Mailing Address
CityStage & Symphony Hall
1 Columbus Center
Springfield, MA  01103

 Important Phone Numbers
General Office:    413.788.7646
Office Fax:           413.737.9991
Box Office:          413.788.7033

The S. Prestley Blake Theater 

Technical Director: Chad Labumbard, extension 103
clabumbard@citystage.symphonyhall.com

Construction:
A Three-quarter Thrust with Masonite floor, built on raised wooden platforms.

Crossover:
There is a crossover located in the Vom – a hallway running underneath the seating area from Stage Right to Stage Left.

Backstage entrances:
A door leads to Stage Right from the Green Room and the Shop.  One may also make entrances from the Vom into House Right and House Left.  Another door leads to Stage Left from the Vom.

Type of System:
Counterweight with Loft blocks underhung from girders.  There is no grid.

Batten:
2 Downstage of Proscenium
9 Upstage of Proscenium (40 ft. long, approx. 20 in. apart)
1 Upstage Wall – wrap-around cyc pipe

Full out trim of a lineset:    27 ft. 6 in.

Spotting linesets and dead-hanging points:
It is possible to spot additional linesets and/or hanging points if needed.  CityStage has a small quantity of extra rigging blocks and beam hangers.  Please consult with the Technical Director during the advance before deciding to add any linesets or dead-hanging points to determine their feasibility.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The rigging system in the Blake Theater has a major design deficiency.  The offstage hanging point for all house linsets is only 14 ft. - SR & SL ends all of the house linesets are not well supported.  While support is adequate for typical legs and borders, any larger concentration of weight in these areas should be carefully considered in consultation with the T.D.

Due to the structure of the top of the stagehouse, dead-hung points should be located primarily on the Upstage/Downstage I-Beams.  These are located on center, 7 ft. SR & SL of center and 14 ft. SR & SL of center.  Other points may be possible but please consult the T.D.

SOFT GOODS/ SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Approximately 45 stock black masking flats ranging in size from 6ft.x 16in. to 10in.x 8ft.

• Two (2) 33ft.x 24in. Panels (Duvetyne)
  Two (2) 18ft.x 18ft. Panels
  Four (4) Legs - 13ft. x 27ft.
  Five (5) Legs – 8ft. 6in.x 15ft. 10in.
  Five (5) Legs – 8ft. 6in. x 11ft.
  One (1) Leg -  6ft.x 8ft. 4in.
  Four (4) Tab – 4ft. 4in.x 22ft. 7in.
  One (1)Border – 42 ft. x 8ft.
  One (1) Border – 48 ft. x 11ft. 3 in.
  One (1) Border – 46 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 4 in.
  One (1) Border – 32 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 4 in.
  One (1) White Cyc – 42 ft. x 21 ft.  (seamed)
  One (1) Black Scrim – 35 ft. 9in. x 13 ft.
  One (1) 40 ft. two way traveler track

Approximately 40 platforms ranging in size from 1ft x 8ft. to 4 ft. x 8ft.

Control System: 
The house lighting console is an ETC Express 250.  The main console is located in the control booth at the rear of the Orchestra.  The 250 uses one DMX to AMX converter.

House Lights: 
Control for the house is located in the control booth.

Dimmers and Patch:
There are a total of 192 (192) dimmers – Strand CD-80 @ 2.4 kW each.  Four (4) dimmers total can be non-dim.  Dimmer per circuit.

Lighting Positions:
In addition to the linesets, there are four balcony rail positions, torms upstage and downstage right of the proscenium, torms upstage and downstage left of the proscenium and a steel catwalk above the house and stage.

First Cat:       19 ft. 7 in. over stage
Second Cat:   21 ft. 2 in. over stage
Third Cat:     23 ft. 1 in. over stage
Fourth Cat:    26 ft. over orchestra
Fifth Cat:       Over balcony seating

Instrumentation:

Electrical Service:
A 100 amp 3-Phase tie-in is available in the scene shop.  Please consult with Technical Director about specific power needs.  There is no shore power available at this theater. 

