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Facility Data Book and other technical information
Theatre Background
The State Theatre Center for the Arts, located in historic downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, opened in March 1926 as a touring
show theatre on the vaudeville circuit. The original architecture incorporated the Beaux Arts Style throughout and was
considered to be one of the most modern and beautiful theatres in the east. In its eighty-plus year history, the State
Theatre has transformed from a vaudeville house to a motion picture house then returned to its roots in early 1990 with a
restoration campaign that revisited the grand style of its vaudeville days. The 1990 renovations sought to maintain the
Theatre's historic décor along with upgrading the production facilities to meet the demands of modern touring companies.
Today, the State Theatre presents over 100 live performances per season. In addition to the main theatre, two other major
additions include a renovated ballroom, complete with a fully outfitted caterer's kitchen, and an adjoining art
gallery.
Just a few of the artists who have graced our stage…
* Anne Murray
* B.B. King
* Carol Burnett
* Carrot Top
* Colin Raye
* Michael Feinstein
* Natalie Cole
* Paul Anka
* Count Basie Orchestra
* The Chieftans |
* The Beach Boys
* Willie Nelson
* Jeff Foxworthy
* Bill Engvall
* Jo Dee Messina
* Julio Iglesias
* Glenn Miller Orchestra
* Penn and Teller
* Mandy Patinkin
* Manhattan Transfer |
* Diamond Rio
* Lily Tomlin
* Dave Matthews
* George Carlin
* Harry Belafonte
* Moody Blues
* Judy Collins
* Cirque
* Randy Travis |
Including Broadway shows such as:
* Damn Yankees
* The Who's "Tommy"
* Kiss of the Spider Woman
* Goodbye Girl |
* Singin' In The Rain
* La Boheme
* Rent
* Cabaret |
* Ragtime
* George M
* Grease
* Smokey Joe's Cafe |
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General Information |
STAFF
- President & CEO - Shelley Brown
(610) 258-7766 ext. 201 or EMAIL
- Vice President, Production & Operations, Theatre Rental Coordinator - Mark Rafinski
(610) 258-7766 ext. 211 or EMAIL
- Facility Manager, Artists Services - Mike Cook
(610) 258-7766 ext. 235 or EMAIL
- Vice President, Marketing - Jamie Balliet
(610) 258-7766 ext. 204 or EMAIL
- Accountant - Cindy Kemmerer
(610) 258-7766 ext. 203 or EMAIL
- Box Office Manager - Karey Roberts
(610) 258-7766 ext. 208 or EMAIL
- Sound Engineer - Mike Healy
(610) 258-7766 ext. 227 or EMAIL
- Master Electrician - Dave Caserta
(610) 258-7766 ext. 215 or EMAIL |
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Theatre Phone Numbers |
- Administrative Offices/Main Number 610-258-7766
- Fax 610-258-2570
- Box Office 610-252-3132
- 24 Hour Credit Card Ticket Hotline 800-991-STATE
- Touring Company's Production Office 610-258-7766 (ext. 212)
- Touring Company's Fax Phone Line 610-253-3780
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Emergency Phone Numbers |
- Police, Fire & Rescue 911
- Easton Hospital Emergency Care 610-250-4000
- Redi-Care Medical Center 610-258-5300
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Recommended Lodging |
- Call Mike Cook for recommendation
(610-258-7766 ext. 235) or EMAIL
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Safety Rules and Regulations |
- Visiting Equipment
All equipment brought into the State Theatre must be clearly marked as to ownership. The touring company is responsible for
providing a staff member to be sure that all equipment loaded into the theatre is removed at load out. All equipment brought
into the theatre must meet standard safety specifications; any potential safety hazards will be evaluated by the Theatre's
VP of Production and discussed with visiting management.
- Pyrotechnics
Any production which includes the use of flash pots, reports, fog machines, or any other pyrotechnic effect must inform the
VP of Production at least two weeks prior to the show. This lead time is necessary in making the proper arrangements with
the local Fire Marshall. At this time the company will be asked to provide Materials Safety Data Sheets on the chemicals
being used. Any effect which requires an operator certified by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms must be run by a
member of the visiting staff; this person must be suitably licensed.
- Fire Curtain
The house is protected by a non-asbestos, trip-type fire curtain at the plaster line. The fire curtain line must remain clear
at all times.
- Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere in the building, and is subject to a fine of up to $500 by the City of Easton.
