Artistic Director: Rick Miller
email: rick@wyrdproductions.com

Production Manager / Designer: Beth Kates
Phone: 416.653.2557    Cell: 416.737.1693    email: beth@wyrdproductions.com
Mailing Address: 6 Pinewood Avenue, Suite K    Toronto, Ontario, Canada    M6C 2V1

BASIC INFORMATION
MacHomer is a one-man show created and performed by Rick Miller. It runs 60 minutes in length with no intermission. The show is synched to a soundtrack recorded onto a DVD. The DVD is also the source of the projections. We do travel with a VHS back-up of the show, but we do NOT travel with a VCR. Details of the set are included in this package. Water based fog is used in small bursts throughout the show. Water based HAZE is also used. There are no open flames. Pyrotechnics may be used for the 2003 Tour dates. We will be touring with a CFA certified Technician if we do choose to use Pyro. More information will be added regarding Pyro at a later date. Please confirm all details about MacHomer with Production Manager.

STAGE REQUIREMENTS & PROJECTION

The Screen
The screen, provided by Wyrd Productions, is a Da-Lite "Fast Fold" 9'x12' self-standing rear projection. Sitting on its legs, with the Dress Kit extension, full height measures 17'. The screen is bordered by a canvas dress kit, which makes it look like a giant TV. It is attached directly to the screen using Velcro and snaps. It takes about half an hour with three or four people to set it up, and requires stage weights to secure it into place. We require the PRESENTER to provide a clean piece of fabric, or clean plastic drop, at least 9' x 12' to place the screen on during set up. (see MASKING for additional details)

The Cauldron
The Cauldron is provided by Wyrd Productions, and is a self-standing construction within which the camera, a lighting instrument, a Que light, and numerous props sit. At it's widest; it is 3'9", by 2'6" long and approx 2'6" tall.

PERSONNEL
MacHomer tours with one Stage Manager/Lighting Designer/Production Manager. For selected shows MacHomer may tour with a Sound Designer/Engineer. Please note, that wherever possible, Stage Management would prefer access to the theatre two hours before each show for preset and warm-up when it is not a "one-off" situation.

Minimum Personnel Requirements to be provided by the PRESENTER:

Any and all crew required for set up of the production. This generally numbers around 5-7 in total (1 electrician, 2-4 lighting crew, 1 sound tech, 1 stage carpenter)
One Sound Operator for performances
One Lighting PROGRAMMER for level set (Stage Manager will operate lighting board during the performances if it is in agreement with the theatre and any unions involved therein)
One on stage technician to Que performer at top of show, and execute Video and fog machine Ques
One on stage technician ONLY in cases where the Main Curtain is required. This is decided on a venue by venue basis, and is often not known until production arrives at venue. This person could be required if Hazer cannot be run to Lighting Board or to Projection Area (see ELECTRICS).

PRODUCTION SET UP TIMES

Load in and set up	1.5 hours
Lighting Hang	At the discretion of house electrician, but it is advised that the hang occur prior to the groups' arrival as it would add significant hours to this schedule
Lighting Focus	4 hours
Level set	1.5 hours
Projector test	30 minutes
Sound Check	1 hour
TOTAL SET UP TIME	8 hours (before lunch/dinner breaks)

In general, set up is an eight to ten hour day, depending on venue and number of crew provided. We are accustomed to doing set up and a show on the same day. These are approximate times. Please contact Production Manager to work out exact details. When possible, we like to drop off most of our equipment at the venue the day before our set up.

SOUND and PROJECTION
Due to the live and dynamic nature of the production, MacHomer requires a professional Sound Operator to be provided by the PRESENTER. We also request that the mixing position be in the House.

SOUND and PROJECTION EQUIPMENT
Provided by Wyrd Productions:

One (1) SANYO PLC XP18 Projector (2000 ANSI Lumens) for rear projection, placed upstage centre
One (1) PANASONIC DVD Player (placed upstage centre)
One (1) CANON Optura Digital Video Camera (placed inside "cauldron")
One (1) Videonics DV-PRO Video switcher (placed upstage centre with the projector)
One (1) SHURE UHF Wireless Microphone (headset & belt pack), Model UC4-UB, Receiver frequency range 692 -716 MHz (AS BACKUP)
One (1) Sennheiser Evolution 500 UHF Wireless Headset Microphone & Receiver (AS PRIMARY MIC)
One (1) Sennheiser EW 535 UHF Wireless Handheld Cardioid Microphone & Receiver
One (1) Sennheiser Evolution 500 In-Ear-Monitor System
One (1) Nanoverb 18 bit digital Effects Processor (reverb unit)

To be provided by the Presenter (unless otherwise noted):

P.A.

