technical rider

PLEASE NOTE: Any variations regarding the specifications below must be arranged directly between a representative from the Presenting Venue and a designated representative of Zeitgeist/Paul Dresher Ensemble (Z/PDE) and final approval of all specs must be obtained from same.

The schedules and manpower needs herein outlined are subject to local conditions. We will never need less than the basic numbers. If your venue's circumstances require more time and/or personnel, these numbers will be adjusted, as necessary.

If you have any questions, or see any problems with any of this, please contact either:

Z/PDE will be travelling with a crew of four:

• (1) Technical Director
• (1) Stage Manager/Lighting Supervisor
• (1) Sound Engineer
• (1) Master Carpenter

PLEASE NOTE: The number of local crew below is in addition to Zeitgeist tour crew.

*PLEASE NOTE: It is the preference of the Company that the crew assist in all areas listed above, switching work departments as needed throughout the day, as instructed by the Technical Director. This will require the crew be generally versed in Stage Lighting and Stage Carpentry skills. The Sound position is a specialized position and we anticipate this person will work exclusively in the sound related area.

In Houses where representation is required in each department, the following areas will need additional crew:

2 Day Load-In Schedule

Prior to the arrival of the Company:

• All Z/PDE shipping and equipment must be received at the theatre
• All lighting must be hung, circuited, colored and tested
• The Piano must be tuned and a tuner available for at least one additional tuning PRIOR to the first technical rehearsal
  

THEATRE
Required Stage Dimension:

35' wide by 35' deep from MINIMUM 20' high over playing area

FOH positions for long strings*

*Discuss with Z/PDE

2 Dressing Rooms
1 Prop Table
Secure facility, or security gaurd if equipment is to be left unattended.
4 rolls Gaffers Tape
Grand Piano

SOFT GOODS
Black masking of soft goods: 4 sets of legs, 4 borders
Full Stage Black Center-split Traveller Curtain upstage

MUSIC/SOUND
Grand Piano, 7 foot or larger, with lid off, tuned no more than 3 hours before performance
4 1/2 octave Concert Marimba (down to low F) on wheels
Concert Vibraphone on wheels
Sound Mixing Position at rear center of orchestra level in audience not under balcony or overhangs
6 stations of ClearCom or equivalent headset system

(ideal system, changes are possible in consultation with PDE Lighting Director)
1 - Computerized Lighting Controller Board, 144 channel minimum
144 - 2.4 Kw Dimmers
8 - 14-0" Boom Stands
48 - 1-0" Side Arms
12 - ETC Source4 19 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
32 - ETC Source4 26 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
56 - ETC Source4 36 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
8 - ETC Source4 50 575w Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights
36 - PAR64 WFL 1Kw
30 - ETC PARnel 750w
5 - 3 ckt, 12 light R40FLD 300w Striplights on Trunnions. For cyc footlights
12 - Floor Stands
- Sufficient cable to circuit lighting system according to the Z/PDE Company light plot
- Color Media and Templates will be provided by the Producer unless otherwise arranged.

Z/PDE will generally provide a complete audio system for performance including main and monitor speakers, mixing console and snake. However, depending upon the size of the house and available in-house system, portions of the house system may be needed for coverage in larger venues with substantial balcony or in houses where there is substantial seating in a wide configuration in relationship to the stage.

PRESENTER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING (Box Office coordination may be needed)

MIX POSITION: 4'x6' table with AC in house at rear center of orchestra level in audience not under balcony or overhangs

ELECTRICAL: Two 15 Amp Edison 110V AC circuits--on separate AC legs, isolated ground--to install our Power Conditioner, which feeds PDE equipment; the service should be the same service as the house PA. Note: Other AC tie-ins possible with advance consultation only (incl.: 30 Amp/110V, 20Amp/220V)

INTERCOM: 5 stations of ClearCom or equivalent headset system.

GRAND PIANO, 7 foot or larger, with lid off, tuned no more than 3 hours before performance

CONCERT MARIMBA - 4 1/2 octaves (down to low F) on wheels

CONCERT VIBRAPHONE - on wheels

CATERING
Deli Platter, coffee, tea, juice, water available from Load-In through Strike