- Alcoholic Beverages
The Theatre Board of Directors prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages during any working hours. This applies to all persons
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Stage Specifications
Dimensions
Proscenium opening: 48'-0"
Main curtain out trim: 22'-0"
Overall stage depth (including apron) 33'-6¾"
Apron lip to plaster line 3'-5¼"
Plaster Line to back wall 30'-1½" |
Stage Right wing 17'-7"
Stage Left wing 11'-6"
Out trim of linesets 48'-3"
Grid height 50'-0" |
- Loading Dock
The loading dock, which was renovated in the summer of 1999, is located USL. The door itself is an Overhead rollup door and is
10'-0" by 10'-0." The door is approximately 2' above the stage deck. There is a 10' wide by 14' long aluminum ramp that lowers
by winch to bring equipment to stage level. This ramp stores upright against the overhead door and takes up about 18"; it
does not interfere with the operation of any linesets nor does it block the crossover.
Trucks approaching the loading dock pull down the hill behind the building. Another ramp, also controlled by a winch, lowers
into the alley at a 90 degree angle to the truck. A truck plate or ramp is then used to get equipment from the truck onto the
loading dock. Visiting companies are welcome to use their own ramp for this purpose; it is recommended that the ramp be at
least 10' long. Companies traveling without truck ramps will use an "in house" 14' fiberglass ramp, or a 6' "dock plate,"
depending on the loading height of the truck.
- Stage Access
Access to the stage from the house is one door DSR. Temporary steps can be added to allow direct access to the stage from the
house, but advance notice of this need must be given to the VP of Production. Access from the outside of the building to
backstage is via an alley access door USL. The Dressing rooms (addressed later) can be entered either from stage left up one
flight of stairs or from the back alley via a full step fire escape.
- Stage Deck
The stage floor is hardwood, permanently covered with 1/8" "battleship" linoleum. Lagging into the stage deck is avoided at all
costs; please discuss such needs with the VP of Production. The floor has a good deal of spring to it, and is suitable for
dancing. It is not, however, a sprung floor.
· The deck is raked 1/8" to one foot.
· There is a white toe rail at the lip of the stage.
- Orchestra Pit
The orchestra pit is in the shape of a half moon. Musicians enter through an access door in the basement or from the house
through a swinging gate in the railing. The dimensions of the pit are:
· Length 36'-0"
· Width at center 7'-6"
· Width at stage right 4'-0"
· Width at stage left tapers to 0"
· Depth below stage 4'-6"
· Depth below house floor 1'-3"
It is recommended that no more than 20 musicians be placed in the pit at one time. Exceeding this number will result in an
angry orchestra.
There is a railing with a black duvetyne skirting the full length of the orchestra pit.
There is an organ located SR. This is not included in the orchestra pit dimensions.
Music stands and clip lights are available for up to 24 musicians.
- Crossover
The best provision for crossovers is behind the black house traveler, typically hung at 28'. This does not leave a great deal
of room, so if you need a larger crossover please discuss this need with the VP of Production. There are other possibilities
for crossovers, but they are not the most "actor friendly" and will only be used if the situation is
absolutely unavoidable.
- Soft Goods
The main curtain is a burnt orange crushed velour, operated as a guillotine curtain only. Operation of the main curtain is a
single purchase lineset at stage level DSR.
Following is our soft goods inventory. All drapes are black velour with no fullness.
· Legs: 4 pair at 10'-0" by 26'-0"
· Borders: 4 at 8'-0" by 64'-0"
· Traveler: 2 panels 26'-0" high by 33'-0" wide
· Cyclorama: white, seamless 50' X 22'
· Scrim: Black Sharks tooth 22' X 40'
This is typically hung at 28' and can operate as a traveler or guillotine. Operation of the traveler is USR at deck level;
operation of the lineset is from the flyrail.
- Linesets
Click here to download a .pdf version of the lineset chart.
Click here to download a Microsoft Word version of the lineset chart.
There are 30 steel linesets available for use by visiting shows. Lineset #2 is operated on stage right ground level and is single purchase. All remaining lines (29) are double purchase and operated from the
flyrail, located SR at 16'-0" above deck. The capacity on the battens is 1000 lbs., and there is enough counterweight
available to load all of the lines to capacity.
Please refer to the lineset chart at the end of the book for specifics on where the battens fall.
- Location of road consoles
None of the seats in the house can be removed; the only position to place road consoles is behind the last row of seats. The
distance from this position to the stage is approximately 90'. The distance of the cable run from stage to the back of the
house is 200'.
On stage monitor world may be set up either SR or SL. |
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House Lighting |
- Lighting Power: 400amp - 120v, 60 Hz (3 phase) tie in or 2 sets of Camlocks w/ Ground & Neutral reverse - located DSR.
*House 96 rack dimming system shares power from this box.
All connections must be made by a State Theatre provided electrician unless other arrangements have been approved by the
VP of Production. Visiting crews are responsible for metering their own power.
- Houselights
The house lights can be operated from the tech booth at the back of the house, or from DSR or DSL at the smoke pocket. The
house cannot go to 100% black due to local fire ordinances.
