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 PRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
DIRECTIONS TO THE WARNER THEATRE LOADING DOCK/STAGE DOOR
GENERAL INFORMATION
DRESSING ROOMS
WARDROBE FACILITIES
MERCHANDISING, CATERING & GREEN ROOM
VISITING COMPANY OFFICES
VISITING COMPANY TELEPHONES & HIGH SPEED INTERNET
STAGE MEASUREMENTS/ GENERAL INFORMATION
RIGGING SYSTEM
DC PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
LINE PLOT
DRAPES/SOFT GOODS
ORCHESTRA PIT
STAGE LIGHTING
SOUND
SOUND LEVEL MANAGEMENT
LOCAL HOTELS
SOLUTIONS TO PRODUCTION PROBLEMS
SIGHTSEEING IN WASHINGTON D.C
FLOOR PLAN MAPS
SEATING CHARTS
DIRECTIONS TO THE WARNER THEATRE LOADING DOCK/STAGE DOOR
The Stage Door, Delivery and Load-in Access to the Warner Theatre are all located at the Loading Dock Alley. The street address of the loading dock alley is 550 12 th Street, NW, in the middle of the block on the left at the tunnel entrance, just North of E Street, which is one way North.
From the Baltimore, Maryland Direction:
As you reach the Beltway (495) follow signs to 95 South to Richmond and points east, not Northern Virginia. Exit to the right onto the John Hanson Highway (also called Route 50). This turns into New York Avenue (still Route 50). Follow New York Avenue to 9th Street NW and turn left. Turn right on E Street NW. Turn right on 12th Street NW. The entrance to the Warner Theatre loading dock is on 12th Street NW, between E Street and F Street, on the left, in the middle of the block.
From Route 270 or the Frederick , Maryland Direction:
As you reach the Beltway (495) follow signs to Washington and points east, not Northern Virginia. Exit to the right onto the John Hanson Highway (also called Route 50). This turns into New York Avenue (still Route 50). Follow New York Avenue to 9th Street NW and turn left. Turn right on E Street NW. Turn right on 12th Street NW. The entrance to the Warner Theatre loading dock is on 12th Street NW, between E Street and F Street, on the left, in the middle of the block.
From the Fairfax , Virginia Direction (Passenger Cars Only):
Follow Route 66 into Washington. Immediately after crossing the Roosevelt Bridge over the Potomac, follow signs to Constitution Avenue. Follow Constitution Avenue to 12th Street NW. Turn Left onto 12th Street NW. The entrance to the Warner Theatre loading dock is on 12th Street NW, between E Street and F Street, on the left, in the middle of the block. Trucks on Route 66 must exit at Route 495 (Capitol Beltway), travel South to Route 95 and follow the Springfield Virginia directions.
From the Springfield , Virginia Direction:
Take Route 95 north into Washington. As you pass over the Potomac River, look for and follow signs to 14th Street. Follow 14th Street to Constitution Avenue (just after the Mall). Turn right onto Constitution Avenue. Turn left onto 12th Street NW. The entrance to the Warner Theatre loading dock is on 12th Street NW, between E Street and F Street, on the left, in the middle of the block.
From the Metro
Exit the Metro Center Station by the 12th & F Street Exit. The entrance to the Warner Theatre loading dock is on 12th Street NW, between E Street and F Street, in the middle of the block.
From the J W Marriott Hotel
From the Lobby exit, through the retail Mall area, to 13th Street. You will see the front entrance to the Warner Theatre on 13th Street. The Stage door is on the opposite side of the block, on 12th Street NW, between E Street and F Street, in the middle of the block.
TRUCKS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO DRIVE NOSE-FIRST INTO THE ALLEY AND TO PROCEED TO THE VERY END OF THE ALLEY, ON THE LEFT; DO NOT BACK IN.
OUR LOADING DOCK ALLEY IS SHARED WITH SEVERAL OTHER BUSINESSES. DELIVERIES ARE SCHEDULED ALL DAY. PARKING IS USUALLY NOT AVAILABLE.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR A DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND PARKING PERMIT AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.
