Download Capilano College Theatre: Lighting and Sound information

BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts: Technical Requirements:
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The Technical Director will discuss technical requirements with all user groups and recommend staffing
levels to provide appropriate service and safety. One technician for up to 5 hours is included with the
theatre rental. All other staffing costs are the sole responsibility of the user group.
The user group must communicate their technical requirements and provide a detailed production
schedule for their event at least 2 weeks in advance of the event, in order to determine appropriate crew
requirements. Final determination of technical staffing will be at the discretion of the Centre for the
Performing Arts.
The renter is responsible for the cost of restoring the venue to its pre-rental condition. This includes the
removal of all scenery, props, costumes, repainting of altered surfaces, and restoration of house lighting
and sound plots.
For all public performances and rehearsals, a Production Technician will be assigned. The Production
Technician will assist with the setup of on-deck equipment, set the stage draperies or other flown goods,
and supervise the onstage and backstage areas during performance. The Production Technician may also
run the basic house lighting system from the onstage control station, perform up to 5 fly cues during
performance, and will assist other technicians as required. The Production Technician is responsible for
ensuring compliance with all safety and fire regulations.
Events requiring more than the basic house lighting setup, access to the theatre sound system, or with
significant flown scenery needs will require additional technical staff.
Our basic stage lighting set-up, included with all rentals, consists of the following.
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House light control
Front wash of downstage apron only (white)
Front wash of full stage (white)
Orchestra top light of downstage apron only (white)
Orchestra top light of full stage (white)
Down stage right MC lighting
Down stage left MC lighting
Blue cyclorama backdrop lighting
Our basic sound system, included with all rentals, consists of the following:
1. One microphone with stereo PA speakers
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2. Two microphones with mono PA speakers
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3. A CD, cassette, or Mini disc player with stereo PA speakers
For those events requiring enhanced stage lighting or audio reinforcement, additional technical support must be
arranged through the Production Technician. For an added fee, we can provide state of the art sound and
lighting to meet a wide variety of production needs.
Your stage crew – Please read this section carefully:
A Production Technician is assigned to all theatre events. This technician acts as crew chief and performs all of
the following duties:
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Ensures that the theatre and dressing rooms are unlocked and that the appropriate crew and equipment is ready to
go, at the arranged start time
Is responsible for the safety of all persons on, or back stage and addresses any potential hazards or concerns (this
is a legal requirement)
Is responsible for backstage security during theatre events
Consults with client upon arrival, to confirm event schedule and technical needs
Coordinates break times for crew
Assists with the set up of risers, music stands, chairs, and other onstage equipment
Assists with the load in of all scenery
Sets the draperies and stage masking for the event
Supervises the setup of any flown or suspended scenic elements, including banners
Oversees the safe operation of the fly system
Assists with scene changes, microphone changes, changeovers between acts, as well as operating any onstage
equipment such as fog machines or projectors
Assists with the set up of any video or TV crews
Communicates with front of house, lighting, sound, and performers to coordinate doors opening and closing,
performance start and intermission times
Ensures that the theatre and all backstage areas are locked at the end of the event
Ensures that hallways and access areas are clear and free of debris or obstacles (this is also a legal requirement)
Completes a show report at the end of the event, and records crew hours
On events requiring only a single microphone or audio input (such as a lecture, film, or acoustic recitals) will set
up a basic PA system
On events with no significant lighting needs, will run the house lights and general stage lights
A Sound Operator is assigned to all events which require the use of the main PA system. The PA system is
operated from the main mixing console, at the rear of the auditorium.
A Lighting Operator is assigned to all events with lighting needs in excess of the general stage wash (colours,
cues, specially focused lights). The lighting operator runs the computer lighting system from the control room at
the rear of the auditorium.
Additional technicians may be assigned to events requiring the use of follow spots, with extensive flying or
rigging needs, or with multiple scenic changes.
***Break times: Under the provisions of our collective agreement, all crew are entitled to the following break
times:
On events up to 7 hours in length, one fifteen-minute coffee break must be scheduled. On events lasting 7 hours
or more in duration, two fifteen-minute coffee breaks and a meal break of at least ½ hour must be scheduled.