From I-70 Westbound:
Take U.S. 40 exit (farthest left lane) as you cross the Poplar Street Bridge (over Mississippi River) and continue on U.S. 40 to the Clayton Rd. exit. Turn right at Skinker Blvd. and follow to Forsyth Blvd. Turn left on Forsyth Blvd. and continue to Wallace Drive (the first stoplight). Turn right on Wallace Drive and then turn right down the second or third parking lane. Ahead will be a concrete wall, behind which is the loading elevator. Park on the opposite side of the wall, between the dumpsters and the elevator.

Fron I-55 Northbound:
Take U.S. 44 exit (44 west). Be careful to reduce speed because this exit has a dangerous curve that loops around. Take 44 west to Hampton north (right on Hampton) and Hampton north to U.S. 40 west. Take U.S. 40 west to the Clayon Rd. exit then follow the italics directions above.

From U.S. 44 Eastbound:
Take 44 east to Hampton exit. Turn north (left) on Hampton and follow to U.S. 40 west. Take U.S. 40 west Clayton Rd. exit and then follow italics directions above.

The loading elevator is located at west end of building and is surrounded by a tall concrete wall. Trucks should back into the loading area by following the direction above, turning right and passing concrete wall, and then backing in.

Scenery Load-In:

Basic weekday parking permits are $3.50 and can be purchased from the campus bookstore during regular business hours in the Mallinckrodt Building next to the Edison Theatre. Weekend parking does not require a permit. During weekdays, parking for small company trucks and rental cars will be provided by the Edsion Theatre as is appropriate per vehicle type. Semi trucks for instance must be parked at a prearranged remote campus location during stay and cannot under any circumstances be parked on area streets. For further information please contact the Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, or the Operations Manager.

Fly System:

Soft Goods:

Use of Live Flame:

Flame Proofing:

Edison Theatre Fly Rail Schedule:

Any deviation from fly schedule or movement of masking requires advance arrangement from the Technical Director for Edison Theatre 314.935.4720.

*All house electrics are circuited. See circuit layout for details.

(2) The first house electric is equipped with a walkable bridge, and a border which hangs ~3'-8" below, and 2'-1"downstage of the lighting pipe.

(3) The R.P. Screen on line set 25 is non-removable (no exceptions to this will be permitted).

Lighting Control and Dimming System:

PLEASE NOTE: All circuits are NEMA L5-20 (twist lock, 20A, keyed-in) connectors.

Circuit Layout:

Edison Theatre has eight 10’-0” boom pipes and bases plus six additional shorter (~6’) boom pipes with bases. The theatre also has a limited number of side arms.

Edison Theatre carries a large stock of ROSCO color. ROSCO and LEE are well stocked in St. Louis. GAM is subject to availability. Call two weeks prior for availability.

** LIGHT PLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF PERFORMANCE. IF LIGHT PLOT IS RECEIVED LESS THAN THREE WEEKS DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT, THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE LIGHT PLOT TO ACCOMODATE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT WE PREFER TO WORK WITHIN OUR STATED EQUIPMENT INVENTORY.

Company Switch:

Edison Lighting Inventory:

Misc. Equipment:

• 8 Drop-In Iris (S4 style)
• 20 6-1/4" Top hats
• 6 6-1/4" Half hats
• 12 7-1/2" Barndoors
• ~25 sidearms
• 25 (approx.) Y's/Two-fers
• 2 City Theatrical Image Multiplexer (fits 6-1/4" gel slot)

Suggested Hanging Notes:

Please consult the Edison's Master Electrician if planning to use the first catwalk as a primary frontlight position.
FS400 Spotlights can beDMX controlled and are mounted in 3^rd catwalk.

Ladders:

Sound System/Speaker Systems :

• Console:
  Midas Verona 48/0 - bus, 8aux, 40 mono+8 stereo inputs, L-C-R main outs

• Speakers Left and Right:
  Each are a single EAW KF 300E hung approximately 23' off the deck. A Crest CA-6 powers the highs, a Crest CA-9 the lows.

• Speakers Center :
  Comprised of 2 EAW KF300's hung approximately 23' off the deck. A Crest CA-6 powers the highs, a Crest CA-9 the lows.

• Speakers Subs:
  One EAW SB330 on each side of the apron. Each is powered by one bridged Crest CA-12.
  
• Monitors:
  Edison Theatre has four EAW SM 122h wedge monitors which are comprised of a 1" horn and a 12" woofer. They are passive wedges and are powered with one Crest CA-9 amplifier. Edison Theatre also owns 2 EAW LA325 trapexoidal cabinets. (one 6.5" driver, two 2" exit compressions drivers, two 15" woofers; actively or passively crossed over.)
  
