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== A ==<br />
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==== Abus ====<br />
Brand of padlocks Bedlam uses for both standard and alcohol locks on the [[café]] and the fire exit and main door security. Typically, the corresponding keys should only come in two sizes, however a load exist on the TM keys to which there don't appear to be any locks. Each padlock should have a number on it, so if you take the padlock to a locksmith, you should be able to get more padlocks/keys that are the same lock.<br />
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==== Actors ====<br />
:See [[Actor]]s<br />
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==== Adam House ====<br />
:See [[Other theatres#Adam House| Other theatres: Adam House]]<br />
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==== AGM - Annual General Meeting ====<br />
Outgoing [[committee]] reports explaining what they have done during their year are given. The [[committee]] for the coming year is elected. Fringe shows are proposed and selected. Any other large motions affecting the running of the company are proposed and debated. Loads of talk happens about the constitution. Bring a pen, a book and a crate of booze. <br />
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==== AJ ====<br />
:See [[Tools#AJ| Tools: AJ]]<br />
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==== Archivist ====<br />
:See [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]<br />
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==== Argument ====<br />
:See [[#AGM - Annual General Meeting|AGM]], [[Current events#Regular Events|Company meetings]], [[Pubs]] etc<br />
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==== Art ====<br />
What the [[EUTC]] is technically all about to promote. “Art holds up a mirror to the universe” but since the universe is infinite, there is no mirror large enough therefore art is crap. (nb this is not to be confused with painting. painting is pretty.) <br />
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==== Avalon Stage Armoury ====<br />
Have known moved to Glasgow (I think). Run by Alan Jeffreys. Make sure to phone before you go there because chances are he’ll not be in. Make sure anything borrowed gets returned on time, in a decent state and people pay promptly. He’s reasonably cheap and the only place around that hires stage armoury out.<br />
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==== Auditorium ====<br />
:See [[Auditorium]]<br />
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== B ==<br />
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==== Banners ====<br />
We have two wood and six canvas:<br />
- The wood ones are:- one is a large rectangle which is used for mainterms and one is a large [[Fat Cat]] which can be used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss for water proofing reasons. The banners are tied to the eyelets on the front of the building and when the fat cat gets put up the head needs to be tied to the stonework which requires climbing skills.<br />
- The Canvas ones are for fringe use only. The hang for canvas baners is approx 4.5m and are normally hung from the towers above the red notice boards. Eyelets exist for this purpose. and comprise:<br />
-- Two red banners that say "Bedlam" and "Theatre" <br />
-- Two that have giant Becks bottles and Venue 49 on them. The Becks banners were part of a sponsorship deal in years past and do not have to be hung. There are/were also some Cobra banners for a similar reason.<br />
-- Two 5m length blue Deuchas IPA with the words "Bedlam Theatre, Venue 49". Please note the 5m length for a 4.5m hang, in Fringe 2007 they were suspended on a secured scaffolding structure on top of each tower. Lighting was also put on top of each of the scaffolding structures. It worked well, however make sure you put the banners flat against the wall or they will blow out and rip out from the eyelets.<br />
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==== Barrett, Mr David ====<br />
He is incharge of the Electrical department of Estates and Buildings. His phone number is 0131 650 2484. We should get him to organise any electrical installations we get. <br />
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==== Bedlam Red (gloss) ====<br />
This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."<br />
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==== Bins ====<br />
There are bins through out the building with black liners in. They are never emptied unless the [[Committee#Theatre_Manager|theatre manager]], the [[Committee#Front_of_House_Manager|FoH Manager]] or the Duty Manager tells someone to do it, although any member of the company can if they like. The large bin outside the side entrance ("Claymore") gets emptied on a Monday Morning and the lid was replaced after the old one snapped off in 2001. Watch out about overloading it, the bin men can become angry. It was once filled with scrap metal and almost broke the bin lorry. The key to Claymore is the green plastic thing on the Duty Manager's keys, TM keys, and others. <br> The FoH bins are located round the front of the building on either side of the door, they were re-located there to prevent tramp mis-use. These bins occasionally have needles left in or near them, be careful when emptying. The key to the FoH bins is the metal tab thing on the [[FoH manager]]'s keys.<br />
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==== Bin Bags ====<br />
Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are.<br />
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Don't waste them because then we have to spend money getting more when we could be spending that money on cool shit like softer bog roll or new tools or lanterns.<br />
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==== Black Light ====<br />
:See [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Black Techie ====<br />
:See [[Black Techie]]<br />
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==== Blackwood, Alan ====<br />
EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.<br />
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==== Bleach ====<br />
Buy it in big 5l bottles, great for cleaning the [[toilets]] and for pouring over the backstage exit when someone has forgotten to lock it and it’s been pissed on, less of a problem now it's not a bog. Also works as a weed killer. <br />
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==== Blue Meanie ====<br />
The Edinburgh term for Parking Attendant, they’re the nasty people who fine you if you park in the wrong place. See parking for how to get away with parking at Bedlam. They live on Chambers Street so never park here illegally because it’s the first and last place they check. They also have offices on Garden Terrace so watch out if you park here. <br />
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==== Bobbys ====<br />
:See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Bolts ====<br />
Really useful for holding things together but you can never find a matching set. People are to be encouraged to attach nuts and washers to them when they add them to the collection. <br />
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==== Braces, Stage ====<br />
:See: [[Braces]]<br />
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==== Brika Float ====<br />
A yummy thing consisting of ice cream stuck in the bottom of a pint glass and Smirnoff Ice poured in on top of it. There may be stirring involved depending on how sloshed you are already and how much you really care. Invented by a strange Canadian and occasionally served in the Bedlam [[café]] on pain of loud squealy sounds.<br />
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==== Broom, Alastair ====<br />
Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion. <br />
:See: [[User:AlTheTechie]]<br />
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==== Buildings Agreement ====<br />
:See: [[Buildings Agreement]]<br />
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==== Business Manager ====<br />
:See: [[Business Manager]]<br />
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== C ==<br />
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==== Cable ====<br />
Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See [[#Farnell|Farnell]]) or from Maplin (See [[#Maplin|Maplin]])<br />
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==== Café ====<br />
:See [[Café]]<br />
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==== Cans/Comms ====<br />
:See [[Comms]]<br />
==== Cappadocia ====<br />
:See [[Take Aways]] <br />
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==== Carpet ====<br />
Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: [[Ogg Office]] 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, [[Auditorium]] 1998 with tiles added 2005, [[Dressing room]] 2000. Carpet is stored on the [[balcony]] under the floor of the [[workshop]] area which can be accessed by moving the steps which lead down to the scaff store. The carpet in the dressing room is guaranteed for five years against most of the stuff that happens to it but you have try to clean it with the stuff they provided first which has since been lost. The paperwork can be found in the [[Theatre Manager]]’s drawer in the guarantees section. The carpet in the side entrance and auditorium walkways are tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles. <br />
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==== Ceilidhs ====<br />
Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]<br />
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==== Central Fish and Chip Shop ====<br />
:See [[Take Aways]]<br />
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==== Cigarettes ====<br />
Look in the show section for "[[Production Guidelines - Lunchtimes#Fire, firearms and smoking|Smoking on stage]]" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium, especially now that smoking is illegal in the building. Make sure there is a copious amount of No Smoking signs throughout the building, even in the box office.<br />
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==== Cigars ====<br />
For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See [[#Cigarettes|Cigarettes]]<br />
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==== Cloth/Material ====<br />
Can be purchased from Edinburgh Fabrics on South Clerk Street, which has the advantage of being very close and has reasonable prices (ask for student discount). If you are buying a lot it is generally worth it to go to the Cloth Shop in Leith (at the end of Broughton Road, you can walk there from Bedlam in about forty minutes) which has a better selection and can be cheaper for buying in bulk. If you need speciality fabrics there is also Mandors on East Claremont Street, but they can be pricey. Ask the wardrobe manager before buying because we have rather a lot of spare material in the costume cupboard.<br />
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==== Construction ====<br />
This tends to be a bit of a nightmare and any major undertakings should be vetoed in the [[Theatre Manager]]’s Questionnaire stage. You need to keep an eye on people doing it because it’s amazing the number of [[actor]]s who will try and use power tools without knowing anything about what they’re doing. Construction should not happen in FoH areas without the permission of the [[Theatre Manager]] and the [[FoH Manager]]. [[Café]] furniture should not be used in construction because it gets damaged. Allowing construction in the [[Office]] is not sensible because it makes a mess and the [[president]] rarely tidies. <br />
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==== Cooker, kitchen ====<br />
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:See: [[Guide_to_Building#Cooker|Guide to Building - Cooker]]<br />
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==== Costume Cupboard ====<br />
:See [[Costuming]] or [[Costume Cupboard]]<br />
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==== Counter, Box Office ====<br />
:See [[Box Office#Counter|Box Office - Counter]]<br />
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== D ==<br />
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==== Degree ====<br />
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# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the [[café]].<br />
# Level of education, normally gained at University. Technically this is what you’re here for, try not to forget although don’t neglect the building.<br />
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==== Desk, Office ====<br />
We have 2 working desks! Woot! <br />
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==== Detergent ====<br />
Buy it in big 5L containers. <br />
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==== Directors ====<br />
Most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. Useful for cleaning the [[toilets]]at work ins. <br />
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==== Disabled Access ====<br />
The only disabled access to the theatre is through the side entrance. This classes as only limited access as people can’t use it when a show is on. Make sure box office staff know to tell them to turn up 20 mins before the performance so they’re not left sitting in the rain. <br />
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==== Disabled Legislation ====<br />
By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors. <br />
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==== Disabled Seats ====<br />
The two seats on the front row stage left are easily removes, you just have to remove the four coach bolts and they lift out in a block. It’s a lot easier than the old practice of having to take two seats apart. You just have to make sure that the box office staff reduce the number of seats available for the performance. Always make sure you know about any disabled people who book themselves in, most will because they do recognise that we have to make special provision. <br />
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==== Disabled Toilets ====<br />
We really need to have these so we can go in the fringe programme as having disabled facilities. The legislation sets a minimum door width, the doors must open outwards and you need to be able to open them from the outside. <br />
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==== Doorbell ====<br />
:see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]<br />
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== E == <br />
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==== EDC ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff. <br />
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==== EIF ====<br />
Edinburgh International Festival. Runs at a similar time to the Fringe but tends to be big events like opera and concerts. Finishes with the Firework concert which is held in Prince’s Street Gardens and rivals the Hogmanay display. <br />
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==== Electrical work ====<br />
You can normally get away with minor stuff like changing light bulbs. We’re definitely not allowed to do mains wiring which is why there are a few interesting cable runs in which look like real sockets but the cable runs to a plug which gets put into a wall socket (much confusion when someone unplugs it). <br />
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==== Electrical Mishaps ====<br />
Try not to have any. Hope the fuses blow and the PCBs work. It is possible to survive a 415V 100A shock but the odds are against you so try and be safe. <br />
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==== Electrical Rating ====<br />
Explanation. Bedlam is supplied with a full supply of three phases (Red, Blue and Yellow - EEC rules state these are now called Live 1,2,3 and coloured Black, Grey and Brown adding to everybody's pain.) each at 100A, 240V. General building power is drawn from the Red phase.<br />
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==== Electricity Bills ====<br />
A man comes around every so often and checks the meter and we get billed monthly. The annual bill is around £2500. Try and remember to turn the lights off. <br />
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==== Endless Loop ====<br />
:See [[#Loop, Endless|Loop, Endless]].<br />
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==== Entertainments Manager ====<br />
Their big job through the year is to organise the ball: the best balls start with champagne, then food followed by a celeidh with lots of booze in the middle.<br />
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They fundraise during the year to make the ball ticket cheaper.<br> [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]]<br />
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==== Estates and Buildings ====<br />
The department of the University that is responsible for keeping Bedlam upright and weather tight. You will probably be on the phone to them every other week getting stuff fixed. They try to be helpful but you need to get put through to the right department…. We had a problem with the boiler in the kitchen and they sent us a plumber when what it needed was an electrician and the plumber said all the pipes were fine and went away again and I had to call again to get an electrician out. (See Works Department) <br />
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==== EUSA ====<br />
Edinburgh University Students Association is the union for Edinburgh University students. They monitor our finances and make sure we’re not being stupid with our use of the building. At the end of the year they take care of any under/over spend so often there is a spending spree just before they empty our coffers. They are also responsible to the University for maintenance to the building, they quite often get left out when you deal directly with the University so try and let them know what’s happening. <br />
