Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre: Technical Specifications
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre: Technical Specifications
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre: Technical Specifications
Charles Wyly
Theatre
Technical Specifications
Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION 2
CONTACT INFORMATION 3
PARKING INFORMATION 5
STAGE SPECIFICATIONS 10
STAGE DRAWINGS 11
LIFT MECHANICS 13
RIGGING SPECIFICATIONS 14
LIGHTING SYSTEM 18
POWER DISTRIBUTION 20
VIDEO INFORMATION 22
SEATING CAPACITIES 32
SUPPORT AREAS 34
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES 35
MEDICAL ATTENTION 38
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is comprised of the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, the Dee
and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square, and Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park.
Winspear Opera House and Strauss Square specifications are available on request.
Information and scheduling for the following services and equipment are coordinated through the
Center Operations Department:
Paul M. Cathey
Director of Production and Events
Tel. 214-978-3657 office
Fax 214-954-9936
Email: [email protected]
Amanda West
Production Manager
Tel. 214-978-3651 office
Fax 214-954-9936
Email: [email protected]
Eric Miller
Assistant Production Manager
Tel. 214-978-3634
Fax 214-954-9936
Email: [email protected]
* Requests for technical and production information about the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House,
Nancy B. Hamon Hall, and Annette Strauss Square and Sammons Park should be directed to those
listed above.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS
The loading dock is located off of Ross Avenue between Leonard Street and Jack Evans Street. The truck dock is
4’-0” high with a door opening of 11’-11” H x 9’-0” W and accommodates one semi-trailer at a less than three
degree decline from street level; a smaller van dock is also available on the north side of the building with a door
opening of 8’-2” H x 10’-6” W. The van dock is equipped with a leveler.
State of Texas and City of Dallas traffic regulations prohibit overnight curbside parking. Clients are responsible for
coordinating long term parking options.
1. Dock space and truck parking is subject to availability of the Wyly Theater loading dock and must be advanced
with the production department.
2. Reset the dock leveler after each use. Damages from driving away with the leveler deployed are the
responsibility of the user.
3. Dock doors will be closed immediately upon completion of pickup or delivery. If extended periods of the doors
being open are required, security must be notified. Do not defeat the air curtains. Any resulting damages will be
charged.
4. Reasonable and easy access pathways through the dock are to be maintained at all times. Access to all stage
doors, and cable passes in the dock must be available at all times.
5. Furniture dollies, hand trucks, flat bed carts and palette jacks that belong to the Center must be returned after
use unless previously arranged with Center staff. Use is subject to availability.
6. Any major construction, staging, prep work, power requirements or running crew space required in the loading
dock area must be coordinated with the Center two weeks before the event.
7. Any trash or construction debris in the loading dock and stage area is the responsibility of the client and should
be removed daily - including sawdust, metal shavings, food and other trash.
8. The loading dock is a shared space where first in has priority. Cooperation with others is expected.
These rules are provided for AT&T Performing Arts Center user groups that utilize any stage, backstage or
related production areas. Additional Center policies and rules may be adopted and enforced as necessary without
prior notice.
1. Decorations or signs will not be placed in any rooms, hallways, lobbies or theatres in the Center buildings
without the permission of management. Expenses for any damages incurred by the violation of this rule will be
paid by the party responsible for the damage.
2. No sign or decoration is allowed on the building exterior or sidewalk unless approved in advance by the
Operations Department or Event Services Department.
3. The Center will maintain its facilities for what it deems normal use. The lessee may be charged an additional
cleaning fee for removal of decorations, excessive trash and debris, damage to or soiling of finishes, furnishings
or equipment.
4. The presenter will not obstruct any portion of the entries, hallways, elevators, stairs or other egress paths from
Center buildings including access to all building utilities.
5. The presenter will not permit smoking in any theatre or in control rooms at any time. Smoking on stage is only
permitted as part of a performance, and only when management approval and a valid fire permit have been
obtained in advance. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
6. Animals (other than service animals) will not be allowed in Center buildings for any reason other than for use in
a production or related promotional event. This privilege must be secured through the Center Operations
Department prior to load-in. If animals are used as part of a production it is the presenters’ responsibility for
cleanup of all waste. A fee will be incurred if not adhered to.
7. If food and/or beverages are to be provided for visiting company personnel, receptions or related events, these
services must be provided by the Center caterer. Not applicable for backstage.
8. AT&T Performing Arts Center reserves the right to determine the uniformed or non-uniformed security
personnel requirements for each event. Loaded firearms are prohibited in Center buildings, with the exception of
on-duty peace officers, Center security and ‘stage use’ weapons, which have appropriate safety features and prior
approval by the Operations Department.