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General Information
Capacity :
House Total (Orch. Pit Covered) 1847
Orchestra: 988
Wheelchair Accessible: 16
Mid Balcony: 440
Upper Balcony: 370
Over Orchestra Pit: 33
Grand Suites: 112 (Not Publicly Available)
Loading: Please Note! - THE LOADING DOCK AND ALLEY ARE USED BY OTHER TENANTS OF THE BUILDING. WHILE THE THEATRE HAS PRIORITY IN THE USE OF THE LOADING DOCK ACCESS MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR A DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND PARKING PERMIT AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.
The entrance to the Warner Theatre loading dock is on 12th Street NW, between E Street and F Street, in the middle of the block.
TRUCKS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO DRIVE NOSE-FIRST INTO THE ALLEY AND TO PROCEED TO THE VERY END OF THE ALLEY ON THE LEFT; DO NOT BACK IN.
One loading door, protected from rain; sill at street level; accessible from alley. No ramp in-house. Sloping hallway to Stage Right.
NARROWEST PASSAGE FROM DOCK TO STAGE: 6' 0'
LOWEST OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTION FROM DOCK TO STAGE: 8' 3'
(Please discuss any specific concerns about clearances with the Production Manager. In some cases it may be possible to work around these obstructions.)
Access by elevator (max. capacity 3'9"W x 6'6"L x 6'11"H) to Wardrobe facilities and Chorus Dressing Rooms.
Again, all loading dock traffic must be scheduled well ahead of time with the Warner Theatre Production Manager.
Parking: Parking for all vehicles must be arranged off-site. There is no parking available other than street parking and commercial lots and garages.
Stage Door: Located at the Loading Dock. Controlled access by security guard.
ALL COMPANY MEMBERS, ARTISTS, MANAGEMENT, AND PRODUCTION PERSONNEL ARE ASKED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE THEATRE THROUGH THE STAGE DOOR
Rehearsal Space: There is no off-stage rehearsal space available at the theatre. Orchestra rehearsals can be arranged in the lobby.
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Dressing Rooms
All dressing rooms comply with Equity standards.
Star Dressing Rooms (#1 & 2) Two rooms, each with make-up tables, mirrors, and full private toilet with showers. There is a divider between these rooms that can be opened to create a large Star Suite. Just off Stage Right up four stairs.
Wheelchair Accessible Dressing Room (#3) One small room with make-up station and full private toilet with shower. PLEASE NOTE: this is the only bathroom near the stage. For this reason, it is almost always used as a crew/staff/musician bathroom and not as a dressing room. If it is necessary to use it as a dressing room, the restrooms connected to the Principal Rooms must be available for use by everyone backstage.
Principal Rooms (#4,5,6) Three rooms each with 4 make-up stations and sink. Two full toilets with showers on this level (1 Men's/1 Women's). One flight up; off Stage Right.
Chorus Dressing Rooms (#1-6) Three pairs of rooms; each pair of rooms with ten make-up stations, toilets, sinks, and two or three showers. Accessible by elevator or two flights of stairs down from stage level beneath the lobbies, near the Wardrobe Room.
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Wardrobe Facilities
Wardrobe Workroom is located two levels down from the stage door – loading dock near the Chorus dressing rooms and is accessible by elevator (max. capacity 3'9"W x 6'6"L x 6'11"H) from loading dock. One 500 square foot workroom; one office; one laundry room with: 2 washers, 2 dryers, steamer, iron and board available.
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MERCHANDISING, CATERING & GREEN ROOM
Please contact: Director of Food and Beverages (202-626-8263.) All food, drink, refreshments, catering (Theatre, dressing rooms, and backstage), and merchandising must be arranged through the Warner Theatre.
The Green Room is located one level down from the stage door – loading dock and accessible by elevator and stairs. The kitchen has a sink, warming oven, a commercial refrigerator and ice machine.
