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The Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

THEATRE INFORMATION

General Information Page 2 – 5 Dressing Rooms Page 5 Technical Information Page 6 – 9 Boston Fire Department Requirements Page 10 – 12 Line Set Plan Page 13 – 14 Theatre Plans Page 15 – 21 Seating Plan Page 22

Revised: December 15, 2007

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GENERAL INFORMATION Mailing Address: Opera House 539 Washington Street Boston MA 02111 Main: (617) 259-3400 Fax: (617) 259-3485 Theatre Operator: (617) 259-3416 Stage Door: (617) 259-3428

Stage Door / Loading Dock Location: Mason Street *Mason Street is off Avery Street across from the Ritz Carlton Hotel.

Executive Director James Jensen (617) 259-3410 JimJensen@LiveNation.com Executive Assistant Darlene Catalfamo (617) 259-3417 Darlene Catalfamo@LiveNation.com Production Manager Mike Marchetti (617) 259-3413 (617) 728-1698 Fax

Theatrical Bookings Drew Murphy (617) 880-2406 DrewMurphy@LiveNation.com Special Events / Rentals Beth Simpson (617) 259-3415 BethSimpson@LiveNation.com

(508) 331-7599 Mobile MikeMarchetti@LiveNation.com

TRADES IATSE Local 11 Stagehands Office Mobile Head Carpenter Chris Welling (617) 259-3420 (617) 571-4900 Assistant Carpenter Dave Colantuoni Head Fly Man Jim McEvoy III Head Electrician John Walsh (617) 259-3418 (617) 823-6110 Head Sound Mark Donovan Jr. (617) 259-3418 (781) 630-0575 Head Prop Man Jackie Coochi (617) 259-3419 Wardrobe Local 775 Wardrobe Head Wardrobe Carol Colantuoni (617) 259-3436 (617) 388-2876 Teamsters Local 25 Loading / Unloading Trucks William McGrath (617) 838-8705 Box Office Local 753 Box Office Treasurer Robert Foley (617) 880-2413 RobertFoley@LiveNation.com Ushers Local B-4 Ushers, Ticket Takers, Stagedoor

Beverly McCormack (617) 259-3429

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STAGEDOOR HOURS The stage door hours are set by the Executive Assistant in consultation with the Visiting Company. It is requested that the Visiting Company provide a schedule in advance for the coming week. If there is no performance or work in the theatre the stagedoor will remain closed. TELEPHONES / INTERNET Telephones can be installed in all company offices, most dressing rooms and the orchestra level of the auditorium. Contact the Executive Assistant to make all telephone arrangements. There is a weekly fee of $50.00 per telephone. Wired and Wireless internet access is available in the basement level, auditorium and stage level of the theatre. There is a weekly fee of $75.00 for internet access. CONCESSIONS All Front of House food and beverage services are provided by an exclusive Vendor. All Backstage Beer, Wine and Spirits must be provided by our concessionaire. MERCHANDISE Lobby Space is available for Merchandise Sales. Storage for all merchandise is available in the basement of the Theatre in a lockable space. THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES The Company Merchandiser is responsible for hiring its own sales team. The Opera House reserves the right to verify inventory on a weekly basis and will collect a commission on all merchandise sold. Merchandise commission will be negotiated at the time of contract in advance of the show’s arrival. The merchandiser is responsible for collecting and paying Massachusetts sales tax. The tax rate is 5% on all non-clothing items. NON THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES For all Non-Theatrical Performances EMI is the exclusive vendor of Tour Merchandise. Donna Marshall is the Head Merchandiser and can be reached at (617) 803-7347 or by email: djamarshall@msn.com. All merchandise commissions will be negotiated at the time of contract. BANK INFORMATION Visiting companies may make arrangements for check cashing privileges at the bank listed below. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS – DO NOT CONTACT THE BRANCH DIRECTLY!! Bank of America – City Place 157 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm Phone: 617-523-9561, Fax: 617-742-8495 Sample Signature list, photo ID and check cashing card required. STATE TAX COLLECTOR Massachusetts Department of Revenue / Entertainment Unit

