Updated: July, 2005
FACILITY TECHNICAL DATA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. AUDITORIUM / LOBBY
3. ORCHESTRA PIT
4. STAGE DIMENSIONS
5. BACKSTAGE FACILITIES
        a)    DRESSING ROOMS
        b)    GREENROOM
        c)    MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
        d)    TRUCK LOADING
6. RIGGING SYSTEM
7. DRAPERIES
8. STAGING EQUIPMENT
9. LIGHTING
        a)    DIMMERS and CONTROL
        b)    FIXTURES
        c)    CABLE and ACCESSORIES
        d)    CIRCUIT LOCATIONS
10. SOUND
        a)    AUDITORIUM SYSTEM
        b)     FOLDBACK SYSTEM
        c)     SOUND ACCESSORIES
        d)     INTERCOM, PROGRAM SOUND/ PAGING
11.  AUXILIARY POWER
12.  ADDENDUM 1: LINE SET SCHEDULE
13.  ADDENDUM 2: PLANS and DRAWINGS

Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Winnipeg Canada


1.  GENERAL INFORMATION
THEATRE DESCRIPTION: The theatre (built by Alexander Pantages), was originally opened in 1914 as a 'vaudeville house'. In the 1990's the theatre received extensive backstage renovations (and a new rehearsal hall, lobby, and box office, were added).
ADDRESS: 180 Market Avenue East, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 
Canada, RIB 0P7. (across from City Hall)
CONTACT: Heather Belle Guest, General Manager
Dean Smith, Operations Administrator
PHONE: 
FAX:
EMAIL:
WEB SITE:		 (204) 989-2889
(204) 989-2881
info@pantagesplayhouse.com
www.pantagesplayhouse.com
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER: (204) 989-2886
UNION AFFILIATION: I.A.T.S.E. Local 63 (Stage Crew).
Contact the House Steward, Ken Swain, (204) 471-5902, or contact the Winnipeg Business Agent, (204) 944-0511
2.  AUDITORIUM  / LOBBY
AUDITORIUM SEATING:
See Main Floor Plan
See Balcony Plan		  922  -  ORCHESTRA - (Main Floor)
   86  -  BALCONY BOXES - (Diamond Horseshoe)
 467  -  BALANCE OF BALCONY
TOTAL SEATS 1475
RESERVED SEATS: Balcony Boxes T/U/V/ are reserved for technical operators.
HANDICAP SEATING: Yes, (consult venue)
LOBBY: 
See Lobby Plan		 There are 2 lobbies (original & new addition). Main floor lobbies (approx. 4,800 sq. ft.) accommodate 400 persons.
LOBBY FACILITIES: There are 2 merchandise kiosks available for lessee's use. All F.O.H. areas are complete with program sound\paging.


Interior of auditorium


3.  ORCHESTRA PIT
DESCRIPTION: Fixed orchestra pit, recessed into auditorium floor - 13".
DIMENSIONS: 8' deep at center, tapering to 4' at ends,  - by 35' wide.
OVERHANG: Stage overhangs the pit by about 2 ft. and restricts depth.
ACCESS: There are 2 doors (pit to dressing rooms).

 
4.  STAGE DIMENSIONS
PROSCENIUM WIDTH: 35'-0" -  structural width
PROSCENIUM HEIGHT: 29'-0" -  structural height
STAGE DEPTH: - (Clear) 28'-3" (Pros. Line to Raceway on UL column)  {30' at C}
STAGE WIDTH: 93'-4" (side wall to side wall)
CENTER TO STAGE LEFT WALL: 56'-6" (34'-2" to concrete beam 12'-10" above stage floor)
CENTER TO STAGE RIGHT WALL: 36'-10" (to counterweights)
TYPICAL TRIMS: Legs at 35' opening, borders at 18' above stage floor.
FLOOR: Hardwood sprung floor, painted black.
CROSSOVER: Crossover exists upstage behind rear wall.
REAR STAGE WALL: There are heaters, pipes and other obstructions along the US wall. The US wall is not exactly parallel to the proscenium wall.

