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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. If the orchestra pit has a substantial
drop from the stage level Imago Theatre will be requesting that
the Sponsor build a platform to allow its creatures to safely get
from stage level to audience area
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 grey 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
An 8 to 10 hour set-up prior to curtain day of the show is optimal
for concert show. For AM or early PM performances, set-up may
take place the day before the show.
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- The actual set-up period(s) will be determined
between the Imago Production Stage Manager and Sponsor's Stage
Manager/Technical Director 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 engineer
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.
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- Number
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Type |
Wattage |
| 37 |
6X9 ERS or 40 Degree Instrument |
750 or 1K |
| 21 |
6X12 ERS or 30 Degree Instrument |
750 or 1K |
| 22 |
6X16 ERS or 20 Degree Instrument |
750 or 1K |
| 15 |
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 48 channel light board with memory capability or better is needed.
- Performance space must have adequate lighting
positions for front, down and side light.
- Eight 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.
SIGHTLINES
Imago Theatre's production of FROGZ uses the entire downstage
area of the stage and the show partially takes place in the
audience within the first two to six rows of seats. It
is the presenter's responsibility to insure that all seats which
are sold have full visibility of the entire stage including all
areas downstage of the plasterline including the apron, the downstage
thrust, the orchestra pit area and the first two to six rows of
the audience. Presenter must notify Imago Theatre in writing with
the return of this contract if visibility for the areas mentioned
is a problem. Imago Theatre suggests that the presenter offer
video monitors or reduced rate prices for those seats which have
a visibility problem. Call Jerry Ferris at Imago at 503.231.3959
to discuss this matter.
SOUND
Imago will be traveling with a sound operator who would like to
mix sound from front of house. Please plan to have the theatre's
sound board in the house in a position in which Imago's sound operator
can effectively mix the sound. Imago will bring three mini disc
players (stereo rca outputs) as source players. Also Imago will
be bringing a wireless microphones (xlr output.) It would be best
if the wireless transmitter for this wireless mic be set onstage
and patched through theater's sound board. Also Imago will be bringing
an fx processor that we will need
to be patched into your sound board. For the three stereo
lines from the mini disc players and the one wireless microphone,
the theatre's sound board should have a minimum of 7 channels (if
stereo mix can be consolidated to individual sliders or if the theatre
is a mono system then the sound board can have a minimum of 4 channels).
Imago requests monitors on the stage
for performers to hear the sound. The sound for the monitors should
be operated from the sound board in the house. Imago's technical
staff will consult with theatre's sound person for the details of
all sound prior to company's arrival. If sponsor's theatre
does not have adequate sound (good to excellent in quality) or has
difficulties in meeting these sound requirements please consult
with Jerry Ferris at Imago 503.231.3959.
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.
CATERING
Imago will be traveling with 7 people, Please provide the meals
listed below to accommodate the entire Company. These meals are
to insure the best performance possible for your venue by providing
the Imago crew and performers time to prepare and the energy necessary
for a good show. If you would like the your theaters staff and crew
to have catered food please provide for them as well in addition
to what is listed below. The catering is requested to be brought
to theater of the performance.
For afternoon and evening performances. Please provide:
LUNCH CATERING for 7 (seven) people at NOON
Assortment of 8 Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Breads
At least 4 Veggie Sandwiches with.. such things as Avacodo,
sprouts, fresh vegatables, cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers and green
lettuce.
And at least 4 Sandwiches with' such things as cheese,
turkey, lean meats, roast beef, tomatoes, green lettuce, and cucumber.
Fresh Fruit
Drinks'Case of Bottled Water, Hot Coffee with cream and
sugar, Sparkling Juices, Carbonated Sodas,
DINNER CATERING for 7 (seven) people at 4:30 PM
Starch such as' Mashed or Baked Potatoes, Brown Rice, Whole
Wheat Bread or Rolls, Pasta.
Green Salad with Ranch or Vinagrette Dressing.
A freshly cooked Vegatable such as' Brocoli, Carrots, Asparagus,
Green Beans
An Entrée such as' Chicken, Baked Lasagna, Meat Loaf,
or Pot Roast
Drinks Case of Bottled Water, Coffee with Cream and
Sugar, Sparking Juice, Carbonated Sodas, Milk or Soy Milk
Dessert such as' Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Cake,
Brownies, Apple Pie, or Carrot Cake
For early morning (before noon) matinee programs BREAKFAST
CATERING for 7 (seven) people two hours prior to show time.
Case of Bottled Water, Hot Coffee with cream and sugar, Cold
Juices Fresh Fruit, Hard Boiled Eggs, Bagels and Cream Cheese,
Muffins (low sugar), Plain Yogurt.
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
- 3 Dressing
rooms with room for 2 people in each.
4 prop tables approx. 6' long on each side of stage
5 Chairs
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: Two cars 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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