Y TWR TECHNICAL PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION

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Y TWRTECHNICALPRODUCTIONSPECIFICATION

Copyright © 2017 Music Theatre Wales & Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru Musictheatre.wales Theatr.cymru


Contents

1. Generic tech spec

2. Y Twr LX Plan

3. Risk Assessment

4. Generic 1 day get in

5. Set image

6. Construction Drawings


PerformanceThe show lasts 2 hour 10 minutes including a 25-minute interval (act 1 approx 1hour and 5 minutes, act 2 approx 40 minutes). There are 2 singers a conductor and a 12-piece ensemble.We will require a pit for the ensemble. The performance will be sung in Welsh.The two singers do not leave the stage during each act.

Performers and ensembleThere are 2 singers (one male one female) in the in the cast and we require at least two well-lit and warm dressing rooms.There are 12 in the ensemble plus the conductor so a further room for the conductor and either an orchestra room or suitable space for the ensemble is required for changing and case storage.

For the ensemble we require power for 14 lit music stands (these run off the lx board and require a channel in the pit with a 13amp tail). We will provide our own stands but will need orchestra chairs.We do not require a piano.All ensemble/instrument issues should be referred to our Company/Orchestra manager at MTW 029 20498471 [email protected]

Stage managementWe will tour with an asm (who also doubles as a wardrobe supervisor) a dsm and a technical stage manager. The production manager and lighting designer will also tour with the show, as will our orchestra manager.We require comms sets in the both wings and by the lighting desk.We require a cue light by the conductor (in the pit).

Transport get-inWe tour in a 40 foot artic truck and need clear access for the trailer plus cab unit. This will usually arrive half an hour before our get in commences (unless otherwise pre arranged); we would like to leave the trailer on the get in doors during our time in the venue. Please contact me ahead of the tour if this is a problem as our driver and tractor unit may not stay with the trailer and there will be an extra cost incurred if we have to remove the trailer after the set has been unloaded. There may also be tacho graph issues if this happens that would prevent the trailer moving after the get out. If it is not possible for the truck to stay please let me know ahead of our arrival so that I can inform the hire company.

1. Generic tech spec


Set and technical requirementsThe set consists of a raked (1/12) platform 8.5ms wide by 7.3ms deep with a ladder up stage centre coming out of the rake, in the final scene the top half of the ladder will need to be flown out, this is the only fly cue in the performance and will require a venue crew member to do this.

During the performance items of furniture, carpet and props are pushed over the sides and back of the rake.

There are some inbuilt lighting practical’s built in to the stage floor.During the first half a yellow carpet is removed by the cast as part of the action, revealing a brown dance floor under it which is then removed as part of the interval change.

Our setting line is 6.3ms forward of the bar used to fly the ladder out.The set pieces especially the 2x1m rostra are quite heavy (between 70 and 78 kgs) this is due to the pre fitted legs, the wooden finish and the inbuilt electrics.

MaskingIdeally this production works with a totally open stage with a black wall (or cloth if the wall is unsightly). It may also be necessary to work with a black box masking as far off stage as possible. We have found that up and down bars at the side and a full black at the back work best with a small entrance in the upstage corners and a small exit in the downstage corners.

We require borders for lx and the ladder bar.

Sound There is no pre-recorded or live sound in the performance but we will need fold back from the pit to the stage. We will provide the equipment to do this (unless there is pre rigged venue kit). Our equipment consists of two powered speakers a mini 4 channel desk and a microphone on a stand.We can provide all equipment for this.

AVThere is a video feed required of the conductor from the pit, for this we will tour 3 vt monitors (crt type) to be placed in the wings, and one by the dsm. A camera and a distro box and bnc cable.We will supply all of this equipment but will need constant 13 amp power for the monitors onstage and the camera in the pit.


Av/surtitleThe performance will be simultaneously translated (surtitles) from Welsh to English (or other language), to do this we will provide two 42inch monitors which will need to be positioned either side of the wing (in front of the pros arch) to allow the audience to see them. The monitors will be run from a laptop from the side of stage.

We will supply all this equipment but require constant power to run the monitors and computer.

LightingOur lighting designer Ace McCarron will be touring with the show. I will supply a generic lighting plan, and we will supply our own colour.

