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MCKENNA THEATRE
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700 seats in total.
There are 2 spaces for wheelchairs in the rear of the house, each can fit 2 wheelchairs for a total of 4 wheelchairs. See ADA Compliance section under Management heading for details.
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Stage Dimensions: 51’6” Wide x 31’ Deep
Proscenium: Is 51’ 6” wide and 20’ tall at the center point and is curved down to the sides. The stage is 31’ deep.
Wing space: Stage right is 10’ full stage depth; stage left is 10’ full stage depth. Obstructions include ladders to platforms downstage right and left, the downstage right wall has lighting and electronic controls, and fly rail is stage right the entire depth of the stage. Lose storage is located up stage left.
Height: 61’ to the grid. Trim Height: 24’
Orchestra pit: 51’ wide and 8’ 10” at the deepest point, located at audience level.
Stage height: 3’5” above the auditorium floor.
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House (Main) Curtain: No main curtain is present in the theatre.
Legs: 20’ x 30’ (4 pairs) 0% Fullness Line Sets: A,8,15,22
Borders: 10’ x 76’ (3) 0% Fullness Line Sets: 1, 7, 14.
Stage Drop: Full Stage Black Drop Curtain 30’ x 76’ 0% Fullness Line Set: 23
Cyclorama: Full Stage Heavy Weight White Muslin Cyc 32’ x 66’
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Power: 3-phase tie-in ; Cam Lock. 150 amp
Dimmers: (170) Avab Digital Dimers II; 2.4 kW (20 A); located in dimmer room upstairs stage right.
Control Board: ETC Ion 2 Universes; located in the control booth, front of house.
Houselights: Control in booth and stage right; 8 pre-programmed scenes; light board control.
Circuits: 170 circuits; 2.4 kW (20 A); Twist Lock, all are fixed location some mirrored.
Front of House Positions: 1 arched beam over audience.
Equipment in Plot: All instruments have Twist Lock connectors. Equipment availability varies; please
inquire with your event manager.
Ellipsoidals: Source Four Ellipsoidals: 750w.
Pars: Source Four Par: HPL-750-X
Fresnels:
8” Fresnels: Lamp: BVT 1000w.
3” Fresnels: Lamp: ETC 150w.
Cycs: ETC ColorSource Spot Cyc.
Moving Lights: Chauvet Pro Mavrick Force S Profile.
Cove LED Striplights: RGB LED Strips in House coves, 16 foot Sections.
Hardware: Barn Doors, Top Hats, Pattern Holders, Irises Availability varies on day to day basis.
Gel Cuts:
Source Fours: 19°, 26°, 36° & 50°: 6” x 6” (15cm x 15 cm; 12 cuts per standard sheet).
Source Four Pars: 7¼” x 7¼” (19cm x 19cm; 6 cuts per standard).
8” Fresnel: 10” x 10” (25cm x 25 cm; 4 cuts per standard sheet).
3” Fresnel: 3¼” x 3¼” (8cm x 8cm; 42 cuts per standard sheet).
Cyc Window: 10” x 11” (25cm x 28cm; 4 cuts per standard sheet).
Cable: Availability varies; please inquire with your event manager.
Video Equipment: See Video Section.
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Equipment:
Projector: Barco SP4k-20C 20k lumen projector with 2.4-3.9:1 Zoom lens.
Screen: 16’ x 35’ Projector Screen. Line Set: 5
Sound: 7.1 QSC Surround Sound System (Available for screenings)
Playback: Mac Mini in control booth or HDMI input on Presentation Box on Stage Right.
Presentation Box: Presentations can be made from the Stage Right teaching box. On stage
Presentation Box includes HDMI input, document camera, DVD player, and 2 clip-on mics.
Control: Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio
TVs: 2 TV Monitors mounted in the lobby. Other TVs may be available, please inquire with the
production manager.
Cameras: 2 Birddog P200 PTZ cameras
Recording: Recording much be prearranged with the Production Manager.
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Wiring:
Downstage Right: 3 Ethernet Ports for Dante enabled audio devices.
Assistive Listening System: (10) Listen Technologies radio frequency listening assistance system
Production Communications: Clear Com power station, (5) Wired BeltPacks and Head Sets, Radios may be available, please inquire with the production manager.
Equipment Inventory:
Mixing Consoles: Yamaha TF5 in Front of House Control Booth. In storage; advance notice required for use:
Allen and Heath GL2400
House Mains: (12) Martin Audio WPM 2x6.5” Passive Two-way Line Array
House Front Fill: NA
House Subs: (4) Adamson S118 Subs SX118
Portable/Monitor Speakers: (2) QSC E110, (2) Mackie SRM450 Monitor Speakers
Microphones: (5) Shure SM-58, (4) Shure SM-57, (4) Shure KSM141
Wireless: (4) Shure ULXD2/SM-58 handhelds, (4) ULXD1/Countryman B3 Belt Packs, (1) Shure ULXD8 Podium Mic
Playback: iMac with QLab
Interface: (2) Countryman Type 10 Direct Box
Amplifiers: (1) iKON iK81, (4) Crown 4002 XTI 2-Channel Amps for monitors.
