Technical Specifications

The Hāwera Memorial Theatre is a well-equipped facility housing a 25-line counterweight system, modern lighting and sound equipment.

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Stage

Stage Dimensions	Pro-arch Stage Opening	9.1m (w) x 3.58m (h)
Stage Depth	Total depth	12.3m
	Pro-arch to Cyc	11.3m
Stage Width	Inside Pro-arch	16.4m
	Prompt side wing	3.1m to counterweight cage
	Opposite-prompt wing	4.0m
	Stage to underside of fly floor	4.23m
Orchestra Well	Width	8.15m
	Depth	2.0m
	Height - well floor to auditorium	1.07m
	Well floor to stage	2.14m
Stage Materials	MDF flooring over tongue and groove timber, painted black.
Fly System	Drift	8.1m upstage, 8.3m midstage, 8.5m downstage
	25 line counterweight system, operated at stage level
	Batten dimensions	12m of 75mm x 50mm box section steel
	Maximum batten load	200kg
	Maximum batten dead	8.55m upstage, 8.75m midstage, 8.95m downstage
Drapery	Main Curtain	Red velvet, central opening, manually operated
	Tabs	Black, heavy-weight wool serge, pleated
	Smother	Black heavy-weight wool serge, 12m (w) x 5.5m (h)
	Legs and Borders	Black heavy-weight velvet, 3m (w) x 5.6m drop
	Cyclorama	PVC, 'milky white', 12m (w) x 5.55m drop
Intercom system	Cabled beltpack system between stage, lighting box and follow spots
Loading Dock	Door	2.4m (w) x 4.3m (h)
	Dock	4.2m (w) x 1.15m (h) x 3.95m (l)
	Height from ground to dock	1.15m

Lighting and Sound

Hirers of the Theatre are entitled to use the standard lighting plot and sound system. There is a comprehensive lighting system including a GrandMA3 Command Wing lighting desk, full stage LED wash, Incandescent Fresnel wash, Profile spots and Cyc lights.

The sound system is an EM Acoustics line array with on-stage foldback and front fill. We have a selection of microphones and cables, all controlled by a Yamaha TF5 mixing desk.

To discuss technical requirements, get in touch with South Taranaki District Council and arrangements will be made to get you in touch with the theatre manager or a technical operator.

Hāwera Memorial Theatre House Patch Sheet

Hāwera Memorial Theatre House Plot