The Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
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The Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 THEATRE INFORMATION General Information Page 2 – 5 Dressing Rooms Page 5 Technical Information Page 6 – 9 Boston Fire Department Requirements Page 10 – 12 Line Set Plan Page 13 – 14 Theatre Plans Page 15 – 21 Seating Plan Page 22 Revised: December 15, 2007 - 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Mailing Address: Stage Door / Loading Dock Opera House Location: 539 Washington Street Boston MA 02111 Mason Street Main: (617) 259-3400 Fax: (617) 259-3485 *Mason Street is off Avery Street Theatre Operator: (617) 259-3416 across from the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Stage Door: (617) 259-3428 Executive Director Theatrical Bookings James Jensen Drew Murphy (617) 259-3410 (617) 880-2406 [email protected] [email protected] Executive Assistant Special Events / Rentals Darlene Catalfamo Beth Simpson (617) 259-3417 (617) 259-3415 Darlene [email protected] [email protected] Production Manager Mike Marchetti (617) 259-3413 (617) 728-1698 Fax (508) 331-7599 Mobile [email protected] TRADES IATSE Local 11 Stagehands Office Mobile Head Carpenter Chris Welling (617) 259-3420 (617) 571-4900 Assistant Carpenter Dave Colantuoni Head Fly Man Jim McEvoy III Head Electrician John Walsh (617) 259-3418 (617) 823-6110 Head Sound Mark Donovan Jr. (617) 259-3418 (781) 630-0575 Head Prop Man Jackie Coochi (617) 259-3419 Wardrobe Local 775 Wardrobe Head Wardrobe Carol Colantuoni (617) 259-3436 (617) 388-2876 Teamsters Local 25 Loading / Unloading Trucks William McGrath (617) 838-8705 Box Office Local 753 Box Office Treasurer Robert Foley (617) 880-2413 [email protected] Ushers Local B-4 Ushers, Ticket Takers, Stagedoor Beverly McCormack (617) 259-3429 - 2 - STAGEDOOR HOURS The stage door hours are set by the Executive Assistant in consultation with the Visiting Company. It is requested that the Visiting Company provide a schedule in advance for the coming week. If there is no performance or work in the theatre the stagedoor will remain closed. TELEPHONES / INTERNET Telephones can be installed in all company offices, most dressing rooms and the orchestra level of the auditorium. Contact the Executive Assistant to make all telephone arrangements. There is a weekly fee of $50.00 per telephone. Wired and Wireless internet access is available in the basement level, auditorium and stage level of the theatre. There is a weekly fee of $75.00 for internet access. CONCESSIONS All Front of House food and beverage services are provided by an exclusive Vendor. All Backstage Beer, Wine and Spirits must be provided by our concessionaire. MERCHANDISE Lobby Space is available for Merchandise Sales. Storage for all merchandise is available in the basement of the Theatre in a lockable space. THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES The Company Merchandiser is responsible for hiring its own sales team. The Opera House reserves the right to verify inventory on a weekly basis and will collect a commission on all merchandise sold. Merchandise commission will be negotiated at the time of contract in advance of the show’s arrival. The merchandiser is responsible for collecting and paying Massachusetts sales tax. The tax rate is 5% on all non-clothing items. NON THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES For all Non-Theatrical Performances EMI is the exclusive vendor of Tour Merchandise. Donna Marshall is the Head Merchandiser and can be reached at (617) 803-7347 or by email: [email protected]. All merchandise commissions will be negotiated at the time of contract. BANK INFORMATION Visiting companies may make arrangements for check cashing privileges at the bank listed below. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS – DO NOT CONTACT THE BRANCH DIRECTLY!! Bank of America – City Place 157 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm Phone: 617-523-9561, Fax: 617-742-8495 Sample Signature list, photo ID and check cashing card required. STATE TAX COLLECTOR Massachusetts Department of Revenue / Entertainment Unit 215 First Street – 4th Floor Chelsea, Ma 02150 Attn: Dan Elliott Phone: 617/887-6594 * Fax: 617/ 887-6569 - 3 - BOX OFFICE INFORMATION The box office is generally open Monday through Saturday from 10am – 6pm. During performances or performance Weeks, the box office remains open until ½ after the evening curtain. Sundays the box office opens at 12 noon and closes at 6pm or ½ after curtain, whichever is later. In the event that there is an early Matinee the box office will open earlier. DIRECTIONS TO THE OPERA HOUSE (By Automobile or Public Transportation) The OPERA HOUSE is located in downtown Boston. The theatre is conveniently located on three major subway routes, and is surrounded by numerous parking lots and indoor parking garages. ¾ FROM THE NORTH: Take 93 South to exit 22 (the South Station / Chinatown Exit). At the first set of