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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