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Technical Specification
CREW
Production Manager Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
Tour Manager Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
Stage Manager Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
Lighting Designer Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
Set Designer/Mechanist Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
Wardrobe Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
Orchestra Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
Company Management Name
email address
Mobile number or other number if necessary
LOADING DOCK
Here you would add whether you need access to a dock. What size door you need as a minimum but also what is the best access for you. What type of vehicle will tour the set/props (ie 48’ Pantec, Semi Trailer, 9t Truck, 3t Truck, Van, Station Wagon).
Also add here any other vehicle access you may need ie cast van etc.
STAGING AND SET
What is the set made up of. Does it have trucks, flats, props, flown elements etc etc. If possible add an appendix with photos and not just from the front media ones, ones that actually show the crew what they are in for.
What is the minimum stage requirements for width, depth and height. Can you reduce or enlarge your set to fit different stages? If so add the minimum and maximum. Do you require a fly system?
Are there any special requirements. This could be from kitchen access to running water. List here any items that need special attention like pyros, candles, cigarettes and naked flame.
Props requirements should go here and need to include things like trestle tables side of stage and if you need a lamp.
LIGHTING
List here if a venue specific lighting plan or a generic will be used. If it is a generic then add it to an appendix even if it is not quite up to date it will give an idea of what it will roughly be. If a venue specific one is coming then say here who will supply it and that it will be received 2 weeks before the event (or further out if you can promise that)
Mention here any elements that would be out of the ordinary, ie special gel, effects or gobos. List any practicals that may be used in the show (ie a lamp). A basic list of fixtures can be good here too.
List if there should be a pre rig prior to arrival or if it will be completed as part of the bump in. List if smoke or haze is used and who will supply them.
List here who will operate the show and from where (bio box, stalls, auditorium, side of stage etc)
AUDIO
List here your audio requirements. What is it you need/don’t need. What are you touring? Do you need foldback? If the show has complex audio then attach a schematic drawing of the patch for the venue to use in an appendix.
List if you need communications, how many and where.
List here who will operate the show and from where (bio box, stalls, auditorium, side of stage etc)
If possible provide a snippet of the loudest and quietest sound used in the show.
AV
List here what AV you may need or are touring. Explain how this will work and with what connections and equipment.
List here who will operate the show and from where (bio box, stalls, auditorium, side of stage etc)
WARDROBE
List here what you need for your wardrobe and if you need it crewed
Some items could include:
· Washing machine
· Tumble dryer
· Iron and Ironing Board
· Sewing Machine
· Steamer
· Costume rails
· Full length mirrors
Do you require a quick change area in the wings onstage.
ORCHESTRA PIT
Will this be required and if so what do you need it for. If an orchestra is in the pit then add how many players plus anything else they may need. If you have one attach a plan to an appendix.
DRESSING ROOMS
List here how many dressing rooms you would like to have and also how many you could work with. List any special requirements for these rooms.
OTHER
This is a good spot to add anything like:-
· Requiring a CCTV full stage camera with a monitor feed to SM desk.
· Production desk for rehearsal
· Stage/tour/production office
· Anything else not mentioned above
CREW & SCHEDULE
List here what crew you would like. Please be specific.
Example could be:-
1x Venue Tech, 3x Mechanist, 2x Lighting, and 1x Sound or 3x Multi-skilled Techs (if Venue Tech is included in this)
Crew Specific Schedule
0900 / Arrive at venue. Toolbox talk and induction (OH&S requirement) / 1x VT, 3x MX, Touring Crew0915 / Bump in set / 1x VT, 3x MX, Touring Crew
1100 / 15min Break / All
1115 / Continue bump in / 1x VT, 3x MX, Touring Crew
1300 / Lunch / All
1345 / Commence lighting focus and sound setup / 1x VT, 2x LX, 1x SX, Touring Crew
1600 / Cast arrive – Cast induction / 1xVT, Touring Crew
1615 / Rehearsal/walk through / 1xVT, 1x LX, Touring Crew
1730 / Dinner / All
1830 / Show Call / 1x VT, 1x LX, Touring Crew
2000 / Performance #1 / 1x VT, 1x LX, Touring Crew
2230 / Bump out / 1x VT, 3x MX, Touring Crew
0000 / Finish
Crew Specific Schedule
0900 / Arrive at venue. Toolbox talk and induction (OH&S requirement) / 1x VT, 2x Techs, Touring Crew0915 / Bump in set / 1x VT, 2x Techs, Touring Crew
1100 / 15min Break / All
1115 / Continue bump in / 1x VT, 2x Techs, Touring Crew
1300 / Lunch / All
1345 / Commence lighting focus and sound setup / 1x VT, 2x Techs, Touring Crew
1600 / Cast arrive – Cast induction / 1xVT, Touring Crew
1615 / Rehearsal/walk through / 1xVT, Touring Crew
1730 / Dinner / All
1830 / Show Call / 1x VT, Touring Crew
2000 / Performance #1 / 1x VT , Touring Crew
2230 / Bump out / 1x VT, 2x Techs, Touring Crew
0000 / Finish
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