technical rider for Radiohole Is Still My Name
Technical Rider for Radiohole Is Still My Name by Radiohole
Appendix 1
General Description
Radiohole Is Still My Name is a high energy, high impact and yet intimate performance piece created and first performed in the informal environment of our small studio in Brooklyn. We believe the atmosphere of our studio contributes greatly to our audience’sexperience and so we make every effort to approximate our studio both technically and “atmospherically” in touring this work.
The set is based on a truss structure, anchored to the floor that supports lighting, sound and scenic materials and forms a proscenium opening of 5.2m wide x 3.07 high. Because of this, audience rows should not be much more than 6m wide. The back row should have a clear view of the performing area to a depth of 7m. Behind the truss are six panels, three left and three right, that form “wings”. Each panel is suspended between floor and grid on heavy springs anchored to the floor and the grid (or ceiling, if appropriate). Performers slam into these panels and bounce off of them, therefore they must be firmly anchored to the floor and grid above. The grid above must be solidly constructed and rigid. Upstage is a two dimensional wooden bull that must be anchored to the floor. The floor in the hosting venue should be a level wood floor with a clear polyurethane natural wood finish. It will be necessary to firmly anchor the set to the host venue floor either with lag bolts, or in the case of a cement sub-floor, expansion anchors.
Provided all conditions at the host venue meet conditions specified in this technical rider at the beginning of the first day of load-in, the company requires a minimum two days for set-up and rehearsals with first performance on the evening of the second day. The first stop of a tour will require a minimum of one extra day for additional rehearsal, therefore first performance would be on the evening of the 3rd day.
We travel with all our own scenic, lighting and audio equipment, however, it may be necessary to augment Radiohole’s package with equipment provided by presenter.
This will be addressed in further detail below.
Upon receipt of this document please send accurate, scale drawings of venue in plan and section as well as equipment lists and any other relevant technical information to:
Radiohole, Inc.
Attn.: Eric Dyer
272 Manhattan Ave. 2nd Flr.
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211
Electronic (CAD) drawings may be e-mailed to:
Performing Area
• Playing area should be a minimum 9.1m deep x 7.2 wide
• grid must be 3.75m
• Grid should be built and stiffened as per drawings provided by company
• Audience risers should have a rise of between 16º and 22º. Due to sight lines it is necessary to keep width of audience seating to 6m centered on truss structure.
• Modifications to venue agreed to by presenter and Radiohole will be executed by presenter prior to the first day of load-in. All materials necessary to modify venue (draperies, flats, platforms, pipes, etc.) will be provided by presenter.
Staff & Production Schedule
• Radiohole travels as a company of (5) performer/technicians and sets up it’s own equipment with the help of local crew. A minimum of two days is required for set-up and rehearsal with 1st public performance on the evening of the 2nd day (no earlier than 20:00). The first day shall have a minimum of 12 working hours a crew of 6 (1 audio/1electrician/4 carpenter-riggers) for the first 8 hours. For the final 4 hours crew may be reduced to 3 (1 audio/1 electrician/1 carpenter-rigger).
•The second day of set-up requires a crew of 2 (1 audio/ 1 carpenter-rigger) for 8 hours
•Performances require 1 stand-by technician and two persons to assist the company in post show clean-up (it is a very messy show)
•Strike will be approximately 4-5 hours and require a crew of 6
•exact production schedule to be agreed upon between presenter and company no later than 14 days prior to load-in
Transportation.
• presenter shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the transportation of company set and equipment to and from our Brooklyn studio and between venues during the course of a tour.
Set
• Radiohole travels with complete set.
Lighting & Electrical
• Radiohole travels with it’s own lighting equipment. All lighting equipment is operated by theperformers from the stage.
• As much of Radiohole’s lighting equipment is found or “homemade” it may not meet local electrical codes and standards. If this is an issue with the venue, the presenter must supply any materials necessary, and negotiate these issues with the Radiohole prior to arrival of the company.
• It may be necessary for presenter to furnish supplemental lighting depending on size and color of the room. This will be decided on a per venue basis by mutual agreement between company and presenter.
• Depending on the venue, Radiohole may request changes to the house lighting more suitable to the production.
• If house lighting is not operable from the stage, it will be necessary for presenter to provide someone to operate house lighting.
• (6) 220vac 50hz 12 amp direct circuits shall be provided. (2) down stage left and (1) upstage left; (2) down stage right and (1) upstage right. One circuit on each side (downstage left and right) should be isolated “clean” power for the operation of audio equipment. Radiohole will provide step down transformers to operate its 120vac equipment.
Audio
• Radiohole travels with its own audio equipment, that is operated by performers from the stage.
Radiohole provides the following:
• 1 pair EAWJF-60 speakers (vocal cluster)
• 1 pair Event 20/20p speakers (mains)
• 1 Mackie 1202 mixing console
• 1 Crown CE 1000 amplifier
• 1 Aliess Quadraverb Digital Effects Processor signal processor
• 1 Roland SP-808 sampler
• 3 sm-57 dynamic microphones
• 1 sm-58 dynamic microphone
• 1 Yamaha SU10 sampler
• It may be necessary for presenter to furnish supplemental speakers depending on size of venue. Additional speakers should meet or exceed the specifications of Meyer UPM 1 or EAW JF 100e. This will be decided on a per venue basis by mutual agreement between Radiohole and presenter.
In all cases presenter shall provide:
• 1 sub-woofer meeting or exceeding specifications of Meyer UMW 1P
• 1 active crossover
• 2 lavalier wireless mic systems. Mic should meet or exceed specifications of Shure WL-50
• All necessary equipment and cable to interface presenter provided equipment with Radiohole’s equipment.
Props/Expendables
There are several expendable food props used in Name. Presenter must provide Radiohole with the following:
• (1) whole roasted chicken per performance.
• (24) pieces of fried chicken per performance. This is sold to audience before and during each performance. Of the (24) pieces, at least (6) must be drumsticks (legs).
• (1) bunch of fresh parsley per performance.
These items are consumed during the performance and must be fresh as of the day of the performance.
It is Radiohole’s custom to give away beer before and during show.
• 3 cases (at 24 cans per case) inexpensive canned beer per performance (This may be reduced to two if audience is 50 persons or less).
• 8 kg. Ice
Special Effects
•During the performance small “party poppers” are used during the show to represent gunshots. These are small plastic containers made to look like a tiny bottle. They are packed with a very small charge, when a string is pulled they make a “pop” sound (not too loud) and small streams of paper come out. These are legal in the U.S. and require no special permits.
• Near the end of the show a “smoke puff” effect is used. This is accomplished with a modified theatrical smoke puff that is lit with a fuse. Any permits/ fire marshals necessary for the use of a smoke puff in the venue is the responsibility of the presenter.
• Please direct questions regarding special effects used in “Name” to Eric Dyer at + +718.388.2251
+917.864.2046
Wardrobe/dressing room
•Dressing rooms for 4 persons, two male and two female.
•Costumes must be washed once per week or every (4) performances. Some costume parts must be dry-cleaned. Presenting venue shall provide facilities and a wardrobe person for this service and/or cover costs of cleaning. Costumes that need to be washed should be cleaned and dried during load out; costumes that need to be dry cleaned must be cleaned during load in at the next venue.
•The presenter must provide bottled water, both with gas and without, for the entire run of the show.
Security & access
Presenter will be responsible for the security of Radiohole’s equipment for the duration of the companies stay.
Radiohole will have exclusive access to performing area from beginning of load-in to end of load-out.
Presenter shall provide access to fax line and internet connection for company business.
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