Technical Specifications
STAGE DIMENSIONS
| 39' 6" | Width of proscenium opening |
| 25' 6" | Height of proscenium opening |
| 3' 8" | Edge of stage (at pit) to plaster line |
| 29' 9" | Plaster line to back wall |
| 33' 5" | Edge of stage (at pit) to back wall |
| 35' 8" | Center line to lock rail at stage left (15' wing) |
| 31' 2" | Center line to stage right wall (10' wing) |
| 66' 10" | Total width of stage, lock rail to wall |
| 55' 0" | Deck to grid |
STAGE FLOOR
Hardwood on softwood on steel, painted flat black.
We have no linoleum, marley, or floor covering of any kind.
SOFT GOODS
| 1 | Main curtain: maroon velour, guillotine, with fullness, doubles as grand teaser, controlled from stage left. Does NOT split in the middle. Access to the lip of the stage can be made only by raising the curtain. |
| 3 | Sets black legs: 24' high x 10' wide with fullness |
| 3 | Black borders: 10' high x 45' wide with fullness |
| 2 | Black travelers: 24' high x 45' wide with fullness (Permanent placement) |
| 1 | Full stage black curtain: 24' high x 45' wide with fullness |
| 1 | White muslin cyc (Permanent placement) |
| 1 | Black Sharkstooth Scrim (Available for rental) |
| 1 | Black Fiber optic curtain (Available for rental/ Permanent placement) |
LINESETS
| 1:1 | counterweight system, flyrail on stage left |
| 32 line sets with 45' long pipe | |
| 24 Usable | |
| The following positions are permanent and CANNOT be moved: | |
| 3 | 1st electric |
| 5 | video screen |
| 10 | worklights |
| 13 | 2nd electric |
| 17 | mid-stage traveler |
| 29 | upstage traveler |
| 30 | fiber optic curtain |
| 32 | cyc |
The fly system in the Palace Theatre was designed and installed in 1915. While it has been renovated, it cannot handle the weight that a modern fly system can. Therefore, the weight capacity of each line is the MAXIMUM it can safely handle. Please do not ask to exceed this maximum
LIGHTING
Please note that as of September 2002 the Palace is a dimmer per circuit house.
All ciruits are made with standard 3 pin connectors (Union Connectors).
House Positions:
| Cove: | |
| 16' 10" from plaster line, 36' 6" high, 65o angle | |
| 26 circuits | |
| Numerous obstructions make accessing and focusing instruments placed in the Cove a tenuous operation at best. Please be flexible with instrument locations. | |
| Balcony rail: | |
| 30'11" from plaster line at center, 14' 4" high, 25o angle | |
| 20 circuits | |
| Left and right vertical box booms: | |
| 33' from center at 37o side angle, 19' to 28' high | |
| 4 circuits each boom- 4 instruments per boom MAXIMUM | |
| Left and right horizontal box booms: | |
| 33' from center at 60o side angle, 24' high | |
| 6 circuits each boom | |
| Onstage electrics: | |
| Onstage electrics are flexible (except for elect.#1 line 3). | |
| Connections are made from 12 drop boxes of 4 circuits each and 10 drop boxes of 6 circuits each that clamp to pipe or boom. | |
LIGHTING CONTROL
| Control: | |
ETC Insight 3 computer lighting board (DMX 512 protocol)
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ETC Impression computer lighting board (AMX-192) (DMX-512 capable)
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| Remote Focus Unit w/50' extension cord (SR, Booth, and Cove Stations) | |
| Dimmers: | |
| 192 2.4K ETC Sensor dimmers | |
| Power Supply: 1 600 Amp feed | |
LIGHTING INSTRUMENT INVENTORY
PLEASE NOTE:
THIS IS THE TOTAL LIGHTING INVENTORY. THE ACTUAL WORKING INVENTORY MAY VARY CONSIDERABLY FROM THIS LIST. CONTACT THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION. INSTRUMENT TYPE WATTAGE QUANTITY SOURCE
| INSTRUMENT TYPE | WATTAGE | WATTAGE QUANTITY |
| SOURCE 4 19 Degree | 575 | 11* |
| SOURCE 4 26 Degree | 575 | 7 |
| SOURCE 4 36 Degree | 575 | 12 |
| 6X22 LEKO | 575 | 2 |
| 6X16 LEKO | 575 | 8 |
| 6X12 LEKO | 750** | 3 |
| 6X12 LEKO | 575 | 20 |
| 6X9 LEKO | 750** | 5 |
| 6X9 LEKO | 575 | 19 |
| PAR 64 WFL | 1000 | 24 |
| 3 CIR. FAR-CYC | 1000 / Cir. | 4 |
* PERMISSION MUST BE GAINED FROM THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TO MOVE THESE INSTRUMENTS FROM THEIR SEMI-PERMANENT POSITION ON THE VERTICAL BOX BOOMS
** Please be aware that any of the units listed above with 750 watt lamps are old non-axial Altman elipsoidals. Their light output is not equivalent to a newer axial unit or to a Source Four. These instruments are available for use, but they are frequently being repaired so the numbers above may vary.
