Tippen & Josephine Field Davidson Theater Specs
Proscenium space

STAGE DIMENSIONS
Proscenium Width - 40' - 3"
Proscenium Height - 22' - 0"
Stage Depth - Plasterline to upstage wall - 41' - 5"
Plaster line to lip of stage with Orchestra Pit down - 5'-1"
Plaster line to lip of stage with Orchestra Pit up - 12' - 6"
Stage Right wing from edge of Proscenium - 25' - 6" (usable space)
Stage Left wing form edge of Proscenium - 23' - 3" (usable space)
Audio control booth to Plasterline - 84' approx
Balcony rail at centerline to Plasterline - 74' approx
House Mix position (typ.) to Plasterline - 56' approx
Baton out trim - 56' approx
Baton length - 60' - 0"

EQUIPMENT
49 Single purchase fly lines on approx. 6" centers 7 of which are usually electrics
Temporary hard flat Orchestra shell
Stage Manager/ Lighting panel Stage Left
Rear of house follow spot positions
Anti-proscenium winched baton
Projection screen - electric roll down- 19' high by 38' wide
Pneumatic air system (compressor in separate section of the building)
24 4' x 4' removable trap sections
Gala Lift orchestra pit lift programmed to go from first floor to pit, house or stage level
Cue light system

ELECTRICAL
Lightboard - Expression 3 w/Emphasis, remote focus unit, video nodes
5 ETC Sensor Packs+ 98 dimmers each
ETC net outputs are available at various catwalk and stage locations
Company Switches - 200amp and 400 amp switches - tie in by venue staff only
Existing Rep Plot w/front, side, back light and multiple washes.
Plot available in PDF or Vectorworks format.
Additional specialty/intelligent lighting units available on request

SOUND
Control Console - Yamaha M2500 w/ QSC amps
Center speaker cluster and left and right speakers
Clear Com production intercom
Monitors to all dressing room, green room, and control areas
Stage monitors available
House microphone and effect equipment inventory available on request
ListenTeck hearing assist system available

SEATING
859 seats (641 on main floor, 218 in the balcony)

Elaine and Thurman Gillespy, Jr. Theater
Thrust/Proscenium Hybrid

STAGE DIMENSIONS
Proscenium Width - 40' - 2"
Proscenium Height - 20' - 0"
Stage Depth - Plasterline to upstage wall - 21' - 0"
Thrust width - 34' - 0"
Thrust front edge to Plasterline - 25' - 7"
Stage Right wing from edge of Proscenium - 16' - 0" (usable space)
Stage Left wing form edge of Proscenium - 19' - 10" (usable space)
Under hung tension grid - Height from stage - 24' - 0"
Audio control booth to Plasterline - 54'

EQUIPMENT
19 Single purchase fly lines on approx. 6" centers 3 of which are usually electrics
Fly lines DO NOT fly out completely. Out trim approx 34'- 0"
Baton length 60' - 0"
Stage Manager/ Lighting panel Stage Right
Rear of house and side follow spot positions
Pneumatic air system (compressor in separate section of the building)
12 4' x 8' removable trap sections
Cue light system

ELECTRICAL
Lightboard - Expression 3 w/Emphasis, remote focus unit and video nodes
3 ETC Sensor Packs+ - 98 dimmers each
ETC net outputs are available at various catwalk and stage locations
Existing Rep Plot w/front, side, back light and multiple washes. Plot available in PDF or Vectorworks format.
Additional specialty/intelligent lighting units available on request

SOUND
Control Console - Soundcraft LX7 console w/ QSC amps
Left and right speakers
Clear Com production intercom
Monitors to all dressing room, green room, and control areas
Stage monitors available
House microphone and effect equipment inventory available on request
ListenTeck hearing assist system available

SEATING
264 seats

Basic Building Information

LOADING DOCK
Two truck loading dock with one dock leveler, swing arm truck light, and semi turn around. Dock is on first floor, theater spaces on second floor.
Dock distance to Davidson - 130' approx., to Gillespie - 29' approx.

FREIGHT ELEVATOR
Capacity - 8000 lbs.
Dimensions - 18'- 4" deep x 8' - 0" high x 9' - 0" wide

TELESCOPIC WINCH
Capacity - 4000 lbs.
Winch on second floor w/ access to dock

REHEARSAL SPACES
All main rehearsal rooms have sprung floors, 16' - 0" Ceiling clearance, and mirrors
Room 1- 39'- 6' x 44' - 6" approx
Room 2 - 33' - 0" x 32' - 0" approx.
Room 3 - 32' - 0" x 31' - 6" approx.
There is also a piano practice room.

DRESSING ROOMS
All dressing rooms have lighted mirrors, handicap access. bathrooms w/showers
Room 1 - 9 stations and access to main greenroom
Room 2 - 2 stations
Room 3 - 13 stations
Room 4 - 10 stations
Room 5 - 17 stations
Room 6 - 2 stations
Room 7 - 2 stations

SUPPORT
Wardrobe room with two washers, one dryer
Locker rooms
Lockable storage
Main greenroom w/ fridge, microwave, sink and lobby access
Second greenroom w/ fridge, microwave, sink
Catering kitchen (non-cooking) w/ ice machine and industrial fridge
Wireless internet to T-1 connection in theaters

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The Lively Arts Center, Inc. is the non-profit organization charged with the operation and management of the News-Journal Center. Renderings by Baker Barrios Architects, Orlando. Photos by The Daytona Beach News-Journal are used with permission.