Hopgood Theatre NOARLUNGA CENTRE TECHNICAL FACILITIES Technical Manager: Paul Smith 0402 574 694 (M) paul.smith@countryarts.org.au Ramsay Place, PO Box 747 Noarlunga Centre, SA 5168 Box Office: (08) 8207 3977 Administration: (08) 8207 3975 Fax: (08) 8207 3703 Email: hopgood@countryarts.org.au Web: http://www.countryarts.org.au/
Seats TOTAL SEATING 492 Total possible seating with sound desk placed in auditorium minus 9 seats. 483 The theatre can cater for up to 8 wheelchair seats. Country Arts SA reserves the right to withdraw from sale for any performance, a maximum of 8 seats. Therefore above capacities may reduce by 8. Dressing Rooms Number Capacity Amenities 1 3 Shower 2 7 Shower and toilet 3 5 Shower and toilet 4 6 Shower and toilet 5 2 Shower and toilet Wardrobe facilities 6 4 Shower and toilet Ironing board and iron, automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, worktable. Proscenium Stage Please Note: Fly bars are of a rectangular cross section 75mm x 50mm. Other than the in house LX bars we currently do not have any pipe bars to under hang. Stage Surface Orchestra Pit Scene Dock Area Width 10.01m Height 5.95m Total depth DS to upstage fly bar 12.44m Setting line to furthest upstage fly bar 7.44m Setting line to DSC thrust stage 5.0m Setting line to upstage edge of pit 2.0m Pit from DSC edge to USC edge 2.6m Down stage lip (surrounds pit when down) 0.44m Width (extent of timber stage) 20.6m From centre line to stage left 11.0m From centre line to stage right 9.6m Width between fly galleries 17.6m Height to underside of grid 16.9m Height to underside of back wall cat walk 7.86m Height to underside of fly galleries 7.86m Height of stage at front row of stalls 0.36m Space behind upstage fly bar and back wall 1.88m Unraked timber stage (Pinus Radiata) faced with masonite Semi Circular pit normally at stage level, hand winch operated. 7.1m wide and 2.0m deep at centre Lowers to a depth of 1.8m below stage level - capacity 10 Pit extends into sub-stage giving pit area 9.6m wide and 5.3m deep - capacity 25 approx Storage area 7.6m x 2.2m Dock doors allow end loading with direct access for transport from street. 6m high x 2.2m wide. Some storage space available. 2
Counter Weight Flying 29 sets of single purchase counterweight lines Barrel-length 15.0m Operated from Stage Right stage level House curtain operates from Stage Left stage level Stage Drapes House Tabs 7m high x 7.8m wide 1 pair red Tab (draw curtain) (TC.75 heavy duty 8m high x 7.8m wide 1 pair steel truss construction stage tracks). Traveller (non draw tab) 8m high x 15.0 wide 1 Pair Borders 3m high x 15m wide 4 black Legs 8m high x 2.6m wide 4 pair black Cyclorama 8m high x 15m wide Lectern Music Stands Pianos Black Lectrum 30 x Music Stands (unlit) 1 Yamaha Model Conservatory C7 Grand 1 Yamaha U3 Upright Elevating Work Platform The theatre is equipped with a JLG model 20MVL elevating work platform to assist in rigging and focussing equipment above stage. The platform will elevate to 5.94 meters above stage level. Persons wishing to use this platform must produce their yellow Operator Training card as issued by the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia as proof of training, before commencing work on the platform. Parking The theatre has limited parking space available at the rear of the building. Up to 6 temporary permits may be issued if requested. 3
Lighting Equipment Lighting Control Systems ETC Express 125. 600 memories 125 control channels. Moving Light Patch 84 LSC EKO Dimmers - 60 x 2.5Kw & 24 x 5Kw DMX 512 points in FOH Bridges, Fly floor and at stage level. Standard rig plan available as a separate A3 PDF We operate a permanent FOH rig of 2 lighting bays offering a 3 colour cover. Bays 1 and 0 are rigged as hirer defined specials. House Lights on separate manual control. LANTERNS As per standard rig Foh Stage Spare Profile 14 1 K Strand Harmony 22/40 3 10 1 9 1 K Strand Harmony 15/28 9 9 1 K Strand Harmony 12 9 1 1.2K Strand Cantata 1 13 1.2K Selecon Zoomspot 1200 12 16 650w Strand Prelude 16/30 2 14 16 650w Strand Prelude 30 6 10 Fresnel 20 1 K Strand Harmony F 18 2 12 1K Selecon SF 1000 3 9 6 2K Selecon SF 2000 6 6 500w Minuette 6 Footlight (if requested) 8 Par 16 (Birdie) 8 Flood 4 Iris 4 1K 4 2 Nocturne 1K 2 Follow spot 2 CCT Silhouette 2K 2 4
