Outdoor Technical Requirements

PARKING: Parking permits/places reserved for Truck (as close to the stage area as possible) plus 3 to 6 vehicles.

SET-UP: We need exclusive access to the space no later than 9 a.m. on the day of performance when show is in the afternoon, no later than 1 p.m. for an evening performance. PRESENTER will provide a volunteer crew of 6 - 8 able-bodied people (no children under 16, no seniors over 65) to assist SFMT in unloading the truck and stage set-up before the performance (approximately 2 hours) and in striking the set and loading the truck after the performance (approx. 2 hours). Please note, the entire strike time may take up to 3 hours. Volunteers must be able to lift large wooden panels and other set items. Volunteers must bring work gloves, wear sturdy, closed shoes and attire which allows them to move freely and comfortably. Our truck is 30 feet long and 12 feet 6 inches high with a lift gate. Hand trucks and rolling flat bed cart trucks are required if the truck must be parked some distance from the stage area.

PLAYING AREA: The playing area (stage or other level space) must be at least 35 feet wide and 25 feet deep with an overhead clearance of at least 18 feet. Ideally, the stage will face southwest. We like to have the audience as close to the playing area as possible. Whenever possible, we prefer to seat the closest patrons on a grassy area 40 feet wide by 20 feet deep directly in front of the stage with any chairs that the presenter may want to set-up behind this area.

POWER: We require two 20 amp 110AC circuits to power our band equipment and sound system. If this is not available, we will use our gas-powered generators.

TOILETS/DRESSING ROOMS: We need exclusive access to a minimum of 2 toilets for the performers and crew. If available, we would like to use dressing room space and a well-lit make-up area with mirrors for 7 performers, including access to both hot and cold running water.

HOSPITALITY: Load In: Please provide 24 bottles of water and two 2½ gallon water jugs (per show) to refill water bottles, and some cups for the volunteers. For performances in extremely hot spaces, 24 ounce Gatorades or 100% juices must be made available in addition to water.
Meal Break: Please provide a hot meal for SFMT’s 14-16 cast & crew members on the day of load in. The meal must be ready thirty minutes prior to the estimated dinner time. Some company members are vegetarian and vegan. Offer coffee and tea after the meal break and before performances on days without meals.
Strike: Please provide cheese, cracker & fruit plates or some comparable finger food. When appropriate, leftovers from dinner are welcome.

CHILDCARE: SFMT will be traveling with one child who is four and a half. We may require childcare approximately one hour before curtain and up to a half hour after curtain. Please secure a childcare provider for this period. SFMT will pay the provider $10/hour unless the provider is willing to volunteer their time. Please contact our Production Manager with the provider's name and phone number so that the mothers can contact them in advance of our visit.

 

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