Creative Arts Center Venue Information

AVAILABLE POWER

All company disconnects are located downstage left. There are two (2) 400 Amp 3 phase services and one (1) 100 Amp 3 phase service available. These services are separate from the in-house lighting circuits. Tie-in is done by the Theater Technician and must be checked by tour electrician to ensure accuracy.  

STAGE INFORMATION

Construction: Maple
Finish: Paint
Color: Flat Black

Proscenium Opening:
Maximum 58'-O" w X 32'-0" h
Minimum 40'-0" w X 14'-0" h

Lift/Orchestra Pit:
Width 57'-10"
Depth 14'-0" (at centerline)
Height 7'-4" (at orchestra level)

Wings:
Stage Left 42' w X 39' d
Stage Right 20' w X 39' d

Grid Height:
78'-0" from stage floor

Out Trim:
75'-0" from stage floor

Load Rail: 
75'-0" from stage floor

Proscenium Line:
36'-0" from rear wall

Traps:
There are 15 traps on the Concert Theatre stage. They measure 5 feet US to DS and 6 feet SL to SR each. They can be removed individually. The trap room ceiling height is 15 feet 6 inches.

Click here for Stage Dimensions Diagram (pdf)
Stage Left Photo ι  Stage Right Photo

RIGGING INFORMATION

The rigging system is a double purchase system with a live load limit of one thousand nine hundred (1900) pounds per batten. The electrics bridges (winch control) have a live load limit of one thousand seven hundred (1700) pounds each.

Lineset	Distance	Batten Length	Description
	0' 3"		Fire Curtain
	1' 3"		Main Rag
	2' 3"		Teaser
	2' 6"		Tormentor
	3' 6"	49'
2	4' 8"	66'
3	5' 4"	66'
4	6' 0"	66'
5	6' 8"	66'
6	7' 4"	66'
	8' 0"		Orchestra Shell
8	8' 8"	66'
9	9' 4"	66'
10	10' 0"	66'
11	10' 8"	66'
12	11' 4"	66'
13	12' 0"	66'
	13' 4"	49'	Electric
15	14' 8"	66'
16	15' 4"	66'
17	16' 0"	66'
18	16' 8"	66'
19	17' 4"	66'
	18' 0"		Orchestra Shell
21	18' 8"	66'
22	19' 4"	66'
23	20' 0"	66'
24	20' 8"	66'
25	21' 4"	66'
26	22' 0"	66'
	23' 4"	49'	Electric
28	24' 8"	66'
29	25' 4"	66'	Traveler (Dead)
30	26' 0"	66'
31	26' 8"	66'
	27' 4"		Orchestra Shell
33	28' 0"	66'
34	28' 8"	66'
35	29' 4"	66'
36	30' 0"	66'
37	30' 8"	66'
38	31' 4"	66'
39	32' 0"	66'
40	32' 8"	66'
41	33' 4"	66'	Cyc Lights (Dead)
42	34' 0"	66'
43	34' 8"	66'	Full Stage Black
44	35' 4"		Orchestra Shell
45	36' 0"	66'
46	36' 8"	66'
47	37' 4"	66'	Cyclorama (Dead)
48	38' 0"	44'
49	38' 8"	44'	NOT AVAILABLE

THEATRE

Design
   Single level
   Continental style
   Single aisle on both sides

Seating Capacity
   Using lift/orchestra pit as seating: 1,409
   Not using lift/orchestra pit as seating: 1,333

Booths
   Upper-level booth is enclosed, spotlight location
   Lower-level booth is open, house lighting and sound equipment

STAGE DRAPERY

First teaser, torm units and stage electrics are on mechanical winches, operable only by the Theatre Technician. All other stage masking is hung on battens which are 1 ½" o.d. pipe.

Number	Item	Color/Material	Dimensions
1	Set Belly Torms	Gold Velour	7'-6" w X 36'-0" h
1	Main Curtain (Guillotine or Travel)	Gold Velour	58'-0" w X 32'-0" h
1	Teaser	Black Velour	60'-0" w X 20'-0" h
1	Set Tormentors	Black Velour	12'-0" w X 24'-6" h (3'-0" offstage flipper)
5	Sets Legs	Black Velour	20'-0" w X 33'-0" h (can be tied for fullness)
5	Sets Borders	Black Velour	65'-0" w X 12'-0" h (can be tied for fullness)
1	Traveler	Black Velour	67'-0" w X 33'-0" h (*permanent on #29)
1	Full Stage Curtain	Black Velour	2 panels @ 33'-6" w X 33'-0" h (*permanent on #43)
2	Half Stage Curtain	Black Velour	36'-0" w X 33'-0" @ 0% fullness h
1	Sharktooth Scrim	White	65'-0" w X 33'-0" h
1	Sharktooth Scrim	Black	65'-0" w X 30'-0" h
1	Cyclorama	White	65'-0" w X 30'-0" h