- In-house lighting system
The house console is an ETC Express 72/144 (240 channels max.). The board can be operated as a two scene preset with 72 control
channels or as a memory board with 500 cues and 10 pages of 24 submasters. This board supports one V.G.A. monitor.
- Instrument Inventory
(69) ETC Source Four Lekos
- (25) 19 degree Source Fours - 575W
- (26) 26 degree Source Fours - 575W
- (18) 36 degree Source Fours - 575W
(76) PAR 64's
- (61) Wide 1,000 watt
- (46) Medium 1,000 watt
- (44) Narrow 1,000 watt
- (18) Very Narrow 1,000 watt
(10) 4 cell cyc 1,000 watt
(6) 16" scoops
- Dimmers and Circuits.
We have 96 ETC Sensor Rack dimmers all of which are 2.4K. These are located in a dimmer room
accessible from the fly rail SR.
There are 130 circuits over the stage, distributed in 13 ten circuit drop boxes. Any free pipe may therefore be designated as
an electric. There are 10 circuits DSR. Front of house, there are 10 circuits at each boom and 20 circuits
on the balcony rail.
All circuits are run with 16/3 cable; no circuit is able to support a load of more than 1k. No overloads will be acceptable
under any circumstance.
- Followspots
There are four followspots at the top of the house, two at the extremes and two at center. Both positions are above balcony
seating.
The two at center are newly purchased Lycian 1275's (56K) at approximately 45 degree angle from the stage and around
100' throw. Each has one 6 color boom which accepts 4" color media and is set up for right handed operation. These are at the
ideal position for avoiding patron's heads for the most part. Using both is still recommended.
The two remaining house
followspots are Colortran Colorarc 2000, which use a 1k xenon enclosed arc lamp. The spots are located at either extreme.
Again the throw is approximately 100', and the angle is relatively shallow, around 40 degrees. Both are set up for
right-handed operation. Each has one 6-color boom which accepts 8" color media. The only position to add followspots
(with the exception of truss spots) is right next to the Colortrans. It is never recommended to use just one of these
spots as patrons who get up during the show are able to walk into the beam of light. |
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Projection |
Projection is possible in house with the use of Epson Powerlite 8200i (3500 ANSI Lumens) from the spot booth on a 10'6" x 14'00" screen. Front projection from stage is also possible with the change to a standard lens. In the same size a rear projection screen is also available.
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Other Information |
Pre-show announcement and curtain speech
Before every performance, there is a taped announcement that rolls to inform the audience of policy regarding eating, drinking, smoking, photos, etc. This announcement is followed immediately by a brief curtain speech by the theatre's President & CEO. This speech is primarily to thank the evening's sponsor; during this speech the show can either be introduced or not, depending on the wishes of the production company. Any other announcements at the request of the production can be made at this time. At the end of the speech the house will be handed over to the touring management, unless the local VP of Production is calling the start of the show.
House Policies
- Doors open:
It is the Theatre's intention to open the house no later than one hour prior to curtain. This policy must be strictly adhered to because of external conditions which limit how quickly the house can be filled. If for any reason the production cannot open the house at this time, this must be advanced with the local VP of Production.
- Late Seating:
Unless otherwise directed by the production company, the house manager will seat latecomers at the first round of applause and at logical breaks thereafter.
- Photography/recording/filming:
It is normal policy of the Theatre that no photos, flash or otherwise, will be allowed. Similarly, filming and recording are also forbidden. Should patrons be found taking pictures or recording illegally, security will confiscate the recording media. If this policy differs from that of the production company, please inform the local VP of Production.
- House Sound Pressure Levels:
The sound pressure level in the house is never to exceed 95 dB "A" weighted - measured at the mix position at the front of the house. This is due to an architectural limitation and for safety reasons must be strictly adhered to. This level will be monitored by the Theatre's VP of Production.
- House Piano
The house piano is a black Kimball 7ft. semi-concert baby grand in excellent condition. There is also a Hyundai upright piano for the orchestra pit. This piano is only installed when necessary, so please inform the Technical Director of such a need. Tunings of both of these pianos will be arranged as necessary; A-440 unless otherwise informed.
- Wardrobe / Laundry
The house wardrobe equipment consists of one iron, one ironing board, and a Jiffy steamer. There is no washer or dryer on the premises. There is a Laundromat less than one block from the theatre with "Fluff and Fold" service available. Other local laundry facilities are available, as are dry cleaning facilities.
- Dressing Rooms
The dressing rooms are located SL, one flight of stairs above stage level. There are 9 dressing rooms distributed across three floors. The star dressing room, located on the first floor, is 8' x 20'. It is equipped with a sink, clothes hooks, makeup mirrors, a full length mirror, a phone, a couch, and refrigerator. The phone is through the Theatre switchboard, 610.258.7766. The extension is 213.