9. AT&T Performing Arts Center reserves the right to eject or cause to be ejected from the premises any person
or persons violating the law or causing a disturbance that could result in a breach of the peace and/or damage to
the venues of the Center. Neither the Center nor any of its employees shall be liable to the client for any damages
that may be sustained by the client through the exercise of such rights by the Center.
10. Only doors equipped with a magnetic hold-open device may be propped open; all other doors must never be
propped open.
11. The acquisition of access cards will not be granted without the user relinquishing state issued ID. Building
master keys will not be given out to anyone without written notification from building management.
12. Contracting the building does not guarantee facility tours. All building tours must be arranged in advance by
contacting Patron Services.
1. The visiting company will provide identification and/or complete lists of all persons to be allowed in the
backstage area. This list must be provided at the beginning of the load-in and is subject to approval by the
Operations Department. The Center reserves the right to restrict backstage access as needed. All persons must
sign in and show identification at the stage door; visiting company should provide and wear credentials.
2. The house opens no fewer than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled show time. All set-up and sound checks
must be completed by this time. The Operations Department will assist the visiting company in opening the
house on time.
3. The Center house manager will verbally approve the start of a performance and the end of intermission.
4. The management reserves the right to determine the final maximum sound level for any event in Center
venues.
5. All preproduction coordination between the visiting company and the Center will be coordinated by the
Operations Department. The presenter will make every effort to provide all paperwork regarding the technical
needs of the event, a basic timeline and expectations of the house at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date.
6. The Center maintains security for all areas under its jurisdiction. No additional locks will be permitted on any
door on the premises. It is recommended that valuables be collected by the visiting company’s stage manager
prior to the performance and kept until the performance is completed. The Center assumes no responsibility for
valuables or personal property left in dressing rooms.
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for any use of flame, combustible materials, stage use fire
arms and pyrotechnic effects. All use of flame, smoke effects, firearms and pyrotechnics must be approved in
advance by the Operations Department and the City of Dallas fire marshall, and when appropriate the State of
Texas fire marshall. This includes the use of candles, incense, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, torches of any
kind, flash paper, stage firearm weaponry etc. Client companies must be prepared to demonstrate effects to the
authority having jurisdiction prior to approval. All associated costs are the responsibility of the presenter.
The use of any special effects that may affect audience comfort or safety (such as the use of strobe lights) must
be approved in advance by the Operations Department. The Center reserves the right to limit or prohibit the use
of effects that may constitute a hazard to patrons, employees or the facilities.
THE POSSESSION OF AND USE OF FIREARMS, OTHER THAN STAGE USE WEAPONS WHICH HAVE
APPROPRIATE SAFETY FEATURES, IS PROHIBITED IN CENTER FACILITIES.
8. The lessee shall follow all fire code regulations regarding public performance, including the use of flame
resistant materials for scenic or design purposes, as well as keeping the area clear around fire doors. Certificates
of fire retardancy may be requested.
9. AT&T Performing Arts Center staff must approve any use of atmospheric effects (i.e. smoke, haze, fog or
cracked oil). The Center reserves the right to ban confetti, rice and glitter from the premises at any time.
Additional fees will be applied if not adhered to or if additional cleaning is required.
10. Location of all production equipment must be approved in advance by the Operations Department.
11. The number and type of stage labor required for the event shall be determined after consulting with the
Operations Department.
12. Any damaged equipment must immediately be brought to the attention of Center staff.
13. Access to the house tools is limited to members of the Center staff. It is the responsibility of the presenter to
bring all required tools for the event. Center staff may loan tools at their discretion.
14. AT&T Performing Arts Center will not be responsible for lost or damaged equipment provided by the presenter
or the presenter’s outside vendors.
15. The visiting company shall provide a clean copy of the production script in advance of arrival for ADA needs.
1. The visiting company will not make holes or drive nails, tacks, stage screws or similar articles in any part of the
premises without approval by the Operations Department.
2. Any changes to house rigging, lighting, audio or other equipment must be approved in advance by the
Operations Department.
3. Tying in power must be performed by qualified personnel and must be arranged in advance.
4. Only Center staff may operate the following house equipment: lift system, tower controls and the Vortek
automated fly system.
5. No scenery or other obstruction may cover any required exits or exit signs. No scenery or other obstruction
may prevent the rolling fire door located stage right from sealing completely. Tenant is responsible for any
necessary modifications to accommodate.