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Circuit Positions

3	House Beams (2 ½" diameter pipe)	First Beam 13'-0" From PL 42'-0" Above Stage 80'-0" Length Second Beam 34'-0" From PL 45'-0" Above Stage 80'-0" Length Third Beam 55'-0" From PL 45'-0" Above Stage 90'-0" Length
2	Sideports (Box Booms): These positions are capable of being hung from approximately 38'-0" to within 9'-4" of stage level.
3	Mechanical Electrics: 2 pipes each of 49'-0" in length. Load limit is 1700 lbs.
10	Floor Pockets: 4 SL, 4 SR, 2 US
2	Trap Pockets: Ceiling of Trap Room

Circuit Counts by Position

	Dim	Relay	Network
Front of House	104	30	12
Spot Booth	2	2	2
3rd Catwalk	28	6	2
2nd Catwalk	34	6	2
1st Catwalk	24	6	2
SL Port	8	6	2
SR Port	8	6	2
*SL and SR Port also include 1 @ 20A 208V realy circuit
Over stage	174	56	17
1st Electric	42	12	2
2nd Electric	30	12	2
3rd Electric	30	12	2
4th Electric	24	6	5
1 @ 150' 6-circuit dimmed circuit stage pin stage box 1 @ 125' 6-circuit dimmed circuit stage pin stage box 1 @ 100' 6-circuit dimmed circuit stage pin stage box 1 @ 75'6-circuit dimmed circuit stage pin stage box 1 @ 100' 6-circuit relay circuit NEMA 5-20 Edison stage box *each 4E stage box includes one ETC Network jack
SL Mid-Rail	24	6	2
SR Mid-Rail	24	6	2
US Mid-Rail		2	2
On Deck	50	32	16
Wall Boxes
DSL	6	2	1
DSR	6	2	1
USL	6	2	1
USR	6	2	1
Floor Pockets	20	20	10
*each floor pocket has 2 dimmed circuits, 2 relay circuits, 1 network jack
4	floor pockets SL
4	floor pockets SR
2	floor pockets US
Plaster Line	2	4	2
*each floor pocket has 2 dimmed circuits, 2 relay circuits, 1 network jack
2	floor pockets DS of plaster line
Pit Lift	2
Trap Room	2
*2 dimmed circuits are replicated in trap room and in pit at trap room level

Channel Hookup | Clay Lighting Inventory | Clay Theatre Rep Light Plot House
Clay Theatre Rep Light Plot Stage | Vector Works Master

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

The Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre is equipped with stage pin (120V/20A), plugs and connectors. Spotlights are placed in the upper-level observation booth in the rear of the house. The spotlights which are rented are typically Strong 2K Xenon SuperTroupers.

CONSOLE

ETC Ion XE20 – 12,000 output with dual touchscreen displays ETCnomad Puck (for remote station) includes:
	dual touchscreen displays ETC Eos Programming Wing EOS Motorized Fader Wing Universal Fader Wing

LED FIXTURES

12	ETC Source 4 LED Series 3 Lustr X8, 307w
		XDLT Lens Tube Inventory
		12 XDLT 36º Lens Tube 4 XDLT 26º Lens Tube 4 XDLT 19º Lens Tube
24	ETC Desire D60 Vivid, 161w

CONVENTIONAL FIXTURES

8	ETC Source 4 ERS 5º, 750w
32	ETC Source 4 ERS 10º, 750w
31	ETC Source 4 ERS 19º, 575w
36	ETC Source 4 ERS 26º, 575w
36	ETC Source 4 ERS 36º, 575w
23	8” Fresnel, 1000w
49	ETC Source 4 PAR – MCM, 575w
24	PAR64
8	3-circuit Iris Cyc Light
8	1-circuit Iris Cyc Light

MULTI-PIN POWER CABLE

4	100’ Socapex to Socapex extension
4	75’ Socapex to Socapex extension
8	50’ Socapex to Socapex extension
12	Break-out to (6) staggered stage pin connectors
4	Break-out to (6) NEMA 5-20 Edison connectors

