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IMAGO
"FROGS, LIZARDS, ORBS AND SLINKYS"
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
To the contrary notwithstanding. SPONSOR agrees to supply or cause to be
supplied to IMAGO at SPONSOR's expense the following requirements. The following
pages define Imago's Technical Requirements.
If you find a concern with any item on these Requirements call Jerry Ferris,
Technical Director, at (503)231-3959.
TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND INFORMATION
Prior to the Company's arrival, the senior stage technician at Sponsor's
facility shall fill out Imago's Technical Questionnaire, or provide thorough
specifications about the dimensions with floor plans, electric, lights/sound
equipment of the facility.
PERFORMANCE FACILITY
This production is best viewed from the front, therefore a proscenium theatre
(indoors) is necessary. If you have a thrust stage, a theatre in the round,
an outdoor facility or no theatre please call the Imago office. The performance
space must be completely clear of all set pieces, pianos, etc. prior to
company's arrival.
STAGE DIMENSIONS
The performing area should have a minimum dimension of 30' wide by 25' deep
with a height of not less than 15'. Wing space plus Off Stage space should
be at least 12' on each side.
DRAPERIES
Stage must have a full set of stage masking (full stage drapes), including
a minimum of two sets of black legs (10' wide) and a back curtain. The stage
masking should provide a cross-over. If you have little or no masking or
light color drapes call the Imago office. An upstage white drop or a light
colored cyclorama behind the back curtain will be used when available.
0RCHESTRA PIT
If you have an orchestra pit that can be covered it is necessary to cover
the pit for safety and performance reasons.. The pit covering should be
level with stage floor.
STAGE FLOOR
A smooth, resilient, clean floor free of splinters, nails, tacks, etc.
is necessary. If this is not possible, then a marley dance floor (preferably
a dark color) should be laid and taped. Please keep in mind the performers
are barefoot. The stage floor should be swept and damp mopped prior to
the company's arrival and prior to all performances. Floor should be of
one uniform color, preferably dark or black. Floor must be one even plane
(no stairs, raked stages, platforms, etc.)
BLACKOUT
Performance facility must be able to achieve a total blackout. If you have
windows they must be covered to eliminate the outdoor light.
AUDIENCE SEATING
Much of the Imago repertoire is performed low to the ground, therefore
raked (raised) seating is optimal. In other words, every audience member
must have full visibility of the stage floor (with no obstruction of the
person in seats in front of him/her.)
SCHEDULE
A fifteen (15) hour set-up in two days prior to curtain is optimal for
concert show. If this is not possible because of our tour itinerary or
availability of your theatre, then a minimum of an 11 hour period on show
day prior to curtain is necessary. The actual set-up period(s) will be
determined between the Imago Production Stage Manager and Presenter prior
to the company's arrival. The stage should be available to the company
for the entire set-up period and not be used by any other attraction, event,
etc. until after the final performance and removal of all company property
equipment. The set-up period will be used to set up set pieces, set drapes
, focus lights, set light levels, set sound, as well as placement of all
props and costumes. Prior to Company's arrival stage must be cleared and
clean, lights must be hung and circuited, drapes hung, and marley floor
(if used) laid and taped.
STAGE CREW
Sponsor shall provide a stage crew that will be adequate to execute the
following jobs. The crew that is involved with the set up should be the
same as the show crew.
1 light board operator
1 follow spot operator
1 sound board operator
2 running crew on deck
1 wardrobe/costume person
In addition to the above show duties the crew will load-in company equipment,
execute lighting & sound, strike, load-out and aid company in preparing
the theatre for performance. All the crew should be available during all
periods outlined under schedule (see above) for set-up show(s) and strike.
EXTENDED RUNS
If Imago is performing a series of the same show(s) over a period of days
(see schedule section for different shows) please allow for a minimum crew
and stage call of four (4) hours before every curtain for each show after
the opening. No other company or event shall occupy the theatre during
the entire run of performances A complete sound and light check, and access
to all props and costumes shall be available during the four hour call.
