A bit about me Shepparton based Technically manage
A bit about me � Shepparton based � Technically manage two very busy venues in North Eastern Victoria � Production managed Shepp. ARTon Festival for 9 years � Production Manager for Short Black Opera � Owner and Manager of Korova � Have been involved in the Touring Forum since way back when it was just a group of around 3040 people
What do I need to know � National Touring Selector Production Rating ◦ a simple guide to a production's technical rating, working from A, as the most complex to D as the simplest ◦ a quick and easy system, but is a guide only. Note that it does not match up with the A to D rating system used by many venues. � http: //touringselector. com/about/production_ratings
NTS Production Rating A Bump-in across 2 days or more B Bump-in longer than 1 day C Bump-in between 4 hours and 1 day. D Bump-in 4 hours or under Large experienced crew in all areas and probable overtime Experienced LX crew and mechanists - overtime may be required Experienced small crew 1 or 2 technicians Lighting rig - 120+ channels Digital Less than 120 channels desk Digital LX board. Moderate LX rig Show can use existing lighting rig with minor adjustments Complex sound such as radio mics, Some additional sound equipment multiple speaker locations, not using hired in addition to in-house system Can use in-house sound system with some extra items supplied by producer Show can use existing sound system Complex set - may involve water, special effects etc Experienced mechanists required, large set pieces. Simple set Simple or no set Requires full fly system May require flying No fly tower Requires experienced show crew Medium show crew, 2 - 4 staff. Touring staff operate show Requires pre-rig 1 or less venue crew to operate show Basic pre-rig Stage size 10 m x 12 m or more Stage size 10 m x 12 m or less Stage size 10 m x 8 m or less Stage size - flexible -
NTS Production Rating �D (no req to small) ◦ 1 to 2 technicians required ◦ Bump in under 4 hours ◦ Can use existing lighting stock with minor adjustments or none at all ◦ Can use existing sound system or no sound requirement ◦ Simple or no set ◦ No Flytower/system required ◦ Touring staff operate the show ◦ Stage size is flexible
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NTS Production Rating �C (small to medium) ◦ Small number of experienced technicians required ◦ Bump in between 4 hours – 1 day (how long is a day? ) ◦ Moderate lighting rig (36 -72 channels) with a digital console. ◦ Can use in house sound system with extra being supplied by producer ◦ Simple set ◦ No Flytower/system required ◦ 1 or less venue staff operate the show ◦ Basic pre rig required ◦ Stage size 10 m x 8 m or less
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NTS Production Rating � B (medium to large) ◦ Experienced lighting technicians and mechanists required. Overtime may be required ◦ Bump in longer than 1 day (how much longer? ) ◦ Substantial lighting rig (120 channels or less) with a digital console. ◦ Some additional equipment hired in addition to in-house sound system ◦ Large set pieces, experienced mechanists required ◦ May require a Flytower/system ◦ 2 to 4 venue staff operate the show ◦ Requires a pre rig ◦ Stage size 12 m x 10 m or less
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NTS Production Rating �A (large to massive) ◦ Large team of experienced technicians required in all areas. Overtime may be required ◦ Bump in across 2 days or more ◦ Exuberant lighting rig (120 channels and more) with a digital console. ◦ Complex sound. Radio mics/multi speaker locations etc ◦ Complex set with maybe water, special effects, automation ◦ Requires a full fly system (what is full? ) ◦ Experienced show crew to operate the show ◦ Requires a pre rig ◦ Stage size 12 m x 10 m or more
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WHERE TO FROM HERE?
How do I know what to pick � Look at your show and start to break it into sections. � Don’t be afraid to pick a higher rating if you think it may or may not be that one. � Think about your show and what support you are willing to put into it. � Workshop the ideas with the designers/creatives to see if you can reduce your requests.
Key elements of a smoother tour � Be prepared � Ensure you have a tech spec as soon as possible ◦ This can be a working document ◦ Needs to have everything you require or are touring in it � Hire the right team (or staff member) that you trust with your show. � If it is critical to have it in the show tour it (not all regionals can supply what you have in your head)
Key elements of a smoother tour � Ask questions? ◦ From other touring parties ◦ Venues ◦ Industry specialists � Communicate ◦ This is number 1 ◦ Most problems occur when there is no information flow from communication
What is in my Tech Spec � Contact Details � Venue Access � Staging and Set � Lighting � Audio � AV � Wardrobe � Dressing Rooms � Other
What is in my Tech Spec � Crew Requirements and Schedule ◦ How many crew is required ◦ What skill set is needed � 3 x LX, 2 x MX and 1 x SX or 6 x Techs ◦ What are the times scheduled from start to finish �Is there enough time �Have I allocated breaks �Is pre rig included or extra ◦ Who is operating the show
REQUESTS FOR VENUES What to ask for?
To tour or not to tour? � What is reasonable to ask for? � Regional Venues and Touring Destinations ◦ Less resources available �In the venue �Close by to hire � Is the item crucial to the performance � Would it be easier to tour the item/s
OH&S What do I need to do?
Safety Matters � Comply with local state and federal laws and regulations ◦ Includes for example S 28 of the OH&S Act 2004 (Victoria). Duties of designers of buildings or structures � SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) or SWP (Safe Work Procedures) ◦ This is the responsibility of the producer to supply to the presenter � Fatigue/Stress ◦ Have I done everything in my power to reduce this
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