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Visiting
Company Offices
here are a number of spaces which may be arranged as offices depending on the needs and priorities of the visiting company. The usual location is our stage left “Actor's Lounge” which is up one-half flight from the stage. Office cases are carried up the steps with a short left turn.
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Visiting
Company Telephones and High Speed Internet
There are a limited number of phone lines that can be installed in many of the rooms backstage for visiting company. Electronic answering, Faxes and FAX/Modems can be used on any of these lines. High speed Internet connections are also available in the dressing rooms and production offices. Please contact the Production Manager to arrange for phone and DSL service and to discuss costs.
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Stage Measurements / General Information
Floor: Fully sprung hardwood; black; free of wax and other preparations. No traps.
Screws, nails, and drilling will not be allowed. Please arrange for some other method of securing scenery, lights, sound equipment, etc..
Rosin will not be allowed on the theatre stage floor.
Only Permacel tape, or its equivalent, will be allowed on the floor.
NARROWEST PASSAGE FROM DOCK TO STAGE: 6' 0' LOWEST OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTION FROM DOCK TO STAGE: 8' 3'
Proscenium
| Maximum Opening - Width: |
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39'-11" |
| Height: |
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19'-3" Show Curtain High Trim |
| SL Proscenium to House wall: |
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0' |
| SR Proscenium to House wall: |
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0' |
Depth:
| Apron to Curtain: |
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5' |
| Curtain to first set of lines: |
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1' |
| Curtain to last set of lines: |
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27' |
| Curtain to rear stage wall: |
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27'-9" |
| Curtain to back wall of House: |
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90' |
Off Left/left:
| Off Left from Proscenium Line: |
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7'-6" (to first obstructions) |
| Off left from Proscenium Line: |
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19' |
| Off Stage Storage: |
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Very Limited. Arrange with Production Manager. |
| Miscellaneous: |
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House Floor to Stage Floor: 3'-3" |
Stage Stairs into the House: Steps from the stage into the seating area are available, when the decision is made prior to tickets being distributed (2 seats are removed for each house aisle stair).
Stage Extension or Runway: Seat kills are required for our pit filler to be configured as a stage extension or runway into the seating area. The decision to extend the stage must be made prior to tickets being distributed.
Stage Plan and Elevation: 1/2" drawing and CAD versions are available (Vectorworks ver. 8; ver. 9 and DXF) including FOH positions, line set positions, sound and lighting inputs/outputs, etc. Please contact the Production Manager for a copy.
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Rigging
System
Counterweight System: Single Purchase Counterweight; operated from Stage Right; Lock Rail at both the Stage Floor and Fly Rail positions.
Height of Grid: 48'
High trim of Battens: 43'
Low trim of Battens: 5'
Loading Rail: 41'-9"
Locking Fly Rails: Stage Level and 24'
Length of Battens: 52'
Extensions: 8' each end
No. of Line Sets: 53 (roughly 6" on center; see line plot)
Lift Lines per Set: 5
Weight Available: 40,000 lbs
Arbor Capacity: 1000 lbs
Permanently fixed electric chain hoist is available to lift dimmer racks to dimmer gallery 25' above/off stage left.
DUE TO THE HISTORIC NATURE OF THE WARNER THEATRE, THERE ARE LIMITED RIGGING POSITIONS DOWNSTAGE OF THE PROSCENIUM IN THE HOUSE.
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DC Permit Requirements
The DC Government requires special permits for the use of any pyrotechnics effects, laser beam effects or the use of real. prop, or replicate firearms. If your show incorporates any of these effects, please contact the Production Manager at least two weeks prior to opening night.
