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CarolineHorton–Mess
TechnicalSpecificationsforInternationalTouring
Correctasof13/11/15
CompanyInformationChrisWhitwood ProductionManager [email protected] +44(0)7711730883KayaStanley-Money Producer [email protected] +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.
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18
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Medium
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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.
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4
3
6
3
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Medium
Low
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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