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==== Exterior Floods ====<br />
We have one Sunflood (500W) lamp above the door and two 1K floods on the roof. The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 because one of the old ones had had the glass break and then a pigeon decided to make it into a nest and was electrocuted. They can be turned on using the exterior floods breaker and the exterior floods switch in the fuse cupboard. You need to turn them both on. Gelling them looks nice but they burn through very quickly. <br />
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==== Eyelets ====<br />
Normally in short supply these are a metal loop attached to a screw. They get lost and people always come to you for them so it is worth keeping a few spares. The best place to find them is in the back of flats (See Flats).<br />
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== F ==<br />
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==== Farnell ====<br />
Electrical and Electronic component supply company. We have a small (£10000) account with them. The catalogue gets delivered periodically so make sure you get it before it gets binned. Our account number is on the catalouge and you will need it when ordering. If you order before 3pm it should arrive the next day. <br />
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==== Filling Cabinets ====<br />
We have four, one in the [[Ogg Office]] and two in the main office in which anyone important has a drawer. The [[Committee#Theatre_Manager|theatre manager]]’s drawer is useful for keeping stuff in that you think you’ll need, I normally kept a 4D Maglite, Gaffa, eyelets and proplus there. The accountant, the [[Business Manager]] and the [[President]] are the only people with keys to the cabinet in the [[Ogg Office]]. Currently the fourth cabinet is in the side entrance lobby till someone has a better place for it. The Accountant’s cabinet was new after the old one was trashed when we were broken into [[fringe]] 2001.<br />
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==== Fire ====<br />
:See [[Fire]]<br />
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==== First Aid ====<br />
There should be a registered first aider on duty when the building is open to the public. It is worth looking into for the Fringe as you’ll have the same staff all month. Legally there should be a first aider around whenever construction is being carried out. First aid training can be arranged from the St Andrew’s Ambulance for about £10 so it might be worth organising a session, especially for the [[committee]] because that way you would have one on duty when the building is open. <br />
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==== First Aid Boxes ====<br />
First aid boxes should be found in the office, the box office and the café. There is currently only one public first aid box in the box office and one small first aid kit, not for the public, in the [[café]]. Blue plasters should also normally be found in the kitchen. The first aid boxes need to be monitored to keep their contents up to date, each box has a list of what it should contain on the box. You’ll find that people use up all the plasters without telling you and then complain when they can’t find any.<br />
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==== Flats ====<br />
:See [[Flats]]<br />
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==== Flat Store ====<br />
:See [[Balconies#Flat_Store|Balconies: Flat Store]]<br />
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==== Flooding ====<br />
Do not- I repeat - NOT replace the cover on the drainpipe outside the back fire exit. It causes flooding, and water runs straight down into the foundations, causing the building to collapse even faster than it will already. <br />
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==== Floor Boards ====<br />
Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive. <br />
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==== Foyer Lights ====<br />
The Lights in the foyer run off a 12V supply which also feeds the doorbell. The supply is located in the tech box. They are turned on at the switch in the box office and have a tendency to blow. <br />
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==== Fresher’s Week ====<br />
This is when we try and sell [[EUTC]] to lots of sweet innocent things straight from high school. Try and keep the building reasonably tidy and concentrate on going out drinking, don’t let them rope you into organising anything. It is a good idea to try and make a decent first impression. There are normally shows happening and they tend to have no budget and ask for lots of favours, try and make them good because good shows attract members.<br />
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==== Fringe ====<br />
:See [[Fringe]]<br />
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==== Fringe Venue Manager ====<br />
:See [[Committee#Fringe_Venue_Manager|Committee: Fringe Venue Manager]]<br />
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==== Fringe Safe ====<br />
An excellent book containing all the information you need to stay safe and legal, definitely worth a read even if you’re not doing the Fringe. Can be obtained from the Fringe Society Office on the High Street, although the Venue Manager (See [[A_to_Z#Fringe Venue Manager|Fringe Venue Manager]]) should be sent a copy. Every Fringe company used to be sent a copy but now only the venue managers get one.<br />
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==== Front of House Manager ====<br />
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:See [[Committee#Front_of_House_Manager|Committee: Front of House Manager]]<br />
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==== Furniture ====<br />
This breaks down into two sections.<br />
:# Bedlam furniture which is stuff which is used in the everyday life of the theatre so [[café]] stools, tables and the contents of the office. None of this should appear on stage.<br />
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the [[café]] or office.<br />
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== G ==<br />
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==== Gaffa Tape ====<br />
It is much like The Force, in that it has a Dark Side, a Light Side and holds the whole known universe together. Mainterms need to buy their own. You should keep a supply but don't put it all out cos it will walk. It can be bought from many suppliers, with Screwfix being about the cheapest followed by SKL and Blacklight. <br />
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==== Gas ====<br />
We have gas powered heating and the meter gets read monthly. We normally spend £1000 yearly on heating the building, although this has risen to about £2000 by trying to keep the actors happy but it didn’t work so this practice has been abandoned…..as long as the cans in the [[café]] don’t freeze, fob them off with an it’s an old cold building and even if I put the heating on 24 hours it would make no difference story. <br />
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==== Glass ====<br />
Glass is dangerous stuff in set construction, try and persuade them to use Perspex instead which easier to work with. You shouldn’t need to work about glass because replacing windows comes under keeping the building weather tight which the University is responsible for (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]).<br />
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==== Gordon, Mr Jim ====<br />
Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.<br />
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==== Grandad Tech ====<br />
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The appellation given to the most experienced tech in the room. Normally the oldest ex [[tech manager]] although in the absence of a [[tech manager]] ex [[Theatre Manager]]s may be considered. If there are none of either the title may not be used, but since that chance of there not being one in the pub this is a situation which has never arisen.<br />
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==== Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar ====<br />
:See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Guidelines ====<br />
:See [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]<br />
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== H ==<br />
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==== Hammers ====<br />
:See [[Tools#Hammers|Tools: Hammers]]<br />
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==== Hardboard ====<br />
The cheapest wood, it is little more than cardboard. It is useful for covering things although not if you want them to last. It expands when wet so can be used in a shrink to fit fashion like reskinning the stage (See Stage). It can’t really be reused because it just crumbles. <br />
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==== Heating System ====<br />
We have a gas powered system, the schematics and instructions for use can be found in the relevant appendix. Be nasty because we can’t afford to heat the building 24/7 and even then the actors would still complain. The tank in the auditorium makes funny noises when the heating turns on or off which scares actors. It also detracts from plays so try and make sure it does not cycle when there is a play on, I spent three weeks with it turning off at 20:00 until I watched a performance and it gurgled for a minute during a quiet bit. OOPS <br />
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==== Homebase ====<br />
Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell Paints]]). However, for all other things, not the cheapest option, but quick (especially for first year's who live in Hermit's Croft!).<br />
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==== House Lights ====<br />
There are eight house lights which are controlled from the dimmers, usually on channel 48. They used to dim from a small box connected to a power supply halfway down the balcony on House Left next to the trip switches. The small box is still knocking about somewhere, but generally it's much easier to keep them operated from the board. The four of the house lights are wired in the others can be unplugged and moved for conversion projects.<br />
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== I ==<br />
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==== Ian Russell Paints ====<br />
An independent paint retailer on Marchmont Road. We have an account so you don’t need cash. They keep a stock of matt black especially for us and can get anything if given enough time. <br />
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==== Igloo ====<br />
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:See [[Pubs#Dropkick Murphy's|Pubs: Dropkick Murphy's]] <br />
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==== Intercom ====<br />
:See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]] <br />
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==== Irn Bru ====<br />
The drink of the techie - it makes a refreshing hangover cure. Often endowed with the fabled negative number membership it’s presence can be seen in the number of 20p deposit bottles. Because of the deposit bottles it can also feed a hungry techie with the equation 6xbottle=chips.<br />
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== J ==<br />
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==== Jack, Mr David ====<br />
The University Buildings Manager who can help with big maintenance and knowing what permits to get when you want to do things. His number is 0131 650 2475. <br />
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==== Jeffreys, Mr Alan ====<br />
He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See [[#Avalon Stage Armoury|Avalon Stage Armoury]]). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.<br />
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== K ==<br />
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==== Kennedy, Mr Malcolm ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council’s Building Inspector has been dealing with us for years. He understands how we run but make sure to get the building tidy before he visits. Chances are you will only see him once, during the annual licence inspection but if you change the layout of the theatre like with an auditorium conversion he needs to get a set of plans before you do it and to come and inspect it after you’re finished. <br />
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==== Keys ====<br />
:See [[Keys]]<br />
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== L ==<br />
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==== Leaks ====<br />
:See Heidegger's Theory <br />
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==== Leatherman ====<br />
The techies [[#Multitool|multitool]] of choice, there are several main types with the “Supertool” being favourite with the older techs and “Wave” more popular with newer techs. The “Wave” is prettier and more ergo dynamic than the larger “Supertool”. In function they differ little, having a good set of pliers, two blades, one straight, one serrated, a file, a saw several screwdrivers and an can/bottle opener. The “Wave” also has a very good set of scissors. Techies favour the leatherman brand due to their strength and reliability. Though watch out for Gerber multi-tools as well. Favoured more by Americans, the most popular model has spring-release quick access pliers. They're cool because they have replaceable parts, but you can only get them fixed in America.<br />
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====Library====<br />
The pulsating, bloody heart of the Bedlam. Currently shelved in the Box Office cupboard. See [[Library]] for a list of available books.<br />
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==== License ====<br />
The main one you need to worry about is the annual theatre license. Ours runs from May 31st for a year. Prior to this date you will be contacted by the four branches of the council who need to look at the theatre. More information can be found in the section on People & Inspections. You might also have to know about Alcohol Licenses for festivals and the fringe. The license we apply for is an Occasional Permissions which we use to turn us into a members/patrons bar. Do not let people apply for an Occasional License because you need a licensed publican which we don’t have. You need to be careful about who can drink when covered by occasional permissions, we normally try to have a policy of members and patrons only. Bedlam does not need an Entertainments License for doing film showing and stuff, we are covered by our theatre license. If you are interested in more info on licenses look in Fringe Safe which goes through all the legal stuff. <br />
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==== Licensee ====<br />
Bedlam Theatre’s Licensee is [[EUTC]]’s [[President]]. The [[Theatre Manager]] is their responsible manager and is responsible to them for keeping the building legal. If things go tits up and people die both of you are liable and could be jailed.<br />
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==== Lighting Rig ====<br />
Bedlam's lighting rig is 12'6" above the stage, there are 3 long bars along the auditorium and 6 bars which run across the auditorium. Along the 6 shorter bars there are additional conduit bars. From each conduit bar there hang 14 sockets. The other end of the circuits is at the patch panel (See Patch Panel, LX) It should be rehung every few years. It was last rehung Fringe '05.<br />
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==== Loop, Endless ====<br />
:See [[#Endless Loop|Endless Loop]]<br />
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== M ==<br />
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==== Maglite ====<br />
:See [[Tools#Maglite|Tools: Maglite]]<br />
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==== Make Up ====<br />
We have recently been given a set of basic stage make-up. Talk to the wardrobe manager if you need it. Some shows use it for effect and few things make more mess than actors either applying or removing make-up. Just make sure the Stage Manager cleans up afterwards and warn them if they don’t realise what a mess it will make. If professional-level make-up/advice is needed the best person to contact is Sarah Cairncross (about_time_scotland@yahoo.co.uk) who is quite good.<br />
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==== Maplin ====<br />
A techies toy store. A shop that sells electrical gubbins. They sell cable and connectors as well as all the other stuff that the [[tech manager]] might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie camouflage required.<br />
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==== MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) ====<br />
A cheap wood substitute that can be used for covering areas, it normally comes in 8’x4’ pieces of varying thickness. It is popular because it is cheap (Being sawdust mixed with glue) but is tends to be brittle and if it gets wet tends to disintergrate. Because it is so brittle it really doesn’t make sensible flooring <br />
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==== Microphone Sockets ====<br />
There are several microphone runs from the tech box to the stage cupboard. The end in the tech box can be found behind the sound equipment and the end in the stage cupboard is under the stage beside the steps. <br />
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==== ML Event Services ====<br />
:See [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Money ====<br />
You’ll have a budget, the [[Business Manager]] can tell you how much you’ve spent. Give the [[Business Manager]] receipts and the appropriate forms and you’ll get cash if it’s less than about £30 or a cheque if it’s more than that. If you need the money quickly cheques can be made to cash but you can only cash them at the Bank of Scotland on George IV Bridge. You can get a cheque for delivery people- ask the business manager.<br />
