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Staging

Viewed from above, the stage is an inverted trapezoid. The down stage edge of the orchestra pit lift measures 45'-5", while the stage's breadth at the furthest usable upstage line is 110'-4" (wall to wall). Stage depth in this configuration is 41'. When the orchestra pit lift is recessed for performance, the stage depth decreases to 32' (apron to furthest usable upstage line) while the down stage breadth at the apron increases to 61'-6". As the building is a non-proscenium hall, the retracted traveling main curtain and closed grand teaser are used to create a false proscenium. At this line, the stage is 70'-0" broad, 21'-10" deep, and the opening is adjustable. Wing space and access are adequate for most purposes, but more limited on the stage right side. For greater detail, please review the accompanying drawings and rigging schedule.

Stage Floor Construction

The entire stage floor and backstage, with the exception of the carpeted crossover hallway and dressing rooms, are constructed as follows:
  • 3/4" edge grain, tongue and groove, Maple (stained black)
  • 3/4" edge grain, tongue and groove, Douglas fir
  • asphalt saturated felt
  • 3/4" plywood
  • 5" wooden sleepers
  • concrete

There are no traps in the floor as the area beneath the stage is unexcavated. Screwing into the stage floor is discouraged, though permitted when necessary with the approval of the technical director.

A 60'x30' black over gray Rosco dance floor is available in-house.

Access Stage Loading

East side loading access is through a 7'-10"h by 8'-0"w rolling overhead door off the driveway. Through this door is a set of double doors which, at 6'-10" wide, is the narrowest passage through which stage equipment must fit. The upstage left wing and crossover hallway are immediately beyond the double doors. The loading floor is at stage level, which is 6" above street level. A ramp or lift gate is required for off-loading large or heavy equipment from trailer height.

The East loading driveway may be used for parking trucks during performance days provided that access to the adjacent lobby exit doors remains unobstructed. Additional rigs or busses may be parked along the side of the concert hall. There is no provision for shorelines.

The West side loading is through is a stage level ramp 6'w x7'10"h . The loading dock on this side of the build will also be 6" above street level. A full trailer rig can utilize this western loading dock at the same time the East dock is in use.

Orchestra Pit

The concert hall is equipped with an orchestra pit with a hydraulic lift. The lift measures 61'-6" across where it meets the stage apron. The lift is 45'-5" broad at its down stage edge and has a stage depth of 7'-10". When fully lowered, the lift measures 9'-2.5" beneath the stage and 3'-9" below the floor of audience level. Beneath the stage apron, the pit extends upstage an additional 8'-0". This area extends 40'-8" side to side with overhead clearance beneath the stage of 7'-11.5" down stage and 7'-6" upstage. In some instances, 24" risers have been placed in the under-apron extension so that the pit level has been 7'-2.5" beneath the stage and 3'-9" below the front row of the front row of the audience. Access to the pit is by elevator or stairway in the upstage right end of the crossover hallway. There is no stage left access to the pit. The pit hydraulics are controlled by a hand-held motor control coiled in a recessed pocket in the pit deck. The pit is also equipped with intercom lines, electrical outlets, and mic lines. Chairs, music stands with lights, and a conductor's podium and stand are also available.