies, the presenter must supply equivalent equipment.
Configuration of the outputs : MASTER L + R : AUX 1 & 2 : AUX 4 : AUX 5 & 6 :
To the main speakers located on each side of the stage. The subwoofers are not controlled by another AUX or BUS OUT; they have to be driven by the MASTER OUT. To two SFX active speakers located onstage (provided by Ex Machina) These are Mackie HR 824. To the delay unit : OUT #1 : Central cluster OUT #2 : Delay speakers To the « surround » speakers.
Lines TO/FROM stage to the mixing position : Lines 1 & 2 : Line 3 : Lines 4 & 5 :
Used to send signal to the Mackie monitors onstage Used to get signal from a telephone (standard XLR connectors) May be used in case of additions of devices to the show…
All lines should be balanced with XLR connectors. . Notes:
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Soundboard will be supplied by the company. (Yamaha 02R) Power feed for sound should be independent from other power feeds.
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PROJECTIONS Company will bring its own equipment (video projectors, cameras, mixing boards).
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COSTUMES / PROPERTIES To be supplied by presenter: • • • • •
2 props tables (3 feet by 6 feet - 1 m x 2 m) 1 portable costume rack 1 iron + ironing board Access (within venue) to washing and drying machines Washing machine soap
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Company’s cargo is contained in approximately 35 transportation crates/racks. Company will eventually supply presenter with a detailed list of crates measurements and weight. Presenter should provide storage space (300 square feet) for empty crates during show’s run (not on stage).
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Audience should be warned that a stroboscope will be used during performance. Actor smokes on stage during performance (one cigarette). A live goldfish makes a guest appearance in the play. Presenter should provide company with the addresses of local pet shops.
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Presenter must supply costume’s washing and drying services on a daily basis during show’s run.
Local set-up and strike crew:
1 chief stagehand 6 stagehands/truck loaders 1 chief electrician 4 electricians 1 fly man 1 head soundman 1 sound technician 1 head projectionist 1 wardrobe/wig maintenance person 1 property master (if required by local union)
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Local running crew:
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Company’s technical staff will operate lighting, sound and video boards during rehearsals and performances. Local stagehands must dress in black (with long sleeves) during performances. Local running crew must be the same for rehearsals and performances. Laundry should be done on day 2 of set-up and before each performance and should be completed two hours before show time on performing days..
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Company’s touring crew:
1 performer 1 puppeteer 1 tour manager 1 technical director 1 chief stagehand 1 stagehand 1 stage manager 1 lighting board operator 1 chief soundman/operator 1 video operator 1 props/costume/wigs person The assistant to the director, the company’s agent and producer may join touring crew from time to time.
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1 chief stagehand 2 stagehands (or three if the chief is not allowed by union to do some cues) 1 chief electrician 1 chief soundman 1 chief video technician (if required by local union) 1 wardrobe/wig maintenance person 1 property master (if required by local union)
Performance duration: approximately 2h15 min. without intermission. A detailed fit-up, performing and strike schedule will eventually be supplied by the company. Generally speaking, 4 days of work (AM, PM and evenings on the first three days, AM, PM on the fourth day) are required to set-up, provided the seats, grid, lighting instruments, sound equipment and masking are set/rigged prior to the arrival of the company’s technical crew. Opening takes place on the evening of fourth day. Preliminary strike: 1 one-hour shift immediately after last performance. End of strike and truck loading: 1 five-hour shift on morning of following day. Security/safety/fire inspections should take place on the day before opening day, during the afternoon. Advance notice is required
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DRESSING ROOMS / MISCELLANEOUS To be supplied by presenter: • • • • • • • •
2 dressing rooms for the performers. 1 dressing room for the technical crew 1 dressing room for costumes and wigs maintenance. 1 dressing room which will be used as a production office and should be equipped with a desk and a telephone line. Bottled water, fruit juices and coffee. All dressing rooms must be equipped with make-up tables, chairs, mirrors, costume racks, toilets and showers. Upon arrival of the company, presenter should provide the company’s tour manager with emergency medical services addresses and phone numbers. Language: the show is performed either in French or English. Presenters willing to provide surtitles in other language should contact the company in advance to obtain an updated text of the play. Ex Machina does not provide surtitling equipment.
EX MACHINA:
103, Dalhousie Québec (Québec) Canada G1K 4B9 Phone: 418 692 5323 Fax: 418 692 2390 E-Mail:
[email protected]
Ex Machina – Production Manager: Louise Roussel Ex Machina – Technical Director: Patrick Durnin
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