215 First Street – 4th Floor Chelsea, Ma 02150 Attn: Dan Elliott

Phone: 617/887-6594 * Fax: 617/ 887-6569

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BOX OFFICE INFORMATION The box office is generally open Monday through Saturday from 10am – 6pm. During performances or performance Weeks, the box office remains open until ½ after the evening curtain. Sundays the box office opens at 12 noon and closes at 6pm or ½ after curtain, whichever is later. In the event that there is an early Matinee the box office will open earlier. DIRECTIONS TO THE OPERA HOUSE (By Automobile or Public Transportation) The OPERA HOUSE is located in downtown Boston. The theatre is conveniently located on three major subway routes, and is surrounded by numerous parking lots and indoor parking garages.

FROM THE NORTH: Take 93 South to exit 22 (the South Station / Chinatown Exit). At the first set of lights, take a right onto Kneeland Street. Follow Kneeland for four sets of lights. At the fourth set, take a right onto Washington Street. The theatre is 2 ½ blocks up on the left hand side.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take 93 north to exit 20A (the South Station / Chinatown Exit - DO NOT take

Exit 20 to Logan Airport). At the first set of lights, take a left onto Kneeland Street. Follow Kneeland for four sets of lights. At the fourth set, take a right onto Washington Street. The theatre is 2 ½ blocks up on the left hand side.

FROM THE WEST: Take the Mass Pike (90 East). Follow signs for the Prudential Center Copley Square

(exit #22), staying to the right for Copley Square. The exit merges above ground with Stuart Street. Continue traveling straight on Stuart Street for five sets of lights. At the fifth set of lights, take a left onto Charles Street. Take the next right onto Boylston Street. Go through two sets of lights. At second set, take a left onto Washington Street. The theatre is 1 ½ blocks up on the left hand side.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Take the Green line to the “Boylston Stop.” You will come out at the

corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets. Walk eastward on Boylston, away from the Boston Common for one block. Turn left onto Washington Street. The theatre is 1 ½ blocks on your left.

- or - Take the Orange line to the “Chinatown” Stop. You will come out onto Washington Street. Turn north bound toward Downtown Crossing and walk 1 ½ blocks. The theatre is 1 ½ blocks up on the left hand side.

DIRECTIONS TO THE OPERA HOUSE (By Truck)

Directions by truck are available under separate cover.

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OPERA HOUSE BUILDING GUIDLINES All activities must comply with the State of Massachusetts and City of Boston Fire Codes and Building

Regulations. (See Pages 10 – 11)

All Boston Fire Department submissions must be processed through the Opera House Production Department.

Boston Board of Fire Prevention requires an “audible announcement” prior to each “non-continuous

program”. This announcement “shall be made not more than ten minutes prior to the start of each program to notify occupants of the locations of the exits to be used in case of a fire or other emergency.”

All fire exits, doors, aisles and alleys must be kept clear and properly lit at all times.

Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings. (See page 12).

All signs, displays and other material are subject to the approval of the theatre manager.

Parking of any vehicle on Mason Street is prohibited. In addition, there is no parking permitted at the

Loading dock.

Access to the Box Office is prohibited without the permission of the box office manager.

All company, cast and crew must enter and exit via the stage door. A guest list must be provided for guest access to the backstage area.

DRESSING ROOMS Lower Level - 4 Rooms (See Page 17) Room: 001 Small Room No Amenities

002 Large Chorus Room 15 makeup stations Large Bathroom: 4 stalls, 2 showers, ADA restroom w/stall and shower 003 Large Chorus Room 14 makeup stations, Large Bathroom: 3 stalls, 3 showers 004 Principle Room 5 makeup stations, Small Bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower Second Floor - 2 Rooms (See Page 19) 201 Star Dressing Room 1 Large makeup station, carpeting, lounge furniture, private bathroom 202 Star Dressing Room 1 Large makeup station, carpeting, lounge furniture, private bathroom 203 Medium Room No Amenities Third Floor - 7 Rooms (See Page 20) 301 Large Principle Room 6 makeup stations, 2 small bathrooms: 1 standard (1 stall, 1 shower), 1 ADA

