unitytwo is an adaptable space with a retractable seating unit. When the seating is out and curtains are in position, the performance space is approx. 10m (33') wide by 4.5m (14'09") deep. The height of the lighting grid is 4.35m (14'04").
The floor surface is black vinyl. No screwing or fixing into the floor is possible.
Curtain tracks run across the back and down the sides of the performance space. Other masking is available. Black curtains can be moved to the back wall to give another 1.0m of stage depth, but you lose backstage crossover and some ductwork becomes exposed.
A white cyclorama is available, which hangs from a bar just U/S of the black tabs.
Access to unitytwo for set/props etc is either via the public lift (maximum dimensions of lift 0.78m (2'6")wide x 1.95m (6'5")high x 1.30m (4'3")deep) or up the stairs.
There are some awkward corners to negotiate, so we recommend that you pay us a visit first if your set is large.

Suspended grid over whole area contains 56 x 15A circuits wired back to a patchbay in the control room. 12 dip circuits (6 SR, 6 SL) are also wired back to the patch bay.
4 x Independent non-dimming circuits (2 at grid height, 2 at floor level) switchable from the control room.

Power, Dimming and Control

63A, Three phase supply to dimmers, supplying 36 x 2k Zero 88 Beta Pack dimmers. Please note that each rack is fused at 32A.
Control is by ETC Express 24/48 via Zero 88 demux unit.
At present we use channel 24 for house lighting.
The dimmers are close to the normal control position, so repatching during shows is possible.

Lantern schedule

• 06 x Source 4 Zoom 600w 25/50 Profile

• 06 x Freedom 600w 28/58 Profile

• 08 x Minuette 500w Profile

• 04 x Harmony 1k Fresnel

• 18 x Starlette 1k Fresnel

• 12 x CCT Freedom 600w Fresnels

• 06 x Strand Coda 500w Floods

• 12 x ETC Source 4 575w Pars (wide, medium, and narrow lenses available)

• 14 x Minuette 500w Fresnels

• 4 x Prelude 500w P.C.

Other lanterns may be available. Please call 0151 702 7368 0r emailphilsaunders@unitytheatre.co.uk for details.

Sound System

• 01 x Allen & Heath Mix Wizard 14:4:2 mixing desk

• 01 x Pair Bose 802 Full Range speakers

• 01 x Bose 802-C System Controller

• 01 x QSC USA 900 250w per channel amp

• 01 x Denon DN-770R Twin cassette deck

• 01 x Denon DN-1000F CD player

• 02 x Tascam MD-301 Mk 2 Mini Disc Recorder

• 01 x Aleisis Microverb 3 multi effects

• various mics, stands, DI boxes available

Two stage boxes on the rear wall of the auditorium connect 20 mic lines to the control room.

Communications

There is a TechPro Communications system connecting control room, stage right and left and both dressing rooms.
04 x Belt packs and headsets are available.
There is also a show relay to control room and dressing rooms.
There is an induction loop for the hard of hearing.

Audio Visual

• 01 no Hitachi CPX955 XGA Data Video Projector

• 01 no Panasonic AG-7700 VHS/S-VHS Recorder/Playback

• 01 no Panasonic WJ MX 20 Vision mixer

• 01 no Medium Prof. Tripod portable projection screen 150cmx150cm

• 01 no Medium Fastfold Screen 3.50m x 3.50m front and rear

• 01 no Kodak EKTAPRO 9020 Slide Projector, 75 - 120 Zoom Lens

• 01 no Kodak EKTAPRO 5020 Slide Projector, 75 - 120 Zoom Lens

• 02 no Kodak EKTAPRO IR Remote System

• 01 no Kodak EKTAPRO Dissolve cable

• 01 no MEDIUM 536P OHP 400w

• 01 no Samsung C1593CM 25" Nicam TV

• 01 no Samsung SV 623 Nicam VHS Rec/Player

There is a small charge for use of some of these items.

Effects

We have a selection of mirror balls, smoke machines, pyro effects available.
Any consumables used will be charged at cost.
If you have any further enquiries please call.

Phil Saunders - Technical Manager
unitytheatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG
Phone 0151 709 6502
Fax 0151 709 7182
Direct Line 0151 702 7368
e-mailphilsaunders@unitytheatre.co.uk

Normal Technical Staffing

You will be assigned one technician for your get-in day and any subsequent performances. They will oversee your visit to the theatre, operate lighting and/or sound for you as necessary, act as stage manager, or be on call during the performance to help with any difficulties. They will also supervise your get-out. If you require any additional staffing to help fit-up, run or help get-out, please let us know in advance. This will be charged to you at the current hourly rate.

We will always endeavour to pre-rig lighting prior to your arrival. This is not always possible, due to tight scheduling. We can rig overnight if you require, but again this will incur charges. All hours after midnight are charged at double time, plus taxi fares home.

Our working day starts at 10.00 am and runs roughly as follows :-

10.00am - 1.00pm : get-in set, props, etc, build set, focus lighting

1.00pm - 2.00pm : lunch

2.00pm - 6.00pm : plot lighting and sound technical and dress rehearsals as required

6.00pm - 7.00pm : evening break

7.00pm - 8.00pm : final checks and resetting house ready to open for 7.45pm

8.00pm : show goes up without a hitch !

nb if your show begins at 7.30pm we will be available from 9.30am and adjust the evening break so that the house is ready to open for 7.15pm.

This schedule is by no means fixed. Breaks can be flexible to suit your requirements. However you must allow two breaks of one hour in the schedule for your get-in day. Any missed breaks will be charged at double the hourly rate.

Your technician will be available one hour before any subsequent performances, to check lighting / sound rig and be ready for curtain up. Earlier call times can be arranged in advance, but again will be subject to a charge.

Please remember your get-out must start immediately after your final performance. If there is any problem with getting your set out after your final performance please let us know well in advance. Storage of any set or props overnight is not normally possible. If we do have space in the programme to do this you will be charged a storage fee.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call.

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