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==== Multitool ====<br />
:See [[Tools#Multitool|Tools: Multitool]]<br />
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==== Murray's Tool Stores ====<br />
There are several branches of Murray’s around, they sell decent quality tools at a reasonable price as well as general hardware. They tend to give a discount to [[EUTC]] members, although it’s normally just knocking the pennies off a purchase.<br />
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==== No ====<br />
The most useful word in your vocabulary (See [[#Yes|Yes]]), just think how much easier your life would be if you had know this word when they asked you to be [[Theatre Manager]]. Now go find a Stage Manager to practice it on……no not the cute ones.<br />
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==== No No Nanette ====<br />
A musical of dubious quality.<br />
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==== Nuts ====<br />
They get lost and you can never get them to match up with [[#Bolts|bolts]]. Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.<br />
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== O ==<br />
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==== Opinions ====<br />
What’s one of these then? <br />
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==== Outside Companies ====<br />
We try and hire ourselves out because it gets money in and the members get paid for staffing. You need to watch outside companies because often they don’t have a clue as to what’s illegal. I’ve written a set of guidelines and a questionnaire for outside companies. Make sure that whoever is supervising the in knows what they’re doing (Unless you can get the job….try and get paid a technician wage for it not just the general wage). You’ll need to check the set but remember that they’re paying a lot of money so be professional and polite, <br />
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== P ==<br />
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==== Paint ====<br />
We use lots, the main ones you’ll have to buy in are black and white matt. They can be got from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) quite cheaply. Don’t let people paint the stage in gloss because it needs to be sanded down before it can be painted over.<br />
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==== Paint Brushes ====<br />
We get through a lot of these because people are unable to was them properly. Make sure that you always have white spirit (See White Spirit) in stock so that people can wash gloss off their brushes. Be nasty and keep a couple of nice ones locked away for when you have to paint something. <br />
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==== Paint Rollers ====<br />
These are worse than brushes for getting fucked because they are that much more effort to wash. As with brushes yell at people to do it right and make sure you’ve got a nice one locked away for when you need it. <br />
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==== Paint Shed, The ====<br />
A large paint shop on Howe Street (Just walk down Fredrick Street and keep going). They can normally get stuff when Ian Russell can’t and are slightly cheaper but a lot further away. <br />
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==== Parking ====<br />
Bedlam is on yellow lines,(and upon bricks because of some geordie...see Timms) currently you can load between 0930 and 1700 and park between 1830 and 0800, this means that from 0800 till 0930 and 1700 till 1830 you can’t park at all. To prevent yourself getting parking tickets you need to leave the boot of your car open so that you class as loading, you still have to return to the car every five minutes but at least you don’t get a ticket. If you need to park for longer you can call the [[#Blue Meanie|Parking Attendants]] head office and tell them you’re there officially. I’ve never actually managed to get through to them when I’ve needed to but they’ve assured me that all I need to do is call.<br />
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==== Parking Attendant ====<br />
:See [[#Blue Meanie|Blue Meanie]]<br />
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==== Panic Button ====<br />
:See [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]] <br />
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==== Perspex ====<br />
Used as a glass substitute it is easier to work and a lot safer onstage. It still fractures to give sharp edges so care must be taken and any residue cleaned up. The best way to cut it is with a Stanley knife which takes work and time but persevere. <br />
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==== Photocopier ====<br />
We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen). <br />
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==== Pigeon Holes ====<br />
Each [[committee]] member has a pigeon hole where you can stick stuff for them, people never check them so it’s better to put notes on the board. They’re useful to use for pending (I can’t be bothered doing it right now) stuff. <br />
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==== Plasterwork ====<br />
Most of it’s falling down so watch out what gaffa you remove. Repairing plasterwork takes a degree of skill cos you need to get it good and smooth so only let people who know what they’re doing at it. The trick to it is to build it up in thin layers and then water down the top layer so it goes on smoothly. <br />
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==== Police ====<br />
Of limited use in moving [[#Tramps|tramps]] and should be called in the event of theft or assault. The number for St Leonard’s Street police station is 0131 662 1000 - ask for the "Operations Room" if you'd like a constable to come.<br />
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==== Posters ====<br />
Shows make posters and they put them up, the [[FoH Manager]] normally monitors the ones FoH and the staff keep them up to date. Legally what you need is for them to be secured at all four corners. To put up posters in Uni Buildings they need to be stamped with the [[EUSA]] logo. If you’re doing them make sure that you stamp the master and photocopy it, rather than having to stamp every individual poster. If you enlarge to A3 do this before stamping because it’s obvious when you enlarge the stamp. All posters should show the [[EUTC]] logo, have the name and address of the theatre, dates and times of the show, ticket prices and the box office phone number. <br />
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==== President ====<br />
:See [[President]]<br />
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==== Press and Publicity Officer ====<br />
:See [[Marketing Manager]]<br />
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==== Printer, Box Office ====<br />
:See [[Box Office]]<br />
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==== Productions Manager ====<br />
:See [[Productions Manager]]<br />
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== Q ==<br />
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==== Quinn, Mr Owen ====<br />
Owen Quinn used to be the [[EUSA]]Buildings Manager, so you may hear some stories about him. He is no longer with us (in the context of EUSA, rather than this temporal world). Take this as you will.<br />
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== R ==<br />
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==== Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) ====<br />
The colour of red that FoH is painted.<br />
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==== Refuse Collection ====<br />
The large 1100L bin (Claymore) outside the [[Ogg Office]] is emptied every Monday, I’ve found that is the best day cos most of the rubbish is created during work-ins on Sundays. During the [[fringe]] you need to get it emptied more often, just call Trade Waste. It was replaced in 2001 because the lid snapped off. It now locks which is something of an inconvenience because people just dump bin bags rather than going and getting the key. The key is just a green plastic thing. Lots of annoying people around tend to stick stuff in the bin if it’s not locked so you’ve got to work out which problem annoys you more. <br />
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==== Rostra ====<br />
Bedlam has lots, mainly in standard sizes which is useful. Every time they are used they need to be tested for structural integrity. They are stored on the SR balcony and you’ll probably have trouble finding all the right bits if you’re new to the job. <br />
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==== Rubber Gloves ====<br />
We get through an extraordinary number of pairs, it’s normally worth keeping a couple of pairs of extra thick ones for outside. A supply of disposable gloves is useful too but be aware that some people are allergic to latex ones.<br />
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==== Scaffolding ====<br />
Building scaff correctly is an art form, the trick to it is to build it as strong as possible with as little scaff as possible, using the appropriate clamps (See [[#Scaff Clamps|Scaff Clamps]]), use common sense and get someone who knows what they’re doing. When in doubt build it then jump on it, if it breaks you can probably work out what’s wrong then rebuild it.<br />
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==== Scaff Clamps ====<br />
There are several main types of scaff clamps.<br />
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.<br />
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.<br />
:# Pucklok: Also called a hook clamp, this one should not be used for structural stuff but is a nice simple one for hanging things with.<br />
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt<br />
:# Band & Plate: Another nice simple one for joining scaff at right angles Bedlam owns lots of these but you need to put the bits together right to give it strength.<br />
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.<br />
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.<br />
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==== Scaff Spanner ====<br />
:see [[Tools#Podger|Tools: Podger]]<br />
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==== Scottish Power ====<br />
The people we buy our gas and electricity from, they send people around every month to read the meter, it’s amazing how often I’ve seen the meter men considering how little I’m in office hours. <br />
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==== Screwfix ====<br />
They sell all sorts of hardware cheaply. They sell by catalogue and you can get them to bill us. The stuff isn’t fancy but it works. <br />
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==== Screwdriver ====<br />
Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See [[#SPT|SPT]]) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip. <br />
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==== Screws ====<br />
The device of choice for holding bits of wood together. Bedlam only seems to stock big or really big screws, finding 1" or smaller screws is difficult. If you don’t know how to use screws yet there’s something wrong. <br />
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==== Secretary ====<br />
:See [[Secretary]]<br />
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==== Security Grills ====<br />
The Security Grills which obstruct the servery are mainly there to stop Company members from helping themselves. It is possible to unscrew the fixings if you ever really need to but is probably not worth the effort. When we have alcohol stored there are larger “Alcohol” padlocks which can be used. This further restricts the number of people who can access the [[servery]]. <br />
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==== Set ====<br />
Stuff that goes onstage.<br />
:See [[Set]]<br />
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====Set Manager ====<br />
:see [[Committee#Set Manager| Committee: Set Manager]]<br />
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==== Sewing Machine ====<br />
There are two broken sewing machines in Bedlam (one black Singer, one light green...something). They are good for set but not for actual sewing although if anyone would like to try and fix them I am well up for that. There is one working sewing bought by Colleen Patterson during her stint as wardrobe manager 06/07, which is a JL100, very easy to use but shouldn't be used by anyone who isn't the wardrobe manager or someone trusted by the wardrobe manager.<br />
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==== Show Switch ====<br />
This really useful device can be found in the [[tech box]], it is used for when a show is on. Turning it on causes a red LED above the side [[auditorium]] door to turn on which says show in progress and it silences the intercom in the [[tech box]]. Instead the [[Internal_Building_Communications|intercom]] causes green LEDs to light up along the front of the [[tech box]].<br />
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==== Skips ====<br />
Back in the old days before they put up bollards on the fire exit we used to hire skips for when we did a big clear out. It is still possible but more hassle now. It’s best to shop around to find the best deal and remember that you have to bear in mind not just hiring a skip but the times and volumes involved. <br />
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==== Small hire charge ====<br />
Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our [[Fringe]] rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.<br />
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==== Smoking ====<br />
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It's illegal to do so in the building, even the [[box office]] or on [[stage]]. Blame the Scottish Executive.<br />
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==== Soap ====<br />
There are soap dispensers in the [[toilets]] and [[café]], there could do with being soap dispensers in the kitchen and paint cupboard. They are refilled by opening them with the L-shaped key, then remove the clear bottle. The bottle can then be refilled with liquid soap from a larger container. To reinsert the bottle you can either try and show off, just plunging it in or you can remove the holder by holding down the white tab and pulling it out. The bottle can then be reinserted and turned upside down without making a mess. To finish slam the soap dispenser closed. <br />
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==== Sound System ====<br />
:see [[Sound]]<br />
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==== SPT ====<br />
Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill<br />
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==== Stage ====<br />
:See [[Stage]]<br />
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==== Stage Monitor ====<br />
This is a microphone which picks up what’s happening on stage and then feeds it to the [[tech box]] and [[dressing room]]. It is powered by an AA battery in a little black box at the stage left end of the [[tech box]]. The On/Off control is also built into this box. The feed in the [[tech box]] can be turned off at the white box at the stage right end of the [[tech box]], which switches between Monitor and PFL. The microphone is situated at the back of the [[auditorium]] so you can hear what the directors say to their friends straight after the show comes down. <br />
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==== Stage Weight ====<br />
These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See [[#Flats|Flats]]) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See [[#Braces, Stage|Braces, Stage]]) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.<br />
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==== Stamps ====<br />
Two types, the first is for sending letters and if you can’t use these you’ve got a problem, especially as now you don’t even have to lick them. The other is the [[EUSA]] stamp which all posters in [[EUSA]] buildings must have on or they’ll just get ripped down. We have a computer version of the [[EUSA]] stamp to put on posters- ask publicity manager.<br />
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==== T-Shirts ====<br />
Most mainterms do T-Shirts of some kind, make sure if you want one that you get one for any shows, you can justify it if they ask what you’ve done for the show by telling them you’re letting it happen. <br />
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====Technicians ====<br />
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:See [[Technical]]<br />
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==== Tech, Granddaddy ====<br />
:see [[#Grandad Tech|Grandad Tech]]<br />
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==== Tech Manager ====<br />
:See [[Tech manager]]<br />
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==== Telewest ====<br />
The company that we get out phone from. <br />
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==== Tequila Club ====<br />
:See [[Tequila Club]]<br />
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==== Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) ====<br />
This is the test that the University administers to anything with a plug. Technically everything should be tested but we have some things that cease to exist (quantum effect) when the PAT test man comes around. It needs done yearly although cable should be done every six months. <br />
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==== Teviot Key ====<br />