Stands and Accessories:
(4) Tripod Speaker Stand.
(12) Tripod Base Microphone Stand, Adjustable 36”-63”, with 30” Boom Arm, Black.
(5) Desktop Microphone Stand, Black. Gooseneck, Chrome: (2)
Cable:
XLR, NL4 Speaker Cable: Availability varies; please inquire with your event manager.
Snakes: (1) 50’ (15.2m) 24 x 4 with XLR Fan-out and Stage Box, Yamaha Tio1608-D
Selection of Adaptors
LITTLE THEATRE
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218 seats in total.
There is one space for wheelchairs in the rear of House Left which can fit 2 wheel chairs. See ADA Compliance section under Management heading for details.
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Proscenium: Is 29’ 11” wide and 15’ 9” at its highest point. Stage is 42’ 6” at its deepest point.
Wing space: Stage right is 11’ wide 27’ deep; stage left is 15’ wide 27’ deep. Obstructions include ladders to grid downstage right and left, down stage right wall has lighting and electronic control, and fly rail stage right. Lose storage stage left
Height: 40’ 8” to the grid.
Orchestra pit: Little Theatre has no dedicated orchestra pit
Stage height: 2’ above audience floor.
Stage Floor:
Surface: Trapped Masonite Floor.
Color: Black.
Fasteners: The only fasteners allowed are standard wood or drywall screws. Stage screws, bolts, lag screws, nails and other fasteners are not allowed.
Tapes and adhesives: Spike tape, Gaffers tape, and Glo-tape may be used. No other type of adhesive tape may be used, including but not limited to duct tape and masking tape.
Condition: Stage floor is in good condition; all holes must be patched and all tape and adhesives removed after use.
Traps: There are no traps available for use in the Little Theater. For further information inquire with the Production Manager.
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House (Main) Curtain: Full stage red main drop curtain is present.
Legs: 20’ x 10’ (4 pairs) Line Sets: 3, 10, 15, 21
Borders: 50’ x 8’ (4) on Line Sets: 2, 8, 14, 19.
Stage Scrim: 20’ x 50’ Sharkstooth Scrim Line Set: 20
Stage Drop: Full Stage Black Drop Curtain 20’ x 50’ 0% Fullness Line Set: 28
Cyclorama: Full Stage (50’ wide) Solid Plaster Cyc, Off White
For most up to date information please inquire with the Production Manager
Support Areas:
Crossover: Building hallways are used as a crossover.
Storage: No storage is available unless previously authorized by the Production Manager.
Additional Rehearsal and Reception Spaces: Additional rooms may be available in the Creative Arts building.
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Power: 3-phase tie-in ; Cam Lock. 150 amp (in use)
Dimmers: (120) Avab Digital Dimers II; 2.4 kW (20 A); located in basement stage right. (30) ETC Sensor Rack Dimmers located in the beam.
Control Board: ETC Ion; located in control booth, front of house.
Houselights: Control in the booth via the light board.
Circuits: (200) circuits; 2.4 kW (20 A); Twist Lock, all are fixed location some mirrored.
Front of House Positions: 1 beam over audience.
Equipment in Plot: All instruments have Twist Lock connectors. Equipment availability varies; please inquire with the Production Manager.
Moving Lights: ETC Releve Mac 301
Ellipsoidals: Source Four Ellipsoidals: 750w.
Pars: Source Four Par: HPL-750-X
Fresnels:
8” Fresnels: Lamp: BVT 1000w.
3” Fresnels: Lamp: ETC 150w.
Cycs: 3 Cell Berkey
DMX Accessories: I-Cues.
Hardware: Barn Doors, Top Hats, Pattern Holders, Irises Availability varies on day to day basis.
Gel Cuts:
Source Fours:19°, 26°, 36° & 50°: 6” x 6” (15cm x 15 cm; 12 cuts per standard sheet).
Source Four Pars: 7¼” x 7¼” (19cm x 19cm; 6 cuts per standard).
8” Fresnel: 10” x 10” (25cm x 25 cm; 4 cuts per standard sheet).
3” Fresnel: 3¼” x 3¼” (8cm x 8cm; 42 cuts per standard sheet).
Cyc Window: 10” x 11” (25cm x 28cm; 4 cuts per standard sheet).
Cable: Availability varies; please inquire with your event manager.
Video Equipment: See Video Section.
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Equipment:
Projector: (1) Panasonic PT-EZ770 for projection screen, (2) Panasonic VX610
Screen: 11’ x 20’ Front Projection Screen. Line Set: 13
Playback: No computer or video server is installed in the space.
