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CarolineHorton–Mess

TechnicalSpecificationsforInternationalTouring

Correctasof13/11/15

CompanyInformationChrisWhitwood ProductionManager cjmwhitwood@gmail.com +44(0)7711730883KayaStanley-Money Producer kaya@chinaplatetheatre.com +44(0)7743072199Thetouringcompanyconsistsof3performers(2female,1male)andtheProductionManagerRunningTime70minuteswithnointervalFreightInformationThesetwillneedtobesentbyfreighttothevenue(forEuropeantouringthismaynotbenecessary)Thereare4itemstofreight;

• 2xpalletboxes(1200x1000x935)oneis75kg,theother125kg• 1xsteeldeckplatform(1420x1400x180)43kg• 1xladder+scaffoldinglegs(240x420x1640)30kg

PleaseliaisewithChrisWhitwood(detailsatthetopofthisdocument)toco-ordinatelogisticsMoredetailedinformationoftheitemstofreightcanbefoundattheendofthisdocumentinAppendixA.ExcessBaggageThecompanywillbring2piecesofexcessbaggage;

• 1suitcasewithcostumes(590x390x270)13kg• 1stagepiano(1,530x495x254)25kg

ALLEXCESSBAGGAGECHARGESANDFREIGHTCOSTSSHOULDBEBORNEBYTHEPROMOTERUNLESSOTHERWISEAGREEDTechnicalEquipmenttobeProvidedbyFestival/Venue

• 1xGuitarAmplifier(e.g.40WRolandCube-40XL)withreverbanddelayeffects• 1xFold-backmonitoronstageformusician• GoodqualityFOHPAandMixingDesk(Minimum7inputs)• 4xDMXcontrolledLEDWashUnits(pleasecontactChrisWhitwoodtoconfirmdetails)• Minimum30waysofdimming• MemorisedLightingBoard–PreferablyETCfamily(Geo,Eos,Ion,Elementetc.)• GenericLightingasperLXplan• AssociatedPower/DMX/SoundCabling

ALLTHECOMPANY’STOUREDELECTRICALEQUIPMENTWORKSONUKMAINSVOLTAGE230VAC.WHERETHELOCALPOWERDIFFERSFROMTHIS,SUITABLETRANSFORMERSSHOULDBESUPPLIED.ListofCompany’stouredelectricalequipment;

• 1xStagePiano• 1xMIDIKeyboard• 1xLaptop(transformernotrequired)• 1xFairyLights• 2x10WPinspots• 1x50WBirdie

PlayingSpaceTheshowrequiresaminimumplayingareaof5m(w)x5m(d)x4m(h)Theshowcanbeperformedwiththeaudienceend-onorinthethrust.Theonlyseatingconfigurationwhichwillnotworkwiththeshowisintheround.SetThesetconsistsofaplatformwithladder,andacarpet.Apictureisshownbelow;

Thereare4woodencrateswhichareusedasastandforthekeyboard,andvarioussmallprops.Theplatformisconstructedbyattachingscaffoldinglegstothetouredplatform.Apictureisshownonthefollowingpage.Theladderisboltedtotheplatform.Thereisalengthoffairylightsattachedtotheladder.Werequire2stageorflyweightstoweighdownapartoftheset.

PlatformPicture

StagePlanAstageplanisshownbelow

GlitterDropWealsotourwithaglitterdropwhichshouldberiggedtothevenue’sgrid.Thisdropsrectangularflutterglitter(1.5x2.5cm)ontothestageforaperiodofnolongerthan10seconds.

Thecradleconsistsoftwowoodenbatonswithmaterialattachedbetweenthemwithopeningsinittoallowtheglitterthrough.Onebatonisfixedtoabarinthegrid(orsimilar)andtheothercanbemovedupanddownviaaseriesofpulleys.Thecradleisoperatedviaalinerunthroughpulleysbacktothecontrolposition.ThepositionofthecradleisapproximatelyDSC.Lighting/ElectricsAgenericlightingplancanbefoundattheendofthisdocumentinAppendixB.Avenuespecificplancanbeprovideduponrequest.N.B.Theattachedplanisforanend-onaudienceconfiguration.Analternativeplanwillbeprovidedfordifferentseatingconfigurations.Werequireatleast30waysofdimming,amemorizedlightingboard(preferablyETCGeo,Eos,Ion,Elementetc.)andthefollowingunits;