NETWORKING

12	ETC Response Mk2 2-port Portable DMX Gateway

LADDERS

The types of ladders available for use include

1	32' Genie lift (battery operated)
1	12' A-frame with center stick to 19'-6"
2	6' A-frame
3	8' A-frame
1	4' A-frame
1	24' Extension

SOUND SYSTEM

Console
   DiGiCo SD8-24
      8 analog inputs
      8 analog ouputs
      8 AES ouputs
      8 AES ouputs
   DiGiCo SD-Rack 192kHz, MADI Only (BNC Connectors)
      48 analog inputs
      16 analog ouputs
      8-in/8-out Dante card
   DiGiCo SD-Mini Rack
      24 analog inputs
      8 analog ouputs

Center Array
   Speakers
      4 d&b audiotechnik V8
      4 d&b audiotechnik V12
   Amplifiers
     d&b audiotechnik D80

Front Fills
   Speakers
      8 d&b audiotecknik 8S
   Amplifiers
      d&b audiotechnik D80

Left/Right Array
   Speakers
      16 d&b audiotechnik V8 (8 per side, flown)
   Amplifiers
      d&b audiotechnik D80

Subs
   Speakers
      8 d&b audiotechnik V (in pairs flown center above proscenium)
   Amplifiers
      d&b audiotechnik D80

Monitors (2 separate mixes available)
   Speakers
      2 d&b audiotechnik E12
   Amplifiers
      d&b audiotechnik D6

House Mixing Position
The house mixing position for the road company is located in the rear of the house, centered in rows FF and GG. The dimension of this area is 18 feet wide and 7 feet deep.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Inventory:
The communications system is Clear Com brand and features:
       • Single- and double-muff headsets
       • Remote station belt-packs

Usage:
The main power amps, switchboard and matrix patches are located stage left in the Concert Theatre. At the present time, the system operates only within the Concert Theatre; therefore, there is no communication capability with the dressing rooms via this system.

LIFT/ORCHESTRA PIT

The Concert Theatre is equipped with a hydraulic lift. Use is limited and it is operable only by the Theatre Technician, for safety reasons. Please consult during the advance regarding the needs of the lift.

Uses:
The stage is equipped with a hydraulic lift which can serve as: 
       • Stage apron(0'0")
       • Seat wagon(For additional seating rows: A, B, C)
       • Orchestra pit (-7'4")
       • Elevator to/from trap room Elevator to/ from basement

Capacity:
The capacity of the lift is 100 lbs./ft. squared.

Control Position:
There are two control positions for the lift and are located:
       • Stage Left on the mechanical console
       • Stage Left floor pocket on lift

Access:
Doors to the lift from the trap room are 10'-0"w X 9'-5"h. The removable shelf at the orchestra pit level must be removed for total clearance. Clearance with the shelf in place is 8'-0"h. The shelf will be removed only after special consideration.

STAGEHANDS

The presenter utilizes a mixture of IATSE Local #578 and student stagehands for performances presented in the Creative Arts Center Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. The union stagehands are used as skilled labor in specific areas whereas student stagehands fill unskilled positions.

DRESSING ROOMS

Please be aware that the Creative Arts Center serves primarily as an educational facility. Therefore, dressing rooms - or the number that the road company requires - may not be available for use. The presenter will make every attempt to accommodate the needs of the road company.

There are two large chorus rooms and five small rooms. These rooms are located backstage, one floor above stage level. Paging speakers are located outside each room in the hallways. In addition, on stage level directly behind the stage, there is a conference room which is typically used as a production office for road companies. Phones and network access can be available in this room at the request of the road company.

All dressing rooms are equipped with lighted mirrors, chairs and counter space. Restroom facilities, with showers, are connected to the chorus rooms and small rooms. Both incandescent and fluorescent lighting are available in the dressing rooms. With advance notice, the presenter will provide irons and ironing board. There is one washing machine and one dryer available in the dressing room hallway. Sewing machines are not available. A freight elevator is available for the transportation of costume road cases to the dressing room level. The dimensions of the elevator door is 66" w X 103" h and inside the elevator, the dimensions are 119" d X 93" w X 103" h.

Dressing Room Area Photo ι Elevators on Dressing Room Level ι Production Office and USR Room

COSTUME SHOP

Please be aware that the Creative Arts Center has no costume shop facilities available for use by road companies. Production should be totally self-contained in regard to costumes, including rolling racks.