lights, take a right onto Kneeland Street. Follow Kneeland for four sets of lights. At the fourth set, take a right onto Washington Street. The theatre is 2 ½ blocks up on the left hand side. ¾ FROM THE SOUTH: Take 93 north to exit 20A (the South Station / Chinatown Exit - DO NOT take Exit 20 to Logan Airport). At the first set of lights, take a left onto Kneeland Street. Follow Kneeland for four sets of lights. At the fourth set, take a right onto Washington Street. The theatre is 2 ½ blocks up on the left hand side. ¾ FROM THE WEST: Take the Mass Pike (90 East). Follow signs for the Prudential Center Copley Square (exit #22), staying to the right for Copley Square. The exit merges above ground with Stuart Street. Continue traveling straight on Stuart Street for five sets of lights. At the fifth set of lights, take a left onto Charles Street. Take the next right onto Boylston Street. Go through two sets of lights. At second set, take a left onto Washington Street. The theatre is 1 ½ blocks up on the left hand side. ¾ PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Take the Green line to the “Boylston Stop.” You will come out at the corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets. Walk eastward on Boylston, away from the Boston Common for one block. Turn left onto Washington Street. The theatre is 1 ½ blocks on your left. - or - Take the Orange line to the “Chinatown” Stop. You will come out onto Washington Street. Turn north bound toward Downtown Crossing and walk 1 ½ blocks. The theatre is 1 ½ blocks up on the left hand side. DIRECTIONS TO THE OPERA HOUSE (By Truck) ¾ Directions by truck are available under separate cover. - 4 - OPERA HOUSE BUILDING GUIDLINES ¾ All activities must comply with the State of Massachusetts and City of Boston Fire Codes and Building Regulations. (See Pages 10 – 11) ¾ All Boston Fire Department submissions must be processed through the Opera House Production Department. ¾ Boston Board of Fire Prevention requires an “audible announcement” prior to each “non-continuous program”. This announcement “shall be made not more than ten minutes prior to the start of each program to notify occupants of the locations of the exits to be used in case of a fire or other emergency.” ¾ All fire exits, doors, aisles and alleys must be kept clear and properly lit at all times. ¾ Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings. (See page 12). ¾ All signs, displays and other material are subject to the approval of the theatre manager. ¾ Parking of any vehicle on Mason Street is prohibited. In addition, there is no parking permitted at the Loading dock. ¾ Access to the Box Office is prohibited without the permission of the box office manager. ¾ All company, cast and crew must enter and exit via the stage door. A guest list must be provided for guest access to the backstage area. DRESSING ROOMS Lower Level - 4 Rooms (See Page 17) Room: 001 Small Room No Amenities 002 Large Chorus Room 15 makeup stations Large Bathroom: 4 stalls, 2 showers, ADA restroom w/stall and shower 003 Large Chorus Room 14 makeup stations, Large Bathroom: 3 stalls, 3 showers 004 Principle Room 5 makeup stations, Small Bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower Second Floor - 2 Rooms (See Page 19) 201 Star Dressing Room 1 Large makeup station, carpeting, lounge furniture, private bathroom 202 Star Dressing Room 1 Large makeup station, carpeting, lounge furniture, private bathroom 203 Medium Room No Amenities Third Floor - 7 Rooms (See Page 20) 301 Large Principle Room 6 makeup stations, 2 small bathrooms: 1 standard (1 stall, 1 shower), 1 ADA (1 stall, 1 shower) 302 Small Chorus Room 10 makeup stations, Large Bathroom: 3 stalls, 3 showers 303 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 304 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 305 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 306 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 307 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower OFFICES AND WORK ROOMS (All Rooms are Basement Level - See Page 17) Company Management: Located at the End of the Wardrobe Corridor Hair / Wig Room: Located at the End of the Wardrobe Corridor 008 Musician’s Room: Located Stage Left in the Trap Room 009 Stage Management: Located Stage Right in the Trap Room 010 Musicians Storage: Located Stage Left of the Orchestra Pit - 5 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENTS Proscenium: Width: 50’– 7 ½” Height: 30’– 6” (Scallop of Main Valance reduces height to 28’) Stage: Stage Left: 44’ Plaster Line to Upstage Wall Center Stage / Stage Right: 45’– 7” Plaster Line to Upstage Colum Wings: CL to SL Wall: 48’ CL to SR Wall: 73’ Grid: Height: 82’ Apron: Distance from Plaster Line: 5’ Orchestra Pit: Levels: Level One: Basement 11’– 6” Below stage level Level Two: Orchestra Play 8’ Below stage level Level Three: Audience 3’– 2” Below stage level Level Four: Stage Dimensions: Level One: Basement 39’ w x 10’ d at CL, and 8’ d at Stage Right and Left.