The Year Clock Technical Specification
Part 1 approx.
running time 55minutes
Part 2 approx.
running time 50minutes
There
is a 20 minute interval.
Staging
There is a backcloth [skycloth] approx size 6.5m by 3m.
This can be self-supporting or tied to a bar. Alternatively
I can work against a plain background.
There is a floorcloth 2.5m by 3.5m, and this is the
absolute minimum stage size. There is also space needed on
the DSL side for a chair and musical instrument stands for
the musician. An ideal stage size would be 5m by
3m.
The Year Clock will work well on a proscenium or thrust
stage, or on the floor with audience on raked
seating.
Lighting
and Sound
A 13amp socket is required on the USR side to provide power
for a CD player on the set [I provide the CD player].
A 13amp socket is required on the DRL side of the set near
the musician’s area to provide power for his music stand
light.
Where the venue
has stage lights, a detailed lighting plot by Gary Beestone
is available; for performance in smaller venues without
stage lighting, lights can be supplied by prior
arrangement. There is one recorded sound effect, which can
be handled by technical crew where facilities exist for
playing a CD; or onstage by the performers in smaller
venues.
Get-in/
Get out
Access 4 hours
before start of show. Get-out 1.5 hours after lights down.
Approximate
timings
4.00pm get in
6pm lighting rehearsal [ cue to cue]
7.30pm
show
9.30pm
end of show
Out
of venue by 11.00pm [latest]
Acting
requirements
1 x dressing room [ two male performers]
Containing
wash basin, mirror, clothes rail.
Please provide
tea and sandwiches sufficient for 3 during the set-up
period.
Merchandise
I provide programmes for the Year Clock, and there is an
accompanying CD recording for sale, with a display that
fits on a table min. size 3’ by 5’. In smaller venues these
sales are handled by my stage manager. If you have in-house
merchandising arrangements please contact me to discuss
terms.
Posters
and promotion
I can provide
A4 and A5 flyers and posters, also press cuttings, reviews
and photographs. Please advise me if you have a printed
brochure for your venue.