SET REQUIREMENTS
DasSHOKU Hora!! is a cabaret style performance with table seating within a blackbox venue. It is performed essentially in the round.
The stage consists of u-shaped rostra in 1mx2m sections at a height of 600mm which will be supplied by the venue (dimensions on attached staging plan). This rostra will be covered in black vinyl and skirted with black tat supplied by the touring party. Along the catwalk section of the rostra is a hinged trapdoor which is opened from under the stage (we will provide a rostra top with trapdoor). 2 sets of treads up to the rostra are needed as well as 1 small step ladder.
The 5 main set pieces are made from ply and steel frames and painted to look like gravestones. These constructions are structural as they are climbed on and used for storage of props. The show also tours with a large tree branch which is mounted on the .oor at the back of the set and secured from above from the lighting grid.
There are numerous props and costume changes involved in the show. These are mainly managed by the performers with assistance from the venue stage manager. Food products will be used in the show which need cleaning up after every performance. Fridge storage is required for the cake each night.
Tealight candles are used as part of the performance. They are placed upon audience tables and blown out by performers during the show. The stage manager will be responsible for .re safety in the venue.
Depending on venue licensing restrictions, we would like to sell sake to audience members prior to the performance within the auditorium.
AV REQUIREMENTS
We require 4 cradle-mounted slide projectors - Kodak Ektapro or similar with zoom lenses - with remote operation from control position.
BACKSTAGE REQUIREMENTS
1 large or 2 small clean, lockable dressing rooms with shower and toilet facilities. Water, Clean towels x 3
VENUE CREW
Minimum additional crew to be supplied by venue:
| 1 x Audio Technician (for bump-in/out & show calls) |
| 1 x Stage Manager (rehearsals and show calls) |
| 2 x Mechanists for bump-in/out |
| 2 x LX Crew for bump-in/out |
| 1 x FOH staff (show calls only) |
SET UP / TAKE DOWN
We require a minimum bump-in time of 1.5 days if lights are pre-rigged, sound system and rostra pre-set.
| DAY 1 | Morning | Morning Focus Lights, build set, check sound |
| Afternoon | Plot lighting & sound |
| Evening | Tech Rehearsal |
| DAY 2 | Morning | Tech Hold |
| Afternoon | Dress Rehearsal |
| Evening | Performance 1 |
The bump out should be completed in about 2 hours.
FREIGHT DIMENSIONS
We require a minimum bump-in time of 1.5 days if lights are pre-rigged, sound system and rostra pre-set.
| Item 1 | Gravestone with black vinyl | 75kg | 900mm x 550mm x 2150mm |
| Item 2 | Enjo Kosai with chair & fabric | 110kg | 600mm x 900mm x 2050mm |
| Item 3 | Scientist with trolley | 80kg | 600mm x 800mm x 1900mm |
| Item 4 | Shoji Screen | 70kg | 700mm x 1000mm x 1600mm |
| Item 5 | Gravestone with black vinyl | 70kg | 900mm x 550mm x 2100mm |
| Item 6 | Trapdoor Rostra | 12kg | 1000mm x 1000mm |
| Item 7 | Tree Branch | 15kg | 4500mm x 100mm,
1500mm x 100mm |
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