(1 stall, 1 shower) 302 Small Chorus Room 10 makeup stations, Large Bathroom: 3 stalls, 3 showers

303 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 304 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 305 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 306 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower 307 Principle Room 4 makeup stations, Small bathroom: 1 stall, 1 shower OFFICES AND WORK ROOMS (All Rooms are Basement Level - See Page 17)

Company Management: Located at the End of the Wardrobe Corridor Hair / Wig Room: Located at the End of the Wardrobe Corridor

008 Musician’s Room: Located Stage Left in the Trap Room 009 Stage Management: Located Stage Right in the Trap Room 010 Musicians Storage: Located Stage Left of the Orchestra Pit

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENTS Proscenium: Width: 50’– 7 ½”

Height: 30’– 6” (Scallop of Main Valance reduces height to 28’)

Stage: Stage Left: 44’ Plaster Line to Upstage Wall Center Stage / Stage Right: 45’– 7” Plaster Line to Upstage Colum

Wings: CL to SL Wall: 48’

CL to SR Wall: 73’

Grid: Height: 82’

Apron: Distance from Plaster Line: 5’

Orchestra Pit: Levels: Level One: Basement 11’– 6” Below stage level

Level Two: Orchestra Play 8’ Below stage level Level Three: Audience 3’– 2” Below stage level Level Four: Stage

Dimensions: Level One: Basement 39’ w x 10’ d at CL, and 8’ d at Stage Right and Left.

Level Two: Orchestra 39’ w x 14’ d at CL, and 12’ d at Stage Right and Left. (4’ of this depth is a fixed riser which extends under the stage deck)

Level Three: Audience 39’ w x 10’ d at CL, and 8’ d at Stage Right and Left. Level Four: Stage

Counter Weight Fly System (See Page 13 – 15 for Line Set Plans)

Double Purchase: Yes System Pipes (Total): 75 System Pipes (Available): 73 First Available Line Set: 1’–10 ¾” Upstage of the Plaster Line (Line Set 3) Last Available Line Set: 42’– 4 ¾” Upstage of the Plaster Line (Line Set 75) Distance between System Pipes: See Line Set Plan (Mostly 6”) – (Page 13 – 15) Pipe Length: 69’ (Sleeved) Arbor Capacity: 3000 Pounds Line Set Capacity 1500 Pounds

(Including pipe weight. Pipe weight estimated at 225 pounds) Weight Inventory: 85,000 Pounds Maximum Fly Distance: 41’ Flying distance Loft Blocks: Under Hung from the Roof above the Grid Cables per System Pipe: 7 ( ¼” - 7 x 19 Cable / Working Load of 875 pounds / Cable) Distance Between Cables: 10’– 10” Cables Removable: Yes Spot Lines: As Required Rope Sheaves: As Required

Fly Floor: Stage Right, 33’– 5” from Stage Level and 49’ from the CL Loading Gallery (Low): 59’ Loading Gallery (Mid): 74’ Loading Gallery (Upper): 82’ Pin Rail (Stage Left): 38’– 6” from Stage Level and 41’– 5” from the CL. Motors (Chain Hoist): 1 – 1 Ton Chain Hoist Upstage Left to Grid

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Front of House Rigging Points – (See Page 16) Rigging Points (Fixed) are available downstage of the Proscenium.

8 – 1 Ton Chain Hoists are available Downstage of the Proscenium to utilize as required with these points. House Curtain / Border

The house curtain is a guillotine and is operated from the stage right fly floor. The House Border and Curtain are permanently installed on Line Sets 1 + 2.

Curtain Inventory 3 Legs: 10’ w x 35’ h 4 Borders: 70’ w x 10’ h 1 Black Out: 68’ w x 34’ h (Fullness)

Stage Floor

The Stage floor is a sprung floor covered in Masonite. Trapped Area is NOT Sprung.

Stage Trap

Dimension: 24’ w x 16’ d (Located 12’ Left and 12’ Right of the Center Line) Location: 1’ – 3 ¾” Upstage of the Plaster Line. Construction: 12 independently removable 4’ w x 8’ d Decks

Theatre Plans All Theatre Plans are available in scale, electronic DWG or PDF format. Drawings contained in this document, in some cases, are not scaled to enable printing on standard 11 x 8.5 paper. Please contact the production manager if you require a set of plans. LOADING / UNLOADING Please Discuss Loading Dock Status with Production Manager as Construction may or may not permit the building of a Temporary Loading Dock. Loading Dock There is an enclosed Loading Dock with 2 Truck Bays. The Loading Dock is located on Mason Street. which is accessed from Avery Street off Tremont Street. The loading bays are positioned side by side and located Stage Right. Both docks are at truck height and are equipped with dock levelers

Bay 1: Door: 9’– 6” High x 8’– 3” Wide Bay 2: Door: 11’ High x 8’ – 3” Wide.

Stage Lift Equipment is loaded on to the stage via a Stage Lift located stage right off the loading dock. This lift lowers equipment down 6’ to the stage level. All four sides of this lift are gated for safety. Doors: 13’ w x 11’ h

Car: 10’ w x 20’ d Weight Capacity: 50,000lbs.

Freight Elevator The Freight Elevator is located on Mason Street Upstage Right. This elevator access all Lower Level Dressing Rooms and Wardrobe, Stage Level and Dressing Room levels 2 and 3. Doors: 78" w x 96" h

Car: 100" w x 126" d Weight Capacity: 10,000 pounds

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ELECTRICAL Electrical Services

Electrics (5) 400A 3 Phase Service w/cam loc panel (Stage Level – Mid Stage Left) Electrics (1) 400A 3 Phase Service w/cam loc panel (Gallery – Mid Stage Left) Automation/Motor (1) 200A 3 Phase Service w/cam loc panel (Stage Level – Upstage Right) Sound (1) 200A 3 Phase Service w/cam loc panel (Stage Level – Downstage Left)

FOH Lighting / Audio Control Position / Control Cable Runs

FOH Control Position: Orchestra Center, 89’ from DSC @ the Plaster Line, 18’ W x 7’4”D FOH Control Snakes: The path from stage to FOH mixing position through the basement level of

the Theatre. Total length required is approximately 250’ – 300’. Dimming / House Transfer The Opera House has a comprehensive dimming system with over 400 ETC Sensor Dimming Channels and 200 Transfer Circuits. The house transfer is mid stage left off stage. Circuits are available front of house and on stage. All front of house circuits are outlined below. Further details on dimming and circuit locations can be supplied upon request. Balcony Rail – (See Page 21) Balcony Rail is located 52’ from DSC @ the Plaster Line and is 71’ wide and equipped with 30 Lighting Circuits. Each circuit terminates at the house Transfer Stage Left. Circuits my be patched to house dimmers or breakout to Company Dimmers

Balcony Rail

Circuits: 116 – 122 20 Amp Stage Pin (Far House Right) 380 (GTL) 368 (50 Amp)

123 – 130 20 Amp Stage Pin (Near House Right)

131 - 138 20 Amp Stage Pin (Near House Left)

139 – 145 20 Amp Stage Pin (Far House Right)

381 (GTL) 369 (50 Amp) Balcony Box Booms + Tormentors – (See Page 21) There are two (2) Mid Box Booms (one (1) house left and one (1) house right) each with sixteen (16) Circuits, two (2) Far Box Booms (one (1) house left and one (1) house right) each with fifteen (15) Circuits and two (2) Tormentors (one (1) house left and one (1) house right) each with six (6) Circuits. Each circuit terminates at the house Transfer Stage Left. Circuits my be patched to house dimmers or breakout to Company Dimmers

Tormentor: 34’ from DSC @ the Plaster Line Circuits: 1 – 6 (House Right) 7 – 12 (House Left)

Mid Box Boom 55’ from DSC @ the Plaster Line Circuits: 13 – 28 (House Right)

29 – 44 (House Left) Far Box Boom 65’ from DSC @ the Plaster Line

Circuits: 45 – 59 (House Right) 60 – 74 (House Left)

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ELECTRICAL – con’t Colonnade (2nd Balcony) – (See Page 21) There are two (2) Colonnade positions (one (1) house left and one (1) house right) each with six (6) circuits. Each circuit terminates at the house transfer stage left. Circuits my be patched to house dimmers or breakout to Company Dimmers.

