Dean Crowe Theatre Technical Specification
This information has been designed to assist those companies using the facilities
at
the New Dean Crowe Theatre and Arts Centre.
SEATING CAPACITY
The proscenium arch auditorium of the Dean Crowe Theatre has a maximum
capacity
of 466:
338 Parterre/Stalls
128 Balcony
+ Wheelchair spaces
Control Room stage left of balcony
PERFORMANCE AREA WITHIN PROSC. ARCH
Prosc. Height: 12 ft
Stage Width: 30 ft
Stage Depth: 25 ft
Floor: Black painted marine ply at front, rest painted off-white, suitable for
dance.
Cyclorama Wall: white plaster (hard cyc)
DRAPES
1 set House Tabs - Maroon
1 set Curtains - Black Half-stage - on tracks
4 sets Black Legs left and right of stage
WEIGHTS AND BRACES
12 * Flat Stage Weights
6 * 25kg Stage Weights
9 * Metal Braces
4 * Wooden Braces
4 * Black flats
Stage Lighting:
Strand Light Classic Pallet
LBX 100 complete with genius Communique and Kalaidescope software and
Strand Designers Remote.
Lighting Equipment
26 x 1.2k Cantata Fresnels
4 x 1k Colortran Fresnels
15 x 600 Watt S/L Profiles - 8x15/32, 7x23/50
2 x Strand Brio 18/50
14 x 1k Par Cans ( CP62 )
8* 1K Coda Cyc Floods
3 x 650 Watt Pattern 123
12* 15amp Splitters
2* Gobo Holders
2* Break-up Gobos
5* 15amp Trs extensions
Dimmers
Total of 90 Channels on a DMX Signal
3 x LD 90'S plus
3 x six channel Betapak2 zero 8,dimmer rack.
Circuits
84 circuits patched to dimmers in total.
Pre wired bars layout : LX4 Circuits 61 - 72
LX3 Circuits 49 - 60
LX2 Circuits 37 - 48
LX1 Circuits 25 - 36
FOHBooms Circuits 21 - 24 (paired across)
FOHBar Circuits 1 - 20
12 circuits on floor usl, usr, dsl, dsr Circuits 73 - 84
House Lighting
Controlled independently from control room and stage managers corner
SOUND SYSTEM:
Allen and Heath GL2800 24:4:2 Desk
BEHRINGER DEQ2496 ULTRA-CURVE PRO
6 HK AUDIO PREMIUM PRO (FOH)
24 way multi, 6 Returns (stage left)
3 Way Canford Communication System
Minidisk /CD /Tape Deck System
TALKBACK
Canford Communication System
3 x Beltpaks including headphones
VIDEO
Video Projector (FOH Bar)
Bluray DVD (Lighting box)
VGA Connection to Projector (Lighting Box)
STAGE MANAGEMENT
1 small and large Dressing Room c/w mirrors, lights, showers, WC and 3 x cloakroom
trolleys.
Large Green Room c/w fridge, kettle, microwave, iron & ironing board
Get-in/Get-out Access
Loading Bay/Scene Dock 33ft long, 12ft 4in wide with direct access to stage area.
Scene-dock is accessible by roller-control door, the opening to the stage on this
door is 7ft 3in wide x 6ft 8in high
PLEASE NOTE!
The Dean Crowe Theatre provides a member of staff to be in attendance
when the building is open. This person's duties are to deal with problems
/ emergencies. In the event of any changes (i.e. your arrival time) please
notify the Manager, on 090 64 92129. On arrival at the Dean Crowe please
check in to the Managers Office or Box Office.
Spiking the stage floor is not permitted. Some weights and braces are available.
If this is of concern please contact the Theatre as soon as possible.
We prefer no painting or construction work to be undertaken in the Theatre. Some
alterations / running repairs will of course be allowed within reason. Again,
any worries on this point - please get in touch with the Manager, 090 64 98414.
Any electrical equipment provided by your company (including stage lighting) must
conform to all current safety standards and regulations.
Any stage lights provided by your company must be fitted with a safety bond.
The Theatre reserves the right to refuse the use of any equipment, including scenery,
deemed to be unsafe. Also the Theatre reserves the right to prohibit any actions
or activity in the Theatre, including parts of the performance, deemed to put
either theatre staff, performers or public at risk.
SMOKING
The Theatre has a strict No-Smoking policy.
FOOD & DRINKS
Food and drinks are prohibited from the Auditorium, Control Box, Stage and Backstage
Area. Food and drinks as part of a performance are at the Theatre's discretion.
The Theatre's decision in all the above matters is final.
Health and Safety
Please take a moment to read the H&S Statement available from the Booking
Office.
Most importantly, please identify escape routes and fire exits. Refrain from smoking
(except in permitted areas). Use common sense and care at all times to protect
the health and safety of both yourself and those working around you.