Specification Sheet: The Stage

The stage at St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre is a proscenium arch with thrust.

Dimensions

All dimensions are approximate. Dimensions represent total usable space.

Depth

Back wall to front of thrust (curtain open): 420cm (14ft)

Back wall to front curtain (curtain closed): 310cm (10ft)

Front curtain to front of thrust (curtain closed): 90cm (3ft)

Width

The usable width of the stage, including the thrust, is 580cm (19ft)

Height

The usable height under the proscenium is 240cm (8ft).

The maximum usable height on stage is 300cm (10ft).

Curtains, drapes and masking

Draw curtains are permanently fitted at:

• The proscenium line
• 160cm (5ft) from the back wall

There are no additional drapes available.

Masking is provided by four rotating flats.

Power

Hard power points are available in the following locations:

• 6x 13A sockets, stage left
• 6x 13A sockets, stage right
• 1x 16A three-phase socket, stage left

There is no hard power available in front of the proscenium arch.

Access

Access is available via steps to both sides of the stage, with a crossover between the two sides possible using the Smeaton Room.

Access is available via steps to both sides of the thrust from the dancefloor in the Main Hall.

There is no wheelchair or lift access to the stage.

Flying

There is no facility for overhead flying or rigging without prior arrangement with the Community Centre’s technical team.

Data

4x ethernet (point-to-point, unrouted), stage left, linking to back of the Main Hall by the kitchen serving hatch.