• Equalization:
  "House" EQ is set by a Biamp systems Audiaflex unit. NO adjustments will be made; however, engineers are provided 4 channels of BSS FCS-960 EQ and necessary cabling for adjustments.
  

• Additional Equipment :
  6 channels of Yamaha Q-2031 EQ
  

• Outboard Gear:
  1 - Denon DN-T645 (CD Player /Cassette w/Auto Pause)
  1 - Denon DN-C615 (CD Player, single w/Auto Pause)
  1 - DN-610F (CD/Cassette wo/Auto Pause)
  1 - Panasonic SV - 3800 (DAT Recorder)
  1 - Sony MDS - JE500 (Mini Disk Recorder)
  

• Effects:
  1 - Alesis Midiverb4 (Multi-effects)
  1 - Yamaha SPX 990 (Multi-effects)
  1 - Aphex 105 Noise Gate (4-channel)
  1 - Aphex 106 Compressor (4-channel)
  1 - BSS DPR-404 Compressor/De-esser (4ch)
  1 - BSS DPR-504 Gate (4ch)
  

• Microphones:
  Vocal/Instrument
  4 - Shure Beta 58
  6 - Shure SM 58
  4 - Shure Beta 57
  4 - Shure SM 57
  
  Instrument
  2 - Shure SM 81 (cardioid condenser)
  2 - Shure SM 94 (cardioid condenser)
  2 - AKG C460B (cardioid condenser)
  2 - AKG D112 (kick drum)
  1 - Sennheiser MD 504 (guitar amp, drums)
  1 - AKG C451EB (cardioid condenser)
  1 - Shure Beta 98 H/C
  
  Hanging/Boundary
  1 - Shure SM 102 (hanging)
  1 - ATW 8531 (hanging)
  2 - AT 835 (hypercard)
  4 - Crown PCC 160
  3 - Crown PZM 30D
  2 - Crown PZM 6LP
  1 - EV C090D (wired lav)
  
  Wireless
  6 - Shure LX Beta 58 + WL 184 combos (clip-on lavs -supercardioid), also 1 WL185 mic available (cardioid)
  6 - ATW T35 (sub-mini heads)
  all Shure and AT wireless mics have adapters so any dynamic mic can be used as wireless
  
  Other
  4 - Pro Co CB – Direct Box
  
  
  

• Intercom System :
  The Edison Theatre is equipped with a Telex BTR700 wireless intercom system. There are five wireless packs available to companies for general use. The wireless system is integrated with the following Clear Com wired stations: (Station = 1 belt pack & head set)

  FOH SM Call/Light Booth (2) FOH Sound Stage Left and Right Flyrail

  2 Spotlight Positions FOH Tech Table Trap Room Green Room

• Backstage Audio/Video Monitors:
  Audio monitors are in the Green Room, both large chorus dressing rooms, both star dressing rooms and in the backstage corridor to allow backstage personnel to hear the performance onstage. Additionally, there is a video feed of the stage to the Green Room.
• Assisted Listening System:
  Edison Theatre has a permanently installed Sennheiser Assisted Listening System for the benefit of our patrons who have hearing difficulties. Individual headsets are available at the Box Office.

Stage:

Dimensions:

Stage Floor:
The distance from the upstage proscenium line to the upstage wall is 33'-6". The distance from the plaster line to the furthest upstage lineset is 29’. The distance from the thrust point to the plaster 16’-5”. The thrust is an elevator which acts as the orchestra lift and can only be operated from the stage managers console stage right. The thrust lowers to 11’-9” below stage level, and services the trap room only. It can be stopped at any level for orchestra use; the pre-set stops are at stage level, house level (3’ below stage level), and trap room heights. The thrust/lift may not be operated during the performances.

The stage manager’s console, stage loading doors, company switch, sound system’s amplifier rack, and flyrail are located stage right.

Wall-to-wall width:
86'-6" at upstage proscenium line.
56'-0" at upstage wall.

Note: Stage Left wing space is virtually non-existent. There is a door upstage left for entrances, exits, and crossovers to the stage on this side.

Stage Manager's Console:

Dressing Rooms / Green Room:

PLEASE NOTE: The backstage corridor and restrooms will be shared when there is a simultaneous production in the University's black box theatre upstairs. As stated, this includes performers/staff and technical crews. Companies will be notified of their dressing room allocations. This area is closed to the public.

Wardrobe Facilities: