Sound Stage
Technical
Rider
Revised 10/9/01 by PDE
PLEASE NOTE: Any variations regarding the specifications below must be arranged directly between a representative from the Presenting Venue and a designated representative of Zeitgeist/Paul Dresher Ensemble (Z/PDE) and final approval of all specs must be obtained from same.
The schedules and manpower needs herein outlined are subject to local conditions. We will never need less than the basic numbers. If your venue's circumstances require more time and/or personnel, these numbers will be adjusted, as necessary.
If you have any questions, or see any problems with any of this, please contact either:
Paul Dresher
Paul Dresher Ensemble
333 Valencia Street, Ste 301
San Francisco, CA 94103
(510) 834-4102
pauld@dresherensemble.org
Heather Barringer
Zeitgeist
275 East Fourth Street, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 224-7522
hbarring@pressenter.com
Sound Stage SCHEDULE & CREW REQUIREMENTS
Z/PDE will be travelling with a crew of four:
(1) Stage Manage(r/Lighting Supervisor
(1) Sound Engineer
(1) Master Carpenter
PLEASE NOTE: The number of local crew below is in addition to Zeitgeist tour crew
| LOAD IN | RUN CREW | LOAD OUT | |
| 4 Carpenters | 1 Deck Hand | 6 Carpenters | |
| 3 Electricians | 1 Light Board Operator | 1 Electricians | |
| 1 Sound | 1 Sound Operator | 1 Sound | |
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TOTA L
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8 | 3 | 8 |
*PLEASE NOTE:
It is the preference of the Company that the crew assist in all areas listed above, switching work departments as needed throughout the day, as instructed by the Technical Director. This will require the crew be generally versed in Stage Lighting and Stage Carpentry skills. The Sound position is a specialized position and we anticipate this person will work exclusively in the sound related area.
In Houses where representation is required in each department, the following areas will need additional crew.
1 Props* 1 Props* 1 Props*
1 Wardrobe* 1 Wardrobe* 1 Wardrobe*
2 Day Load-In Schedule
Prior to the arrival of the Company:
-All Z/PDE shipping and
equipment must be received at the theatre
-All lighting must be hung, circuited, colored and tested
-The
Piano must be tuned and a tuner available for at least one
additional tuning PRIOR to the first technical rehearsal
Day 1:
6pm – 11pm 7
stagehands, 1 audio
Load-In Setup & Construction
Lighting Focus, install sound system,
Hang/rig FOH Long String resonators
Day 2:
8am-12noon
4 stagehands, 1 audio
Sound Check & Trouble shooting
as needed
Adjust Lighting Sound Cues, Preset
1-6pm 2
stagehands, 1 audio
Tech Rehearsal with Musicians
7-10pm 2
stagehands, 1 audio
Show Call
8-10pm
Show Running Time: 1 1/2 hours
10pm-2am
Strike, Load-Out 7
stagehands, 1 audio
Note: If outreach activities
involving the musicians or the use of the stage are part of
the agreement, this schedule will must be adjusted accordingly.
Sound Stage PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
THEATRE
Required Stage Dimension:
35‘ wide by 35‘ deep from MINIMUM 20’ high over playing area
FOH positions for long strings*
*Discuss with Z/PDE
2-Dressing Rooms
1-Prop Table
Secure facility, or security guard if equipment is to be left unattended.
4 rolls Gaffers Tape
Grand Piano
SOFT GOODS
—Black masking soft goods: 4 sets of legs, 4 borders.
—Full Stage Black Center-split Traveller Curtain upstage.
SOUND
Sound Mixing Position at rear center of orchestra level in audience not under balcony or overhangs.
10 stations of ClearCom or equivalent headset system.
CATERING
Deli Platter, coffee, tea, juice, water available from Load-In through Strike.
Sound Stage LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
(ideal system, changes are possible in consultation with PDE Lighting Director)
1- Computerized Lighting Controller Board, 144 channels minimum.
144 - 2.4 Kw Dimmers
8 - 14-0" Boom Stands
48 - 1-0" Side Arms
12 - ETC Source4 19 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
32 - ETC Source4 26 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
56 - ETC Source4 36 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
8 - ETC Source4 50 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
36 - PAR64 WFL 1Kw
30 - ETC PARnel 750w
5 - 3 ckt, 12 light R40FLD 300w Striplights on Trunnions. For cyc footlights. (Does this go here or with the floor stand request?)
12 - Floor Stands
—Sufficient cable to circuit lighting system according to the Z/PDE Company light plot.
—Color Media and Templates will be provided by the Producer unless otherwise arranged.
Sound Stage AUDIO REQUIREMENTS
Z/PDE will generally provide a complete audio system for performance including main and monitor speakers, mixing console and snake. However, depending upon the size of the house and available in-house system, portions of the house system may be needed for coverage in larger venues with substantial balcony or in houses where there is substantial seating in a wide configuration in relationship to the stage.
PRESENTER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING (Box Office coordination may be needed)
MIX POSITION: 4'X6' table with AC in house at rear center of orchestra level in audience not under balcony or overhangs.
ELECTRICAL: Two 15 Amp Edison 110V AC circuits --on separate AC legs, isolated ground-- to install our Power Conditioner, which feeds PDE equipment; the service should be the same service as the house PA. Note: Other AC tie-ins possible with advance consultation only (incl.: 30amp/110V, 20amp/220V.)
INTERCOM: 5-stations of ClearCom or equivalent headset system.