Ladders:
One (1) Wooden A-Frame w/adjustable stick and rolling dolly
One (1) 6 ft. wooden ladder
One (1) 8 ft. wooden ladder
One (1) 8 ft. fiberglass ladder
One (1) 10 ft. wooden ladder
One (1) 12 ft. wooden ladder
One (1) 12 ft fiberglass ladder
One (1) 25’ Genie Lift

 SOUND

Console:
The house console is a Mackie 24 channel recording mixing console with power.

Touring Productions:
The mix position is located at the rear of the Orchestra in the Control Room.  There is no glass in the window, however the position is a challenge for live mixing.  There is an alternative position in front of the control booth underneath the balcony.  Use of this position must be advanced with the Technical Director in order to kill seats at the box office. 

Speakers:
House main speakers are installed from the bottom of the 1st catwalk and around the perimeter of the 3rd catwalk.  Main speakers are EV QRx-115/75 and balcony fills are Wharfdale Programme 50. Stage front fills consisting of two (2) EV Fri-2082 are also available.  

Four (4) Crown XLS 602 amplifiers power the house system – since it is running into 4-ohm loads this amplifier can deliver up to 600 watts per channel.

Audio Inventory:
Two (2) Community Passive 12” Monitors
One (1) Furman PL-8 Power Conditioner
Five (5) Peavey M-3000 Amplifiers
Three (3) DBX iEQ Digital Graphic EQ w/feedback supression
Two (2) Yamaha Q2031 Stereo 31 Band EQ
One (1) DBX 1531x Stereo 15 Band EQ
One (1) Marantz PMD-500 Dual Cassette Deck
One (1) Gemini Single CD Player with pitch bend
One (1) RCA 5 Disc CD Changer
Two (2) Sony MDS-JE500 Mini Disc player
One (1) AKAI S900 Midi Digital Sampler
One (1) Yamaha SPX 90-11 Effects Unit
One (DBX) 160xt compressor/limiter
One (DBX) Model 1066 compressor/limiter
Two (2) (DBX) Model 1066 compressor/limiter

Microphones:
Four (4) Shure UC Series Handheld/Lavalier Combo Wireless Systems
One (1) Audio Technica ATW-1128 Handheld Wireless System
Six (6) Audio Technica ATW-1127 Lav Wireless System
One (1) AKG C-3000 condenser microphone
Three (3) Shure SM57
One (1) Electrovoice PL20
Three (3) AT814a Unidirecitional Microphone
Six (6) AT815a Line cardiod electric condenser microphone (two without XLR adapter)
Two (2) Shure 55SH series II dynamic microphone
One (1) Univox DF-14b dynamic microphone
One (1) C-Ducer CP series
Two (2) Crown PZM-30GP
Eight (8) Microphone clips
Four (4) AKG Boom Microphone stands
Nine (9) Straight Microphone stands
One (1) Boom Microphone stand
Six (6) Goosenecks
Eight (8) Music stands 

Hearing Assistance:
The house is equipped with a Williams Sound radio hearing assistance package with 19 receivers.

The building is equipped with a two-channel ClearCom Headset system with hard-wired outlets in all production areas (stage left, stage right, house sound, house lights, Vom and catwalk).   The main station is located in the control booth.

Headset Inventory:
Five (5) white single muff headsets
Three (3) blue single muff headsets
Eight (8)single channel belt packs

Monitors System:
There is a full all-area monitor system that covers dressing rooms, backstage hallways, wardrobe and costume shop.  Pages may be sent over this system as well., operated from the stage managers position in the control booth. 

Two (2) star dressing rooms with private bathroom, lighted make-up mirrors, monitors, tables, chairs and wardrobe rack.  Each room can accommodate up to four people.

Two (2) Chorus dressing room, with lighted make-up mirrors, monitors, tables, chairs, wardrobe racks and bathrooms.  Each room can accommodate up to twenty-five (25) people. 

One (1) Wardrobe/Laundry room with two (2) washers and two (2) dryers.
One (1) Green Room with small refrigerator, water cooler and coffee maker. 

Stage Manager’s Position:
Given the flexible nature of the space, the stage manager may call the show from any position in the house and backstage.  The main position is in the control booth at the back of the theater.