 
5.  BACKSTAGE FACILITIES

a.)  DRESSING ROOMS
DIMENSIONS:

There are 10 dressing rooms
located below the stage. 

 4  at  7' x 9'-6"
2  at  13' x 10'
2  at  14' x 10'
1  at  4'-6" x 12'
1  at  6'-6" x 9'
WASHROOMS: 2 WC's and showers are located adjacent.

b.)  GREENROOM
DIMENSIONS: 20'-3" x 26'-7" adjacent to dressing rooms.
CAPACITY: Accommodates 43 persons (per MLCC regulations).
WASHROOMS: Two washrooms are adjacent to greenroom.

c.)  MULTIPURPOSE ROOM - (Korol Studio)
LOCATION: Basement level, acoustically treated.
DIMENSIONS: Average 43' x 35' (irregular shape)
CAPACITY: Accommodates 139 persons (based on MLCC regulations)
LIGHTING: Incandescent downlighting on dimmer control
FLOOR: Sprung floor, masonite surface, painted black
AUXILIARY POWER: 100 Amp (4W3P - 120/208 volt) in southwest corner
DRESSING ROOMS (2):  1 @ 11'-2" x 8'-1" @ 11'-4" x 7'-6" - both with wash rms.

d.) TRUCK LOADING
LOCATION: Upstage, stage left.
DOCK HEIGHT: 4'-4" above grade. (about 8' above stage floor)
LIFT: Powered platform, 23'-8" x 9'-2" (capacity 10,000 lbs.).
DOCK DOOR 8' h x 7'-11" w. 
DOORS TO STAGE (from lift) 7'-3" h x 8' w.
NOTE: Any size trailer is able to load behind theatre. Small elevator connects to all levels.

 
6.  STAGE RIGGING SYSTEM
TYPE Single purchase - counterweight - (Joel 1991)
NUMBER OF LINE SETS  30,  each with 45' long, flat truss (on 3 lines)
LINE SET CAPACITY (& High trim) 1,000 lbs. each - (Note: High trim is 52'-4")
LINE SET CENTERS 1-20 @ 9",     21-26 @12",     27-30@ 18"
(also see Line Set Schedule)
FLAT TRUSSES Bottom chord is Sc 40 tubing (extensions available) 
FLY FLOOR Stage right - Catwalk at 18' above stage floor
PIN RAIL (for hemp lines) Stage right - at fly floor
LOADING FLOOR Stage right - Catwalk at 55' above stage floor
GRID HEIGHT 63'1" to top of grid floor
STAGE LEFT AUX. CATWALK Stage Left - Catwalk at 18' above stage floor
SPOTLINES May be arranged upon request - consult venue
NOTES: Front curtain control is from fly floor and/or stage floor, SR. - Legs are rigged on hemp sets.
7.  DRAPERIES
FRONT CURTAIN  46'w x 26'h - 32 oz. red velour (travels or flies)
FRONT TEASER 45'w x 15'h - 32 oz. red velour (to match front curtain)
MID-STAGE TRAVELLER 50'w x 28'h - 25 oz. blue velour (travels or flies)
REAR CURTAIN 50'w x 30'h - 25 oz. black veltex
BORDERS (3) 45'w x 8'h - 25 oz. black veltex (no fullness)
CYCLORAMA 50'w x 28'h filled scrim, light blue
LEGS (rigged on hemp sets) 12'w x 24'h - 25 oz. black veltex (no fullness) (3 pairs)
12'w x 24'h velour, black, fair cond. (no fullness) (1 pair)
8.  STAGING EQUIPMENT
PIANO(S) 7’-0" Yamaha / 9’-0" Baldwin
MUSIC STANDS & LIGHTS 30 - Wenger
CHAIRS 100 - folding - brown in colour
A-FRAME LADDER 1 - wooden A-frame c/w castered base (safe work ht: 26')
LADDERS assorted ladders are also available
STAGE RISERS 3 - 4' x 8' x 9" black, 3 - 4' x 8' x 18" black

