Technical Specifications

For questions, contact the Technical Supervisor at 727-587-6740 x5119 or [email protected].

Stage

• Proscenium Opening: 35' 
• Stage Right Wing Space: 17'
• Stage Left Wing Space: 14' 
• Curtain Line to Upstage Wall: 34'
• Curtain Line to Downstage Edge: 11' 
• Orchestra Pit Cover Depth: 6'
• Curtain Line to Cyc: 26' 
• Crossover Space/Cyc to upstage wal: 8’

Sound
The Tonne Playhouse has a professional full range stereo sound system consisting of two line array speaker clusters flown on the left and right side of the stage. Sub bass cabinets are located at floor level.  Audio system components:

Road Power

• (1) 400 amp per leg 3-phase service located off stage right in Scene Shop

Lighting 

Rigging

• Locking Rail: Stage left
• Loading Bridge: Grid height
• Counterweight Lines: (21) single purchase line sets holding 1500 each
• Batten Length: 40'
• 3 line sets dedicated to Electrics
• 1 line set dedicated to 18' x 24' front projection screen

Draperies

• Legs : (4) Sets black, (1) Set red
• Borders: (4) Black, (1) Red
• Travelers: (1) upstage, (1) midstage
• Scrim: (1)
• Cyc: (1) Seamless sky blue

Intercom
The Central Park Performing Arts Center has a two-channel Clear-Com system with (9) 501 belt packs with headset and (1) RM220 base stations. The outlets are located as follows:

• Dressing room
• Orchestra pit
• Stage left, back and front
• Stage right, back and front
• Scene shop
• Dimmer room
• Ticket office
• Spot bays, left and right
• Vestibule, left and right
• Control room

Projection

Loading
The loading dock leads into a 23' x 39' scene shop which leads to upstage right. The loading dock is elevated 3' from ground level and has a 10' wide x 12' high door.

Dressing Rooms
There are two dressing rooms:

• Women's: 13' x 17'
• Men's: 13' x 14' 

Each dressing room has a toilet, shower, (4) sinks and a clothing rack. The Green Room is 33' x 8'. It is equipped with mirrors, furniture and a telephone.

Other Amenities Available

• Baldwin 6' Baby Grand Piano (on Stage)
• Stage Risers: (4) 8' x 6' x 24" with skirting, (2) stair units
• Lectern
• Step Ladders
• Genie Lift
• Ramp

Backstage Regulations
The CPPAC's Technical Supervisor or House Technician will assist with all technical needs and requirements. The authority of the Technical Supervisor with regards to safety issues and CPPAC's equipment will be absolute. The Lessee and/or Performers shall provide the Technical Supervisor with a full and detailed outline of show requirements, not less than 15 days prior to the first occupancy of the premises, including all stage, lighting, sound and hall requirements (schematics) and such other information as may be appropriate to the event to be presented. The Lessee and/or Performer shall provide, not less than 7 days prior to the first occupancy of the premises, with a written production schedule, outlining all details for your event.

Example:
8 am - 9 am Load in
9 am - 10 am Sound set up
10 am - 11 am Sound check
11 am - 12 pm Doors
12 pm - 2 pm Show
2 pm - 3 pm Load out

SAFETY PROVISIONS: The Lessee and/or Performer agrees that all drapes, hangings, curtains, drops, and other decorative materials used in the premises shall be flame-proof and that all matters involving safety be resolved by the decision of the Lessor.

CARE AND USE OF THE THEATER: The Lessee and/or Performer shall not use any type of tape, adhesives or drive any nails, screws, tacks, pins, and/or any other objects into the floors, walls, partitions, doors, seats, or woodwork of the premises without the authority of the Technical Supervisor. 

THE USE OF CONFETTI, GLITTER OR OBJECTS THAT MEASURE LESS THAN 1/4" IN SIZE/DIAMETER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.