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Line
plot
Fire
curtain 0'0"
Main
rag 0'6"
1 1'-0"
2 1'-10"
3 2'-4"
4 2'-10"
5 3'-4"
6 3'-10"
7 4'-5"
8 4'-11"
9 5'-4"
10 5'-9"
11 6'-3"
12 6'-9" |
13
7'- 2"
14 7'-9"
15 8'-2"
16 8'-9"
17 9'-3"
18 9'-11"
19 10'-4"
20 10'-9"
21 11'-2"
22 11'-11"
23 12'-2"
24 12'-8"
25 13'-0
26 13'-5" |
27 13'-9"
28 14'-5"
29 14'-11"
30 15'-4"
31 15'-11"
32 16'-5"
33 16'-10"
34 17'-10"
35 18'-3"
36 18'-9"
37 19'-2"
38 19'-8"
39 20'-0
40 20'-6" |
41
20'-11"
42 21'-6"
43 22'-1"
44 22'-9"
45 23'-3"
46 23'-8"
47 24'-2"
48 24'-9"
49 25'-2"
50 25'-8"
51 26'-3"
52 26'-9"
53 27'-3" |
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Drapes/Soft
Goods
House Curtain:
Operates manually, as guillotine from SR deck. It does not travel.
Split & Overlap in center; Access when closed through center only; guide wires prevent access between proscenium wall and SL/SR edge of curtain.
Other Drapes:
1 - 23' x 52' Black Velour Traveler; Center split; 75% fullness
4 - 12' x 52' Black Velour Border; flat
4 pair - 23' x 10' Black Velour Legs; flat
4 pair - 23' x 4' Black Velour Tabs; flat
1 - 23' x 52' Scrim; White Sharkstooth
1 - 23' x 52' Scrim; Black Sharkstooth
1 - 23' x 52' Cyc; Natural Muslin
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Orchestra
Pit
The orchestra pit is normally closed and filled with legged platforms and additional seats installed. Conversion of the pit, both in and out, will be at the Renter's expense. It is normally a 6-person/4-hour call to convert the pit each way.
There are no mechanical lifts.
The pit filler can be raised to extend the apron of the stage. The pit filler can support a piano or scenic elements.
Conversion of the pit is usually done the day before load-in and the day after load-out. Please discuss this with the Production Manager.
House capacity is reduced with pit open.
Dimensions: 50' 5" across
12' front to back at Center
5' front to back at SL/SR
Non-adjustable at 8' below stage level.
Apron overhangs pit 6'
Height under stage: 6'6"
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Stage
Lighting
Dimmer board: ETC Express 250
Dimmers: Colortran ENR Dimmers: Two, hard wired, 96 x 2.4K racks.
12 separate 6K dimmers.
Two, 48 x 2.4K rolling racks.
Total Dimmers : 2.4K - 288
6K - 12
Patching: There is NO built in hard patch for dimmer racks.
All patching must be done through Compact Elite soft patch.
FOH Compatibility: ETC Response Network Controller to translate FOH dimmer numbers to road dimmer numbers. Able to translate DMX, AMX, D192, and K96 signals.
FOH Positions: Position House Plot
Box Boom, SL 12 – ETC Source 4 19º
40' to apron center
Pipe 16'-35' above stage
Bottom lamp 24' above stage
Box Boom, SR 12 – ETC Source 4 19º
40' to apron center
Pipe 16'-35' above stage
Bottom lamp 24' above stage
Balcony Rail 28 – ETC Source 4 19º
44' to apron center
14' above stage
Perch, SL 16 – ETC Source 4 19º
63' to apron center 1 - Followspot: Voyager 400 HTI
33' from theatre centerline
Bottom lamp 31' above stage
Perch, SR 16 – ETC Source 4 19º
63' to apron center 1 - Followspot: Voyager 400 HTI
33' from theatre centerline
Bottom lamp 31' above stage
Followspot Booth 3 - Xenon Super Troupers 2K
110' to apron
46' above stage
FOH INSTRUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE IN OTHER LOCATIONS
DUE TO THE HISTORIC NATURE OF THE WARNER THEATRE, THERE ARE LIMITED RIGGING POSITIONS DOWNSTAGE OF THE PROSCENIUM IN THE HOUSE.
| Quantity |
Instrument |
Wattage |
Gel Size |
| 12 |
S4 PAR |
575w |
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| 16 |
26º ETC Source 4 |
575w |
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| 16 |
36º ETC Source 4 |
575w |
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| 35 |
6x9 Lekos |
750w |
7.5" x 7.5" |
| 54 |
6x12 Lekos |
1000w |
7.5" x 7.5" |
| 5 |
6x12 Iris Lekos |
1000w |
7.5" x 7.5" |
| 40 |
6x16 Lekos |
1000w |
7.5" x 7.5" |
| 8 |
6x22 Lekos |
1000w |
7.5" x 7.5" |
| 12 |
8"Fresnels |
1000w |
7.5" x 7.5" |
| 70 |
PAR 64 Medium Flood |
1000w |
10.0" x 10.0" |
| 55 |
PAR 64 Narrow Spot |
1000w |
10.0" x 10.0" |
| 20 |
PAR 64 Very Narrow Spot |
1000w |
10.0" x 10.0" |
| 4 |
T-3 CYC units, 3 cell |
1000w |
16.0" x 16.0" |
| 4 |
T-3 CYC units, 6 cell |
500w |
13.0" x 7.0" |
| 5 |
FAR CYC units |
1000w |
16.0" x 16.0" |
Other Lighting Equipment:
12 - Barn Doors 50 - 5'
20 - Top Hats 45 - 10'
6 - Stage Booms 10 - 15'
20 - Side Arms 5 - 25'
Cabling Inventory: Jumpers
12 - Barn Doors 50 - 5'
20 - Top Hats 45 - 10'
6 - Stage Booms 10 - 15'
20 - Side Arms 5 - 25'
6-Circuit Multi-Boxes:
4 - 65'
12 - 85'
12 - 110'
4 - 165'
Power Available : Up Stage Right Wall - 400 amp, 3-phase, 5-wire disconnect.
Up Stage Left Wall - 200 amp, 3-phase, 5-wire disconnect.
Down Stage/Off Right - 100 amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, camlock tie-ins.
Dimmer Gallery/Above Left - 1 - 600 amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, camlock tie-ins.
More AC power available by arrangement.
House Lights : Operated from off stage right; architectural grade 8-scene preset dimmer system.
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Sound
SPEAKER STACKS ON THE STAGE WILL CREATE SIGHTLINE PROBLEMS. WE CAN FLY A SINGLE LINE ARRAY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STAGE IN FRONT OF THE PERSCENIUM. HOWEVER, SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE RESOLVE THIS POSSIBILITY WELL IN ADVANCE.
House Speaker System: JBL Custom designed center cluster. 3 double 12" cabinets and 3 pairs of 2" HF drivers. Under balcony and upper rear balcony distributed zoned system, with 5 delay zones (3 zones on orchestra level, 1 zone for boxes, 1 zone for upper balcony and lobby).
House Consoles:
Yamaha PM5D Digital 96kHz FOH/Monitor Console (for features check
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/products/mixer/pm_m/pm5d/features.html)
Ramsa WR-S852, 52 channel 18 bus console;
Yamaha O1V Digital Mixing Console
Amplifiers & Effects: QSC RMX1450, 2450, MX1500A and 1700 amplifiers; DBX480 Drive Racks, Yamaha SPX990
Patch System: 1/4" balanced ADC with 70 mic lines FOH and all output busses patchable. Ten tie lines to amp room and six tie lines to the stage.
Tape/CD Decks: One Sony dual cassette deck, and one Sony compact disc player, at the house position.
Mic. Snake: Whirlwind custom transformer isolated one in two out 40 channel splitter panel located stage right with 30 inputs SR and ten inputs SL, with 6 stage crossover lines. There are also 20 more mic lines available in the orchestra pit. 6 mic stage boxes available.
Microphones:
6 - Shure SM57 2 - Crown PCC160 2 – Shure BETA52
4 - Shure SM58 4 – Shure BETA98DS 2 – Shure BETA91
2 - Shure BETA87C Check with PM for availability
Mic Stands: 10 - Atlas MS20, 1 - Atlas DS7
Monitor Console: Soundcraft Delta 24x10, 24 channel, 10 mix
Monitor System:
7- EAW SM122H 12X1 Slant Wedges
6- JBL SR4702X 12 inch two way Stage Monitors
4 - JBL2152 in custom cabinets
2 - JBL SR4732 side fills
1 - JBL custom drum mon. w 2152 & 2215
5 - QSC MX1500A power amplifiers
6 - TOA B1231 1/3 octave equalizers
Paging System: Program available in all dressing rooms and rest rooms backstage. Stage manager paging mic available with automatic music override. All rooms have volume control.
Intercom: Telex intercom system hardwired to all normal locations. Power Supply: 1 PS-2L (2-channel) Belt Packs:
6 - BP-1 (1-channel)
3 - BP-2 (2-channel)
2 - BTR200 (2-channel) wireless
Headsets:
8 - DT-108 (single ear muff)
2 - DT-109 (double ear muff)
3 - PH-8 (lightweight single ear muff)
Speaker Stations: 3 - SS-2P (2-channel)
Handsets: 3 - HS-6A (telephone style w/PTT switch)
Interface Accessories: 2 - CCB-1 (Telex/Clear-Com Interface)
Hearing Impaired System: FM system carries program feed from house or road console.System must be used for all performances.
Road Console Mix Position: Back of House position only. It is not possible to remove seats from the orchestra to relocate the mixing position. Audio snake run is 120' minimum to SR.
DUE TO THE HISTORICALLY NATURE OF THE WARNER THEATRE, THERE ARE LIMITED RIGGING POSITIONS DOWNSTAGE OF THE PROSCENIUM IN THE HOUSE.
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Sound Level Management
Tenants are encouraged to use the sound system installed in the Warner Theatre. This sound amplification system produces sound pressure levels of 107 dB (A or C) peak (which is about equal to 97 dB (A or C) continuous) at a distance of 50 feet from the central loudspeaker cluster (approximately the distance from the cluster to the center of the balcony rail) when the main control consoles Left and Right output level indicating meters reach "0 VU".
Due to the unique design and acoustic nature of the Warner Theatre and its sound systems, and due to the existence of an office and retail building immediately adjacent, above, and below the Theatre, the Theatre has determined that the maximum allowable level for sound in the Theatre is:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Evenings after 8:00 PM
96 dBA as measured from the back of the orchestra, and
98 dBA as measured from the balcony rail
All Other Times
93 dBA as measured from the back of the orchestra, and
95 dBA as measured from the balcony rail
Crowd noise is factored into the metering process by means of a device which states the real-time SLP and will not affect the application of this clause.
These levels are critical for the clarity of sound in the Warner Theatre, the safety and enjoyment of patrons and employees of the Theatre, and the uninterrupted business operations of the office and retail tenants in the building in which the Theatre is situated.
If the tenant exceeds the dBA limit described here for more than 60 seconds at any time, or more than 3 times in excess of 20 seconds, each in any 5 minute period, as measured by the house monitoring equipment:
i) Tenant will be responsible for any refund requests which will be deducted from the Artists fee at settlement; and
ii) Tenant acknowledges that excessive sound level, poor sound quality and/or a breach of the dBA sound limits in this clause will be a determining factor in future Theatre bookings.
The Tenants sound engineer/technician will be required to sign an agreement to this effect as part of the Warner Theatre rental agreement.
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Hotels
& Doctors
Local Hotels
Marriott Metro Center ***
775 12th Street, NW
Washington DC 20005
(202) 737-2200
The
Grand Hyatt Hotel ****
1000 H Street, NW
Washington DC 20004
(202) 582-1234
JW Marriott Hotel ****
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20004
(202) 393-2000
Willard
Intercontinental Hotel *****
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20004
(202) 628-9100
Holiday
Inn **
1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20006
(202) 296-2100
Local
Hospital
George Washington University Medical Center
901 23rd Street, NW
Washington DC 20036
(202) 994-1000
Local
Doctors
Internal Medicine and Hematology
Physicians Home Service, Inc.