A house sound system (PA) of professional quality that will provide equal and even coverage for the environment, and is without distortion within 90db (20hz to 20khz).

Control

One Console 16/4/4. VERY IMPORTANT: Three band parametric equalisation of quality for each input.

One stereo graphic equaliser, 31 bands K&T DN360.

One multi-effect processor, programmable model. Of preference: Yamaha SPX990 or Lexicon PCM90.   NOTE: the effects required are a DELAY effect, and a REVERB effect used separately and to be snapped in and out on called Ques Two channels of COMPRESSION - type dbX 160 or BSS for each mic input. Please ensure COMPRESSION is inserted during sound set up.

One CD player "autoCue", Denon brand preferred.

One Mini Disk Player (only if you do not have a CD player that can play a CDR)

Stage

Two lines into Sound Console for Stereo DVD, placed upstage of screen. (DVD player, RCA to ¼" adapters and 2 DI's provided by Wyrd Productions)

Three lines into Sound Console for Hand Held Wireless Mic and two Headset Mic Receivers, placed upstage of screen (Mics provided by Wyrd Productions)

Two Pre-Fade Aux OUTS of sound console for Stereo Mix for Inner Ear Monitor system

Two lines into Sound Console for Stereo VCR, placed upstage of screen. (VCR and adapters NOT provided by Wyrd Productions)

Two hidden speakers on stage to be used as BACKUP MONITORS if the IEM's fail

One straight stick, round base, microphone stand for our wireless handheld mic.

One VCR (or DVD player) to be used as backup to ensure that we can always do the show.

One VIDEO MONITOR to be used by the company's Video Switcher. This monitor can be a standard TV as long as it has a COMPOSITE VIDEO IN. A TV without Composite IN can instead have a VCR attached to it and the Video Switcher can be routed through the VCR. The size of the monitor is unimportant.   If a VCR is used as a signal converter, it CANNOT be the backup VCR.

Three 9volt batteries per performance for the microphones.

Electricity

One ISOLATED circuit: on stage, far upstage for 3 radio mic receivers, and IEMs

Two ISOLATED circuits: Upstage near sound equipment for the Projection area to power the projector, and separately to power the DVD, VCR, Video Switcher, and Video Monitor

Communication

An internal communication base, (ie: Clear Com), with 4 head sets minimum (1x Stage Manger/Lighting Operator, 1x Sound Operator, max 2x On Stage Technician, plus 1x Lighting Designer in the house for Lighting Level set).

Dressing Room

Program Sound (of Audience pre-show)

One Boom Box with working Cassette Tape Deck and CD player required for performer's warm-up.

S.M. Position

One "God Mic" to be assigned to the Inner Ear Monitors, and with the capability to address the audience if necessary.

CH	Equipment	Inserts	Assign
1	CD Plarer (left)		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
2	CD Player (right)		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
3	Stereo DVD player (left)		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
4	Stereo DVD player (right)		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
5	Sennheiser Headset Microphone	EQ Compression	Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade) Multi FX Unit
6	Sennheiser Hand Held Wireless Microphone	EQ Compression	Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade) Multi FX Unit
7	Shure Headset Microphone	EQ	Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade) Multi FX Unit
8	Mini Disk (left) IF NECESSARY		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
9	Mini Disk (right) IF NECESSARY		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
10	VCR (left)		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
11	VCR (right)		Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
12	Multi FX (left)	*return to channel	Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
13	Multi FX (right)	*return to channel	Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
14	Nanoverb Unit- IF NECESSARY	*return to channel	Main PA (post fade) IEM (pre fade)
16	God Mic		IEM

Output	Pre Fade	Post Fade
Main PA		X
Inner Ear Monitor (IEM)	X
FX Sends (for Multi FX Unit)		X(AUX. sends preferred)
Nanoverb Sends		X (AUX. sends preferred)

ELECTRICS

Required Straight AC Circuits:

One INDEPENDENT Circuit for DVD, VCR & Projector. Please note that these must be the only items drawing power off the circuit. Please have a Power Strip/Bar at the plug in end of this circuit.
One U-Ground (AC) Circuit with a Power Strip just upstage of the screen for the Fog Machine and Video Camera
One Circuit Down Stage centre to power the Security Camera
One Circuit downstage Left for Hazer. Please note that where possible it would be preferred to have the hazer run to the lighting board as a non-dim so Stage Manager can operate Hazer. If this cannot be done, please make sure to run control for the Hazer to the upstage centre projection position so that the on stage technician can control Hazer as well. If neither of these can be done an ADDITIONAL on stage tech would be required to run Hazer.