We keep a key in [[Teviot]] to stop [[committee]] members getting phone calls at random times by people needing into the building. The key is attached to a bit of wood because the first person to sign it out returned their house keys and didn’t think to go in and swap before I got phone calls from people who thought the key was broken. Even worse is that this was a [[committee]] member (Generally referred to as the weakest link) who had their own side door key anyway. <br />
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==== Theatre Manager ====<br />
Knows everything. No no, EVERYTHING.<br />
:See [[Theatre Manager]] <br />
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==== Toilet Paper ====<br />
Normally used for wiping your arse. There are people who try and use this stuff for sets even going so far as to tell you that they’ve sprayed it with flamcheck so what’s the problem? When it’s actually being used for it’s main purpose it needs to be put in the dispensers because otherwise more goes on the floor than in the toilet. Make sure that every time there is a show they get completely refilled and you should be fine. You’ll find that when it runs out people use green towels to wipe their bums rather than going and refilling the dispensers. <br />
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==== Tools ====<br />
:See [[Tools]]<br />
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==== Trade Waste ====<br />
The people responsible for Claymore (See [[#Bins|Bins]]) they empty it once a week. You can call them on 0131 469 5655 if you need extra uplifts or to find out what’s happening if you find it’s not been emptied or emptied on the wrong day. You’ll normally get an answer phone not a real person but they normally call back in about an hour.<br />
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==== Trap Doors ====<br />
There are two in the stage they go down into the crypt, other than that there are several on the balcony, one in each toilet, two in the main office and one in the costume cupboard. The ones on the balcony open to let you at hidey holes The ones in the office let you under the floor. The one in the gents lets you under the floor and you can technically climb through to the crypt, although slimmer [[Theatre Manager]]s than I have got stuck half way. The trap door in the ladies goes into a little room under the floor. The trap door in the costume cupboard leads down to the stage left exit, there are normally things ontop of this trap door so it is of limited use.<br />
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==== University ====<br />
Technically the reason you’re here. <br />
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==== University Furniture ====<br />
The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is…. <br />
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==== Videoing Shows ====<br />
Technically this is kind of illegal because it infringes on copyright but often there is a "Copy for our archives" get out clause in the rights. There are two main ways of doing this, either sitting in the audience or doing it from the balcony. Be aware that you still have to obey the fire regulations so is they’re using a tripod it really needs to be at the end of the back row and since it will interfere with more than one seat there will need to be more tickets taken out of the computer. The projection hole is also useful for placing cameras into especially as from here they’re often close enough to plug the [[#Stage Monitor|Stage Monitor]] into.<br />
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==== Venue Hire Manager ====<br />
:see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]<br />
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==== Wardrobe Manager ====<br />
:see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]<br />
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==== Water Supply ====<br />
We have two tanks, one large one for the [[toilets]] and [[café]] which is situated on the balcony under the wood store, the other is located high on the stage left balcony which feeds the heating system. The heating system one gurgles when it turns on or off. We are metered so make sure people turn off taps and stuff. <br />
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==== Washers ====<br />
These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing. These are vital on lantern hook clamps along with a Spring Washer. See Spring washer. <br />
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==== Webmaster ====<br />
:see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]<br />
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==== Web Site ====<br />
Our best advertising because it is available on a sensible address ([http://www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk]) and anyone can check it. <br />
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==== White lines ====<br />
All steps should have while lines on them, this is especially true of ones which are painted black. The important ones are the FoH ones on which the white lines should be at least on inch wide. Painting white lines is harder than you thing because you need to mask them well but the steps that you’re putting them onto will probably not be dry yet and the paint will come off when you remove the tape. The way to get around this is to wait a couple of days with the tape on and then dissolve it with water, leaving immaculate white lines. You will also find that no matter how many wet paint signs you put up someone will walk up the steps and spoil your lines. This is generally done at Fringe time but could well need done at other points.<br />
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==== White Paint ====<br />
You should keep a supply of this just cos it’s useful and lunchtimes will want it. It’s slightly cheaper that black but not by much. It can be bought from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) in 5L tubs. Buy Matt paint for general use and a smaller tin of Gloss for the painting of some woodwork around the building and the white lines (see above). Do not use Gloss on stage it's nasty to light and almost impossible to paint over.<br />
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==== Windows ====<br />
Get them cleaned when you can, I try and get it done at work ins. If they get broken report it to Estates and buildings who have to repair them as part of the buildings agreement (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]). You’ll find that quite often the little panes of glass get broken on Friday/Saturday nights. Try and get this reported as soon as possible. The windows on both sides were replaced in late 2006 by the works department.<br />
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==== Wing Nuts/Bolts ====<br />
:See [[#Nuts|Nuts]], See [[#Bolts|Bolts]] just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.<br />
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==== Wood ====<br />
Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See [[#MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)|MDF]], See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. There is a wood store at the back behind the tech box which was built and altered at the request of the Fire Officer. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check. This includes visiting companies sets.<br />
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==== Works Department ====<br />
The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty slow but they do come out and do stuff. If something needs done quickly tell them and they can put it through as a priority job (Like doors needing replaced). Be nice and polite even if their workmen turn up twenty minutes before a lunchtime to fix the toilets. There is a long term belief within the works department that we either don't exist or will stop existing soon. This makes it hard to persuade them to spend time and money on the building. Things have improved in 2006 due to a new manager being appointed.<br />
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== X ==<br />
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==== X-ray machine ====<br />
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== Y ==<br />
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==== Yes ====<br />
Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See [[#No|No]]) especially if you’re saying it…then only problem is that you probably started this job with yes. Now think about all the trouble it’s caused you and don’t do it again.<br />
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====Youth Project====<br />
See [[Youth project]]<br />
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==== Zippo Lighters ====<br />
Dangerous nasty things these, they’re not allowed onstage because they don’t go out if you drop them which is bad (Although not as bad as when a pissed [[committee]] member drops a lit one into your lap at [[Teviot]]).</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Lighting_Hire&diff=3937Lighting Hire2012-03-21T22:02:34Z<p>Dave: /* We tend to hire lighting from: */</p>
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==We tend to hire lighting from:==<br />
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* '''ML Event Services''' - Neale Dutton, ex fringe tech and tech manager and Dave Moffat ex. bedlamite - have a lot of lighting, sound and rigging kit and will discount heavily to fit budgets. Also have considerable sales, so call for Gaffa, Flamcheck, and can often do a good deal on delivery, if you are flexible about when it can arrive. The tech manager will need to confirm any orders with them.<br />
** Tel: 07969375889 Or speak to their hire manager - Stuart Houston (07986018438)<br />
** Email: hire@mleventservices.co.uk<br><br />
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* '''Blacklight'''- "Scotland's lighting company" The tech manager will normally deal with them as they are the only ones who can put things on the Bedlam account. A useful source of gaffa and flamcheck and lights. They are located on West Harbour road and really helpful. They charge for delivery so make friends with someone who has a car to take you down.<br />
** Website: http://www.black-light.com<br />
** Tel: 0131-551 2337<br />
** Fax: 0131-551 6827<br />
** Email: hire@black-light.com<br><br />
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==Less commonly used hire companies:==<br />
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* '''Stage Electrics'''<br />
** Website: http://www.stage-electrics.co.uk<br />
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* '''Finix Productions'''<br />
** Website: http://www.www.finix.co.uk/<br />
<br />
<br />
* '''Northern Light'''<br />
** Tel: 0131-553 2383<br />
** Website: http://www.northernlight.co.uk/</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Lighting_Hire&diff=3936Lighting Hire2012-03-21T22:01:51Z<p>Dave: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Lighting]]<br />
==We tend to hire lighting from:==<br />
<br />
* '''ML Event Services''' - Neale Dutton, ex fringe tech and tech manager, and Dave Moffat ex. bedlamite - have a lot of lighting, sound and rigging kit and will discount heavily to fit budgets. The tech manager will need to confirm any orders with them. Also have considerable sales, so call for Gaffa, Flamcheck, and can often do a good deal on delivery, if you are flexible about when it can arrive.<br />
** Tel: 0796 937 5889 Or speak to their hire manager - Stuart Houston (07986018438)<br />
** Email: hire@mleventservices.co.uk<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
* '''Blacklight'''- "Scotland's lighting company" The tech manager will normally deal with them as they are the only ones who can put things on the Bedlam account. A useful source of gaffa and flamcheck and lights. They are located on West Harbour road and really helpful. They charge for delivery so make friends with someone who has a car to take you down.<br />
** Website: http://www.black-light.com<br />
** Tel: 0131-551 2337<br />
** Fax: 0131-551 6827<br />
** Email: hire@black-light.com<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Less commonly used hire companies:==<br />
<br />
* '''Stage Electrics'''<br />
** Website: http://www.stage-electrics.co.uk<br />
<br />
<br />
* '''Finix Productions'''<br />
** Website: http://www.www.finix.co.uk/<br />
<br />
<br />
* '''Northern Light'''<br />
** Tel: 0131-553 2383<br />
** Website: http://www.northernlight.co.uk/</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Lighting_Hire&diff=3935Lighting Hire2012-03-21T22:01:21Z<p>Dave: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Lighting]]<br />
==We tend to hire lighting from:==<br />
<br />
* '"ML Event Services"' - Neale Dutton, ex fringe tech and tech manager, and Dave Moffat ex. bedlamite - have a lot of lighting, sound and rigging kit and will discount heavily to fit budgets. The tech manager will need to confirm any orders with them. Also have considerable sales, so call for Gaffa, Flamcheck, and can often do a good deal on delivery, if you are flexible about when it can arrive.<br />
** Tel: 0796 937 5889 Or speak to their hire manager - Stuart Houston (07986018438)<br />
** Email: hire@mleventservices.co.uk<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
* '''Blacklight'''- "Scotland's lighting company" The tech manager will normally deal with them as they are the only ones who can put things on the Bedlam account. A useful source of gaffa and flamcheck and lights. They are located on West Harbour road and really helpful. They charge for delivery so make friends with someone who has a car to take you down.<br />
** Website: http://www.black-light.com<br />
** Tel: 0131-551 2337<br />
** Fax: 0131-551 6827<br />
** Email: hire@black-light.com<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Less commonly used hire companies:==<br />
<br />
* '''Stage Electrics'''<br />
** Website: http://www.stage-electrics.co.uk<br />
<br />
<br />
* '''Finix Productions'''<br />
** Website: http://www.www.finix.co.uk/<br />
<br />
<br />
* '''Northern Light'''<br />
** Tel: 0131-553 2383<br />
** Website: http://www.northernlight.co.uk/</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Lighting_Hire&diff=3934Lighting Hire2012-03-21T22:00:03Z<p>Dave: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Lighting]]<br />
==We tend to hire lighting from:==<br />
<br />
* '''ML Event Services"' - Neale Dutton, ex fringe tech and tech manager, and Dave Moffat ex. bedlamite - have a lot of lighting, sound and rigging kit and will discount heavily to fit budgets. The tech manager will need to confirm any orders with them.<br />
Also have considerable sales, so call for Gaffa, Flamcheck, and can often do a good deal on delivery, if you are flexible about when it can arrive.<br />
** Tel: 0796 937 5889 Or speak to their hire manager - Stuart Houston (07986018438)<br />
** Email: hire@mleventservices.co.uk<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
* '''Blacklight'''- "Scotland's lighting company" The tech manager will normally deal with them as they are the only ones who can put things on the Bedlam account. A useful source of gaffa and flamcheck and lights. They are located on West Harbour road and really helpful. They charge for delivery so make friends with someone who has a car to take you down.<br />
** Website: http://www.black-light.com<br />
** Tel: 0131-551 2337<br />
** Fax: 0131-551 6827<br />
** Email: hire@black-light.com<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Less commonly used hire companies:==<br />
<br />
* '''Stage Electrics'''<br />
** Website: http://www.stage-electrics.co.uk<br />
<br />
<br />
* '''Finix Productions'''<br />
** Website: http://www.www.finix.co.uk/<br />
<br />
<br />
* '''Northern Light'''<br />
** Tel: 0131-553 2383<br />
** Website: http://www.northernlight.co.uk/</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Electrical_Tape&diff=3933Electrical Tape2012-03-21T21:51:11Z<p>Dave: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Equipment]]<br />
AKA: LX tape, Leccy<br />
<br />
Electrical Insulation Tape can usually be found in the pockets of most [[techies]]. Uses include taping cables to the rig, wrapping cables up, hiding bare bits of wire (No! Just No.), strapping gel frames together and attaching unsuspecting victims to unmovable objects.<br />
<br />
LX is used on the cables to mark their length, we use a similar system to [[Lighting_Hire|Blacklight]] except we don't include red or yellow, which are on all cables to indicate that they belong to Bedlam. Lengths are always rounded down and if there are two bands, then the lengths are added.<br />
<br />
{| style="text-align:Center" border="1"<br />
| <b>length</b> || <b>Bedlam Colour</b> || <b>Black Light Colour</b><br />
|-<br />
| 0.5m || <font color=#FF9900>Orange</font> || -<br />
|-<br />
| 1m || <font color=#732821>Brown</font> || <font color=#732821>Brown</font><br />
|-<br />
| 2m || White || White<br />
|-<br />
| 3m || <font color=#a020f0>Purple</font> || <font color=#a020f0>Purple</font><br />
|-<br />
| 5m || <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font> || <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font><br />
|-<br />
| 10m || <font color=#009900>Green</font> || <font color=#ffff00>Yellow</font><br />
|-<br />
| 20m || - || <font color=#009900>Green</font><br />
|-<br />
| 50m || - || <font color=#ff0000>Red</font><br />
|}<br />
<br />
LX tape is also used to identify the owner of tools; the table below shows some of the combinations<br />
<br />
{| style="text-align:Center" border="1"<br />
| <b>Tape Colours</b> || <b>Owner</b> || <b>Notes</b><br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ff0000>Red</font>/<font color=#ffff00>Yellow</font> || Bedlam ||<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ffff00>Yellow</font>/<font color=#009900>Green</font> || F.O.B. || [[Friends of Bedlam]] Toolkit (Striped/Earth Tape)<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font>/<font color=#ff0000>Red</font> || Black Light || <br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ffff00>Yellow</font>/Black || Dave Larking || ex-Theatre Manager<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ff0000>Red</font>-Black-<font color=#ff0000>Red</font> || Duncan Grieve || Moved On to better things.<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#a020f0>Purple</font>/Black || Alistair Marshall || Please Sir can I have my <insert tool> back?<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#009900>Green</font>/Black || Richard Bell || I hereby claim the fore-mentioned colours for my stuff!<br />