Follow Spot:
1 Strong 575 (HMI)
COMPANY SWITCH
| Located below stage right through access panel. | |
| 3 phase, 5 wire, 200 Amps. | |
| Bare ends are needed to tie in to the company switch. | |
| Power requirements over 200 Amps must be received 2 months prior to load-in date. | |
SOUND
The Palace Theatre has limited sound equipment. Most larger shows or concerts will require the procuring of rental equipment. This being the case, your sound requirements should be discussed with the Technical Director 1 month prior to load-in.
House mix position is Orchestra Left Rear behind row L.
Please note that the Palace Theatre has a balcony and the house mix position is under this balcony.
The following is a list of the Palace's current sound inventory:
SPEAKERS
| Mains | |
| (2) JBL SR 4732A mid/hi | |
| (2) EV X-Array dual-18" subs | |
| (2) EV SX300 wedges for box-seat fill | |
| Balcony Cluster | |
| (4) EV 2-way | |
| Monitors | |
| (4) Community 15" wedge | |
| (2) DAS STM series 15" wedge | |
| AMPS | |
| Crown, QSC, Crest | |
| CONSOLE | |
| (1) Allen & Heath gl2000 - 24 inputs, 6 aux outs | |
| PROCESSING | |
| Dbx driverack crossover | |
| (2) dbx graphic EQ - monitor mixes | |
| (1) Ashley dual-ch. graphic EQ - mains | |
| (1) Behringer digital processor - balcony delay, EQ | |
| (2) dbx dual-ch. compressor | |
| (1) tc M-One digital effects | |
| (1) tc D-Two digital effects | |
| PLAYBACK | |
| DENON dual-tray CD | |
| SONY dual-deck cassette | |
| MICROPHONES | |
| (1) shure sm58 | |
| (1) shure sm57 | |
| (1) beyer dynamic shotgun mic | |
| (3) AT small capsule condenser (hanging) | |
| (1) AT handheld wireless (VHF) | |
| (4) AT wireless beltpack / lavalier (VHF) | |
| (2) Sennheiser wireless beltpack / lavalier (UHF) | |
| * There is a rental fee for the use of any microphones. | |
VIDEO
VIDEOGRAPHY
The Palace Theatre does not allow the video taping of performances unless prior arrangements have been made with the Technical Director. Fire Codes prohibit the placing of video equipment or cables in aisles or at fire exits. For the protection of patrons and equipment, specific designated areas are provided for the placement of video cameras. Your videographer must contact the Technical Director two weeks prior to your performance. If these areas are unsuitable, other arrangements can be made at that time. We can provide AC power and audio feeds if requested in advance.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL FIRE CODES BE VIOLATED
PROJECTION
The Palace Theatre DOES NOT own a video projector. You must bring your own. Our standard projection location is center of the balcony rail. We do have a box at this position for your projector. Some smaller projectors may need to be used from front row orchestra. Our screen is permanently rigged on a batten on lineset 5.
COMMUNICATIONS
Clear-Com headset system (single channel 3 wire).
The Palace owns 5 headsets with beltbacks. If more are needed the Technical Director must be notified two weeks prior to the event date.
Stage monitor system and paging mike from stage right to dressing room hall and green room.
LOADING
Loading door is 12' high x 6' 9" wide and provides direct access from alley level to stage level.
Derryfield Lane is 18' wide and requires careful navigation.
Parking is allowed in Derryfield Lane for the purpose of loading and unloading exclusively. The Palace will not be held responsible for any parking tickets or tow fees resulting from vehicles left in Derryfield Lane.
ORCHESTRA PIT
| 11' 0" | Front to back at center |
| 30' 7" | Side to side |
| 6' 0" | Below stage level |
| Will comfortably seat 24 musicians | |
| Easy access to green room and house | |
DRESSING ROOMS
7 rooms located below the stage (6 rooms for 3-5 people, 1 room for 5-8 people).
Access from stage right and orchestra pit only
Dressing room 8 has a shower stall
There is also a Green Room that will accomodate 15-20 performers
There are monitors located in all of the dressing rooms and the green room to allow performers to hear the performance.
