Technical Requirements

Load-In and Load-Out:

The company requires two hours for load-in and set up. The load-out will require one to one and a half hours. The Stage Manager will work with either the Technical Director or Facilities Manager to prepare for the production.

Scenery :

Our set consists of a unit set made up of flats and platforms. There are also various small set pieces that dress the space. If a Cyclorama is available, we would like to use that. In addition to the flats and possibly a drop, we have a large number of props and costumes. We will need room off stage to preset these and some dim work light to see. Tables backstage are also helpful.

Lighting:

Our show is performed under two washes that cover the entire playing space downstage of the drop and usually two to three specials. We occasionally have need for one live electric on stage. We will provide a more specific description for each show, but generally your house plot or the plot that is hanging should be fine for our needs.

• The first wash is a "No Color" such a R06, L159 or an equivalent. It may need to be divided into two or three areas; Left, Center and Right. The left and right areas should overlap the center area by 2-3 feet and go all the way to the legs.
• The second wash uses a high saturation blue gel and need not be divided.
• The specials can be focused once the set is in place. They are Downstage Right and Downstage Left.
• If a Cyc is used, we will light it to show the passing of the seasons or otherwise create mood. We will need a technician to run the light board during the show. The SM will generally call the show by submasters. These subs can be set during load in. Some dim running light behind the drop is also needed.

Soft Goods and Playing Space:

We usually work in front an upstage black traveler if there is no Cyclorama available. We would like the legs masked to the width of the playing area. Your standard house width is normally fine with us. In some larger houses we will use a mid-stage traveler to make the stage more shallow.

Sound:

Due to the nature of the shows, the Stage Manager will almost always execute the sound cues. We need a CD player that can read CD-R. This needs to be hooked into the house sound system and into onstage monitors placed in the wings. In a house of more than 550 seats will need floor or area mics to reinforce the actors. If the specific show calls for personal wireless microphones, the company will provide those, but there will need to be channels available to run them. We will also need use of headsets; one for the Stage Manager at the sound board, one for the light board operator and one backstage, just in case.

Dressing Rooms & Hospitality:

We will need two dressing rooms: one for 1 woman and one for 3 men. If available, a production office space for the stage manager is also appreciated. We need some bottled water for our cast and crew. One bottle per person per show is appreciated. Coffee is also very much appreciated during morning Load-ins. Healthy snacks (fruit, muffins, ect.) are fabulous if they are usually provided by house hospitality. We also appreciate shower facilities.

Crew:

We would like to have two or three people to assist with the load-in and load-out. During the show we need the light board operator and someone backstage, just in case.

The most important element to making our time with you a success is open communication and flexibility. Our Stage Manager will contact you or your Technical Director in advance of the our performance to discuss load-in times as well as any other issues that need attention. Please feel to contact the Stage Manager with any questions.

Seem-To-Be Players Stage Manager

Phone: (785)843-2787 - Lawrence Arts Center

Email: lacdrama@sunflower.com