|-<br />
| Black/<font color=#ff0000>Red</font>/Black || Mark Gerrard || ...see it, find it? Give it back...<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#009900>Green</font>/Black || Heather Hanshaw || I hereby re-claim the fore-mentioned colours from Richard cos i was here first! xx<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#00DD00>Green</font>/Black/<font color=#006622>Green</font> || Claire Freake || My AJ had a band of bright green lx. Then it went missing at NSDF. Damn.<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font>/White || Alex Engel || These colours were hijacked with consent from David Illsley.<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font>/<font color=#555>Silver</font> || Xander (like "Cher") || Maybe I should put my colours on my LX tape...<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font>/<font color=#009900>Green</font> || Denise Wood || I'm reserving this in advance for the tools I will someday have!<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font>/Black/<font color=#ff0000>Red</font> || Alex 'Mal' Mead || I know have lots of stuff but none of it is tagged<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ffff00>Yellow</font>/<font color=#732821>Brown</font> || Neale Dutton || They're not Terry's they are mine.<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000ff>Blue</font>/<font color=#0000ff>Blue</font> || ML Event Services (And Dave Moffat) || We hire many many things....<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ff9900>Orange</font>/White || Felix Trench || Inspired.<br />
|-<br />
| White/<b>Black</b>/White || Jamie McQuilkin || Like MJ - white on the outside, black on the inside<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ff0000>Red</font>/<font color=#009900>Green</font> || Ewan JD Connor || Red and Green - The colours of seats and trees.<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000FF>Blue</font>/<font color=#FFFF00>Yellow</font> || James Lamont || GO FOR THE EYES BOO, GO FOR THE EYES!!!<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ff0000>Red</font>/<font color=#ff6600>Orange</font> || Gordon Nimmo-Smith || Don't copy him!<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ff0000>Red</font>/<font color=#ff0000>Red</font> || Ben Hussey || Because I have a wiki account.<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#ffff00>Yellow</font>/<font color=#009900>Green</font>/<font color=#a020f0>Purple</font> || Adam Alton || That'd be earth tape and purple, so remember it, don't use it and return it if you see it<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#732821>Brown</font>/<font color=#732821>Brown</font> || Roz Perkins || Because I'm a live wire<br />
|-<br />
| <font color=#0000FF>Blue</font> (<b>N</b>eutral Phase Marking Tape)|| Neville Billimoria || So, it's blue, BUT with little <b>N</b>'s in it. Cos I'm <b>N</b>eville. And cool that way..... (What a blatant lie!)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
LX tape can be used to write on. If a lantern breaks please put some tape on it, write what is wrong with it and leave it on the back desk of the [[techbox]]. If the mode of failure is not known mark the item FUCT - Failed Under Constant Testing!!</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3623Building Improvments2008-10-12T16:22:07Z<p>Dave: /* Other Suggestions */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
*The cafe speakers aren't receiving input from the tech box, but BOffice is.<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Set up DVD feed FOH (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Constitution&diff=3622Constitution2008-10-12T16:20:16Z<p>Dave: </p>
<hr />
<div>=== 1.0 Introduction ===<br />
1.1: This constitution supercedes all previous constitutions. Any retyping of the constitution and standing orders must be passed by a General Meeting of the company, where the President and Secretary shall sign it as a true and fair record of the current constitution and standing orders.<br><br />
1.2: The constitution and standing orders shall be available at all times to any member of the Company. Any motion passed without access to this document is invalid.<br><br />
<br />
=== 2.0 The Company ===<br />
2.1 The Company shall be known as the Edinburgh University Theatre Company, hereinafter referred to as the EUTC. Edinburgh University Students Association shall be referred to as EUSA. All references to academic dates pertain to those of the University of Edinburgh.<br><br />
2.2 The aims of the company shall be:<br><br />
2.2.1 To maintain and encourage interest in all aspects of dramatic Art within and around the University and otherwise as shall be decided on by the Company’s members.<br><br />
2.2.2 To maintain and encourage new writing and the performance of productions written by members of EUTC.<br><br />
2.2.3 Dissemination of theatrical knowledge through workshops and on hand learning.<br><br />
2.2.4 To foster links with the community through a children’s project and hire of the venue.<br><br />
2.2.5 To where financially and practically possible take theatre beyond the confines of the Bedlam Theatre and into the community.<br><br />
2.2.6 To perform varied and regular productions in a variety of theatrical genres, to be decided on by the company.<br><br />
2.2.7 To operate and run the Bedlam Theatre.<br><br />
<br />
=== 3.0 Membership ===<br />
3.1 Anyone may become a member of the company, provided at least 75% of all members are currently matriculated students within the University of Edinburgh.<br><br />
3.2 An Honorary President, as many Honorary Vice Presidents and up to 10 Life Members per year may be elected at a General meeting by simple majority.<br><br />
3.3 Retiring presidents of the society shall become life members.<br><br />
3.4 Membership shall be open to all matriculated students of Edinburgh University.<br><br />
3.5 All members who are not matriculated students of Edinburgh University shall pay at least twice the annual subscription paid.<br><br />
<br />
=== 4.0 Committee ===<br />
4.1 The EUTC shall be administered by a permanent committee of thirteen members: President (who shall also act as Friends of Bedlam & Alumni liason officer), Secretary and the Business, Productions, Venue Hire, Fringe Venue, Theatre, Wardrobe, Entertainments, Technical, Marketing & Front of House Managers as well as the Archivist. The company may designate any additional members of the committee and positions may be created as seen fit by the company at a general meeting. The president shall hold the casting vote in all balloted decisions.<br><br />
4.2 Additionally, the Previous President, until the end of the academic year for which they were elected, shall act as a non-voting committee member.<br><br />
4.3 The term of office for all committee members shall be from April 1st- 31st March inclusive. In the absence of a committee member, all other committee members will fulfil the task until a person to fulfil the role is found.<br><br />
4.4 If a committee member is absent from 3 committee meetings in succession, or fails to attend more than half of the committee meetings in a term, the chair of the committee meeting may declare (at no fault) that the position is vacant and may hold an election for a new committee member at any meeting of the company. Any committee member who fails a vote of confidence is considered to have forfeited their post.<br><br />
4.5 The President, Secretary and Business Manager of the society shall all be matriculated students of Edinburgh University.<br><br />
<br />
=== 5.0 Fringe Committee ===<br />
6.1 A Fringe Venue Manager, Fringe Technical Manager, Fringe Theatre Manager and Fringe Marketing Officer shall be ratified at a meeting of the EUTC. They shall form a Fringe committee responsible for appointing additional Fringe staff as required and running the EUTC’s presence at the Fringe in the best long-term interests of the EUTC. From 1st June to no later than Freshers’ Week, they shall have operational control of the EUTC and such building(s) as it occupies.<br><br />
<br />
=== 6.0 Finances ===<br />
7.1 EUSA shall operate a bank account specifically on behalf of the EUTC. The signatories on this account will be the Business Manager, and EUSA’s Vice-President (Services), with the EUTC President and EUSA’s permanent secretary as alternative signatories. The EUTC’s Fringe Venue Manager shall be competent to act as signatory on cheques from 1st June of each year they are appointed.<br><br />
7.2 The Business Manager and President of the EUTC shall be responsible for the direct administration of any approved spending, reporting to meetings as appropriate. They shall at all times behave in an open, fair and transparent manner in this regard. They shall receive all monies and have the authority to make any expenditure decisions necessary in the long-term interests of the EUTC.<br><br />
7.3 Any expenditure not approved by the Business Manager, Fringe Venue Manager (cf.5.1 and 6.1) or President in advance shall be the liability of the person(s) making it. The President or Business Manager may waive this rule if the expenditure is adjudged (by them) to be in the long-term interests of the company.<br><br />
7.4 The Business Manager shall be responsible for presenting a set of accounts audited by EUSA’s current auditor, together with a draft budget for the financial year, which shall then be subject to approval by the Committee.<br><br />
7.5 The Alumni Liaison Officer is responsible for planning Alumni fundraising and the allocation of these funds, in conjunction with Friends of Bedlam (FOB), through the University of Edinburgh Alumni and Development Fund. Any application to the University of Edinburgh Alumni and Development Fund to access these funds must first receive the consent of the FOB committee.<br><br />
7.6 Only the president, or their nominated representative shall make any application to the Development and Alumni fund on behalf of the EUTC. No application shall be made without the approval of the EUTC and FOB organisations.<br><br />
<br />
=== 7.0 Meetings ===<br />
8.1 There shall be three kinds of meeting: Committee, Company and General. The quorum for Committee and Company meetings shall be three members of the Committee and two additional members, five in all. The quorum for General meetings shall be 10% of the current membership or 30 members; whichever is lower. There shall be weekly meetings of the company and committee during the duration of the semester. There shall be at least one general meeting per semester. There shall be one General Meeting between weeks 7 and 11 of semester two; which shall be the Annual General Meeting. Additional general meetings can be called by the committee, or by a petition of members equal to the quorum of a General meeting. All meetings shall be non-smoking.<br><br />
8.2 Committee and Company meetings shall occur at as consistent a time and place as circumstances will allow. The Secretary and President shall use reasonable endeavours to publicise the meetings to the membership. In the case of a General Meeting this shall take place no later than two weeks before the scheduled meeting.<br><br />
8.3 Decisions of meetings are proposed in the form of motions. These motions shall be within the law, only General Meetings shall be deemed competent to contradict or alter the constitution or standing orders, and committee members may only be elected at a general meeting. If a committee post has been offered at a general meeting and remains or becomes unfilled, an election motion may be proposed at a subsequent meeting of the company.<br><br />
8.4 Voting rights are as follows:<br />
Committee Meetings: All committee members present.<br />
Company Meetings: All members present not in debt to the company<br />
General Meetings and a meeting of the company where shows are selected: all members who are not in debt to the company.<br><br />
8.5 Proxy Votes: those members absent with unavoidable reason and not in debt to the company may appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf on the notice of no less than one week to a meeting of the company. A proxy vote may be requested by electronic or other remote means. All proxy votes must be recorded separately as such when they are exercised. Any member may raise an objection to a proxy vote, if so a motion in favour of granting the proxy vote must be proposed and put to a vote. These may only be exercised at a general meeting of the company.<br><br />
8.6 All members must receive at least 14 days written notification of the Annual General Meeting and elections not held at the Annual General Meeting<br><br />
<br />
=== 8.0 Ethical/ Legal Status of the EUTC ===<br />
9.1 The EUTC’s activities must, at all times, remain on an amateur & legal basis.<br><br />
9.2 The EUTC shall pursue its goals regardless of gender, sexuality, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, socio-economic background, age or religious belief. In short the EUTC shall provide equal opportunities to every member to take part in its activities, to the best of its abilities.<br><br />
9.3 Intellectual Property, when created by members of the company, has copyright vested with that member, and not the company. Its creator must approve all changes to this material. In the case of new writing, the producer and director of such productions must be approved by the writer, as must any later changes to these two positions.<br><br />
9.4 Anybody conducting activity prohibited under this constitution shall be held responsible for their actions without fault on the part of the company.<br><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''DISCLAIMER: This version of the Constituion has not been viewed or authorised by the President or Secretary, as such they cannot be taken for accurate or current.'''</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3263Building Improvments2008-01-15T14:23:23Z<p>Dave: /* Other Suggestions */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.<br />
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.<br />
*Properly install sub amp.<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
*There's a broken 2x4 secondary joist under the tech box, behind the projector box. It can probably be replaced.<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area<br />
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ...<br />
**At least look into it.<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.<br />
<br />
'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''<br />
*update the crap out of the wiki<br />
*get a monitor amp for the tech box.<br />
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3262Building Improvments2008-01-15T14:19:08Z<p>Dave: /* Other Suggestions */</p>
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<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.<br />
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.<br />
*Properly install sub amp.<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
*There's a broken 2x4 secondary joist under the tech box, behind the projector box. It can probably be replaced.<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area<br />
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ...<br />
**At least look into it.<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.<br />
<br />
'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''<br />
*update the crap out of the wiki<br />
*get a monitor amp for the tech box. - I'm sure we have the bits in bedlam to do this [DM]<br />
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Sound&diff=3243Sound2008-01-11T14:11:29Z<p>Dave: /* Setup */</p>
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<div>[[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
<br />
Sound as you can guess is about making noise. Whether you want to transport your audience into the heart of a war zone and scare everyone with loud gunshots and explosions or maybe your scene requires a Victorian nightclub, sound helps set the scene and should not be overlooked. Sound is also useful disguising scurrying [[Stage Management|stage managers]] between scenes and when audiences are entering/exiting the auditorium<br />
<br />
==Setup==<br />
<br />
Sound in bedlam is delivered by 4 speakers, and powered by 2 amps. The two Upstage speakers are powered by the MC2 and the 2 behind the audience powered by a QSC amp. It is possible to use all 4 speakers independently. The MC2 amp in connected directly to the Main Outputs on the Desk, and the QSC amp is connected to Matrices 3 and 4 on the sound desk, so can be routed through control of the Main Outputs, or controlled by some groups.<br />
<br />
The speakers were focused in 2007 for Guards! Guards! This included building rigging points for the speakers.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
[[Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Stuff - Miscellaneous]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Desk]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Hire]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Rack]]<br />
<br />
[[SM58]]<br />
<br />
[[ImpAmp]]</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Sound&diff=3242Sound2008-01-11T14:11:17Z<p>Dave: /* Setup */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
<br />
Sound as you can guess is about making noise. Whether you want to transport your audience into the heart of a war zone and scare everyone with loud gunshots and explosions or maybe your scene requires a Victorian nightclub, sound helps set the scene and should not be overlooked. Sound is also useful disguising scurrying [[Stage Management|stage managers]] between scenes and when audiences are entering/exiting the auditorium<br />
