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AUDITORIUM

Seating Capacity = 399

Seating configuration is stadium style, 14 rows deep on 15 " risers separated by two stepped aisles from the main transverse aisle or "promenade". Seating configuration mirrors the semi-thrust shape of the stage.

There are box seat locations on both sides of the house.

Maximum distance from stage is less than 45 feet.

Handicapped accessible.
Accommodations for one wheelchair patron.

Infra-red assisted listening system available.

House lighting powered via 100A panel and programmable electronic dimming system. Control located in control booth House Right.

The theatre is fully sprinklered. Standpipe connections on all levels. Fire Alarm pull stations throughout.

Auditorium's Theatre Technology Features:
  • Follow spot platforms at top of house.
  • Control booths behind seating at sides, near top of house.
  • Electrics control House Right.
  • Audio control House Left.
  • Stage Management can share either position.
  • Ladder access to booths as well as entrance from Row P
  • Vertical lighting boom positions on both sides of the House behind and above Box Seats and in front of Control Booths.
  • Floor outlets in seating at center to accommodate tech tables behind row E and at top of House in Row P.
  • Various work lighting independent of house lights
 
STAGEHOUSE

General description:

Semi - thrust stage. Combination of permanent knee wall construction upstage and removable platforms downstage. Reference line defines these sections at 11 ' - 0 " from downstage edge of deck at CL.

Center Line ( CL ) defined by architectural proscenium 24 ' - 1 1/2 " from CL to proscenium arch.

Stage Dimensions:

  • Proscenium opening width = 48 ' - 3 " @ architectural proscenium
  • Stage width = 48 ' - 9 " @ downstage of proscenium
  • Width of stage @ downstage edge = 14 ' - 10 "
  • Length of stage right edge of stage = 19 ' - 3 "
  • Length of stage left edge of stage = 19 ' - 5 "
  • Depth from reference line to down stage, most off stage point = 1 ' - 7 "
  • Downstage edge of apron to reference line at CL = 11 '- 0 "
  • Unobstructed useable stage depth from reference line to back wall = 12 ' - 7 "
  • Overall width of stage = 56 ' (see groundplan for Trash Chute U.S.R.)
  • There is no appreciable usable wing space.
  • Entrances can be made from Upstage Left and Downstage Right
  • There is no built-in cross-over upstage or under the stage.
  • Crossover possible through the Lobby
  • Orchestra pit can be constructed onstage; with removal of sections of the stage, and on either side of the house with the removal of portions of the Box Seat Locations.

Stage Deck:

Upstage ( permanent ) construction: Cross-braced knee walls running left to right . 2 X 4 framed knee walls with double layer of 3/4 " plywood and triple layer of 1/4 " mesonite . Crawl space for cable runs under the stage approximately 41 " high and 36 " wide. Access from both side of the stage and from downstage area.

Downstage ( removable ) construction: Platforms of various shapes and sizes, most 4 ' X 8 ' near center; constructed of 2 X 6 frames topped with single layer of 3/4" plywood and double layer of 1/4 " mesonite. Supported by steel frame leg structure bolted together and to the permanent upstage portion of the stage. With platforms removed, there is a clear height from the floor to the stage level of 69 ".

Rigging Accommodations:

  • No system lines, blocks, counterweight carriages, etc. currently available
  • Under-hung static grid of 1-1/2 " schedule 40 steel pipe
  • Grid height = 21 ' - 9 " deck to bottom of pipe
  • Bottom of I-beams to deck = 22 ' - 0 "
  • Cable Run located approximately 6 ' - 0 " upstage of reference line

Electric Power Availability (all distribution is 120/208V 3-phase)

Main power distribution located in Dimmer Room beneath the stage. Freight elevator access for dimmers and amp racks 26 " wide.

  • 400A Lighting tie-in with Cam-Lok tails located in Dimmer Room beneath the stage.
  • 100A Sound tie-in with Cam-Lok tails located in Dimmer Room beneath the stage.
  • 100A fused disconnect at stage level for automation, projection, etc.
  • 200A fused disconnect in hallway to 76th St. for remote T.V. truck, automation, etc.
  • 15A courtesy quad boxes located upstage of proscenium arch on each side of the stage for running lights, etc.