The other 8 dressing rooms are 8' x 8' and are equipped with makeup mirrors and counters, sinks and clothes hooks. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the dressing rooms. Companies with extensive costume needs should inform the VP of Production so that wardrobe racks can be brought into the dressing rooms.
There are no private bathrooms in the dressing rooms. Each floor has one bathroom, and the first and third floors have a shower.
- Production Office
The visiting company production office is located in the dressing room area SL. This room is equipped with a phone and a dedicated line for fax machines. The phone number for the fax line is 610.253.3780. The phone line is through the Theatre switchboard, 610.258.7766. The extension is 212. Do not attempt to use the phone line for a computer or fax machine, as the house phone system is digital and may do damage to your equipment. Use only the dedicated line for this purpose. The Theatre will not be responsible for any damage to equipment connected to this line.
The production office is also equipped with a small refrigerator, a microwave oven, a sink, a counter, and a mirror.
- Bus and Trailer Parking
Parking for tour busses, tractor trailers, and any other production vehicles is on the parking deck on top of the theatre. Access is from 5th St. (Trucks arriving more than 1 hour before the scheduled Load-In time must park on the parking deck. Possible fines may occur if parked on the street.) After loading at the stage loading dock, vehicles must go down and around the block to get to the parking deck. The local Technical Director will assist the driver of the vehicle with these directions. There is no shore power available on the parking deck.
Production Truck & Bus Directions
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After you see the theatre on the right-corner of 5th and Northampton St., travel up one street (to a wider turn - 6th St.). Make right on 6th St. and a right down the Church St. alley. Cross 5th St. and continue down Church St. to the loading dock or slightly right of the alley see the entrance to the parking deck.
From the East (New Jersey)
- Take 22W to 2nd exit "Lafayette College/Downtown Easton" (after toll bridge in PA.) Turn left onto 3rd St. When you get to the circle go a quarter around and turn right on Northampton St. Continue up the hill (theatre on right) make a right on 5th St.*** On the right side is the entrance to the parking deck only for production and staff.
- Take 78W to "Easton" exit 75. (first exit in PA) Turn right at stop sign onto Morgan Hill Road. Continue through one more stop sign. Bear left at traffic light onto St. John Street. St. John Street becomes 3rd St. When you reach the circle travel three quarters around and turn right on Northampton St. Continue up the hill (theatre on right) make a right on 5th St. ***On the right side is the entrance to the parking deck only for production and staff.
From the West (Allentown/Bethlehem)
- Take 22E to "4th St." exit in Easton. Go straight through the light; make the third right on Northampton St. The theatre is on the corner of 5th and Northampton St. Make right on 5th ***- the entrance to the parking deck is on the right. For production and staff only.
- Take 78E to "Easton" exit 75. Turn left onto Morgan Hill Road. Continue through one more stop sign. Bear left at traffic light onto St. John Street. St. John Street becomes 3rd St. When you reach the circle travel three quarters around and turn right on Northampton St. Continue up the hill (theatre on right) make a right on 5th St.*** On the right side is the entrance to the parking deck only for production and staff.
From the South (Riegelsvile/Doylestown)
- Take 611N. Turn right at light (in Easton) onto 3rd St. When you get to the circle go three quarters around to Northampton St. Continue up the hill (theatre on right) make a right on 5th St. ***On the right side is the entrance to the parking deck only for production and staff.
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Lineset Chart
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| Lineset number |
Distance from plaster line |
typical usage |
capacity |
| 1 |
6" |
main curtain |
1000 lbs. |
| 2 |
1'-11 |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 3 |
2'-8 3/4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 4 |
4'-3/4 |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 5 |
4'-8 1/2" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 6 |
5'-4 1/2 |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 7 |
7'-2 3/4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 8 |
7'-10 3/4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 9 |
8'-6 3/4" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 10 |
9'-2 1/2" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 11 |
9'-11" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 12 |
11'-9 1/4" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 13 |
12'-5 1/4" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 14 |
13'-1 1/4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 15 |
13'-10 3/4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 16 |
14'-8" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 17 |
15'-4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 18 |
16'-7" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 19 |
17'-4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 20 |
18'-0" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 21 |
18'-8" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 22 |
19'-2" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 23 |
19'-11" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 24 |
20'-6 1/2" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 25 |
22'-6 1/2" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 26 |
23'-2 1/4" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 27 |
23'-10 1/2" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 28 |
24'-6 1/4" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 29 |
25'-2 1/4" |
|
1000 lbs. |
| 30 |
27'-5 1/2" |
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1000 lbs. |
| 31 |
28'-1/2" |
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1000 lbs. |
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