<br />
==Setup==<br />
<br />
Sound in bedlam is delivered by 4 speakers, and powered by 2 amps. The two Upstage speakers are powered by the MC2 and the 2 behind the audience powered by a QSC amp. It is possible to use all 4 speakers independently. The MC2 amp in connected directly to the Main Outputs on the Desk, and the QSC amp is connected to Matrices 3 and 4 on the sound desk, so can be routed through control of the Main Outputs, or controlled by some groups.<br />
<br />
The speakers were focused in 2007 for Guards! Guards! This included building rigging points for the speakers<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
[[Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Stuff - Miscellaneous]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Desk]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Hire]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Rack]]<br />
<br />
[[SM58]]<br />
<br />
[[ImpAmp]]</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Sound&diff=3241Sound2008-01-11T14:10:03Z<p>Dave: /* Setup */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
<br />
Sound as you can guess is about making noise. Whether you want to transport your audience into the heart of a war zone and scare everyone with loud gunshots and explosions or maybe your scene requires a Victorian nightclub, sound helps set the scene and should not be overlooked. Sound is also useful disguising scurrying [[Stage Management|stage managers]] between scenes and when audiences are entering/exiting the auditorium<br />
<br />
==Setup==<br />
<br />
Sound in bedlam is delivered by 4 speakers, and powered by 2 amps. The two Upstage speakers are powered by the MC2 and the 2 behind the audience powered by a QSC amp. It is possible to use all 4 speakers independently. The MC2 amp in connected directly to the Main Outputs on the Desk, and the QSC amp is connected to Matrices 3 and 4 on the sound desk, so can be routed through control of the Main Outputs, or controlled by some groups.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
[[Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Stuff - Miscellaneous]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Desk]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Hire]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Rack]]<br />
<br />
[[SM58]]<br />
<br />
[[ImpAmp]]</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Sound&diff=3239Sound2008-01-10T14:52:58Z<p>Dave: /* Setup */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
<br />
Sound as you can guess is about making noise. Whether you want to transport your audience into the heart of a war zone and scare everyone with loud gunshots and explosions or maybe your scene requires a Victorian nightclub, sound helps set the scene and should not be overlooked. Sound is also useful disguising scurrying [[Stage Management|stage managers]] between scenes and when audiences are entering/exiting the auditorium<br />
<br />
==Setup==<br />
<br />
Sound in bedlam is delivered by 4 speakers, and powered by 2 amps. The two speakers at the stage end, pointing the audience are powered by the MC2 and the 2 behind the audience powered by a QSC amp. Though it is possible to use all 4 speakers independently, the kit is usually set up that the stereo output from the desk outputs to the primary amp (MC2) running the upstage speakers and then linked in series to the secondary downstage speaker amp (QSC), so you only have to think about the left and right channels.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
[[Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Stuff - Miscellaneous]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Desk]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Hire]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Rack]]<br />
<br />
[[SM58]]<br />
<br />
[[ImpAmp]]</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Non-Committee_Positions&diff=3238Non-Committee Positions2008-01-10T14:31:52Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>In order to assist the running of the Venue there are a couple of Non-Committee positions.<br />
<br />
== Webmaster ==<br />
<br />
Current: Unknown<br><br />
Previous: Nick Bustin, David Illsley, Ted Cryer, Steve Fryatt, Neill Hobbs.<br />
<br />
The webmaster role is unofficial and comes under the jurisdiction of the [[Committee#Marketing_Manager|Marketing Manager]]. Responsibilities include:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.BedlamTheatre.co.uk BedlamTheatre.co.uk]<br />
* [http://www.EUTC.org.uk EUTC.org.uk]<br />
* [[Mailing Lists]]<br />
* Committee Email Addresses<br />
* Committee Mailing List<br />
<br />
The webmaster is responsible for maintaining the EUTC and Bedlam Theatre Websites. They also send out the weekly update. They work closely with the Marketing manager to ensure that the websites reflect Bedlam's Public image. The Webamaster is an appointed position, by the Marketing Manager, who can decide not to have one, if they desire.<br />
<br />
== Venue Liaison Secretary ==<br />
The position was abolished in 2007(?)<br><br />
Feb06-Present Position Vacant<br><br />
2006-Feb06 Tim Goodwin[resigned]<br><br />
2005-2006 Bex Stackhouse (until Summer) Tim Goodwin (after Summer)<br><br />
2004-2005 Kati Hind<br><br />
<br />
The VLS is an elected, non-committee position. This is to ensure that the position is unbiased and not influenced by the committee. Their role is to maintain adequate records of communication between the EUTC and EUSA regarding the maintenance of the Bedlam Theatre. See section 5.0 of the constitution.<br />
<br />
== Librarian ==<br />
<br />
The Bedlam Librarian is the one responsible to maintaining the Bedlam Library, and allowing company members to borrow books. See [[Library]] for more details<br />
<br />
2007-Present Felix Trench</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Improverts&diff=3237Improverts2008-01-10T14:25:59Z<p>Dave: /* Current Players */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Shows]][[Category:Improverts]]<br />
[[Image:Imps_logo.jpg|thumb|right|The old Improverts logo]]The Improverts (or Imps) are the EUTC's comedy troupe. Starting out long ago as the "theatre sports" and then briefly the "improvegetables" before finally settling on the current name. The group generally perform a "whose line is it anyway" style show of short scenes and sketches based on a loose game theme and fleshed out by audience suggestion and off the cuff improvised antics. No show is the same as the last and you only have yourselves to blame.<br />
<br />
The Imps perform weekly on at 2230 on a Friday night during the university terms generally to near sellout audiences. They have performed in the fringe almost every year since their founding, generally taking one of the late night slots offered to an EUTC show by the company.<br />
<br />
The troupe has a rolling team of performers constantly infused with fresh talent as older players depart for the real world. Selecting from the best in their weekly Saturday morning workshops, recruitment is a continuous process.<br />
<br />
== Current Players ==<br />
<br />
See [http://www.improverts.com www.improverts.com]<br />
<br />
== See Also ==<br />
*[[Improverts Game List]]<br />
*[[Improverts Branding]]<br />
*[[Improverts Fringe 2006|Improverts Fringe Technical 2006]]</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Guide_to_Building&diff=3236Guide to Building2008-01-10T14:22:33Z<p>Dave: /* Disabled Access Corridor */</p>
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<div>[[Category:The Building]][[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
<<< Back to [[Job Description]] --- ^ ^ ^ Up to [[Theatre Managers Manual]] ^ ^ ^ --- Forward to [[Shows and Work Ins]] >>><br />
<br />
As a general rule, it is suggested that you don’t let the level of rubbish in the theatre rise to 10^19 Kg. If this was to happen (and we assume bedlam is a sphere) the building would turn into a black hole. This is not good! (Earth weighs 5.978x10^24). Also you might want to note that while the standard gravitational field strength at the earth’s surface is 9.80665 ms^-2, in Edinburgh (55,57’N 3,13’W) it is actually 9.8158ms^-2<br />
<br />
== Main Office ==<br />
<br />
The Main Office is the responsibility of the President to keep tidy, with stocking the desk the responsibility of the Secretary. The desk has a strengthening bar added but is still not really safe to sit on. The long sofa can be put out in several arrangements, it is quite useful for sleeping on if you put all three bits together. It is not sensible to allow office furniture on stage (More hassle than it's worth) and apparently at some stage a motion was passed forbidding it although this motion seems to have fallen out of the constitution since.<br />
<br />
There are two filing cabinets with who owns what drawer clearly marked, the Theatre Manager's drawer is a good place for keeping paperwork, gaffa, a pair of rubber gloves (don't ask) and a torch.<br />
<br />
The phone on the desk is technically the responsibility of the Business Manager, but it is useful to know about the cables. The main cable coming in is actually 2 phone lines, with the office phone (225 9873) splitting to the tech box and FoH, it takes some work to get the lines working when you move the phone and the codes tend to stop working. The Other line feeds to the box office (225 9893) to a handset which will not allow outgoing calls.<br />
<br />
Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.<br />
<br />
The Fringe cupboard is the domain of the Fringe Administrator and contains all their files and the gas meter. All committee members should have a key to this cupboard but it should never be locked because it contains the gas stopcock.<br />
<br />
The other cupboard contains the heating boiler and the works department have an annoying tendency to lock it. High up on the left hand wall of this cupboard is a door which gives access to a cold water tank which used to feed a toilet and sink in the cupboard before the boiler was installed. Now it just feeds the sink in the paint cupboard.<br />
<br />
The FoH panic alarm makes a blue light flash in the office when activated. If this happens sprint to the box office with a bit of scaff or something.<br />
<br />
The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.<br />
<br />
[[Internet Connection]]<br />
<br />
== Accountants Office ==<br />
<br />
This office is the responsibility of the Business Manager. It is almost always locked, and where the vital accounts and anything else that is vital is stored. The President, Business Manager, Technical Manager and Theatre Manager are the only people that hold keys to this office.<br />
<br />
== Paint Cupboard ==<br />
<br />
The sink in the paint cupboard was installed when the boiler was installed in Spring 1991 and the one in the office was torn out. The small cupboard on the left where the nasty paint in the red tins is kept used to contain the gas meter until it was moved during the boiler installation. This has a Coded Padlock the code to which is 123 and should allow the more dangerous items to kept from actors and the like.<br />
<br />
The paint cupboard should contain matt black paint, matt white paint, varnish, paint brushes, rollers and trays, white spirit, meths, buckets, mop, dustpan and brush, soap, putty, polyfilla, glue, wallpaper paste and flamcheck. The important ones being matt black paint and flamcheck.<br />
<br />
The door should be locked but it is very hard to keep it locked when people keep needing it opened for their shows. Your best bet may be to keep the key in the TM drawer in the office, and let the stage manager of whatever show know where it is, stressing to the SM to lock up when finished (and if only the SM 'knows' where the key is, you theoretically have someone to get cross with if it remains unlocked).<br />
<br />
== Side Entrance ==<br />
<br />
In the side entrance are most of the fuses for the building, on the left hand side (Facing the auditorium) are the trips for (Counting along from the left) (needs updated). On the right hand side are the trips for: (needs updated). The important switches are covered by Perspex to prevent random people turning them off. The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power, before this was done the lighting rig ran off the red phase and the rest of the building ran off blue and yellow. This was hopelessly unbalanced and caused the mains cable to burn through twice (1988 & 1990) and it was lucky the place didn’t burn down. The power input to the building is three phases at 100A and 415V.<br />
<br />
The doorbell on the side door feeds to a switch on the wall, the switch will swap the doorbell between the loud ringer in the auditorium and a quiet buzzer. Very few people know what the buzzer sounds like and often will sit by the door and not answer it. Normally the buzzer is only used for tech and dress rehearsals. There is an appendix which contains more information on the doorbell system. The doorbell can also be switched off from the tech box.<br />
<br />
== Kitchen ==<br />
<br />
The kitchen contains two large sinks which are a nightmare to unblock, lots of pans and stuff, a large fridge, a small hand sink and a cooker installed fringe 2003. The kitchen doesn't get much use through the year but in the fringe gets used lots. It is important to keep it clean because environmental health naturally get quite aggravated if you don't. Just get it cleaned at every work-in and you should be fine.<br />
<br />
The wall of the kitchen was rebuilt for fringe 2000 and even though people keep bouncing off it warming up it seems to be surviving ok.<br />
<br />
The cooker is really useful for cooking breakfast at maintenance which works for getting people out of bed. Cleaning the oven is not particularly pleasant so try to find someone else to do it. You'll probably find that you need to keep checking on them cos they’ll get bored before they finish. Be aware that one of the rings on the cooker is slightly buggered and needs special attention (see 'Cooker' in AtoZ section).<br />
<br />
It's also a really good idea to keep a supply of bin bags actually in the kitchen. The bins get incredibly foul very quickly without bags, and as noted above, cleanliness in the kitchen is super important.<br />
<br />
== Auditorium ==<br />
<br />
=== Stage ===<br />
<br />
see [[stage]]<br />
<br />
=== Seating ===<br />
<br />
The seating consists of 90 ex-cinema chairs which were bought from the ABC in Spring 2001. They were installed a couple of weeks prior to fringe 2001 and it took six people who knew what they were doing three long days to do it. The trick to putting them in is to assemble them a chair at a time and get the backs to line up properly. They don't quite fit because they were designed to be on a curve but it works. When removing them you need to make sure you don't lose any of the springs because if you don’t have the spring in the seats have a tendency to fall out. The seats are depreciated over five years so were due for renewal in 2006 but we neither didn't have the money. The rostra was installed just before fresher's week 1989 and was completed at 8:55 on the Monday of fresher’s week. Trap doors to get under the rostra are located beside the door to the toilets under a lift up flap and in the little alcove through the cupboard, by the cafe entrance. The space under the rostra are the only part of the building that are always warm but it's so dark, manky and its where the sub lives, so you’ll not want to spend much time down there. Spare parts for the old chairs are also kept there in black plastic bags but most of them have been used in trying to keep the seats in good working order. Spare for the new chairs are Balcony left near dimming (again if they haven't gone completely)<br />
<br />
=== Stage Cupboard ===<br />
<br />
The stage cupboard wall can be easily removed to give additional entrances and it has been used to give an orchestra pit in the past. A 10' x 8' black serge cloth was purchased to cover the hole for shows which didn't want a pit. The piano was bought in 1988 and legend has it that it looked quite good when new. The candle holders were removed for use in a show and never reattached. How the top was damaged is unknown. The varnish was stripped off the top and sides for a lunchtime in 2001 and then re-stained a reddish colour but never re-varnished. It was last retuned for fringe 1994. Since then the insides were removed fringe 2002 to make it into a piece of set only. The stage cupboard is the only place which we’re technically allowed to store untreated wood because it is fully enclosed by solid walls which would supposedly take a while to burn through.<br />
<br />
=== Scene Dock ===<br />
<br />
This is basically an additional storage area for set, you need to be careful that the doors will still close and nothing can fall and block the fire exit. The walls are just plaster board and as such are quite brittle as can be seen by the holes in them. Apparently on the inside of the SL wall there are messages from the people who built the auditorium. The doors were built two days before fringe 1997 when the fire officer requested them, he was not popular that day. The water stopcocks can also be found here, one feeds to the main FoH water supplies and the other feeds the boiler. I don't know which is which. The floor of the scene dock is also home to a few sheets of metal used when trying to make the seats in the auditorium moveable... it didn't work.<br />
<br />
=== Cafe Entrance Corridor ===<br />
<br />
This is really just a passageway that runs from the cafe to the front of the seating rig. It is used to allow disabled people to access the cafe and really only used during the fringe. There is an alcove behind the door to the cupboard in which lives the vacuum cleaners. Also in the cupboard is a small hole that leads under the seating rig. It is quite a small hole and access is easier from the other side of the auditorium. The walls are plasterboard and tend to have people kick holes in them. The Auditorim side of this wall has been patched with hardboard to cover hold in the plaster board.<br />
