STAGE Minimum stage dimensions: TECHNICAL SHEET Show: Machine de Cirque Width: Depth: Height: 10 metres (plus 2.5m of wings on either side) / 32 feet (plus 8 ft of wings on either side) 10 metres / 32 feet (plus a backstage area to be able to move around behind the stage) 6.7 metres / 22 feet under the lights and without obstruction *Contact the Company if the stage is smaller. Minimum dimensions of the proscenium arch: Width: Clearance: 10 metres / 32 feet 6.7 metres / 22 feet without obstruction *Contact the COMPANY is the clearance is lower. Audience location: facing the stage only (picture-frame stage) Scenery Black scenery including: A backdrop with a center opening (no opening system required) A series of legs and borders placed to hide the wings and the flies (see lighting plan, Appendices C and D) German legs to hide the backstage side walls if necessary ANCHORING The buyer must provide 6 anchor points weighting 1,135 kg (2,500 lbs); (1 cubic yard of concrete = 2,500 lbs = 1,134 kg). (See the plan in Appendix A for ideal position of the anchor points.) Moving some of the anchor points can be considered, if necessary, to accommodate the layout of the various venues. Anchor points can be concrete blocks with steel rings, water tanks, floor anchors built into the stage or something else. The Company can also provide, upon request, steel anchor plates that will be screwed into a wood or concrete floor. These anchor plates must be requested at least three months before the event. In the case of a wood floor, each anchor plate will be screwed into the floor using four lag screws (0.95 cm (3/8 inch) diameter x 3.81 cm (1.5 in) length). The lag screws must be installed into a hardwood floor (plywood, Russian plywood or hardwood) to a minimum
depth of 2.54 cm (1in). In the case of a concrete floor, this kind of information will be provided on request. Stage floor The stage floor must be absolutely even (no visible joints) with no slope across its surface. It must be solid and reinforced over all the area where the four legs of the teeterboard will be resting in order to support 210 lb / sq.ft. (10kN/m²). (See plan in Appendix A for position of the teeterboard.) The floor must be a hard surface (wood, linoleum or other similar material). The whole of the stage, including the wings must be absolutely clean and clear. A storage space, about 6m (20 ft) x 3m (10 ft) must be provided to store the empty road cases. Cable protectors are required to cover the wires running on the floor. Lighting (see Appendices C & D): The buyer will provide: 21 Par 64 1000W Medium 21 6-in. Fresnel 1,000W 19 Source 4 15/30 zoom 8 Source 4 25/50 zoom 14 Source 4 26deg 35 Source 4 36deg 6 Iris 1,000W 3 Altman ZS-3 with MR16, GU 5.3, 12V, EYC, 75W, 36-degree bulbs. 1 Martin Atomic 3000 118 Dimmers 2.4KW Filter frame for all 13 Type B Gobo holders MDG Atmosphere (or equivalent) Filter lot as per plan 5 Drop iris 2 16-ft booms 2 11-ft booms 6 8-ft booms 11 Floor plates 17 Barn doors 7.5in 1 Lighting console Grandma2 OnPc 2Port Node OR Grandma2 OnPc 4Port Node OR Grandma2 OnPc NPU OR Grandma2 OnPc Command Wing OR Grandma2 Ultra-light OR Grandma2 Light OR Grandma2 Full Size Emergency lighting system in case of electricity outage (the system will have to be tested prior) 1x 110-120V, 15A, circuit for a projector stage right, front. Note: The lighting plan and equipment requested are subject to change if the tour pace requires to replace some of the traditional lighting by automated lights. 2