 
9.  LIGHTING
a.)  DIMMERS and CONTROL
DIMMERS: 168 dimmers, rated at 2.4Kw. each. (Strand CD80)
CIRCUITS: 168 circuits, 20 Amp., 120 volt, twist-lock/ground
CONTROL CONSOLE: ETC Express 72/144, w remote focus (& designer monitor)
CONTROL LOCATION: Lighting console is located, first row, Balcony. 
HOUSE LIGHTING PLOT: Consult venue for drawing of standard 'house hang'
b.)  LIGHTING FIXTURES
FOH CEILING PIPE - (permanent) 24 - Strand 2123 - 1Kw. FEL - 9 deg. c/w shutters 
FAR BOX BOOMS (R & L) - (permanent) 12 - Strand 2112 - 1Kw. FEL - 15 deg. cw/shutters
6 X 9'S 12 - Strand 2209 - 1Kw. FEL - 43 deg. c/w shutters
6 X 12'S 24 - Strand 2212 - 1Kw. FEL - 31 deg. c/w shutters
FRESNELS (6") 24 - Strand 3380 - 1Kw. BTR - c/w doors
PAR 64'S 44 - Altman PAR 64 - 1Kw. FFR - black
CYC LIGHTS (TOP) 5 - Iris 3 - 1Kw. FFT - 3 colour each.
FOLLOWSPOTS 2 - Altman - 575w. HMI (Satellite I) - far balcony. 
NOTE: Most fixtures listed above are utilized in the "Standard House Hang", I.A.T.S.E. will move and restore at cost to client. NOTE: Near Box Booms (Right & Left) have no permanent fixtures.
c.)  CABLES and ACCESSORIES
CABLES (12/3 SJ) 24 @ 4', 48 @ 6', 12 @ 25' and 24 Twofers (1991)
BOOM STANDS 4 - "T" top stands (Nelson Industries)
AUDITORIUM TRUSS It is possible to hang a FOH TRUSS downstage of the proscenium. Consult venue for details
d.) CIRCUIT LOCATIONS - (1-168)
   1 - 24        (24)
 25 - 36        (12)
 37 - 48        (12)
 49 - 54          (6)
 55 - 102      (48)
103 - 150     (48)
151 - 162     (12)
163 - 165       (3)
165 -168        (3)		  FOH CEILING PIPE - parallels to FOH Truss location
 RIGHT BOX BOOMS - 34-36 parallels to Near Boom
 LEFT BOX BOOMS - 46-48 parallels to Near Boom
 BALCONY RAIL - parallels to Orch.  pit & rear balcony C.
 STAGE RIGHT CATWALK - 8 x 6 circuit,  portable boxes
 STAGE LEFT CATWALK - 8 x 6 circuit, portable boxes
 UPSTAGE FLOOR - for Cyclorama, floor lighting, etc.
 STAGE LEFT FLOOR  - circuits parallel US/DS
 STAGE RIGHT FLOOR - circuits parallel US/DS

