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Performance Area Rigging/Flying Special Effects Projections Communications Lighting Minimum playing area is 30 feet wide by 25 feet deep. 3 1/2 foot wings (black theatrical legs) are hung both stage right and stage left leaving three divided entrances each side. An additional 7 to 12 feet is required off stage on each side to accommodate entrances and props. In addition, 20 feet of clear space is required upstage of playing area to accommodate a rear screen projector. Floor should be covered with black vinyl (marley) dance floor. Space is also needed either on stage or in an orchestra pit for a medium sized orchestra including grand piano and extensive percussion. Approximately 18' X 12'. Rigging/Flying:
A two foot wide banner that unrolls needs to be hung in front of the down stage right wing 15'6'' off the ground. Also a trip line to release the banner must be operable from stage right. The banner and trip assemble will be provided by Holy Cross. Two 1' wide by 20' long flower petal bags (snow bags) are hung one down stage and one mid stage. The downstage portion must remain stationary while the upstage portion must be raised and lowered by stage hands. These bags and rigging will be provided by Holy Cross. A 3' high by 4' wide pipe frame is suspended 43'' off the ground in the third wing approximately 8' left of center. This frame is suspended on swivel, and must be attatched to a secure stationary point so an actor can swing safely from it. Special
Effects:
Projections:
There is also a 2' by 12' screen hung in front of the down stage teaser for the projection of subtitles. There is an additional ektagraphic projector in the house at an appropriate point to project on this screen. Communications:
Lighting:
The stage is divided into at least 10 acting areas (4 downstage, 3 mid stage, and 3 upstage) with two colors of direct front light (20 ellipsoidal spotlights at no less than 50 degree vertical angle) and two colors of down light (20 6'' fresnels directly above) for each area. There are four sets of side light on each side of the stage, one downstage of the last wing, and one in each wing. Each side boom has 6 6X9 spotlights, 2 at 8' above the stage, 2 at 6', and 2 at 4'. Each pair is circuited separately. There are several
specials required for this production:
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