Presentation Box: Presentations made from stage left teaching box
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Wiring:
Downstage Right: Yamaha Tio 16 Send 8 Return Snake
Equipment Inventory:
Mixing Consoles: Yamaha TF5 in control booth. In storage; advance notice required for use: Allen and Heath GL2400
House Mains: (2) Adamson Metrix W
House Front Fills: (2) JBL AC28/26
House Subs: (2) Adamson S118
Portable Speakers: (2) Mackie SRM450 Monitor Speakers; (2) QSC E110
Microphones: (5) Shure SM-58; (4) Shure SM-57;
Wireless: Please inquire with the Production Manager
Playback: Please inquire with the Production Manager
Interface: (2) Countryman Type 10 Direct Box
Amplifiers:
(2) Lab Gruppen C 48.4,
(1) Lab Gruppen FP 7000,
(4) Crown 4002 XTI 2-Channel Amps.
Stands and Accessories:
(4) Tripod Speaker Stand.
(16) Tripod Base Microphone Stand, Adjustable 36”-63” , with 30” Boom Arm, Black.
(5) Desktop Microphone Stand, Black. Gooseneck, Chrome: (2)
Cable:
XLR, 1/4” TS Speaker Cable, NL4 Speaker Cable: Availability varies; please inquire with your event manager.
Snakes: (1) 50’ (15.2m) 24 x 4 with XLR Fan-out and Stage Box
Selection of Adaptors
KNUTH HALL
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320 seats in total.
There is one space for wheelchairs in the front of the house, which can fit 2 wheelchairs. See ADA Compliance section under Management heading for details.
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Stage Dimensions: 51’9” Wide x 29’2” Deep
Ceiling Height: 20’ 6”
Stage height: 2’6” above the audience floor.
Stage Floor
Surface: Hardwood Floor.
Finish: Light.
Fasteners: Stage screws, bolts, lag screws, nails and other fasteners are not allowed to be used on the Knuth Hall stage.
Tapes and adhesives: Spike tape, Gaffers Tape, and Glo-tape may be used. No other type of adhesive tape may be used, including but not limited to duct tape and masking tape.
Condition: Stage floor is in good condition; all tape and adhesives must be removed after use.
Traps: There are no traps in Knuth Hall.
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House (Main) Curtain: No main curtain is present.
Stage Left and Right: Red Traveler entire stage depth.
Stage Backdrop: Red Full Stage Bi-parting Traveler
Support Areas:
Crossover: There are no stage crossovers.
Storage: No storage is available or guaranteed unless previously authorized by the Production Manager.
Additional Rehearsal and Reception Spaces: Additional rooms may be available in the Creative Arts building. For further information inquire with your event manager
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Power: 8 Edison Outlets available at various locations on and around the stage.
Control Board: ETC ColorSource 20 AV, located in the control booth.
Houselights: Control in booth, on or off.
Front of House Positions: 1 beam over audience.
Equipment in Plot: Additional equipment availability varies; please inquire with your event manager.
Fresnels:
8 ETC ColorSource Pars
5 ETC ColorSource Spots
Hardware: Barn Doors, Top Hats, Pattern Holders, Irises Availability varies on day to day basis.
Cable: Availability varies; please inquire with your event manager.
Video Equipment: See Video Section.
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Equipment:
Projector: Hitachi LP-WU9100B 10k projector with SD-903 1.6-2.4 lens.
Screen: 30’ x 15’ Screen.
Playback: HDMI input in booth, Presentation Box on Stage Left.
Presentation Box: Presentations can be made from the Stage Left teaching box. On stage Presentation Box includes HDMI input, document camera, Denon DN-500BD MKII Blu-Ray, DVD and CD/SD/USB Player, Toshiba SD-V296 DVD Player/VCR Combo.
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Wiring:
Upstage Right: 1 Ethernet Port for Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16R, various analog lines around stage.
Production Communications:
Radios may be available, please inquire with the production manager.
Equipment Inventory:
Mixing Consoles: Soundcraft Si Expression 3 in Booth. In storage; advance notice required for use: Allen and Heath GL2400
House Speakers: (2) JBL AM7212/95
Portable Speakers: (2) QSC E110, (2) Mackie SRM450 Monitor Speakers
Microphones: (5) Shure SM-58, (4) Shure SM-57, (4) Shure KSM141
Wireless: (2) Shure ULXD2/SM-58 handhelds, (2) ULXD1/Countryman B3 Belt Packs, (1) Shure ULXD8 Podium Mic
Playback: iMac with QLab
Interface: (4) Radial Engineering ProAV1
Amplifiers: (1) Crown 4002 XTI for main PA, (4) Crown 4002 XTI 2-Channel Amps for monitors.
Stands and Accessories:
(4) Tripod Speaker Stand.
(12) Tripod Base Microphone Stand, Adjustable 36”-63” , with 30” Boom Arm, Black.
(5) Desktop Microphone Stand, Black.
Cable:
XLR, NL4 Speaker Cable: Availability varies; please inquire with your event manager.
Snakes: Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16R
Selection of Adaptors
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