Colonnade 92’ from DSC @ the Plaster Line Circuits: 146 – 151 (House Right) 152 – 157 (House Left) Spotlights

Spotlights: 4 – 3k Lycian Long Throw Spotlight Booth: 146’ from DSC @ the Plaster Line

House Lights

House lights are independently controlled from off stage right. Audio

Under Balcony Speakers Four (4) – Apogee SSM Speakers are provided for Under Balcony Coverage.

Paging System House paging system is available to all onstage and backstage locations.

Communications The Opera House has a 4 channel Clear Com intercom system.

Infrared Listening Devices The theatre is equipped with an infrared listening device.

MISCELLANEOUS Piano

Yamaha Upright is available in-house Rehearsal Space

There is no Rehearsal Space in the Opera House. Orchestra rehearsals are usually held in the Upper or Lower Lobbies.

Wardrobe / Laundry Rooms

Wardrobe / Laundry are located in the lower Level of the Theatre. The laundry room is equipped with a utility sink, Three (3) Washers, Four (4) Dryers. Sufficient 20 Amp outlets are available for all equipment.

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CITY OF BOSTON BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Draperies and Decorative Materials / Theatrical Haze Smoking / Open Flame / Gunshots

Fireworks / Pyro

REGULATION INFORMATION

Draperies and Decorative Materials The Boston Fire Department requires a sample of all Draperies and Decorative materials (drapes, scrims, cycs, confetti, riser skirting, banners, dressing room furnishings, decorations, wall hangings, props, etc.) intended for installation in any public assembly facility in the City of Boston. This sample must be submitted to the Boston Fire Department for testing prior to the issuance of a usage permit. Fire retardant/flameproof certificates from other states (including CA, and NY) will not be accepted as a substitute for testing by the Boston Fire Department. All Samples must meet or exceed NFPA 701 and BFD IX - I. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Failure to receive usage permits will result in the inability to install these Materials. In order to comply with this regulation, a one foot square (1’ x 1’) sample from each item is required to be submitted along with the application and a copy of the manufactures fireproofing certificate. The certificate is only used for means of identifying the sample. If you are submitting confetti or streamers you must provide a medium size baggie of the product for testing. Applications and samples are due no later than two weeks prior to the performance date. The Opera House production department will submit the application along with your sample(s) to the Boston Fire Department. We are not responsible for samples received after the two-week deadline or those which do not meet or exceed NFPA 701 and BFD IX-I. We understand the difficulties this may cause, but non-compliance is not an option. Please include the name of the production and the performance date with the samples. All Samples should be sent to: Mike Marchetti,

c/o Opera House 539 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111

Theatrical Haze Use of hazers or theatrical producing smoke requires permitting by the Boston Fire Department. Application F.P.D 19 – Application for General Permit is required to be filed 2 weeks prior to the performance/event along with the Material Safety Data Sheet for the Fluid utilized by your hazer. You must provide the make and model number of the device you intend to use, and the name and quantity of the chemical used to produce this effect.

Smoking Effects / Open Flames On-Stage

Onstage Smoking by Actors or Open Flames used during a performance requires permitting by the Boston Fire Department. Application F.P.D 19 – Application for General Permit is required to be filed 2 weeks prior to your performance along with a summary of the effect and information as to when during the performance this effect is utilized.

Gunshots Onstage use of Firearms requires permitting by the Boston Fire Department. Application F.P.D 19 – Application for General Permit is required to be filed 2 weeks prior to the performance along with a summary of the effect and information as to when during the performance this effect is utilized. In addition Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140: Section 131F ½: Theatrical productions; carrying firearms and blank ammunition require the following; “Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of section ten of chapter two hundred and sixty-nine of the General Laws or any other law to the contrary, the carrying or possession of a firearm and blank ammunition therefore, during the course of any television, movie, stage or other similar theatrical production, by a person within such production, shall be authorized; provided, however, that such carrying or possession of such firearm shall be under the immediate supervision of a person licensed to carry firearms. “ An individual properly licensed for such activity will be added to the performance call and billed as a variable expense.”