• 4xLEDWashunits• 6xProfiles• 22Fresnels

Substitutionsarepossible,pleasecontactChrisWhitwoodtoconfirm.Thecompanyalsotourswith2pinspotsand1birdiewhichrequiredimmerchannels.TheseunitsarecurrentlywiredtoUK15Aplugs.Wealsotourwithalengthoffairylightswhichareattachedtoourladder.Theserequirepower.Thisisswitchedonbyaperformer.Wealsorequirepowertoourmirrorball.Thisissetonstagebyaperformer.Itdoesnotneedtobeattachedtothevenue’sgrid.SoundWerequireagoodqualityFOHPAandamixerwithatleast7inputs.WealsorequireafoldbackmonitorforthemusiciansetDSL.Wealsorequireaguitaramplifier(e.g.40WRolandCube-40XL)withreverbanddelayeffects.Weplugamicrophoneintothis.Ifthiscannotbeobtained,pleasecontactChrisWhitwoodtodiscussalternatives.ThecompanywillprovidealaptopwhichsitsattheFOHoperatingpositionforpre-showmusic.Thishasamini-jackoutput.TherestofthesoundisoperatedbythemusiciansetDSL.Weprovidethefollowingsoundequipment;

• 1CasioPX-350MBKstagepianoandsustainpedal• 1LaptoprunningMixcraftSoftware• 1microphoneandstand• 1EvolutionMidikeyboardconnectedtolaptop

Therewillbe4channelsofaudiosentfromthestage(PianoL&R,LaptopL&R).Itmayalsobenecessarytoplugthemicrophoneintothevenue’sPA.Thiswillbeconfirmedonsite.

WerequirepowertothemusicianDSL.

AdditionalInformationTheconclusionoftheshowfeaturesaperformerthrowingasmallamountoffeathersintotheair.Signsarethereforerequiredtowarnanyonewhomayhaveanallergypriortotheshow.ForfurtherinformationonthishazardpleaserefertotheaccompanyingUKriskassessmentinAppendixC.Attheendoftheperformance,therewillbeglitterandfeathersonthestagewhichwillneedtobeclearedup.Werequireabrushtodothis.ShowOperationTheperformancewillbeoperatedbythecompany’sproductionmanager.Noadditionalcrewshouldberequiredforthis.TimetableAsfit-uptimesvaryforthisperformance,pleasecontactChrisWhitwoodforadetailedtimetableoftheshowbuildoncealltimingshavebeenconfirmed.VenueStaffingAtleast2membersoflocalcrewfullyconversantwiththevenue’slightingandsoundequipmentshouldbeprovidedforthefit-up(build)andget-out(strike)oftheshow.Thisshouldbeprovidedatnoextracosttothetouringcompany.ThefollowingdocumentsareattachedafterthispageAppendixA–AdditionalFreightInformationAppendixB–GenericLightingPlanAppendixC–UKRiskAssessmentsLunchrequirementsIdeallylunchwillbeprovidedbythevenuefor4companymembers.Pleasenoteonecompanymemberisvegan.Ifanyadditionalinformationisrequired,pleasecontactChrisWhitwood,detailsatthetopofthisdocument

AppendixA–FreightLists

Item Wmm Lmm Hmm WKg Notes Picture

Platform 1420 1400 180 43

Ladder 240 420 1640 30

4x1370mmscaffold

lengthsplus3x1580mmscaffoldlengths

includedinpackage

(N.B.weightincorrectinpicture)

PackingCrate1 1200 1000 935 75

Carpet,Duvet,Chair,3WoodCrates,

GlitterDrop,MicStand,Glitter,PillowFeathers

PackingCrate2 1200 1000 935 125

LaundryBasket,

Table,woodcrate,Parasol,Pinspots,

Props,Stool,Flamebar,Tape,6scaff

clamps

WrappedPictures

CarolineHorton-Mess-FreightedItems

Item Width Length Height Weight Notes Picture

Platform 142cm 140cm 18cm 43kg

Ladder 24cm 42cm 164cm 10kg

GlitterDrop 100cm 20cm 10cm 4kg

Pillar 28cm 25cm 102cm 3kg

LaundryBasket/Table 59cm 38cm 97cm 13kg

Carpet/Duvet 100cm 85cm 65cm 40kg

BlackStool 52cm 52cm 51cm 4kg

CarolineHorton-Mess-FreightInventory

Parasol 39cm 39cm 103cm 3kg

WoodenChair 41cm 35cm 70cm 4kg

4xWoodenCrates 54cm 39cm 29cm 32kg 8kgeach

1xPropsBox 59cm 40cm 25cm 5kg Contentsasperlabel

1xElectricsCrate 60cm 40cm 30cm 20kgPinspots,soundcable,

mirrorball,lightingfilter,glitter,feathers

1xConsumablesCrate 60cm 40cm 30cm 16kgTape,sewingkit,spare

lamps

1xConsumablesCrate 60cm 40cm 30cm 18kgCarpet,Flamebar,

Fairylights

4xScaffoldingLegs 137cm 8kg 2kgeach.48mmscaff

3xScaffoldingSupports 158cm 12kgIncludes6xswivelclamps,

3kgeach,48mmscaff

AppendixB–GenericLightingPlan

AppendixC–RiskAssessments

Company HEALTH&SAFETY

RiskAssessment

Performances: Tour

Caroline Horton

Production Mess

Description of Production Length:70minute

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Astoryaboutneurosis,obsessionandnotwantingtogetoutofbed.