Sound Equipment Desk Roland M480 c/w digital snake Amplifiers Foldback Speakers Speakers FOH Outboard Microphones Stands Projection Equipment 4 Yamaha P2201 Amplifier. 2 FOH & 2 in on stage mobile rack 1 Crown XLS1500 Amplifier FOH 4 Bose 802 with Processors 5 Bose 802 Proscenium fixed (centre cluster) 1 Denon DN-D4500 Dual Remote Twin CD-Player 3 AKG D330 3 Rode NT3 2 Shure SM58 2 Neatron NPC660 suspension mic 6 K&M Boom Microphone Stands NEC MT1075 data projector (fixed FOH position) Extron DBS 406 Video scaler / switcher Panasonic DVD player DVD-S27 Sony DVD player DVPNS608P Brakell Perforated Sound Screen 15.0m x 8m Tripod screen 4 x 4 Tripod screen 6 x 6 Stage Management System Desk can be situated either side of stage. Headset talkback base station provides audio talk back to all production outstations. Outstations available at control room, follow-spots, lighting bridges, fly gallery, orchestra pit, backstage. Cast call and stage sound relay to all dressing rooms and cast assembly areas. No Facility to call FOH/foyer from backstage. Warning bell system to foyer and public areas controlled by front of house manager. Please note: The Hopgood Theatre is not equipped with a cue light system. 5
Standard Rig The theatre is hired in a standard configuration for lighting, sound and fly lines. This includes the lighting rig in standard colours of Red Lee 106, Blue Lee 079, Pink Lee 109 on stage, and Pink Lee 152, Cold Lee 202 and Amber Rosco 09 front of house. Please see separate lighting plan available as A3 PDF. The orchestra pit set at stage level, stage floor colour black, stage clean clear and tidy. Any variation to the standard configuration will be made at the hirer s expense and returned to the standard configuration at the hirer s expense. The theatre must be informed in writing at least two weeks prior to the bump in of any change you wish to make to the standard rig. Theatre Usage Guidelines Alterations to the structure and fittings of the theatre are prohibited (including painting and drilling of holes into the stage floor). No painting of scenery or equipment is permitted on stage. Glitter may not be used on scenery or costumes. Lighting and sound desks to be operated by Country Arts SA staff or persons approved by Country Arts SA by prior arrangement only. The Public Health Authority has set a maximum sound level limit of 105 decibels. Country Arts SA has the authority to enforce this ruling. The use of pyrotechnics, smoke machines or naked flames (other than dry ice), will only be permitted with the appropriate South Australian licences. A Fire Warden Fee will apply. No flammable liquids or explosive material may be brought into the premises. All rigging of scenery, lighting etc. must comply with Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, and Department of Industrial Relations Regulations. Country Arts SA may refuse the use of any scenery, lighting, sound or other equipment. Counterweight flying system is not to be used by persons under the age of eighteen years and only by persons approved by Country Arts SA by prior arrangement. Smoking in the theatre is prohibited other than on stage as part of the performance by prior arrangement. No alcohol shall be brought into the premises, other than by prior arrangement. No foodstuffs or liquids may be taken onto the stage, other than as part of the performance by prior arrangement. Corridors surrounding the stage must be kept totally clear of all props and scenery at all times. All performers and backstage crew are to enter the theatre via the stage door. Access is not permitted via the theatre foyer. No persons, other than members of the production crew will be permitted in the auditorium and foyer areas during rehearsals. The Theatre is equipped with JLG model 20MVL elevated work platform to assist in rigging and focussing equipment above the stages. The platform will elevate to 5.94M above stage level. Persons wishing to use the platform must produce their yellow Operator Training card as issued by the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia as proof of training, before commencing work on these platforms. For technical advice please contact: Technical Manager on 0402 574 694. Theatre on 08 8207 3975. 6
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