<br />
== Dressing Room ==<br />
<br />
The dressing room is probably one of the most frustrating areas of the theatre because it is impossible to keep clean due to actors not doing it and leaving stuff in there so you don’t know what’s rubbish. Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up, also with the state of the rest of the place I dread to think how it would end up. The dressing room should get cleaned as part of each show's get out but as the actors tend to be desperate to go to the pub (rightly) they tend to make a rather crap job of it. Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage, there is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this. One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (We discovered it at 7:30 on the Monday morning of week 1, and I had slept in the building that night {for the 4 hours between ins} so was slightly annoyed). This window was replaced by security glass which I prefer as it is easier to clean and a lot more secure but I not sure we’re allowed it with our grade B listing. (There was another window replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.)<br />
<br />
[[CCTV system]]<br />
<br />
== Props Cupboard ==<br />
<br />
The Props Cupboard is called that because it used to actually store props. It has nice shelves and everything. Now people think it's called the Props Cupboard because that is where all the stage weights and braces (things that 'prop up' the flats) are stored. It is lockable and so can be used to store valuable props. But is mainly used to store crap during runs. The light fitting in there was ripped out by the tech manager fringe 2002 during the installation of a flood light for the back passage and never replaced.<br />
<br />
== Costume Cupboard ==<br />
<br />
See [[Costuming]]<br />
<br />
== Crypt ==<br />
<br />
The crypt is a dark smelly hole which can be reached down the stairs in the stage right exit. There are three rooms and they are partially full of sand, slabs and other building materials which can be useful. The stains on the walls are urine thanks to our resident tramps. The area under the stage can be reached through the hole in the wall which is useful for putting in cable runs. There is even more sand down here thanks to a mainterm which covered the stage in it then just swept it down the trap door. There is also 2 tonnes of construction sand living down there currently from Electra, 2005. It is all in double bin bags, and thus far more useable that the stuff that just gets swept down the trap door. It is possible to climb through the building's foundations to the men' toilet, but you need to be pretty skinny to manage it as Theatre Managers have got stuck in the past.<br />
<br />
== Tech Box ==<br />
see [[Techbox]]<br />
<br />
== Balconies ==<br />
<br />
See [[Balconies]]<br />
<br />
== Toilets ==<br />
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The toilets tend to be quite manky and they’re technically the realm of the FoH Manager but you’ll probably find that you need to bleach them a couple of times a month. Make sure that they get properly cleaned at every work in so that you don’t need to. It’s a very unpopular job so try to get the director to do it….it’s quite funny to see yah directors with their arms in the toilet. The floor needs painted every year or so, just get black floor paint from Ian Russell, you’ll probably find that you use about 7L, so make sure to order it in advance because they only tend to keep 5L in stock.<br />
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== Toilet Corridor ==<br />
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This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium. In here is stored the banners. When they’re not up they need to be securely attached to the wall and clip on points for the fat cat are provided, the mainterm banner slips behind it.<br />
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The double doors at the end of the corridor are quite hefty things and make noise if you open doors to the corridor too quickly. Even when opened carefully they make loads of noise, so avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The bits that hold them open need reasonably frequent oiling too keep them running. A pane of glass was removed to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but a mooted extracor fan was never fitted.<br />
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== Box Office ==<br />
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See [[Box Office]]<br />
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== Café ==<br />
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see [[Caf%C3%A9]]<br />
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== Outside of the Building ==<br />
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Probably the nastiest part, it needs tidied a couple of times a week, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings after lots of people drop rubbish through the night. The regular tramps tend to be fine and if you give them a black bag will sometimes help pick up rubbish but you need to make it obvious to them from the start that they’ll not get any money. Talk to the tramps and be nice to them because the ones you get to know will often help you to move on the awkward ones and the ones that have passed out. Of note: Currently, the metal key to take off the top of the Front of House bins is on the FoH Manager's keys. Coincidence? I think not.<br />
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The roof at the front of the building can be accessed with a ladder to put up the banners. Bedlam has two banners one of which is a long thin one which Mainterms can put their logo on for advertising. The other is a large fat cat with venue 49 on it which is used for the fringe. To put the banners up you need to haul them up to the roof and tie them securely onto the eyelets on the roof, the head of the fat cat then ties onto the archway.<br />
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The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 and use K4 lamps. They burn through gel really quickly so you need to come up with an alternative if you want to colour them. To switch them on you need to turn on the breaker and the switch in the fuse cupboard in the side entrance.<br />
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The Claymore (large wheelie bin) gets emptied once a week, but you need more than that during the fringe. It is very difficult to get one off uplifts because trade waste are disorganised but it is sensible to book them if you’re planning on throwing lots out or during a mainterm week.<br />
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The gate to the back stage exit is best kept locked to keep tramps from using it as a toilet. As it is they will still piss there but at least you’re not cleaning up rather liquid shit. A good idea is to pour bleach over it every time you remember and make sure it happens at work-ins.<br />
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The disabled access ramp is only of limited use because people can’t use it when a show is on. This has caused problems in the past with people having to sit in the rain for half an hour. Make sure that disabled people are told to turn up 20 mins before a show not half an hour and get the seats out as soon as you can. The seats need to be removed so that the fire escapes are clear which is a condition of out license.<br />
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The fire escape must be kept clear if the building is open so make sure the duty manger knows this and do realise that you deal with the tramps regularly and probably have got to know some of them so be willing to help out. The tramps have a tendency to piss on random parts of the building, especially outside Mrs O’s window and she really hates it. There’s not a lot you can do to stop them but make sure you clean up as soon as you can so it doesn’t smell too much.<br />
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Apparently the red gravel outside the building looks a lot better than the tarmac that used to be there but it does make cleaning up harder the easiest way is just to rake the fag ends in and hope for the best.<br />
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Linford’s bench was given to the Bedlam by the parents of an ex-member, who died in a car crash. Mrs O is very attached to the bench so please treat it with care a lick of varnish once or twice a year doesn't hurt. The bins out here are pretty disgusting so I always make sure that someone else has to clean them out when there is more than an inch of crap in the bottom.<br />
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The only way you can get round the back of the building is to climb over into the grounds of the building behind us which is dangerous (The first entry in the accident book is from me falling off the fence) and illegal (So don’t get caught).<br />
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On the Forest Road side of the building are three overflow pipes for the water tanks. If there is water coming out of these it means that one of the tanks is overflowing. Having water coming out of these is bad for two reasons, one it wastes water and two it empties straight into the foundations which will cause the building to fall down quicker. The easiest way to get them fixed is by reporting it to the Works Department who will send someone to do it. <br />
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As a general rule, it is suggested that you don’t let the level of rubbish in the theatre rise to 10^19 Kg. If this was to happen (and we assume bedlam is a sphere) the building would turn into a black hole. This is not good! (Earth weighs 5.978x10^24). Also you might want to note that while the standard gravitational field strength at the earth’s surface is 9.80665 ms^-2, in Edinburgh (55,57’N 3,13’W) it is actually 9.8158ms^-2<br />
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== Main Office ==<br />
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The Main Office is the responsibility of the President to keep tidy, with stocking the desk the responsibility of the Secretary. The desk has a strengthening bar added but is still not really safe to sit on. The long sofa can be put out in several arrangements, it is quite useful for sleeping on if you put all three bits together. It is not sensible to allow office furniture on stage (More hassle than it's worth) and apparently at some stage a motion was passed forbidding it although this motion seems to have fallen out of the constitution since.<br />
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There are two filing cabinets with who owns what drawer clearly marked, the Theatre Manager's drawer is a good place for keeping paperwork, gaffa, a pair of rubber gloves (don't ask) and a torch.<br />
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The phone on the desk is technically the responsibility of the Business Manager, but it is useful to know about the cables. The main cable coming in is actually 2 phone lines, with the office phone (225 9873) splitting to the tech box and FoH, it takes some work to get the lines working when you move the phone and the codes tend to stop working. The Other line feeds to the box office (225 9893) to a handset which will not allow outgoing calls.<br />
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Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.<br />
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The Fringe cupboard is the domain of the Fringe Administrator and contains all their files and the gas meter. All committee members should have a key to this cupboard but it should never be locked because it contains the gas stopcock.<br />
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The other cupboard contains the heating boiler and the works department have an annoying tendency to lock it. High up on the left hand wall of this cupboard is a door which gives access to a cold water tank which used to feed a toilet and sink in the cupboard before the boiler was installed. Now it just feeds the sink in the paint cupboard.<br />
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The FoH panic alarm makes a blue light flash in the office when activated. If this happens sprint to the box office with a bit of scaff or something.<br />
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The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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== Accountants Office ==<br />
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This office is the responsibility of the Business Manager. It is almost always locked, and where the vital accounts and anything else that is vital is stored. The President, Business Manager, Technical Manager and Theatre Manager are the only people that hold keys to this office.<br />
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== Paint Cupboard ==<br />
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The sink in the paint cupboard was installed when the boiler was installed in Spring 1991 and the one in the office was torn out. The small cupboard on the left where the nasty paint in the red tins is kept used to contain the gas meter until it was moved during the boiler installation. This has a Coded Padlock the code to which is 123 and should allow the more dangerous items to kept from actors and the like.<br />
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The paint cupboard should contain matt black paint, matt white paint, varnish, paint brushes, rollers and trays, white spirit, meths, buckets, mop, dustpan and brush, soap, putty, polyfilla, glue, wallpaper paste and flamcheck. The important ones being matt black paint and flamcheck.<br />
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The door should be locked but it is very hard to keep it locked when people keep needing it opened for their shows. Your best bet may be to keep the key in the TM drawer in the office, and let the stage manager of whatever show know where it is, stressing to the SM to lock up when finished (and if only the SM 'knows' where the key is, you theoretically have someone to get cross with if it remains unlocked).<br />
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== Side Entrance ==<br />
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In the side entrance are most of the fuses for the building, on the left hand side (Facing the auditorium) are the trips for (Counting along from the left) (needs updated). On the right hand side are the trips for: (needs updated). The important switches are covered by Perspex to prevent random people turning them off. The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power, before this was done the lighting rig ran off the red phase and the rest of the building ran off blue and yellow. This was hopelessly unbalanced and caused the mains cable to burn through twice (1988 & 1990) and it was lucky the place didn’t burn down. The power input to the building is three phases at 100A and 415V.<br />
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The doorbell on the side door feeds to a switch on the wall, the switch will swap the doorbell between the loud ringer in the auditorium and a quiet buzzer. Very few people know what the buzzer sounds like and often will sit by the door and not answer it. Normally the buzzer is only used for tech and dress rehearsals. There is an appendix which contains more information on the doorbell system. The doorbell can also be switched off from the tech box.<br />
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== Kitchen ==<br />
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The kitchen contains two large sinks which are a nightmare to unblock, lots of pans and stuff, a large fridge, a small hand sink and a cooker installed fringe 2003. The kitchen doesn't get much use through the year but in the fringe gets used lots. It is important to keep it clean because environmental health naturally get quite aggravated if you don't. Just get it cleaned at every work-in and you should be fine.<br />
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The wall of the kitchen was rebuilt for fringe 2000 and even though people keep bouncing off it warming up it seems to be surviving ok.<br />
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The cooker is really useful for cooking breakfast at maintenance which works for getting people out of bed. Cleaning the oven is not particularly pleasant so try to find someone else to do it. You'll probably find that you need to keep checking on them cos they’ll get bored before they finish. Be aware that one of the rings on the cooker is slightly buggered and needs special attention (see 'Cooker' in AtoZ section).<br />
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It's also a really good idea to keep a supply of bin bags actually in the kitchen. The bins get incredibly foul very quickly without bags, and as noted above, cleanliness in the kitchen is super important.<br />
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== Auditorium ==<br />
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=== Stage ===<br />
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see [[stage]]<br />
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=== Seating ===<br />