LIGHTING
An "FYI"... as our performance space is quite contained and it is IMPERATIVE that there be no bleed onto the screen, the lighting is fairly specific and unique to our show and does not fit into a focused house plot, but it may be possible to fit into Rep Plot focused for this production. Note that the Lighting Instruments listed below reflect an ideal setting. We acknowledge that each venue is unique, and therefore the lighting will be adapted for your venue.

Control & Dimming (to be provided by PRESENTER)

One (1) Computerised lighting control board with no less than 200 Que programmable memory. Preferred boards include Strand 500 series and ETC Express Series
Sixty Five (65) 2.4K dimmers
Eighty Two (92) circuits
Two (2) circuits run individually from the dimmers with adapters (U-GROUND female to your theatre's stage plug), to be used MID-STAGE. NOTE: these circuits are for the Inkie, and the Que Light which Wyrd Productions provides.

Lighting Instruments (to be provided by PRESENTER unless otherwise noted)
Where possible, Source Four instruments would be preferred. IMPORTANT: These numbers CAN be adapted to work within the confines of your venue. Please contact the Production Manager for details.

Eight (8) 1K Fresnels
Seventy Four (74) Ellipsoidals NOTE: The degree for these lamps is dependent upon the venue. Generally, they are split between 19 and 26-degree instruments, with a few 36 and 50 degree instruments. If necessary, the lamps can also be Mini Zooms (25/50). Three to five instruments MUST be 50 degree intstruments. Information on degree will be sent to Presenter as soon as venue information is received by Wyrd Productions and a plot can be drawn.
Twelve (12) MFL and WFL Par Cans (Source4 Pars preferred)
One (1) 3" mini Fresnel, 150W (provided by Wyrd Productions)
One (1) 15W Que Light unit (provided by Wyrd Productions)

Lighting Accessories (to be provided by Presenter unless otherwise noted)

Four (4) 12 (minimum) booms or tail downs from grid to stage floor
Gobo holders for all lekos. Minimum 34 gobo holders.
Five to Ten (5-10) donuts -Note that this is a larger number than will most likely be required as it depends on the quality of the instruments, but note that donuts are very important to this production in order to avoid as much -"hi-lation" as possible
Four leaf Barn Doors for all Fresnels and Par Cans
Twenty (20) Black gel frames for lights on booms if the booms are visible to the audience
Two (2) female U-Ground to your theatre's stage plug adapters
Gel Colour for all instruments
Colour extenders for four Source4's are recommended as the L116 burns easily in them. Eight pieces of Heat Sheild are also recommended for instruments with L116 and R83.
34 Gobos , "B"size, of various patterns (provided by Wyrd Productions) *NOTE if your venue has lights that only use gobos of a size other than B size (ie: M size in Source4 Jr's) we request that the presenter provide the required gobos.

Lighting Ques
The Stage Manager/Lighting Designer will set the levels for all ques from the house from a lighted production table or music stand. (Monitor not required) There are approximately 120 lighting Ques. Where applicable, the designer will be able to provide a pre-programmed disk with the lighting Ques. As noted earlier, the Stage Manager will also run the Ques during the show from the booth where she will also call the rest of the show.

Lighting Plot and Paperwork
Plot and paperwork will be provided to the PRESENTER from the designer in a timely manner once all technical information about the space has been received. A basic Lighting Plot (Auto CAD 14) and Paperwork (Excel 2000) will soon be available at www.machomer.com Please note that it is the Basic Plot and will be adapted to your venue by the designer.

MASKING (to be provided by Presenter)

One (1) black full stage traveller with a centre split or suitable black masking to mask projection area upstage of the screen. Traveller/Panels usually sits 2' upstage of screen, depending on sightlines.
Four (4) black legs for standard wing masking
Two (2) black legs for sightline masking (ideal width of legs is 14')
Appropriate borders. Where possible, there should be a large border upstage of the screen that can be flown in so that the bottom of the border sits at about 14' from the deck.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT (to be provided by PRESENTER)

