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Theater Technical Specifications

Capacity

Orchestra 852
Mezzanine 348
Total 1200

Proscenium (curved top)

Width 39’ 8”
Height 23’ 11” (center)
22’ 0” (sides)

Floor Space

Depth 46’ 8” (plaster line to back wall)
4’ 9” apron
Width 102’ 3” SL Wall to SR Wall
96’ 2” useable
27’ 1” SR from proscenium line
29’ 5” SL from proscenium line

Traps

(1) DC – 3’ 0” x 6’6”
Floor Construction
Masonite
Sprung Floors Suitable for dance

Fly System

Counterweight system SR
Locking rail SR on stage level
Loading bridge @ +50’ 0”
Grid Iron @ +56’ 0”
Working height +54’ 0”

Battens
Sch 40 black iron 1.5” nominal

Length

Minimum 50’ 0” (5 line set)
Maximum 71’ 0” (7 line set)

Spacing

6” centers
Lineset 1 @ +2’ 0”
Lineset 78 @ 40’ 7”

Capacity

1100 lbs - total arbor weight

Dead line sets: 6, 14, 33, 51
Lineset 72 is 6 lines only
(2) 5-line hemp sets – 350 lb capacity

Loading Facilities

Loading Door

Outside 12’ 0”w x 11’6”h
Inside 12’ 0”w x 15’ 3”h

Forklift on premises
Trailers unload in parking lot down long ramp
(2) truck ramps available

Front Truss

52’ x 21” box truss
Points are C and 20’ – 1 point is 24’
Four one-ton motors
5000 lb total load
1000 lb load between points
Ceiling height 33’
Truss out to 32’ maximum
Black border on DS edge
DS Truss pipe 5’ 10” from plaster
US Truss pipe 4’ 3” from plaster

Winches

AWU Goddard design with LEX extensions
5 Hp & 3 Hp winches available with and without brakes
Slider winches with ¾ Hp and 1Hp available

Deck Tracks

2 DS Tracks full cross SL to SR
1 Centerline Track full cross US to DS
5 SL & SR Tracks partial cross to Centerline

FOH

Balcony rail 67’ 5” from plaster line
Booth 111’ from plaster line
Platform to railing pipe 25’ (from stage deck)
Platform to underside pipe 20’ 9” (from stage deck)
Far cove 73’ 0” from plaster line
Near cove 55’ 0” from plaster line
Balcony box boom 72’ 0” from plaster line
Platform box boom SL & SR 42’ 0” from plaster line
   

Set/Costume Package Rental Information

For Paper Mill Playhouse package rental information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Technical Director, at 973-315-1653.

We currently have the following packages available for rental:

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS – Set/Props Only

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS – Costumes

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ – Full Package

ON THE TOWN – Full Package – Contact: Andy Luft at 5th Ave Theatre This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   www.5thavenue.org.

MISS SAIGON – Full Package - Contact: Michele Sullivan @ PCLO This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.pittsburghclo.org

HELLO DOLLY – Costumes Only - Contact: Andy Luft at 5th Ave Theatre  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  www.5thavenue.org.

   

Theater or Venue Rental Information

THEATER AND STAGE RENTALS

For Paper Mill Playhouse theater rental information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Associate Artistic Director at 973-315-1636.  

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE GALLERY RENTAL

For availability or more information please contact Special Events Manager, at 973.315.1663.

Individual and Coporate Rates are available.

Non-profits and groups of 45 or more will receive a discount.

Rates include use of pre-existing tables and chairs, cleaning of facility post-event, one pre-event walk-through, and utilities for duration of event.

Rates do not include additional staff such as event coordinator and facility manager, food, beverage, entertainment, additional rentals, and parking.

Rentals are subject to availability.

F.M. KIRBY CARRIAGE HOUSE RENTAL

For availability or more information please contact the F.M. Kirby Carriage House, at 973.609.2429.