Roundhouse Theatre
Rehearsal Room
Technical Specifications
Updated
28/4/08
Technical Manager:
Phone number:
Mobile Number:
Fax number:
Email address:
Kyle Morey
07 3007 8614
0424 014 229
07 3007 8699
kyle@roundhousetheatre.com.au
Venue:
Phone number:
Fax number:
Website:
07 3007 8600
07 3007 8699
www.roundhousetheatre.com.au
Generated from the APACA Technical Specifications Template. For more details visit www.apaca.com.au
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STAGE
Brief Stage Description:
Large rectangular studio space with white walls. Masonite over sprung timber floor.
Adequate space to set-up auditorium and stage area, but no fixed seating or
staging.
Stage distributed load limit
750kg/m2
Stage point load limit
300 kg
Stage rake
No
Stage Dimensions:
Proscenium
Width
N/A (Room 9500mm wide)
Height
N/A (Room 6000mm high)
Setting Line
Setting line is along far wall of studio.
Distance From (SL = Setting Line, CL = Centre Line)
SL to DS edge of apron
N/A
SL to DS edge of Orchestra Lift/Pit N/A
SL to first fly line
N/A
SL to last upstage fly line
N/A
SL to rear wall
13900mm
CL to OP wall (or obstruction)
4750mm
CL to PS wall (or obstruction)
4750mm
Stage to underside of roof
6000mm
Overhead obstructions
No overhead obstructions (other than overhead fluro battens)
Auditorium:
No fixed auditorium or seating, adequate space to set up portable seating in any
configuration.
Seating capacity with additional
Orchestra lift/pit seating installed
N/A
Seating capacity without
Orchestra lift/pit seating installed
N/A
Orchestra Lift / Pit:
Orchestra Pit
N/A
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Flying Facilities:
Fly System
No fly system available
Drapery:
Type
Dividing Curtain
(Fixed Position)
Material
Colour
Wool
Black
Width
Height
Quantity
2 x 5000
6000
1
Access Equipment:
Elevated Work Platform
Genie EWP-30S, push around vertical man-lift
Maximum reach is 9020mm
EWP Restrictions
Outriggers must be in and wound down to ascend, and must remain in at all times. One
staff member should be in the area at all times EWP is in use. Must only be used by
trained personnel.
Ladders
(2) 1.8m Aluminium Step Ladder
(1) 2.1m Fibreglass Step Ladder
(1) 3m Aluminium Step Ladder
(1) Small extension ladder with bar hooks (approx 5m full extension)
(1) Large extension ladder (approx 8-9m full extension)
Staging Units:
No staging units available on site
Stage Covers:
No additional stage covering available
Stage Traps:
No stage traps in studio
Safety Curtain:
Safety Curtain installed
No
Additional Requirements
No installed safety curtain means naked flame on stage is not allowed in most
circumstances.
A clear 1200mm corridor around set/seating must be left to all fire escapes.
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Loading Dock:
Access
Limited loading dock facilities available via side door of studio. Small to medium sized
vehicle access by prior arrangement only.
Loading Dock Height
At road level
Door Dimensions
3120mm High
3000mm Wide
Restrictions / Obstructions
Loading door is accessed via public space, care must be taken when entering and
loading/unloading vehicles.
Additional Rigging Notes
No rigging points in studio. Some unrated lighting bars at each corner can be used to
hang light objects from.
Staging Notes:
No additional staging notes.
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LIGHTING
Positions:
Stage LX Bars
4 Lighting bars are fixed at each corner of the room.
There are space and patch points to rig about 6 lights on
each.
Control:
Lighting desk
LSC Precept 24
Control channels
24
Signal output
DMA
Signal distribution
DMA direct to rack
Remote riggers available onstage
No
Dimmer Racks:
Total Dimmers
12
Dimmer Locations
Beside lighting board (corner of room)
2.4Kw Dimmer Racks
1 x LSC (Analogue)
Total dimmers @ 2.4kw per dimmer 12
5Kw Dimmer Racks
None
Total dimmers @ 5kw per dimmer
0
House Lights:
Independant control
Yes, controlled via on/off wall switch
Control positions
N/A
Fade time adjustable
N/A
Stage Luminare:
Profiles
Make
Prolite
Model
Angle
16/27 deg
Detail / Accessories
Watt
600w
Total
2
Watt
600W
Total
4
Watt
300W
Total
12
Fresnel’s
Make
Prolite
Model
Detail / Accessories
Some barn doors available
Par Cans
Make
Model
Par 56
Angle
MFL
Detail / Accessories
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Patching:
Location
Outlets on wall
behind lighting bars
Floor Outlet
Quantity
Numbering
(PS to OP)
12
1 - 12
1
13
Detail / Accessories
Can be used as GPO
Power:
3 Phase Outlets
1 x 3 Phase Outlet, corner of room with dimmer rack
Cabling:
240v Extension Cable
Good stock of 240V extension leads in various lengths from 1m to 20m.
Looms
None available
3 phase Extensions
None available
Lighting Notes:
Lighting in standard configuration to provide good general lighting for most functions
and activities. Moving of studio’s standard lighting rig requires prior consultation with
venue technician.
Very limited lighting control available. Standard lighting desk not ideal for operating a show.
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AUDIO
Control Positions:
Control Room
Audio control in corner of room (with lighting control)
Auditorium
Audio control can be positioned anywhere in the room. Standard audio desk cannot be
moved (client must provide own desk or hire can be arranged).