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CITY OF BOSTON BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Draperies and Decorative Materials / Theatrical Haze Smoking Effects / Open Flames / Gunshots

Fireworks / Pyro

REGULATION INFORMATION

FIREWORKS / PYRO

The use of any fireworks, pyrotechnics or special effects is regulated by the State Fire Marshall’s Office and Boston Fire Department. Such activity requires a Fireworks/Special Effects User’s Certificate along with a posted bond in the amount of $15,000.00 in addition to a State of Massachusetts Licensed Special Effects Operator.

Boston Opera House Development Corp LLC currently holds FU # 4389 and Liberty Mutual Bond # 28502014. If any such effects are to be used in a production presented at the Opera House a Massachusetts Licensed Special Effects Operator will be required. This individual will be hired through IATSE Local 11 unless you have on staff a Massachusetts Licensed Special Effects Operator. If this individual is provided by IATSE Local 11 all applicable rates will apply based on the current Collective Bargaining agreement. Information Requirements

A. Copies of all currently held Special Effects Licenses and resumes B. Copy of driver license C. Letter from the Producing Company stating that these individuals are employed by the company and have

permission to perform such effects during the performance in Boston. D. Official Business Name of the Producing Entity E. Certificate of Insurance – Additional Insured to read as follows;

Live Nation, Inc. , America Artists LTD. Inc., d/b/a Broadway Across America, Boston Opera House Development, LLC, d/b/a Boston Opera House, it's partners, their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries and their parents, officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives and the City of Boston.

F. Description of Effects G. Special Effects / Pyrotechnics Cue Sheet and Running Times H. Location of Effects / Effects Ground Plan I. Storage Plan J. Supplier of all effects and shipping method K. Date and time preferred for the Boston Fire Department Demonstration

Boston Fire Department will, at their discretion, require a demonstration prior to the first performance. Boston Fire Department, in some cases, may charge for the inspecting officer on a demonstration Boston fire Department, in some cases, may require a Fire Watch Detail for the run of the performance for

this activity.

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CITY OF BOSTON BOARD OF HEALTH

BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT NO – SMOKING REGULATION

INFORMATION

SMOKING Per order of the City of Boston, Board of Health and the Boston Fire Department, the Opera House is a NO-SMOKING building. Please inform your Staff, Performers, Road Crew and Drivers of this no-smoking policy as it will be strictly enforced.

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Opera House * Boston, MA Line Set Plan

LINE SET

DISTANCE FROM

PROSCENIUM PIECE WEIGHT NOTES Main

Border 1' Main

Curtain 1'6 3 2' 4 2'6" 5 3' 6 3'6 7 4' 8 4'6" 9 5'

10 5'6" 11 6' 12 6'6 13 7' 14 7'6" 15 8' 16 8'6" 17 9' 18 9'6" 19 10' 20 10'6" 21 11'6" 22 12' 23 12'6" 24 13' 25 13'6" 26 14' 27 14'6" 28 15' 29 15'6" 30 16' 31 16'6" 32 17' 33 17'6" 34 18' 35 18'6" 36 19'

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Opera House * Boston, MA Line Set Plan

LINE SET

DISTANCE FROM

PROSCENIUM PIECE WEIGHT NOTES 37 19'6" 38 20' 39 20'6" 40 21' 41 21'6" 42 22' 43 22'6" 44 23'6" 45 24' 46 24'6" 47 25' 48 25'6" 49 26' 50 26'6" 51 27' 52 27'6" 53 28' 54 28'6" 55 29' 56 29'6" 57 30' 58 30'6" 59 31' 60 31'6" 61 32' 62 32'6" 63 33' 64 33'6" 65 34' 66 34'6" 67 35'6" 68 36' 69 36'6" 70 37'6" 71 38'6" 72 39'6" 73 40'6" 74 41'6" 75 42'6"