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Technical Information for Gymnasium Performances
- Our preferred floor space for the performance playing area is 9m x 8m
(27' x 24')
- We would like the performance space to have a minimum 5m (15') ceiling height as we have a
tree and ships mast to rig for the performance. We can adapt to a lower
ceiling if necessary.
- We would appreciate it if 5 chairs were available for our back stage area.
- We will need access to 1 (one) standard 15-amp wall plug for our sound
system.
To enhance everyone’s enjoyment of the production, and to make our visit to the
school as non-intrusive and efficient as possible we would greatly appreciate your noting
the following suggestions and requests.
- Our stage manager, will call your school at least two days in advance of our visit to
confirm time and date of the performance. He/She will also ask you questions about access
to the gym or performing space. He/She will also ask if there are any chains across access
roads or if there are any special conditions that we should know about.
- We will also be asking you to think of a teacher to play the ADMIRAL
that Robinson Crusoe and Friday talk to at the beginning and end of the
play. This teacher/actor will not have to memorize lines, be made to
look silly, or abused in any way. He or she will have to wear a
Captain’s hat during the performance and come onto the playing area for
approximately 2 minutes near the end of the play.
- We will normally arrive at your school one-hour prior to the performance. We would
greatly appreciate it if three or four older students could assist with unloading the tour
vehicle at that time. We would also appreciate it if those same students could assist with
striking the set for 30 minutes after the show. Immediate access to the performing area
will be greatly appreciated.
- Our stage manager will coordinate with your representative the timing for the students
to assemble in the performing area. It is very important that this coordination be adhered
to so that we can ensure that the show start as close as possible to the scheduled start
time.
- Our stage manager will assist with the initial seating of the students on the floor,
from the performing area of the gym to the back. We strongly recommend seating
students on the floor, rather than in chairs, as this greatly improves sight lines.
Some schools like to use gym benches at the back and sometimes chairs
behind the benches. Teachers usually sit on chairs on either side of the
students sitting on the floor.
- Please arrange to have the grade ones enter the gym first so they can be the front row
(or two). Our recent experience of having the kindergarten children sit behind the grade ones has
been extremely positive.
The following is a checklist of things to do prior to our arrival on
the day of performance. Some things are fairly obvious but it is better to
be said twice than not at all.
- Please encourage your students to undertake bathroom breaks before the performance.
- Please ensure no bells (except the fire alarm) go off during the performance.
- Please ensure the P.A. system is turned off in the gym in
consideration of the actors getting ready.
- Please ensure any noisy heating or air conditioning fans are turned off.
- The cast would greatly appreciate it if they could use a separate room for changing
their clothes. They will need access to a washroom.
- Please ensure that no photographs or recordings take
place during the performance.
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