Technical Specifications

Know Your Theatre

Important Telephone Numbers
Director of Theatre/Business Office: (906) 227-2553
FAX: (906) 227-2567
e-mail: jpanowsk@nmu.edu

Box Office: (906) 227-2082
Lobby: (906) 227-3403
Scene shop: (906) 227-1634

Public Safety: (906) 227-2151

Escort Services: (906) 227-2151

Central Receiving: (906) 227-2749
Locksmith- keys and building entry: 227-2296

Facilities

Custodial………………………………………227-2292
Grounds………………………………….…...227-2292
Heating Plant……………………………….…227-2293
Heating, Ventilating, Air-conditioning……….227-2835

Reminder List

Communication Triangle

Code Of Ethics

Company Rules

Job Descriptions

Production Manager

Purpose
To coordinate, liaise and maintain all production resources in an efficient, effective manner within budgetary parameters.

Responsibilities
*          Work as facilitator between director and designer for production components
*          Negotiate production staffing with advice from designers and the Artistic Director
*          Help designers with organization and pricing
*          Work as facilitator between designers and director with close communication with the stage manager
*          Supervise budgets and production staff time sheets in cooperation with designers, production staff and the Artistic Director and Office Manager
*          Collect all theater drawings and working instrument lists
*          Attend all design meetings
*          Act as chairperson for production meetings

House Manager
*          To efficiently manage the Front of House areas for all Theater productions and events
*          To organize and supervise the arrangements of proper staff, equipment, space and supplies to meet the Theater's needs for all Front of House functions
*          To liaise with all departments concerning use of Front of House areas Duties
*          To select, train and supervise a volunteer staff of ushers, to staff the Front of House areas as required for all performances and theater functions
*          To have a thorough knowledge of fire regulations, safety regulations, and evacuation plans
*          To make all staff aware of these regulations and to operate all front of house functions abiding by these regulations
*          To ensure the safety of all theater patrons while inside the building or on theater grounds
*          Before each function, all washrooms, auditoriums and Front of House areas must be checked to ensure their suitability for the public
*          To supervise the handling of all patron problems and to personally deal with any particularly delicate situation
*          To ensure that the house is returned to the Stage Manager as close to prescribed performance times as possible
*          To regulate the entry of latecomers and control disruptive patrons
*          To ensure the return of all patrons after intermission

Technical Director

*          Assist in the preparation of production budgets
*          Manage production budgets in all matters pertaining to set construction, lighting, props and technical personnel
*          Prepare, oversee and coordinate the technical schedule in cooperation with the Artistic Director and stage management
*          Supervise the scenic carpenter, props builder/buyer and any technical assistants
*          Liaise with designers and directors in consultation with the Artistic Director and General Manager
*          Coordinate efficient production maintenance program
*          Prepare weekly schedules
*          Coordination of all technical components of the season
*          Coordinate construction schedules and updates

General Safety:

Emergency Procedures:

            In case of Emergency call:      Public Safety   227-2151

                        First Aid Stations are located in:

                        First Aid Training:

Ambulance call

           

Manner and Mode of dealing with Emergencies:

Client/ Patron/ Guest takes ill during an event
           

Crew Member takes ill during an event
           
1.  Ask if there is anything you can do to help.
2.  Move person out of way of moving set pieces or flies if
     Practical
3.  If severe contact Public Safety, make sure a Staff member is   
     Stationed outside to guide the EMS when they arrive.
5.  Give aid while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive.
6.  Unless very sever and person is not moveable from a dangerous
     Area (onstage, in way of wagons or scenery shifts etc.) try to
     Keep audience unaware of what is happening.
           

Minor Fire (Performance)

  1. Use the nearest fire extinguisher to control the fire
  2. Stage manager should be notified
  3. If the fire becomes out of control, follow the procedures for a Major Fire

Major Fire (Performance)
           

  1. Initiate fire alarm
  2. Clear stage of performers and lower Fire Curtain
  3. If time allows call Public Safety and give location of the fire
  4. Stage Manager should make the following announcement:
  5. Turn house and work lights to full
  6. Stage manager will announce over headset and backstage:
  7. Assist front of house staff in opening all exits and assist patrons in exiting the building and ask then to meet in an open area out of the way of officials. If smoke or Fire blocks the exit, reroute patrons to another exit.
  8. If time permits, staff and crew will close and lock all doors, windows, and safes. Turn off all electrical equipment and leave building via nearest exit, checking doors for heat before opening, if smoke is present keep near the floor.
  9. Once out of the building, meet the rest of the staff in a designated area.
  10. The building may be reoccupied only after the fire alarm has been turned off and the proper authorities have given a clear.

           
Power Outage (Performance)

  1. Turn off any power equipment that may cause injury when power is restored.
  2. Check to make sure that no one is trapped in an area without back-up electricity or emergency lighting.
  3. Have someone check the elevator to make sure no one is trapped in it.
  4. Stage manager will announce:
  5. House staff will use flashlights to assist patrons from their seats to a safe exit

Tornado or Severe Weather (Performance)

  1. Contact Public Safety for a weather report, and to notify them of the situation.
  2. Stage manager announce to the crew over headset and back stage:
  3. Stage manager announce to audience:

Minor Flooding or Sewage Back-up

  1. Contact Public Safety and Building Maintenance.
  2. Turn off all running water including washing machines, sinks and toilets.
  3. Ask patrons to exit the restroom and redirect them to the nearest restroom.
  4. Post an out of order sign on all effected areas.
  5. Start mopping, or a bucket brigade, depending on the severity of the flood.

Technical Specifications
            House Specifications:
Seating capacity 532 plus 2 wheelchairs Continental seating, 16 rows, orchestra level only. Seating chart available upon request.

            Stage Specifications

NOTE: Height obstruction in both wings, 9'-0" offstage. Maximum height 16'-8".

            Dressing rooms
Newly renovated summer 2005, the dressing rooms are sub stage levels, Men’s Dressing room is SL and Women’s is SR, with direct access to backstage areas. Both rooms have makeup tables with lighted mirrors, sinks, toilets and showers.
           
Loading Dock
From SL, through electric shop, there are two 8'x8' rollup doors. Loading doors are at ground level; trucks will need ramps.

Lighting Inventory (Main Stage)

Sound Inventory (Main Stage)

  1. Boards
  2. Speakers
  3. Subwoofers
  4. Amplifiers
  5. Headsets

 


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