Sound: The buyer will provide: A professional sound system powerful enough to cover the hall area (Line Array type). Anticipate potential delays. The system must be in stereo and able to produce 110dB at the facing console without distortion. Front fill to cover the apron. Console with 16 inputs, 2 aux, 4 groups minimum (Makie, Behringer, Soundcraft, Yamaha). 2 x 31 band eq for frontage. 6 compressors (if analog console) 2 good-quality reverb A system of side-fill-type stage monitors All the following microphones: 2 double-receiver Shure U4RD no equivalent 1 wireless DPA 4061 mic (guitar) 4 Shure U4D transmitters mounted in (TA4F) no equivalent 2 active antennas (directional) 1 SM58 wireless handheld microphone 1 SM58 wireless handheld microphone on long pole 4 Di (for the control desks computer and for the computer on stage) 1 CD player 8-channel Sub Snake 2 15-amp circuits backstage (for musician) One sound engineer with experience and good personality The Company will bring 3 Shure Beta 91. They are set up to be connected to transmitters with a (TA4F) connector. The electrical feed for the sound system must be separate from the lighting system. Intercom: We need an intercom system with 5 headsets for communication between the stage, the control desks, and the ushers. MACHINERY The buyer must supply the necessary machinery to: Move the cubic-yard blocks of concrete or other anchors on the stage Focus the lighting and assemble some elevated equipment. All the machinery must be available and operational for the complete duration of the event (installation, performance, dismantling). 3
FRONT OF HOUSE Control desks Theatre The control desks must be located in the front of house, without glass or other screen separating it from the room. Arenas and outdoor shows The control desks must be centered in relation to the stage in order to provide a good overall view of the stage. It must be located on a platform with the following dimensions: Height: 0.60m / 2 ft Width: 4.9m / 16 ft Depth: 2.4m / 8 ft The distance between the control desks and the stage must be approximately 23m 30m / 75 ft -100 ft. A security barrier must protect this location and, a security guard must be on duty at all time. Heating and ventilation The temperature and ventilation must be adjustable at the request of the Company. A temperature between 20 C and 25 C must be maintained stage front during the performance. Cleanup The artists require the stage to be absolutely clean. We also request cleaning every morning of the surrounding spaces, i.e. the first row level with the stage, the wings and the dressing rooms. The team will clean the stage area twice a day. Large garbage cans must be located on either side of the stage and be emptied when necessary. Dressing Rooms A large dressing room for 5 people is required. The dressing room must be provided with mirrors and adequate lighting for makeup, washing towels, chairs, bottled water, coffee, tea, milk, real fruit juice, assorted fresh fruit, cheeses, healthy granola bars, and mixed nuts. The temperature must be kept at a minimum of 20 C. Access to the stage, washroom, and showers from the dressing room must be quick and easy. Wi-Fi Internet access, ice bags, a microwave oven and a first-aid kit are required. Contact information to a reputable massage therapist or a physiotherapist must be provided. The artists require a warmup area. If the dressing room is not large enough, they require additional space. Costumes need to be machine washed, air dried and pressed upon arrival and between performances. The buyer must provide a wardrobe attendant to wash, dry and repair the costumes, as required. All this must be ready when the technical team arrives. 4
Wings 18 small bottles of spring water must be available in the wings during performances (6 stage right, 6 stage left, and 6 behind the backdrop). At least two toilets must be accessible from the wings during performances. Lighting for costume changes in the wings must also be installed: 12 blue-light clips on the sides Four chairs with backs must be installed stage left for costume changes. 2 tables for accessories must be set up, 1 stage left and 1 stage right. TOURING COMPANY For information purposes, the touring company usually consists of: - 5 artists - 1 tour manager (occasionally) - 1 sound technician - 1 lighting technician - 1 technical director The number of technicians provided by the Company can vary depending on the event and must therefore be confirmed on a case-by-case basis. The number of technicians provided by the Company can be increased if the tour rate requires it. EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION Truck The loading dock must be clear and fully accessible to the truck and the theatre. If traffic restrictions were to prevent the truck from reaching the theatre, the organizer must take the necessary steps to obtain proper authorization. The buyer must provide at their expense a parking space for the truck for the duration of the stay. Unloading The loading door must measure at least 2m (6 ft 6 in) wide by 2m (6 ft 6 in) high. Contact us if unsure. If there are stairs, access ramps must be provided. 5