Bruce S. Rashbaum and Moody H. Mustafa
2311 M Street, NW
Suite 401
Washington DC 20036
(202) 331-3888
Chiropractic,
Physical Therapy and Massage
Dr. Mark Bowman
2814 North Washington Boulevard
Arlington VA
(703) 528-2726
Jim Sicard
Four Seasons Hotel
2800 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-944-2022
202-797-1335 Home
Alan
Alder, ATC, MT
2025 Eye Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
202-862-3938 voicemail
202-837-1137 pager
Dentists
Dr. Sherman Telis / Dr. Miles Widen
1800 Eye Street NW
Washington DC 20036
(202) 638-1172
Dr.
Bruce Hoffman
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20004
(202) 347-0100
Pediatrician
Dr. Agnes Schweitzer
Yater Medical Group
1327 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20036
(202) 785-2385
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Solutions
to Production Problems
Many of you know and have worked in the Warner Theatre for many years, but, if you have not been through in the past few years, you have not had the opportunity to see the benefits of a three year, ten million dollar renovation. Most of those millions did not go to cosmetics, but, to structural and mechanical systems, expansion of backstage facilities, and stage equipment including new sound and lighting systems, rigging and deck.
Realistically, however, we were built in 1924 as a Movie Palace and still must overcome some of the challenges that naturally come with a stagehouse not originally built for the spectacles we see on tour today. We preface our Stage Specs by identifying the challenges and offering solutions in anticipation of the questions we know you will have regarding some our problem areas. We have played approximately two hundred and forty shows annually since we reopened in late 1992 and have overcome many obstacles.
Our greatest advantages backstage are our staff Production Manager, our Local 22 Steward, and a pool of creative, experienced and cooperative stagehands.
A) Onstage Road Dimmer Location
Solution:
The Warner Theatre recognizes the lack of space onstage for Road Dimmers, consequently we provide, Stage Left, a Dimmer Gallery that is off the Deck, and an one-ton chain motor, with trolley, to lift Dimmer to location. In addition, on this level, we provide four sets of camlock tails that supply power to four/96 racks.
B) Stage Depth
Solution:
Due to physical plant limitations, the depth of the Warner stage, is less than others. We have added a pit filler so the orchestra pit can be built up to stage height, giving you a thrust-type apron of nine feet. We can also provide a four or eight foot extension to the stage for a more squared look.
C) Stage Level Rail Operation
Solution:
Our offstage right area is limited so we have an additional upper rail operating location so all Flymen can be off the deck. This frees the stage right area for safe scenic storage and clear exits.
D) Scenic Storage Stage Right
Solution:
Recognizing the limited scenic storage space, we have two one-ton chain motors which can be rigged stage right to fly scenic elements until they are needed. The hallway is also available for storing work boxes, hampers and cases, and rolling scenery and set props.
E) Scenic Storage Stage Left
Solution:
We regret that there is no remedy for large scenic storage stage left, but there is room to store props. With our stage left pin rail system, we have been able to store various prop pieces in their cue sequence, enabling us to keep the stage deck clean and safe with props out of sight lines.
F) Grid Height
Solution:
Due to lack of Grid height, for some productions we stay can adjust system pipe low trim heights, giving you up to three feet additional out-trim. We also have batten clamps to clamp onto scenic drops, shortening drop length to get desired out-trim.
Note:
If more information is needed please contact the Warner Theatre 's Production Manager at: (202) 626-8265.
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Site Seeing in Washington D.C.
SIGHTSEEING IN WASHINGTON D.C
There are lots of interesting places to visit in our nation's capitol within walking distance of The Warner Theatre. HOWEVER, please inform your cast and crew that most of the sites are constantly under the elevated security alert.
If you take a bag, briefcase, backpack, tool belt, belt pouch, Leatherman tool or knife you will probably be turned away from the museum or historic sight.
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Floor
Plan Maps
Warner
Theatre
Level
1
Level
1A
Level
1B
Level
2
Stage
L/R Perch
SL
Box Boom
SR
Box Boom
Street
Map (Loading Dock)
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Seating
Charts
Orchestra
Level Seating
Balcony
Level Seating
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