Currently we will be using side lighting (6 booms with two lamps on each) and approx. 4 floor circuits under the set.

Our LD will usually operate during the show.


2. Y Twr LX Plan

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3. Risk assessment1 of 2

Likelihood rating Severity Rating

1 Very unlikely 1 Very minor

2 Unlikely 2 Minor injury

3 May occur 3 Time off injury

4 Likely 4 Major injury

5 Highly Likely 5 Fatality

Production Y Twr

Assessor Ian Buchanan

Position/Role Production manager

Updated 11/04/2017 - final dress rehearsal 17/5/17

Risk 15-25 High Risk - immediate action required

Risk 6-12Medium Risk - further action may be required, monitoring essential

Risk 1-5Low Risk - ensure controls are maintained and monitored

5 10 15 20 25 Any residual risk that cannot safely and practically be reduced to level of 5 or below (Green) must be reported to the Executive Producer and the production manager

4 8 12 16 20

3 6 9 12 15

2 4 6 8 10

1 2 3 4 5

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Severity


Task Hazard Persons at risk

Risk before controls

Additional controls to reduce risk

Residual risk after controls

Likelihood Severity Risk Likelihood Severity Risk

Manual Handling during get in and get out

Lifting set pieces etc. causing injury

Crew 2 2 4

Appropriate training, correct number of persons lifting items, verbal training, all storage of items planned in advance stage management staff to remain vigilant. Wheeled trolleys to be provided to assist movement of any heavy items. Large set items to be weighed in advance and where possible marked on the set pieces to allow production manager to notify venue staff of risks.

1 2 2

Changing Buildings/Unfamiliar Surroundings

Panic due to unfamiliar setting/areas of performance space and backstage

Cast and crew 2 2 4

Lighting to ensure visibility, cast given access to stage before performance space before performance to identify access, sign-age used back stage where appropriate, and constant reassessment by the stage management team of back stage access.

2 1 2

Trip hazardsImperfections in new venue floor,cables.

Cast and crew 3 2 6Continued monitoring by stage management team in the space during fit up, cast made aware of any trip hazards and unevenness of stage floor. Cables taped down, in walkways and access routes.

2 1 2

Cast are performing on a raked stage

Risk of slipping, risk of back problems during long periods on the rake.

Cast 3 3 9

Rake to be used from day one of rehearsals. Theatre safety committee ‘guidelines for use of rakes in theatrical productions’ to be followed. This includes consideration of footwear, action and time spent on the rake. During rehearsals a 5 minute break will be given with in every hour. copy of guidelines supplied to rehearsal room.

2 2 4

Cast climb on to and off tables during performance

Risk of slipping and falling

Cast 2 3 6

Cast to rehearse with tables form the first day of rehearsal to ensure any climbing is done safely. Continued monitoring by stage management team during production period. Non slip shoes used to ensure full grip during climbing.

2 2 4

Cast standing on table during performance

Risk of falling Cast 2 3 6

Cast to rehearse with actual furniture form the first day of rehearsal to ensure any climbing is done safely. . Continued monitoring by stage management team during production period. Non slip shoes used to ensure full grip during climbing.

2 2 4

Glass bottles used on stage

Risk of broken glass Cast 2 3 6Cast to rehearse with bottles form the first day of rehearsal. Continued monitoring by stage management team.

2 2 4

Mirror used on stage Risk of broken glass Cast 2 3 6 Safety mirror to be used instead of glass (foil backed aluminium). 2 2 4

3. Risk assessment2 of 2


4. Generic 1 day get inTime Action Venue crew call

9am>1pm get in lx/set rig 3 stage 2 lx

1pm>2pm lunch

2pm>5.30pm continue get in 2 stage 2 lx

5pm prep for balance call/rehearsal

5.30pm>6.30pm balance call/rehearsallx plot over rehearsal (split call from 6pm)

6.30pm break

6.55pm half hour call

7.10pm doors open

7.30pm Performance 1 (approx 2.15mins) cover (1 fly cue act 2)

9.45pm get out approx 2 hours 3 stage 2 lx


5. Set image


ConstructionDrawingThe towerGA proposal


ConstructionDrawingEdges of the stage

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