SCHEDULE AND LOCAL MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS Preparations (PRIOR to the arrival of the Company Team) In order to be able to give a performance the same day as the Company Team s arrival, the following preparations absolutely must be made by the buyer: Setup 1. Lighting Prehang the sentinel lamps the day before the Company s arrival in strict accordance with the indications in the lighting plan, Appendices C and D. 2. Anchoring Set up the movable anchor points (concrete cubes or filled water tanks) at the locations indicated in Appendix A, the day before the Company s arrival. The equipment required to move them should be kept on site in case they need to be moved. The buyer commits to providing the technical team with a minimum of 6 experienced technicians (NO VOLUNTEERS) with the versatility to install lighting and sound equipment, as well as the show structure from 8:00 AM, and for a minimum of 6-8 hours. This team must include a technician able to ensure a very15-oct-28 efficient light focusing. An exact schedule will be provided to the buyer upon request. The buyer agrees to provide a detailed schedule for the days. Performance day(s) - 1 stage technician familiar with the location and house equipment 2 hours prior to the performance - 1 hour after the performance - 1 wardrobe attendant o First performance: Arrival at the same time as the artists for the setup, duration 2 hours. And after the performance, duration 1.5 hours o Subsequent performances: Arrival 2 hours before the performance, duration 1 hour And after the performance, duration 1.5 hours - Show call 2 hours before the performance - Debriefing artists + technicians: 15 minutes after the performance (45 minutes approx.). Dismantling - 4 technicians for dismantling and loading the truck, 3 hrs approx. Show duration Approx. 90 minutes without interlude Dismantling starts 15 minutes after the end of the last performance. It is imperative that the technical staff be qualified and skilled. They must also be punctual, otherwise, the Company cannot guarantee that the first performance will start on schedule!!! 6
Performance Days Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the performance. Due to the athletic physical preparation of the artists, the start of the performance cannot be delayed by more than 10 minutes, because they must not be allowed to cool down. The artists must be able to train during performance days. Stage preparation and physical warmup start 2.5 hours prior to the performance. CONTRACT In the event the buyer considers one of the clauses in this technical sheet could be an issue, they are asked to contact the Company's technical director as soon as possible (and before signing off on the technical sheet) to discuss their specific situation. The buyer agrees to provide a complete list of sound and lighting equipment available to the Company and its technical team, as well as a stage and ceiling plan of the venue where the performances will take place. Approval by the technical director of the technical sheet provided by the buyer is a key condition to the proper conduct of the show. The buyer agrees to meet all the Company's Technical Director s technical requirements. This technical sheet forms an integral part of the contract signed between the Company and the buyer. Any non-compliance to this technical sheet would be construed as a breach of contract and would compromise our ability to perform on stage. This technical sheet must be signed and returned by email at info@machinedecirque.com or by mail at the following address: Machine de Cirque 97 rue Isaïe, Québec, QC, Canada, G1C 2S7 NOTE: This Technical Sheet is subject to change without prior notice. The buyer is advised to check with the Company, 3 weeks prior to the event, to see if some elements of this technical sheet have been revised. Read and approved by (name in block letters): Signature 7
