Desoxy Preliminary Technical information
Preliminary Technical Information
98.4% DNA is a highly physical work using live and prerecorded sound.
The work is about the nature of human evolution.
The work has been performed in a variety of spaces including proscenium theatre, studio style theatres, non theatre environments and irregular sized venues.
We would be grateful for technical information about your venue including lighting stock lists, sound stock lists, floor plans, section plans.
Personnel return to top of file
Co Artistic Directors and Performers Daniel Witton and Teresa Blake
Technical Director Jon Davey
Sound Performance Darren Steffen, MediaNex Music
Stage Manager/ Production Assistant Peter (PJ) Rosas
Tour Management: Alix Rhodes
For Further Information Please Contact:
Administration
desoxy Theatre T/F + 61 (0)3 9384 2097 Teresa Blake &Daniel Witton cell: + 61 (0)413 065 305 email:desoxy@netspace.net.au snail mail :PO Box 2045 Lygon ST Nth East Brunswick VIC 3057, AustraliaTechnical / Lighting
Jon Davey cell + 61 (0)412 419 380 email: jonnylights@yahoo.co.uk Sound Darren Steffen / MediaNex T + 61 (0)3 9534 6919 cell + 61 (0)411 392 457 F + 61 (0)3 9534 6994 email: darnex@netspace.net.auTour Management
Alix Rhodes T+ 61 (0)3 9866 1931 cell + 61 (0)417 337 165 E mail: arhodes@corplink.com.auFinance
John Paxinos & Associates T + 61 (0)3 9690 6131 F + 61 03 9699 4885 E mail mkjp@vicnet.net.au
desoxy Theatre 98.4%DNA being human
Day 1 Theatre Rigging Lighting Sound desoxy Venue Supply: 1 x Supervising Tech
1 x Mechanist 1 x
Electrician Full Company 9:00 load in load in commence LX rig with jon
davey (jd) commence sound with darren
steffen access dressing rooms,
etc. 9:30 assist as
required assist jd commence rigging
: 2 x Coma Harness Ball Rigging cello flies USR apple flies DSR install Techno
Beams 13:00 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH 14:00 resume resume resume resume resume 17:00 LX rig check Complete LX rig Check LX and
patch commence check mics
etc 18:00 LX rig complete show rig complete LX rig complete assist sound
check 18:00 DINNER FINISH DINNER 18:00 SILENCE SILENCE SILENCE SILENCE 19:00 assist LX focus commence LX focus with
jd end sound check FINISH 22:00 complete LX focus complete LX focus 22:00 FINISH FINISH Total Hours 11:00 8:00 11:00 9:00 Day 2 Theatre Rigging Lighting Sound Company Venue Supply: 1 x Supervising
Tech 1 x Mech/ASM 1 x Electrician nil nil 9:00 prepare space assist as
required commence LX Plot with
jd as required as required 11:00 assist with
projectors setup projectors dan to install
projectors 13:00 complete LX plot warmup 14:00 prepare for technical
rehearsal rehearse fly cues install smoke
hazer 14:45 assist as
required preset for show mic and sound
check 15:00 Technical
Rehearsal 18:00 End Technical
Rehearsal 18:00 FINISH DINNER FINISH DINNER DINNER 19:00 prepare for performance
1 20:00 PERFORMANCE 1 running time approximately
65 minutes 21:05 performance ends 21:30 notes 22:00 FINISH FINISH FINISH Total Hours 8:00 11:00 8:00 tba tba
FINISH
Commencement and completion dates, alterations to hours or crew, performance times,etc should be confirmed with desoxy as early as possible.
Please communicate any issue pertaining to the schedule to desoxy as early as possible
Venue to Provide return to top of file
Standard Crew Set-Up For Small Studio Or Theatre Space
One (1) Venue Supervisor for the duration of the season
One (1) Electrician
One (1) mechanist for the bump-in period
Front of House staff for all performances
Other Provisions:
In larger venues and where necessary more bump-in crew may be required
All crew should be supplied in accordance with the venue work practices
We reserve the right to alter the production schedule where necessary and within reason
We also respect the venues right to do the same within a minimum of 24 hours notice
Theatre Technical Requirements return to top of file
As both performers are onstage for the entire performance we require only a single access point to stage. No crossover is required.
A small amount of wing space is desirable for the placement of props.
1 Stage Floor
We require a flat wooden floor in good condition suitable for dance performance in bare feet (sprung floor preferable and not less than 8m x 8m).
Please advise us of the exact nature of the floors surface ie plastic/ marley/ polished wood/ painted wood etc.
2 (a) Back Wall
We require access to a wall surface on stage. Preferably the back wall of the theatre. It is used as a weight bearing surface in which to push against as part of acrobatic movement. In addition the wall is used as a projection surface and must be reflective enough for this purpose.
2 (b) Cyclorama (optional)
If the theatres back wall is unsuitable for projection or any other reason, it is possible to hang a white cloth directly (no more than 100mm) in front of the back wall. Any cloth should cover the entire wall. Note that the performers will walk on this cloth.
Should neither Options 2 (a) or (b) above be viable, a false wall (ie, reinforced flattage) will be acceptable if capable of bearing the weight of a performer.
Please advise us as to the nature of the walls structure, colour and texture.
Rigging return to top of file
We require 6 overhead rigging points capable of bearing human weight, and 2 points for the suspension of scenic elements.
a) and (b) Coma Harness
Each Harness consists of an aluminium pipe (1400mm) suspended from the grid.
2 plastic slings in which the performers are suspended are attached to each harness via a pulley mechanism.
The Harnesses are flown on handlines.
Each Harness is suspended from 2 fixed points which must be capable of bearing human weight.
(c) Cello
The Cello is hung from the grid via a pulley which allows it to raise and lower.
It is played during the performance.
Weight approx. 10 kg
(d) Ball
The Ball is an inflatable buoy approximately 600mm in diameter.
The ball traverses the stage through a pulley mechanism and is then released allowing a performer to swing on the ball.
The Ball requires one fixed point capable of bearing human weight and room for the attachment of traverse rigging.
The Ball swings across the stage and therefore requires clearance in the grid and rigging.
(e) Mary Loop
The Mary Loop is a steel wire loop encased in PVC suspended from bungy cord to a fixed point capable of bearing human weight.
(f) Apple
The Apple is an anodised aluminium apple which raises and lowers during the performance.
Weight approx. 5kg
General
desoxy assume responsibility for the installation and safety of any equipment and systems provided by desoxy.
All rigging points, walls, floor, etc. are assumed to be the responsibility of the venue as is the accuracy of information pertaining to load bearing structures.
Overhead access for quick installation of our rigging is preferable. We may also need weight bearing floor points to tie off depending on access to the equipment.
Please supply a plan detailing the structure and safe working load of weight bearing points in the area above the stage.
Projection
desoxy will supply 3 Kodak SAV projectors with an independant control system which need to be placed such that the entire back wall can be covered by a single image.
Please advise as to the best position for projection and the distance to the backwall that we may supply the appropriate lenses.
Lighting return to top of file
Please refer to the desoxy Lighting Plan.
Desoxy can provide MR-16 Par 16ís (Birdies) where necessary.
Please supply venue lighting plans detailing the type and number of all luminaires, lighting positions, dimmers and control systems
Venue to Provide
All equipment and gel where possible
Use of a smoke machine suitable to produce a fine haze across the stage which should last for 10 minutes without more smoke
Use of two moving lights. TechnoBeams are ideal although any mid-high end moving lights will be suitable. Please advise as to availability and type of moving lights.
Dressing Rooms and Storage
We will require access to a single large, or two small dressing rooms from the time of our first arrival at the venue. Private shower and toilet facilities would be appreciated.
We also request a secure area in which to store our equipment for the duration of our stay.
We would greatly appreciate access to a rehearsal area for the performers warmup,etc.
Stage Access
We will require access to the stage at least two (2) hours prior to every performance.
Please advise us if this is not possible.
Audio Requirements return to top of file
Auditorium control point is preferable rather than a control booth
Speaker and amplification requirements are variable depending on the venue and are to be negotiated directly with the sound system provider or hirer production manager.
Program material consists of very high dynamic and frequency reproduction and requires quality hardware to fully accommodate
desoxy Theatre will be providing radio transmitter/ receivers on the frequencies: 874.1325, 921.50 and 203.4 MHz. Please advise us immediately if there will be a conflict with transmission sources in your area.
Venue to Provide
Standard set-up for small studio or theatre space
1 x full range stereo speaker system (amps to match) Minimum 90dB dynamic range + 10dB headroom at centre of room, 48Hz-20KHz frequency range.
2 x Stage monitors (wedges OK) plus 1 x stereo amp (minimum 300w RMS)
1 x 16 channel mixing console (recent model with stereo strips and minimum 4 aux sends e.g. Mackie, A&H)
1 x Stereo Reverb (10 sec. decay time)
2 x MiniDisc players with auto cue/auto pause OR 2 x CD players with auto pause
2 x 32 band Graphic Equalisers
6 x 15metre XLR mic cables all system cables to suit venue.
Intercom with 3 stations - LX operator, Backstage Prompt, Backstage OP
Additional Equipment for medium to large studio or theatre space
2 x sub speakers (amps to match) Minimum 90dB dynamic range + 10dB headroom at centre of room, 20Hz-150Hz frequency range.
Active crossover processor set to 100Hz
2 x 2 way speakers for centre cluster (foldback wedges OK) with 1 x stereo amp (minimum 500watts RMS)
2 x additional 32band graphic eqís AND 2 x channel insert cables
Additional equipment for performances in countries other than Australia
2 x UHF radio microphone systems (broadcast quality) with moisture resistant capsules and small but durable transmitter body packs- preferably metal.
Desoxy Will Provide:
1 x Akai Sampler with MIDI keyboard
1 x Digitech TSR mutiFX
1 x Nady wireless microphone system (203.4 Mhz)
2 x Sony wireless microphone systems (874.1325 Mhz, 921.50 Mhz)
All associated audio cables and power distribution required for desoxy equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All desoxy equipment designed to run off 240v (50hz) mains power.
Please advise on radio spectrum suitability asap
Fees
Company and Production Fees are quoted on the basis that minimum crew requirements and minimum technical requirements will be provided at the cost of the venue or hirer.
Please advise us before hiring any equipment for which desoxy will be charged for use.