Fire Safety

  • Fire alarm system emergency control panel located in Dimmer Room. Ionization type smoke detectors used in Air Conditioning ducts above the stage.
  • * !!! FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ANNUNCIATES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BUILDING WHEN ACTIVATED !!!! USE OF THEATRICAL SMOKE, HAZE, FOG,etc. MUST BE APPROVED BY PROMENADE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR BEFORE USE. !!!! *
  • Mechanical smoke exhaust system interfaced with fire alarm system but also available for general ventilation.
  • Stagehouse is fully sprinklered. Standpipe connections on all levels. Fire Alarm pull stations throughout.
 
BACKSTAGE

Dressing Rooms:

    1.) STAGE RIGHT:

    Single room with adjacent seating / office area for featured performer located off-stage right with adjacent bathroom with shower. Isolated area with direct access to entrance stage right and to Lobby. Can also be used as Stage Management Office, Props, Wardrobe/ Quick Change area. 2 telephone jacks installed. Air conditioned.

    2.) STAGE LEFT :

    3 rooms located one, two, and three floors above street level.

    Second Floor : 2 rooms with sink in common area and shower on this level.

    Larger room has 10 stations with individual mirrors with vanity lights, one telephone jack, and air conditioning. Windows to 76th St.

    Smaller room has 7 stations with individual mirrors with vanity lights, two telephone jacks, and air conditioning. This room can also be used as a Stage Management Office.

    Third Floor : One large room with Men's and Ladies restrooms on this level.

    Large room has 11 stations with individual mirrors with vanity lights, one telephone jack, and air conditioning. Windows to 76th St. . Restrooms on this level.

    Fourth Floor : Wardrobe room with laundry facilities. Washer, vented dryer, sewing machine, iron, ironing board, and steamer. Work table for laundry. Eight stations with individual mirrors with vanity lights. Separate full bathroom with tub and shower. Air conditioned.

Load-in facilities (stage level is 5 ' - 6 " above street level):

Load- in from 76th St. Hallway from street to Green Room. Smallest opening is doorway from Hallway to Green Room at 34 -1/2 " wide X 80 -1/4 " high. Direct access to stagehouse at downstage left via opening of 49 - 1/2 " wide and 84 " high. Portions of the front row, seats and flooring, as well as portions of the stage can be removed in order to accommodate the installation of large scenery pieces. SITE SURVEY OF LOAD-IN PATH BEFORE CONSTRUCTION OF SCENIC ELEMENTS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED !!!!!

 
 
SIGNAGE

Dimensions:

    MAIN MARQUEE:

    Two Back-it illuminated display cases for 72 " wide X 47 - 3/4 " high, quarter inch thick plastic with weatherproof laminated illustration with 1-1/2 " margin. TWO PIECES - NORTH AND SOUTH FACES ABOVE MARQUEE

    OUTDOOR ILLUMINATED CASE:

    Back-lit illuminated display case for 71 - 3/4 " high X 41 - 3/4 " wide, quarter inch thick plastic, with weatherproof laminated illustration with 1-1/2 " margin. ONE PIECE AT STREET LEVEL

    OUTDOOR DISPLAY CASES BELOW MARQUEE ABOVE DOORS:

    Glass front display cases above entrance to Box Office Lobby for 3 (three) 19 " high X 73 " wide foam board banners. Press quotes, etc. THREE PIECES AT STREET LEVEL ABOVE ENTRANCE

    COMPANY BOARD:

    Framed aluminum display case with plexiglass front for 25 - 1/4 " wide X 37 - 1/4 " high X 1/4 " thick sign with 1 - 1/2 margin. ONE PIECE AT St. LEVEL OPPOSITE BOX OFFICE

    PRICE SCALE:

    18 " wide X 24 " high X 1/8th in. thick poster. MUST include TITLE, weekly scheduled show-times, prices, facility fees, Box Office Hours, and " No Refunds or Exchanges" . ONE PIECE AT St. LEVEL IN FRONT OF BOX OFFICE

    BANNER DISPLAY:

    Located on North wall of outer Lobby opposite Box Office. Either 3 piece or continuous banner behind plexiglass front at 23 " high less one inch margin, top & bottom, with 16 ' - 0 " total. Divided: 72 " , 48 " , 72 " X 23 " high. Mounted on 1/4 " thick foamcore or mesonite. For press quotes, show description, etc. ONE TO THREE PIECES AT St. LEVEL OPPOSITE BOX OFFICE

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