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L106 118 117 L126 22 98 01-12-2015 Appendix C LEGEND Symbol Name Count Lens Par64 Medium 1000w 21 34'0" 33'0" 32'0" 31'0" 30'0" 29'0" 28'0" 27'0" 26'0" 25'0" 24'0" 23'0" 22'0" 21'0" 20'0" 19'0" 18'0" 17'0" 16'0" 15'0" 14'0" 13'0" 12'0" 11'0" 10'0" 9'0" 8'0" 7'0" 6'0" 25'0" 24'0" 23'0" 97 22'0" 95 89 87 25 83 85 23 21'0" 20'0" 93 91 19'0" 18'0" 17'0" 31 30 62 16'0" 35 34 15'0" 62 50 66 14'0" 29 13'0" 119 L106 12'0" 11'0" 38 64 109 114 10'0" 47 9'0" 101 44 107 8'0" 59 39 27 7'0" 6'0" 105 103 111 5'0" 77 69 28 4'0" 3'0" 102 70 110 108 2'0" 1'0" 0'0" 1'0" 2'0" 75 73 76 74 71 48 69 54 106 104 112 53 48 3'0" 4'0" 5'0" 6'0" 7'0" 8'0" 9'0" 10'0" OPENING 72 70 69 70 42 28 78 105 103 111 40 27 101 67 107 49 109 11'0" 41 12'0" 13'0" 14'0" 15'0" 29 58 16'0" 36 63 37 51 32 17'0" 63 33 18'0" 19'0" 20'0" 94 92 21'0" 22'0" 96 90 88 26 86 84 24 23'0" 24'0" 25'0" 34'0" 33'0" 32'0" 31'0" 30'0" 29'0" 28'0" 27'0" 26'0" 25'0" 24'0" 23'0" 22'0" 21'0" 20'0" 19'0" 18'0" 17'0" 16'0" 15'0" 14'0" 13'0" 12'0" 11'0" 10'0" 9'0" 8'0" 7'0" 6'0" BACKDROP LX 7 LEGS LX 6 BORDER LX 5 LEGS LX 4 LEGS BORDER LX 3 LX 2 LEGS BORDER Fresnel 6" 1000w 4 Fresnel 6" 1000w ; 7.5 Inch Barndoor Altman ZS-3 **36deg 3 Iris 1000w 6 17 Source 4-15/30 Zoom 19 Source 4-25/50 Zoom 8 Source 4 750 9 26 D Source 4 750; S4 Manual Iris Source 4 750; B Size Gobo Holder 1 26 D 4 26 D Source 4 750 22 36 D Source 4 750; S4 Manual Iris Source 4 750; B Size Gobo Holder Street Lamp - MDC 1 Quartz - MDC 8 4 36 D 9 36 D Beacon - MDC 1 40 F Atomic 3000 1 5'0" 4'0" 21 79 81 100 R7570 65 1 68 82 80 5'0" 4'0" LX 1 3'0" 2'0" 1'0" 19 3'0" 2'0" 1'0" LEGS BORDER 0'0" 55 56 57 55 56 57 55 56 57 0'0" 25'0" 24'0" 23'0" 22'0" 21'0" 20'0" 19'0" 18'0" 17'0" 16'0" 15'0" 14'0" 13'0" 12'0" 11'0" 10'0" 9'0" 8'0" 7'0" 6'0" 5'0" 4'0" 3'0" 2'0" 1'0" 1'0" 2'0" 3'0" 4'0" 5'0" 6'0" 7'0" 8'0" 9'0" 10'0" 11'0" 12'0" 13'0" 14'0" 15'0" 16'0" 17'0" 18'0" 19'0" 20'0" 21'0" 22'0" 23'0" 24'0" 25'0" 0'0" Machine de Cirque R132 17 15 13 R132 18 16 14 Show Credits CoNcEpTeUr LuMiErE: Email: Venue: Bruno Matte brunomatte@live.ca Generique Copyright 2012 Show Credits 10
Appendix D Accessory Count (All Layers) September/25/2015 Colour Count (All Layers) September/25/2015 Venue: Generique Show : Machine de Cirque Venue: Generique Show : Machine de Cirque Type Count 10" Colour Frame 21 6.25" Colour Frame 45 7.5 Inch Barndoor 17 7.5" Colour Frame 28 B Size Gobo Holder 13 S4 Manual Iris 5 Sky Cyc Colour Frame 6 Color Type Count 6.25" Colour Frame 9 7.5" Colour Frame 4 6.25" Colour Frame 9 7.5" Colour Frame 3 L106 6.25" Colour Frame 1 L106 7.5" Colour Frame 1 L126 6.25" Colour Frame 1 10" Colour Frame 7 7.5" Colour Frame 6 L195 Sky Cyc Colour Frame 3 L201 7.5" Colour Frame 1 10" Colour Frame 7 Sky Cyc Colour Frame 3 10" Colour Frame 7 R132 7.5" Colour Frame 6 Designe r: Bruno Matte Assistant: Designer: Bruno Matte Assistant: NOTES ZS3 MUST be at the end of the Proscenium, NOT on stage 11 Floor Base 2 BOOM 16' 2 BOOM 11' 6 BOOM 8' MDG Atmosphere Gobo Size B provided by MDC Side Arm 1' Channel 114 118 dimmer total LEGEND Symbol Name Count Lens Show Credits Par64 Medium 1000w 21 Fresnel 6" 1000w 4 Fresnel 6" 1000w ; 7.5 Inch Barndoor Altman ZS-3 **36deg 3 Iris 1000w 6 17 Source 4-15/30 Zoom 19 Source 4-25/50 Zoom 8 Source 4 750 9 26 D Source 4 750; S4 Manual Iris Source 4 750; B Size Gobo Holder 1 26 D 4 26 D Source 4 750 22 36 D Source 4 750; S4 Manual Iris Source 4 750; B Size Gobo Holder Machine de Cirque Street Lamp - MDC 1 Quartz - MDC 8 4 36 D 9 36 D Beacon - MDC 1 40 F Atomic 3000 1 CoNcEpTeUr LuMiErE: Email: Venue: Bruno Matte brunomatte@live.ca Generique Copyright 2012 Show Credits 11