Control & Amplification:
Primary Mixer
Behringer Eurorack MX1602, 16 Channel Mixer
Amplifiers
Australian Monitor AM1200 Quad Amplifier
EQ
Behringer Ultra-Graph Pro Stereo EQ
FX
None
Compression / Limiter / Gates
None
Speakers:
FOH Speakers
4 x LB 12/6/4xH FOH Speakers
Foldback
None available (shape of room and position of FOH speakers means foldback usually
not necessary).
Playback:
Item
Dual CD Deck
Mini Disc Deck
Make
Denon
Sony
Model
DN-D4500
MDS-JE510
Detail
Dual Auto-Pause CD Player
Player/Recorder
Total
1
1
Line Patching:
Location
Centre of Side Wall
Quantity
2
Numbering
1-2
Detail
Quantity
4
Numbering
(N/A)
Detail
Permanent patch to FOH Speakers
Speaker Patching:
Location
Corner of room
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Cabling:
Audio Cable
Studio has good stock of XLR cable, and sufficient adaptors and gender benders.
Multicore
No multicores available.
Audio Notes:
Additional audio equipment may be available for hire. Please see Roundhouse Theatre
technical specifications or separate hire equipment document, or alternatively contact
the Venue Manager.
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AUDIO VISUAL
Projection Room:
No projection facilities available.
Projectors:
Type
Sanyo Data Projector*
Model
PLC-XT25
Detail / Accessories
Motorised lens shift, zoom and focus
Total
1
Screens:
Projection Screen
No projection screen available
Projector Rigging Points:
Moveable projector stand available. Roof mount cradle also available, but no rigging
points in ceiling.
Cabling:
Small stock of short VGA, RCA patch leads. Some 20m VGA and Coax leads
available.
Audio Visual Notes:
Limited projection facilities available as standard; additional equipment can be
arranged at client’s request.
*
May incur additional hire charges
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BACKSTAGE
Communications:
Stage Managers Desk
No Stage Manager’s Desk. All technical equipment house in cupboard in back corner
of room.
Talkback
Master Unit
No talkback system available
Paging / Show relay
None available
Stage Monitor
None available
Q Light System
In house Q light system available
No
Dressing Rooms:
Dressing Room
None Available
Capacity
Toilets
Shower
Details
Laundry / Wardrobe:
Washing Machines
None (client may be able to share facilities with theatre by
arrangement)
Dryers
See above
Drying rooms
See above
Iron / ironing board
See above
Clothes racks
See above
Production Facilities:
Production Desk
None available.
Production Office
None available (client may be able to share facilities with theatre by arrangement)
Phone
Foyer phone can be accessed by arrangement
Fax
No
Access to phone for internet access
Phone line can be accessed by arrangement
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Greenroom:
Tea / Coffee facilities
Possible by arrangement
Fridge / freezer
Fridge
Microwave
Possible by arrangement
Running water
No
Stage Door:
Access
No stage door. Access to venue is provided by Duty Technician, or via reception on
Level 5 of venue building.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES & INFORMATION
Orchestral:
Parlour piano available. Tuning must be arranged after moving.*
Rehearsal Space:
N/A
Other:
Additional hire equipment available
25 plastics chairs available on request
4 trestle tables available on request
*
May incur additional hire charges
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VENUE:
Venue Contacts:
Venue Address
6-8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD
Venue Postal Address
PO Box 212, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059
Staff Contacts:
Head Venue Tech.
Kyle Morey
Mobile
0424 014 229
Email Address
kyle@roundhousetheatre.com.au
Phone Number
07 3007 8614
Venue Manager
Shari Irwin
Email Address
shari@roundhousetheatre.com.au
Phone Number
07 3007 8622
Head Company Tech.
David Hints
Email Address
david@laboite.com.au
Phone Number
07 3007 8608
Production Manager
Mark Lloyd Hunt
Email Address
mark@laboite.com.au
Phone Number
07 3007 8606
Administration
Phone Number
07 3007 8600
Email Address
admin@laboite.com.au
Fax Number
07 3007 8699
Stage
Phone Number
07 3006 8666
Venue Plans:
Venue Plan Available
Yes. Available in DWG or PDF at various sizes and scales. Can be emailed or snail
mailed upon request. Printing costs for plans may be passed on to hirer. Also available
from APACA website or www.roundhousetheatre.com.au
Venue Section Available
Yes. As above.
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Venue Information:
Australia’s only purpose-built theatre-in-the-round the Roundhouse Theatre is a unique
and versatile performance venue. Renowned for its intimacy, accessibility and imaginative
staging capabilities.
•
The Roundhouse Theatre is home to La Boite Theatre Company who run a 4 to 8
show season in the venue each year
•
There are two main venues onsite, the Roundhouse Theatre (398 seat) and a
studio/rehearsal room (approx 100 person capacity)
•
The venue is situated 2km from the CBD along a major arterial road, 1km from the
nearest train station, and a bus stop on the block.
•
Taxi phone located in foyer
•
Situated nearby are shops, restaurants, cafes and other facilities, and it is a short
walk to several surrounding parklands
•
Disability access via ground and second floor, with disabled toilets in foyer and
dedicated wheelchair seating
•
The foyer bar and café can be open during performance by request
•
No dedicated patron car parking, however there is ample parking on the street and
surrounding blocks.
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