One water-based Hazer (any LeMaitre Hazer is preferred, the louder DF-50 is suitable). A standard square house fan placed in front of Hazer is also very helpful.
One standard 4' or 8' long table backstage to house DVD, Projector and Radio mic receivers
Two "apple boxes", or stable boxes to lift the Projector to approximately 5' 0" from floor once on table (an AV cart for projector is also a suitable option and can be used in conjunction with the table)
One Clip Light at projection area for Stage Tech
One props table offstage by stage entrance from dressing rooms
One Production Table (or 2 music stands), with clip light, and Clear Com in the house for level set
Two Black Covered Sand Bags for projection screen (if Stage Weights are used they will have to be wrapped in black fabric to protect the screen legs)
One Stereo VCR to be used as back-up to the DVD (please discuss with Production Manager if you do not have an in house VCR). As noted in SOUND/PROJECTION requirements.
One Video Monitor with RCA or COAXIAL inputs. As noted in SOUND/PROJECTION requirements.
Black Gaff Tape (Matte or Shiny) for limited on stage use
Two or Three rubberised carpets to cover cables upstage of the screen and to help insulate U-Ground cables from Video cables. Total length of cable to be covered is about 16" 0' .
U-Ground extension cable to power all equipment

DRESSING ROOM REQUIREMENTS

Lighted Make-Up Mirror
2 AC outlets
Private Washroom and Shower
One Boom Box (Ghetto Blaster) with working Cassette Tape Deck and CD player required for performers warm-up. As noted in SOUND requirements.
Program Sound (of Audience) As noted in SOUND requirements.
1 large Bath towel and 2 regular sized towels (per performance)
If the floor is not carpeted in the dressing, we kindly ask that a carpet or warm up mat be provided if available
A one gallon jug of room temperature spring water

One Dressing room to be used as a Production office for the Stage Manager with the following:

3 AC outlets
Phone access (please contact Production Manager to confirm)

BASIC STAGE PLAN

Please note this drawing only represents the MAJOR elements of the production and is not fully representative of the production. Fully detailed drawings will be sent with the lighting plot as noted above

P.A.	A house sound system (PA) of professional quality that will provide equal and even coverage for the environment, and is without distortion within 90db (20hz to 20khz).
Control	One Console 16/4/4. VERY IMPORTANT: Three band parametric equalisation of quality for each input. One stereo graphic equaliser, 31 bands K&T DN360. One multi-effect processor, programmable model. Of preference: Yamaha SPX990 or Lexicon PCM90. NOTE: the effects required are a DELAY effect, and a REVERB effect used separately and to be snapped in and out on called Ques Two channels of COMPRESSION - type dbX 160 or BSS for each mic input. Please ensure COMPRESSION is inserted during sound set up. One CD player "autoCue", Denon brand preferred. One Mini Disk Player (only if you do not have a CD player that can play a CDR)
Stage	Two lines into Sound Console for Stereo DVD, placed upstage of screen. (DVD player, RCA to ¼" adapters and 2 DI's provided by Wyrd Productions) Three lines into Sound Console for Hand Held Wireless Mic and two Headset Mic Receivers, placed upstage of screen (Mics provided by Wyrd Productions) Two Pre-Fade Aux OUTS of sound console for Stereo Mix for Inner Ear Monitor system Two lines into Sound Console for Stereo VCR, placed upstage of screen. (VCR and adapters NOT provided by Wyrd Productions) Two hidden speakers on stage to be used as BACKUP MONITORS if the IEM's fail One straight stick, round base, microphone stand for our wireless handheld mic. One VCR (or DVD player) to be used as backup to ensure that we can always do the show. One VIDEO MONITOR to be used by the company's Video Switcher. This monitor can be a standard TV as long as it has a COMPOSITE VIDEO IN. A TV without Composite IN can instead have a VCR attached to it and the Video Switcher can be routed through the VCR. The size of the monitor is unimportant. If a VCR is used as a signal converter, it CANNOT be the backup VCR. Three 9volt batteries per performance for the microphones.
Electricity	One ISOLATED circuit: on stage, far upstage for 3 radio mic receivers, and IEMs Two ISOLATED circuits: Upstage near sound equipment for the Projection area to power the projector, and separately to power the DVD, VCR, Video Switcher, and Video Monitor
Communication	An internal communication base, (ie: Clear Com), with 4 head sets minimum (1x Stage Manger/Lighting Operator, 1x Sound Operator, max 2x On Stage Technician, plus 1x Lighting Designer in the house for Lighting Level set).
Dressing Room	Program Sound (of Audience pre-show) One Boom Box with working Cassette Tape Deck and CD player required for performer's warm-up.
S.M. Position	One "God Mic" to be assigned to the Inner Ear Monitors, and with the capability to address the audience if necessary.