The loading dock is located on East Columbus Street, at the corner or Worthington Street.  All vans and trailers must be unloaded on East Columbus Street.  Equipment is carried through the door into the loading dock and then onto the freight elevator, which opens into the shop on stage level (one flight down).

Loading Door: Height – 10 ft. / Width – 12 ft.

Freight Elevator: Height – 8 ft. / Width – 6 ft. / Depth – 11 ft. 9 in.

Distance from Freight Elevator to Stage:  35 ft. (approx.)

Loading entrance to stage (from shop):   Height – 11 ft. 3 in. / Width - 14 ft.

There is one metal fire door and one accordion sound door separating the shop from the stage.

NOTE:  The only option to loading into the theater for items larger than the freight elevator is to hand items over the railing from the loading dock down to the shop area.  The drop off is approximately 17 ft.  This is only advised for tall, lightweight units.

ALL TECHNICAL QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:

(413) 788.7646 x 13

By Car:
If you are traveling NORTH on I-91, take Exit 4  (Broad Street) onto East Columbus Avenue.  Travel approximately 1 mile and you will see the loading door on your right just before you take your first right onto Worthington Street.  Almost immediately on your right will be the entrance to the Columbus Center Parking Garage.  CityStage is located in the lower level of the garage, take the elevator to Level G.

If you are traveling SOUTH on I-91, take Exit 7 (Springfield Center/Columbus Avenue).  At the end of the ramp, turn left.  Circle under the highway and go left at the lights onto East Columbus Avenue.  Take a right onto Worthington Street. Almost immediately on your right will be the entrance to the Columbus Center Parking Garage.  CityStage is located in the lower level of the garage, take the elevator to Level G.

If you are traveling WEST on Rte. 90 (Mass Pike), take Exit 6 to Rte. 291.  From Rte. 291, take the Dwight Street Exit.  Turn left at the end of the ramp and follow Dwight to Bridge Street – take a right.  Go straight through the set of lights (you will cross Main Street).  Continue on Bridge Street  - on your right you will see the entrance to the Columbus Center Parking Garage.

If you are traveling EAST on Rte. 90 (Mass Pike), take Exit 4 onto I-91 South.  Follow same directions above for I-91 South.

By Train:
Amtrack Northeast Direct from Penn Station to Springfield, MA.  Exit the Springfield train station and turn right onto Lyman Street.  Follow this street until it ends at Main Street, and turn left.  Talk Main Street to Bridge Street, and turn right.  The door to the CityStage Administrative offices is on the right, just after the entrance to the parking garage.

The Sheraton Springfield at Monarch Place
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA  01144
Phone:         413.781.1010
Fax:    413.734.3249

The Sheraton Springfield Hotel is the preferred hotel for all events at CityStage & Symphony Hall.  Located across the street from the venue, the hotel is both convenient and well equipped to meet your needs during your stay in our city.  When making your reservations at the hotel, please let them know that you will be performing at Citystage to receive our special rates.

For other hotel listings, please contact the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at 413.787.1548. 

Nearest Airport:
Bradley International
Windsor Locks, CT
Phone:  860.292.2000  (for general information/administration)
(38 miles from Springfield, MA – 20 to 30 minutes away, depending on traffic outside of Hartford, CT)

Local Attractions:
The Basketball Hall of Fame, The Holyoke Mall, Yankee Candle Company, Six Flags New England (seasonal), The Big E (seasonal).

Local Bank that can handle wire transfers:
Bank of Western Mass
29 State Street
Springfield, MA  01103
Phone:  413.781.1044 

Nearest Grocery Store:
Stop & Shop
Riverdale Road
West Springfield, MA
Phone:  413.737.8770

Nearest Laundry Facility:
Super Washing Well Laundromat
1291 Liberty Street
Springfield, MA
Phone:  413.734.8680 

Nearest Dry Cleaner:
City Cleaners
Tower Square
Springfield, MA  01103
Phone:  413.739.2707

Nearest Hospital:
Bay State Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA  01199
Phone:         413.794.0000

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