WelcometoJosephine’sshow.(BorisandSisthalhelp…theyareimportanttoo…wellquiteimportantandalwaysdotheirbest).Unflinchinglytheyconfrontbigissues(andextremelytinyones)andtodaytheywilltackleoneparticularlythinelephantintheroom.

Whoisaffectedbythisoperation?

Staff x Students x Public x PregnantWomen x Performers x

Description of hazards / risks Likelihood Severity Risk Factor Risk (before precautions have been taken)

1) CarolineHorton(asJosephine)fallingfromplatform,accessedvialadderboltedtoplatformtop.Theheightoftheplatformis1.4mandtheladderissteelwithwoodensteps.

2) Carolineinjuringherselfbytreadingintotheopentrapdoorontheplatformsurface.

3) Allergicreactiontofeathersthatarescatteredacrossstageduringtheshow’sconclusion.

4) Triphazardoffabricforperformerswhilstnavigatingsetduringperformance.

5) Triphazardtoaudienceandperformersofcablesrunalongfloor.

6) Inhalingfeatherbitsintheshow’sclimax.

3

3

3

3

3

3

4

6

3

3

3

3

12

18

9

9

9

9

Medium

High

Medium

Medium

Medium

Medium

Precautions taken/to be taken 1) Carolinehasrehearsedontheplatformextensively.Noquickorsuddenmovementtakesplaceontheladderorplatformtop.Thefabriconthe

platformssurfacehasbeensecurelyfastenedsoitdoesnotmoveunderfoot.2) ThetrapdoorisnotopenedwhilstCarolineisstandingandisneverleftopen.Thedoorhasbeendesignedtosealshutfirmlyandisflushwiththe

surroundingsurface.3) Asignwillbepostedonallentrancestotheperformancespacetomaketheaudienceawareoftheuseoffeathersduringtheshow.Anotheradvisory

messagewillbemadeorallybeforetheshowcommencesandallstaffandperformerswillbemadeawarepriortostart.4) Thefabricisfittedwithnon-slipmattingunderneathsothatitmovesaslittleaspossiblewhentroddenon;thecasthaverehearsedextensivelyonthe

fabricandarecomfortablewithanymovementthatremains.5) Cablesrunalongthefloorwillbesecurelytapeddownwithhazardtape(asthisisinkeepingwiththeshow’sdesign),andkeepclearofaccessand

safetyroutesfortheaudience.Performerswillbefullyawareofwherethecablesaretapediftheyhavetocrossanypartoftheplayingspaceandwillrehearsewiththesetobuildtheirfamiliarity.

6) Casttovacateareaasquicklyaspossibleaftershow.Crewtoweardustmasksifnecessaryduringcleanup.

Description of hazards / risks Likelihood Severity Risk Factor Risk (after precautions have been taken)

1) CarolineHorton(asJosephine)fallingfromplatformsetpiece,accessedvialadderboltedtoplatformtop.Theheightoftheplatformin1.4mandtheladderissteelwithwoodensteps.

2) Carolineinjuringherselfbytreadingintotheopentrapdoorontheplatformsurface.

3) Allergicreactiontofeathersthatarescatteredacrossstageduringtheshow’sconclusion.

4) Triphazardoffabricforperformerswhilstnavigatingsetduringperformance.

5) Triphazardtoaudienceandperformersofcablesrunalongfloor.

6) Inhalingfeatherbitsintheshow’sclimax.

2

1

1

2

2

2

4

3

6

3

3

3

8

3

6

6

6

6

Medium

Low

Low

Low

Low

Low

Details of further action required

1)-4)Re-assesstheactivityifanaccident,nearmissorchangeinoperationtakesplace.

MultiplyProbabilityxSeveritytoobtainRisk

Assessed by ChrisWhitwood Position ProductionManager Signed C.Whitwood Date 13/11/15

Signed Print name Date

Likelihood 1Veryunlikely 2 Unlikely 3Mayoccur 4Likely 5 Very likely 6 Will occur

Severity 1Veryminorinjury 2 Minor injury 3Losttimetoinjury 4Majorinjury 5Singlefatality 6Multiplefatality

RiskFactor0-6Low

Riskfactorabove6

Improveifpossible

Risk Factor 7-17 Medium Riskfactorabove12

Furtheractionrequired

Risk Factor 18-36 High Immediateactionrequired