6. All best efforts should be made to keep the house curtain available for use.
7. The use of man lifts, scissor lifts or forklifts to be operated only by qualified personnel. Runabout and scissor
lifts are not allowed on stage traps or cable troughs.
8. All access to galleries and catwalks as well as dimmer or sound rack rooms may be monitored or approved by
Center staff.
9. The Center must be notified if hot work is to take place a minimum of 48 hours in advance of work being
performed.
10. Hard hats shall be worn on deck and in the house any time work is being performed in grid areas at height,
or when working below a lift.
11. If the Vortek rigging system is to be used with personnel attached, such as in a focus track, the batten should
be set at appropriate height, Vortek disabled and accessed by man lift.
STAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Stage Dimensions
Stage Floor - Sprung renewed resources polyboard
Proscenium
Height: 16’-6” to 26’-8” with adjustable header
Width: 42’-0” to 56’-8” as needed
Stage Width
Proscenium & Thrust
On Stage Right (centerline to SR gallery): 38'-6”
On Stage Left (centerline to SL gallery): 38’-6”
Wing Space Right (proscenium to SR wall): 16’-8” (torms in) 25’-11” (torms out)
Wing Space Left (proscenium to SL gallery): 16’-10” (torms in) 24’-2” (torms out)
Thrust Only
Thrust Stage: 24’-0”
Stage Depth
Proscenium & Thrust
Total (plaster line to back wall): 48’-2”
Last Line Set (from plaster line): 38’-8”
Crash Wall (from plaster line): 41’-0”
Thrust Only
Thrust Stage: 27’-0”
Elevations
Grid Height (stage deck to walkable steel): 71’-8”
Deck to I-Beam: 79’-0”
Operating Gallery Height: 32’-0” (to pin rail) 28’-7” (to walkable surface)
Orchestra Pit
Full pit: 9’ L X 41’ W X 8’ below stage level
Capacity: 20-30 people
Not to scale
Stage trap area of 42’-6” x 15’-0” splitting center line just upstage of proscenium not pictured.
Both compressed air and water connections are available off stage right.
Not to scale
LIFT MECHANICS
Only lifts #1, #4 and #5 are used for the orchestra pit and therefore are the only lifts that have multiple level
options. (Note: 0’ indicates even with the stage floor.)
RIGGING SPECIFICATIONS
The Vortek Automated Control System may only be operated by Center staff.
Fly System
(44) 1.5” schedule 40 black pipe, 63’-0” long w/ Vortek Pro Series 1200 lb capacity hoists
Line sets over stage have a maximum speed of 3 feet per second
Main curtain hoist has a maximum speed of 3.5 feet per second
Maximum Trim: 68’-4”
(20) Loft blocks: for pin rail/rope use – can be moved on grid.
25lb, 50lb & 100lb Sandbags
Belaying Pins
(10) 4‘ Batten Extensions
6’ and 3’ Polyester Roundslings
5’, 10’ and 30’ Wire Rope Slings
5/8”, ½”, 3/8”, 5/16” Shackles
(2) Traveler tracks
Please contact venue in advance to confirm availability of all rigging hardware and equipment.
Black velour goods are flat without fullness and contain bottom chain.
LIGHTING SYSTEM
AVAILABLE
CIRCUITS
AVAILABLE
LOCATION TYPE CIRCUITS
Catwalk 20A 162
Grid 20A 180
Gallery 20A 36
Deck 20A 30
Vomitory 20A 6
Lift One 20A 4
Lift Two 20A 6
Trap Room 20A 6
Spot Booth 20A 6
Total 20A 436
Catwalk 60A 2
Grid 60A 2
Gallery 60A 3
Deck 60A 3
Total 60A 10
LIGHTING INVENTORY
Quantity
Source Four Elips 10deg 575w 10 12” x 12”
Source Four Elips 19deg 575w 58 6.25” x 6.25”
Source Four Elips 26deg 575w 76 6.25” x 6.25”
Source Four Elips 36deg 575w 72 6.25” x 6.25”
Source Four Elips 50deg 575w 10 6.25” x 6.25”
Strand 8" Fresnel 1kw 28 10” x 10”
Strand 6" Fresnel 500w 18 7.5” x 7.5”
Source Four PARnel 575w 18 7.5” x 7.5”
Source Four PAR 575w 60 7.5” x 7.5”
Altman T3 CYC Light (3 Cell) w/ Hardware 6 11.5” x 10”
Altman 8, 4-circ MR16 Strip Lights w/ Hardware 75w 6 4.75” x 4.5”
Lycian Super arc Followspot w/ Stand 400w HTI 2 N/A
Six programmable two-port Strand N21 DMX nodes available upon request. A written layout of what universes
nodes should be programed should be given to the technical manager 48 hours in advance of use.