 
10.   SOUND
a.) AUDITORIUM SYSTEM .
LOUDSPEAKERS (Main): 3 - Bose, Acoustimass speakers - located above the proscenium (as center cluster), complete with integral amplifiers and processing.
LOUDSPEAKERS (Fill): 3 - Bose, 802 speakers located under first balcony, complete with Crown Microtech 1200 Amp & Bose 802C controller.
HOUSE CONSOLE: 1 - Soundcraft - Delta 32 x 4 x 2 (#3242-D).
HOUSE EQUALIZER: 1 - Yamaha GQ-2031, dual 1/3 octave, 31 band equalizer.
HOUSE DELAY: 1 - Yamaha DEQ-7, stereo, digital delay, c/w equalization.
HOUSE SPLITTER: 1 - 40 line, transformer isolated, split (XLR)
MICROPHONE INPUTS: 20 permanent inputs:
(6) pit,   (6) apron,   (4) DR,   (4) DL.
CONSOLE LOCATIONS: House console is located in the Balcony. Client's console can be located in the last three rows of main floor seating.
b.) FOLDBACK / MONITOR SYSTEM
LOUDSPEAKERS 6 - JBL 4602, wedge type, monitor speakers
AMPLIFIERS 2 - Crown Amcron Power Tech-1 (220w/channel into 8 ohms)
EQUALIZERS 2 - Yamaha Q-2031A, dual 1/3 octave, 31 band equalizer
c.) SOUND ACCESSORIES  
MICROPHONES (10) - Shure SM 58                (2) - Crown PCC-160
    (8) - Shure SM 57-LC          (1) - Crown PCC-200
    (2) - Shure 588-SD              (1) - Peavey PVR 1
    (1) - Sony ECM 144             (4) - AKG 451-EB Comb.
MICROPHONE STANDS 24 - K & M stands, complete with booms
RECORDING/PLAYBACK 1-Tascam 112-MKII cassette deck 
1-Tascam 122-MKII cassette deck
1-Tascam 301-MKII cd player
1- Panasonic SV 3700 R-DAT recorder 1
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 1 - Yamaha SPX 900 processor 
1 - Symetrix 525 expander/compressor 
1 - DBX 166 II compressor
SNAKES 1 - 100' - 24 line 

 
10d.  INTERCOM, PROGRAM SOUND and PAGING
INTERCOM -TYPE: 1 - Clear-Com Base Station, 2 channel, connects to: 
15 - stations, permanently hardwired.
INTERCOM - BELT PACKS: 8 - Clear-Com RS501.
INTERCOM - HEADSETS: 3 - Beyer TD-109 (double earpiece)
5 - Beyer TD-108 (single earpiece)
INTERCOM - REMOTE STATIONS: 2 - Clear-Com K8111-A  (2-way speaker station)
PROGRAM SOUND: Complete coverage in all performer areas except stairwells
PAGING  - (Backstage) Unavailable until further notice

 
11.  AUXILIARY POWER
AUXILIARY SPLITTER #1: 1 - 400 Amp. (4W3P 120/208v), located Stage Right
AUXILIARY SPLITTER #2 1 - 200 Amp. (4W3P 120/208v), located Stage Right
AUXILIARY SPLITTER #3: 1 - 100 Amp. (4W3P 120/208v), located Stage Right
      Parallels to 2 x 50 Amp. stove plugs (Stage Right)
TOURING SOUND: 1 - 60 Amp. splitter DSL & DSR (parallel) 4W3P, 120/208v.
HOUSE SYSTEM: 1 - 100 Amp. true single phase c/w technical ground (120v)

 
12.  LINE SET SCHEDULE
1
1'-2"
  House teaser (red) - All measurements: from prosc. line
2
1'-11"
  House Curtain (red) - Travels and Flies
3
 2'-8"  Torm. legs (black) -
4
3'-5"
  #1 Electric -
5
4'-2"
 . -
6
4'-11"
 . -
7
5'-8"
  #1 Border (black) -
7-a
-
  Legs  -(on hemp set) 
8
6'-5"
 . -
9
7'-2"
 . -
10
7'-11"
  #2 Border (black) -
11
8'-8"
 . -
12
9'-5"
  #2 Electric -
13
10'-2"
 . -
14
10'-11"
 . -
14-a
-
  Legs  -(on hemp set)
15
11'-8"
  Traveller - Blue -
16
12'-5"
 . -
17
13'-2"
 . -
18
13'-11"
  #3 Electric -
19
14'-6"
 . -
20
15'-3"
 . -
21
16'-10"
  #3 Border (black) -
22
17'-10"
 . -
22-a
-
  Legs  -(on hemp set)
23
18'-10"
 . -
24
19'-10"
  #4 Electric (Ianiro's) -
25
20'-10"
 . -
26
21'-10"
 . -
27
22'-10"
  #5 Electric - back light -
28
24'-4"
 . -
29
25'-10"
  Black Drop -
29-a
-
  Legs  -(on hemp set)
30
27'-2"
  Cyclorama -

 
13.  PLANS & DRAWINGS

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