| TANYA SCULLY - Technical Requirements for Acts |
| RIGGING |
| For single point rigging: corde lisse,silks,hoop(for Chinese pole, Trapeze and frame act see relevant page re rig point requirements)
1 rig point (from structural girder, beam etc) load bearing to 250 kilogrammes minimum (ideally 600 kilogrammes)
If duet 2 rig points, minimum of 3 metres apart. Clearance around rig point to feed rigging around ie beam. Minimum height from floor to rig point 4 and a half metres ideal height for full act 6 and a half metres to ten metres (or over) Clearance of 2 metres diameter taken from centre of rig point to floor (floor and air space) allowing for safety of movement during act whilst on equipment. Access to rig point to be provided by client (ladder,cherry picker with operator etc).Access needed to rig at least 3 hours before performance time (to allow at least an hour for rigging, and 2 hours for preparation before act). After performance access will also be needed to de-rig. If rig point is over 10 metres and rigging is not straightforward, a rigging company may need to be involved (at cost to client.) If venue does not have rig points or sufficient load bearing structures to rig from it may be possible to bring in a rig and in this case riggers will need to be involved and extra time should be allowed in venue to build up and take down rig. A site visit may be needed to assess rigging possibilities if details and descriptions of rig points are not available. If required this would need to take place a week ideally before event (cost of travel for this to be provided by client) Saftey-During rigging ,de-rigging and actual performance, the area under rig points and 2 metres diameter around point should be clear of people.This can be done by roping off area, or by security or staff. |
| PAGING (equipment pulled out to side by pulley and rope) |
| The equipment may be paged, to keep space free before and after the act. A technical person or member of staff may be required to page in and out equipment before and after act. A tech run will be needed before event to go through this procedure (its easy and doesn’t take long). |
| LIGHTING |
| For Corde Lisse The act starts at the top of the rope. Top of rope to be lit from above, then lighting (white, blue) to cover full area of rope from rig point to floor. A moving spotlight can be used if lighting operator available. For all other single point acts (Silks, Hoop etc) General lighting (white, blue) to cover full length of equipment as above or moving spotlight. |
| MUSIC |
| Music will be provided on C.D, and a P.A will be required as well as a technician to operate the sound and lighting. |
| A tech run will be needed to run through light and sound cues, and paging if required.The run will take no more than 45 mins max. |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
| DRESSING ROOM |
| A dressing room with nearby access to sink and toilet (ideally without going through public area) will be needed, along with space on floor for warming up. |
| Refreshments and food as appropriate. |
| ACCOMODATION |
| If the events takes place in the evening hotel accommodation will need to be provided nearby venue. |
| TRAVEL |
| Transportation costs to and from event to be provided by client. |
| PAYMENT |
| On receipt of an invoice the payment for full fee is to be paid within 30 days. For act fees please email or call. |