POWER DISTIBUTION
Company Switches
Console
Main Speakers
Full house coverage from permanently mounted cabinets throughout the auditorium including mid-hi column
arrays and three low frequency cabinets
Auxiliary Speakers
Outboard Equipment
Hearing Assist
Communication
VIDEO INFORMATION
Video:
- Dry video patching to multiple >>>> around stage and in the house
- Multi mode fiber optic patching around stage and tech booths
- Distributed RF throughout the building
Data:
- Multi mode fiber optic patching to stage and tech booths
- Patchable Cat5e points around stage and to multiple points in the theatre/building.
Tie Line:
- Patchable analog dry lines throughout the theatre
Full inventory of equipment including microphones, cables and other assorted equipment available upon request.
SEATING CAPACITIES
Seating Capacity
(5) 19’-0 x 10’-0” dressing rooms with makeup area, full bathroom and shower facilities. Suitable for four people
per room.
Located on level 0:
(2) 31’-6” x 11’-1” chorus dressing rooms with makeup area, full bathroom and shower facilities. Suitable for 12
people per room.
Located on level 2:
(1)14’-0” x 19’-0” costume maintenance area with two washers and dryers.
(1) 14’-6” x 28’-6” greenroom with multiple seating areas and vending machines.
(Level 2)
(Level 0)
SUPPORT AREAS
*Portable sound system available upon request for all auxiliary spaces (subject to availability)*
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
Studio Theatre 98
Sky Lounge 49
Enloe Terrace 85
Conference Room 49
Lighting Console
Strand Palette Preset
Audio Console
Soundcraft Spirit FX 16
Speakers
(2) JBL EON 15 G2 self-powered speakers with tripod stands
Outboard Equipment
(2) Shure UHF-R Series wireless SM58 microphones
Denon DN-V310 CD/ DVD Player
Listen LT Hearing Assist (10 receivers) 216Hz
CableTek 50’ six channel audio snake
Straight microphone stands with round bases (boom arms available)
(Note: Portable audio system can be used in the Studio Theatre, Patron Lounge, Sky Lounge, Grand Lobby or
Rehearsal Hall.)
Water coolers are available for use backstage. There will be a charge of $3.35 per five gallon bottle.
Event rental telephone lines are available for rent on request with locations in most backstage areas.
Each phone line requested will be $125.00 for the entire usage time and includes a handset.
One analog fax line is available with two weeks prior notice. The fee for the analog line is $200.00.
Each hardwired Internet connection will be $75.00 for the entire usage time.
AT&T Performing Arts Center Wi-Fi is free and available at all times. To access connect to attwifi, open the web
browser and agree to the terms.
Security
If uniformed security is requested, AT&T Performing Arts Center will arrange for personnel through the Center per
a security contractor, with extra charges to be paid by the client.
Credentials may be checked out by security. A $10.00 charge per item will be incurred if not returned.
If parking credentials are issued and not returned there will be a $25.00 per item.
MEDICAL ATTENTION
AT&T Performing Arts Center is pleased to offer all visiting artists and production teams immediate access to
health care via Baylor University Medical Center, one of the top regional medical facilities.
Baylor University Medical Center’s Premier Services provides preferred and quick access to physicians in a time
of emergency or medical need, and also bypasses the normal admission channels.
The Premier Services program director and her assistant take all inbound phone calls made to the Premier
Services hotline. This hotline functions 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. Baylor has also dedicated a
team of five physicians that will handle all inbound patients from the Center. Based on the medical emergency or
need, when calling the hotline the Premier Services team will provide instructions and directions on which medical
office/ER and which physician the patient will need to visit. The Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas,
3500/3600 Gaston Avenue (one mile from the Center), will be the primary receiving location for anyone needing
medical attention.
If someone has a cold, fever, sprains an ankle, gets a cut or needs non-emergency or emergency medical
attention, Premier Services will provide instant and preferred care from Baylor University Medical Center.
Individuals who call the Premier Services hotline will need to provide the following:
1) Full name
2) Social Security number
3) Birth date
4) Upon arrival at the hospital or a physician’s office, the individual will need to provide valid insurance
information.
5) Please note the only types of visit that cannot be accommodated by Baylor University Medical Center are
open, follow-up or workman’s compensation claims.
For professional medical care, please call the following phone number: