MAGICAL MOONSHINE THEATRE TECH
SHEETS
Below are 2 typical technical sheets for indoor performances.
These tech sheets were written for air travel tours.
Ground tours are similar but we generally bring lighting and
sound in case they are needed (in a theatre space we will use
house equipment or ours as need be.)
GENERAL
We need:
- Flat staging area: ideal size is 26 ft./7.9 m. wide, 18
ft./5.5 m. deep and 12 ft./3.7 m. of height. It is often
possible to set up our staging in a smaller or different
shaped space; dimensions noted are ideal. Stage should be
raised unless audience will sit on the floor/ground. We
request a black (or dark) backdrop curtain if available.
We need 2-3 stage weights or other heavy objects to
anchor our curtain stands. Show is best seen from the
front as opposed to sides. Show does not work
in-the-round.
We will bring:
- -a free standing, black, backdrop curtain, approximately
18 ft./5.5 m. wide and 7 ft./2.1 m. high; a table-top
stage 18 ft./5.5 m. wide, 26 in./.66 m. tall, with front
curtain/skirting (black).
Lighting:
We need:
- We request a general wash of staging area mentioned
above, generally down-stage, with light from the front
mostly. Lighting color (if available): white and amber
gels predominant with possible red and blue.
We will bring:
- -we do not generally bring lighting equipment for air
travel.
Sound:
We need:
- We request amplifier, speakers, and mixer with the
capability for input for 3 wireless microphones. We may
also need a cassette player, depending on which show we
are bringing; some shows require the cassette player to
be on stage.
We will bring:
- -3 wireless microphones, transmitters, and receivers
(frequencies available on request) and various cables. We
will bring a universal currency adapter with the hopes of
adapting to all world currents (but may need additional
adapters depending on the situation). The microphones we
use are omni-directional mics to pick up the vocals and
various acoustical musical instruments that we play.
Sizes of our stage equipment (for
determining vehicle size if presenter is providing
transportation):
- This varies by show, but generally we will travel with 2
or 3 cases that are 26 in./.66 m. by 24 in./.61 m. by 16
in./.41 m. and one case that is 36 in./.91 m. by 14
in./.36 m. by 10 in./.25 m. In addition we may have
individual acoustical musica l instruments, depending on
the performance touring. These are in addition to our
personal luggage (usually 3 suitcases of standard size
plus carry-ons.) In almost all situations our stage
equipment travels by plane as personal luggage with no
extra fee. The weight of our stage cases is generally
under 50 lb./22 kilos each.
ALTERNATE SAMPLE TECHNICAL SHEET
Technical Information for Magical Moonshine Theatre
Sizes of travel cases and equipment:
- 3 cases, 24" by 26" by 16" (meters: .6 x
.66 x .4)
- 1 case, 36" by 14" by 10" (meters: .9 x
.35 x .25)
- personal luggage
Technical Needs for Performances:
SOUND:
- We will bring 3 wireless microphones, 1 personal type
cassette tape player as backup
We will need:
- -1 mixer capable of mixing 3 line level microphones and a
line level cassette player
- -1 cassette tape player for playing music during show
- -amplifier and speakers for above
LIGHTING:
We will need:
- -general wash lighting to light a stage area that is 24
feet wide and 10 feet deep (7.3 x 3 meters)
OTHER NEEDS FOR PERFORMANCES:
We will need:
- -2 stage weights, sand bags, or other heavy object
(gallon jugs of water or even rocks will do in a pinch)
of at least 6-8 lbs. (2.7-3.6 kilos) or more
- -1 quart (or a liter) of water
- -we would prefer to perform on a dark colored carpet or
rug, minimum size 6 feet by 10 feet (1.8 x 3 m) (ideal
size would be 24' by 16'), but this is not necessary,
just requested
- -sufficient extension cords to bring electricity to the
stage
SET-UP:
We will need:
- -transportation for ourselves and our equipment to the
performance area
- -approximately 2 hours before the performance to set up
our equipment
- -tech personnel as needed to help with lighting and sound
STRIKE (TEAR-DOWN):
We will need:
- -45 minutes to take down and pack our equipment
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questions: mail@magicalmoonshine.org