All items in this technical rider shall apply to all performances of a
run including meals.
LIGHTS
Sponsor agrees to hang Imago's light plot prior to the company's arrival.
An up-to-date plot will be sent three weeks prior to the company's arrival.
Lights must be hung and circuited prior to company's arrival. It would
be helpful if all the basic front, down and side light is pre-focused and
gelled prior to company's arrival. The number and type of instruments vary
from house to house. The following is our generic amount of instruments
and types needed.
- Number
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Type |
Wattage |
| 30 |
6X9 ERS or 40 Degree Instrument |
750 or 1K |
| 26 |
6X12 ERS or 30 Degree Instrument |
750 or 1K |
| 23 |
6X16 ERS or 20 Degree Instrument |
750 or 1K |
| 18 |
Par 64 Wide or 8" Fresnel |
750 or 1k |
| |
Cyc lights with 2 - 3 colors |
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One followspot |
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A 24 channel 2 scene preset light board or better is needed.
- Performance space must have adequate lighting
positions for front, down and side light.
- Six 8' - 10' booms are needed.
We will need a true blackout. Exit lights and aisle
lights may need to be gelled. If you have any spill of light, from daylight
or otherwise, please secure the openings.
Please call Imago Office to discuss renting equipment
if necessary.
SOUND
Imago will be traveling with a full sound system (except when traveling
by air, see below). If your theatre has a good sound system Imago will send
a signal to your system for amplification (line level, phone jack and XLR).
COMMUNICATION
A communication system is needed for Stage Left, Stage Right, Light Board,
Followspot Operator, and for Rail/Curtain. Company does travel with a wireless
communication system (3 units) if you cannot provide one.
OTHER REHEARSAL SPACE
If facility has another room other than stage area the company may request
to use it for rehearsal. A dance room is preferred
LAUNDRY FACILITY/COSTUME SHOP/PROP SHOP
If you have either laundry facility, costume shop or a prop shop the
company may ask to use them to launder or make repairs.
OTHER NEEDS
- 2 Dressing rooms with room for 2 people in each.
4 prop tables approx. 6' long on each side of stage
1 table for sound stage right
running lights backstage (we carry some but usually need more)
AIR TRAVEL
If Imago is flying to your community for this performance, then SPONSOR
must provide the following:
Sound Equipment (when Company is traveling by Air) SPONSOR needs
to supply a high quality sound system that includes:
- A mixer that can handle at least four individual
channels (mixer should accept XLR inputs, or you conversion adapters for
your system.
A set of speakers for the house (auditorium)
Two monitors for the stage.
As many amplifiers to drive the above speakers and monitors
All cables to patch all sound system and electrical cable to power all
tape decks and amplifiers(In most cases the stage manager will be running
the sound from stage right, therefore please provide all necessary cable
to patch sound mixer from that location.)
A backup reel to reel tape deck capable of playing 10" reel at 15
ips (inches per second) (It is preferable that this back up deck be a REVOX
that has a self cueing system. Many REVOX tape decks have a light sensor
that shuts down the play function when clear leader passes the sensor.
Local Travel ( when Company is traveling by air) SPONSOR is responsible
for all local travel for the company.
- SPONSOR must provide: One 5 passenger car available
for company personnel while in the country or community. Transport of the
company cargo in covered truck (call for exact size) from airport to all
theatres and back to airport upon company's arrival and departure. SPONSOR
shall store company cargo in a safe place during the company's entire stay
in area.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
SPONSOR agrees to cooperate with the company stage manager in preparation
and presentation of the performance. In the event of a dispute between the
company stage manager and the SPONSOR's representative the decision of the
company's stage manager shall be final. It is nevertheless expressly understood
and agreed that the company stage manager shall not make a demand in excess
of the potential of the SPONSOR in relationship to the facility, crew and
equipment.
Each performance space is different and the Imago Technical Staff will discuss
any questionable items. Feel free to contact if you have any questions.
Jerry Ferris, Technical Director, IMAGO, P.O. Box 15182, Portland. OR 97215,
(503)231-3939.
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