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The seating consists of 90 ex-cinema chairs which were bought from the ABC in Spring 2001. They were installed a couple of weeks prior to fringe 2001 and it took six people who knew what they were doing three long days to do it. The trick to putting them in is to assemble them a chair at a time and get the backs to line up properly. They don't quite fit because they were designed to be on a curve but it works. When removing them you need to make sure you don't lose any of the springs because if you don’t have the spring in the seats have a tendency to fall out. The seats are depreciated over five years so were due for renewal in 2006 but we neither didn't have the money. The rostra was installed just before fresher's week 1989 and was completed at 8:55 on the Monday of fresher’s week. Trap doors to get under the rostra are located beside the door to the toilets under a lift up flap and in the little alcove through the cupboard, by the cafe entrance. The space under the rostra are the only part of the building that are always warm but it's so dark, manky and its where the sub lives, so you’ll not want to spend much time down there. Spare parts for the old chairs are also kept there in black plastic bags but most of them have been used in trying to keep the seats in good working order. Spare for the new chairs are Balcony left near dimming (again if they haven't gone completely)<br />
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=== Stage Cupboard ===<br />
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The stage cupboard wall can be easily removed to give additional entrances and it has been used to give an orchestra pit in the past. A 10' x 8' black serge cloth was purchased to cover the hole for shows which didn't want a pit. The piano was bought in 1988 and legend has it that it looked quite good when new. The candle holders were removed for use in a show and never reattached. How the top was damaged is unknown. The varnish was stripped off the top and sides for a lunchtime in 2001 and then re-stained a reddish colour but never re-varnished. It was last retuned for fringe 1994. Since then the insides were removed fringe 2002 to make it into a piece of set only. The stage cupboard is the only place which we’re technically allowed to store untreated wood because it is fully enclosed by solid walls which would supposedly take a while to burn through.<br />
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=== Scene Dock ===<br />
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This is basically an additional storage area for set, you need to be careful that the doors will still close and nothing can fall and block the fire exit. The walls are just plaster board and as such are quite brittle as can be seen by the holes in them. Apparently on the inside of the SL wall there are messages from the people who built the auditorium. The doors were built two days before fringe 1997 when the fire officer requested them, he was not popular that day. The water stopcocks can also be found here, one feeds to the main FoH water supplies and the other feeds the boiler. I don't know which is which. The floor of the scene dock is also home to a few sheets of metal used when trying to make the seats in the auditorium moveable... it didn't work.<br />
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=== Disabled Access Corridor ===<br />
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This is really just a passageway that runs from the cafe to the front of the seating rig. It is used to allow disabled people to access the cafe and really only used during the fringe. There is an alcove behind the door in which lives the vacuum cleaners. Good George has blue buttons and evil George has red buttons. Good George was bought as a replacement for Evil George when Evil George failed a PAT test, Evil George was subsequently rewired and passed. They are wet and dry cleaners and the water equipment normally lives in the cleaning cupboard. Both Georges frequently suffer blockages and should be gently opened the filter lifted out and the pipe unblocked. Also in the alcove is a small hole that leads under the seating rig. It is quite a small hole and access is easier from the other side of the auditorium. The walls are plasterboard and tend to have people kick holes in them. The Auditorim side of this wall has been patched with hardboard to cover hold in the plaster board.<br />
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== Dressing Room ==<br />
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The dressing room is probably one of the most frustrating areas of the theatre because it is impossible to keep clean due to actors not doing it and leaving stuff in there so you don’t know what’s rubbish. Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up, also with the state of the rest of the place I dread to think how it would end up. The dressing room should get cleaned as part of each show's get out but as the actors tend to be desperate to go to the pub (rightly) they tend to make a rather crap job of it. Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage, there is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this. One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (We discovered it at 7:30 on the Monday morning of week 1, and I had slept in the building that night {for the 4 hours between ins} so was slightly annoyed). This window was replaced by security glass which I prefer as it is easier to clean and a lot more secure but I not sure we’re allowed it with our grade B listing. (There was another window replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.)<br />
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[[CCTV system]]<br />
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== Props Cupboard ==<br />
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The Props Cupboard is called that because it used to actually store props. It has nice shelves and everything. Now people think it's called the Props Cupboard because that is where all the stage weights and braces (things that 'prop up' the flats) are stored. It is lockable and so can be used to store valuable props. But is mainly used to store crap during runs. The light fitting in there was ripped out by the tech manager fringe 2002 during the installation of a flood light for the back passage and never replaced.<br />
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== Costume Cupboard ==<br />
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See [[Costuming]]<br />
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== Crypt ==<br />
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The crypt is a dark smelly hole which can be reached down the stairs in the stage right exit. There are three rooms and they are partially full of sand, slabs and other building materials which can be useful. The stains on the walls are urine thanks to our resident tramps. The area under the stage can be reached through the hole in the wall which is useful for putting in cable runs. There is even more sand down here thanks to a mainterm which covered the stage in it then just swept it down the trap door. There is also 2 tonnes of construction sand living down there currently from Electra, 2005. It is all in double bin bags, and thus far more useable that the stuff that just gets swept down the trap door. It is possible to climb through the building's foundations to the men' toilet, but you need to be pretty skinny to manage it as Theatre Managers have got stuck in the past.<br />
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== Tech Box ==<br />
see [[Techbox]]<br />
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== Balconies ==<br />
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See [[Balconies]]<br />
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== Toilets ==<br />
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The toilets tend to be quite manky and they’re technically the realm of the FoH Manager but you’ll probably find that you need to bleach them a couple of times a month. Make sure that they get properly cleaned at every work in so that you don’t need to. It’s a very unpopular job so try to get the director to do it….it’s quite funny to see yah directors with their arms in the toilet. The floor needs painted every year or so, just get black floor paint from Ian Russell, you’ll probably find that you use about 7L, so make sure to order it in advance because they only tend to keep 5L in stock.<br />
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== Toilet Corridor ==<br />
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This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium. In here is stored the banners. When they’re not up they need to be securely attached to the wall and clip on points for the fat cat are provided, the mainterm banner slips behind it.<br />
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The double doors at the end of the corridor are quite hefty things and make noise if you open doors to the corridor too quickly. Even when opened carefully they make loads of noise, so avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The bits that hold them open need reasonably frequent oiling too keep them running. A pane of glass was removed to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but a mooted extracor fan was never fitted.<br />
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== Box Office ==<br />
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See [[Box Office]]<br />
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== Café ==<br />
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see [[Caf%C3%A9]]<br />
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== Outside of the Building ==<br />
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Probably the nastiest part, it needs tidied a couple of times a week, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings after lots of people drop rubbish through the night. The regular tramps tend to be fine and if you give them a black bag will sometimes help pick up rubbish but you need to make it obvious to them from the start that they’ll not get any money. Talk to the tramps and be nice to them because the ones you get to know will often help you to move on the awkward ones and the ones that have passed out. Of note: Currently, the metal key to take off the top of the Front of House bins is on the FoH Manager's keys. Coincidence? I think not.<br />
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The roof at the front of the building can be accessed with a ladder to put up the banners. Bedlam has two banners one of which is a long thin one which Mainterms can put their logo on for advertising. The other is a large fat cat with venue 49 on it which is used for the fringe. To put the banners up you need to haul them up to the roof and tie them securely onto the eyelets on the roof, the head of the fat cat then ties onto the archway.<br />
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The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 and use K4 lamps. They burn through gel really quickly so you need to come up with an alternative if you want to colour them. To switch them on you need to turn on the breaker and the switch in the fuse cupboard in the side entrance.<br />
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The Claymore (large wheelie bin) gets emptied once a week, but you need more than that during the fringe. It is very difficult to get one off uplifts because trade waste are disorganised but it is sensible to book them if you’re planning on throwing lots out or during a mainterm week.<br />
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The gate to the back stage exit is best kept locked to keep tramps from using it as a toilet. As it is they will still piss there but at least you’re not cleaning up rather liquid shit. A good idea is to pour bleach over it every time you remember and make sure it happens at work-ins.<br />
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The disabled access ramp is only of limited use because people can’t use it when a show is on. This has caused problems in the past with people having to sit in the rain for half an hour. Make sure that disabled people are told to turn up 20 mins before a show not half an hour and get the seats out as soon as you can. The seats need to be removed so that the fire escapes are clear which is a condition of out license.<br />
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The fire escape must be kept clear if the building is open so make sure the duty manger knows this and do realise that you deal with the tramps regularly and probably have got to know some of them so be willing to help out. The tramps have a tendency to piss on random parts of the building, especially outside Mrs O’s window and she really hates it. There’s not a lot you can do to stop them but make sure you clean up as soon as you can so it doesn’t smell too much.<br />
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Apparently the red gravel outside the building looks a lot better than the tarmac that used to be there but it does make cleaning up harder the easiest way is just to rake the fag ends in and hope for the best.<br />
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Linford’s bench was given to the Bedlam by the parents of an ex-member, who died in a car crash. Mrs O is very attached to the bench so please treat it with care a lick of varnish once or twice a year doesn't hurt. The bins out here are pretty disgusting so I always make sure that someone else has to clean them out when there is more than an inch of crap in the bottom.<br />
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The only way you can get round the back of the building is to climb over into the grounds of the building behind us which is dangerous (The first entry in the accident book is from me falling off the fence) and illegal (So don’t get caught).<br />
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On the Forest Road side of the building are three overflow pipes for the water tanks. If there is water coming out of these it means that one of the tanks is overflowing. Having water coming out of these is bad for two reasons, one it wastes water and two it empties straight into the foundations which will cause the building to fall down quicker. The easiest way to get them fixed is by reporting it to the Works Department who will send someone to do it. <br />
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As a general rule, it is suggested that you don’t let the level of rubbish in the theatre rise to 10^19 Kg. If this was to happen (and we assume bedlam is a sphere) the building would turn into a black hole. This is not good! (Earth weighs 5.978x10^24). Also you might want to note that while the standard gravitational field strength at the earth’s surface is 9.80665 ms^-2, in Edinburgh (55,57’N 3,13’W) it is actually 9.8158ms^-2<br />
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== Main Office ==<br />
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The Main Office is the responsibility of the President to keep tidy, with stocking the desk the responsibility of the Secretary. The desk has a strengthening bar added but is still not really safe to sit on. The long sofa can be put out in several arrangements, it is quite useful for sleeping on if you put all three bits together. It is not sensible to allow office furniture on stage (More hassle than it's worth) and apparently at some stage a motion was passed forbidding it although this motion seems to have fallen out of the constitution since.<br />
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There are two filing cabinets with who owns what drawer clearly marked, the Theatre Manager's drawer is a good place for keeping paperwork, gaffa, a pair of rubber gloves (don't ask) and a torch.<br />
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The phone on the desk is technically the responsibility of the Business Manager, but it is useful to know about the cables. The main cable coming in is actually 2 phone lines, with the office phone (225 9873) splitting to the tech box and FoH, it takes some work to get the lines working when you move the phone and the codes tend to stop working. The Other line feeds to the box office (225 9893) to a handset which will not allow outgoing calls.<br />
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Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.<br />
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The Fringe cupboard is the domain of the Fringe Administrator and contains all their files and the gas meter. All committee members should have a key to this cupboard but it should never be locked because it contains the gas stopcock.<br />
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The other cupboard contains the heating boiler and the works department have an annoying tendency to lock it. High up on the left hand wall of this cupboard is a door which gives access to a cold water tank which used to feed a toilet and sink in the cupboard before the boiler was installed. Now it just feeds the sink in the paint cupboard.<br />
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The FoH panic alarm makes a blue light flash in the office when activated. If this happens sprint to the box office with a bit of scaff or something.<br />
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The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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== Accountants Office ==<br />
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This office is the responsibility of the Business Manager. It is almost always locked, and where the vital accounts and anything else that is vital is stored. The President, Business Manager, Technical Manager and Theatre Manager are the only people that hold keys to this office.<br />
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== Paint Cupboard ==<br />
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The sink in the paint cupboard was installed when the boiler was installed in Spring 1991 and the one in the office was torn out. The small cupboard on the left where the nasty paint in the red tins is kept used to contain the gas meter until it was moved during the boiler installation. This has a Coded Padlock the code to which is 123 and should allow the more dangerous items to kept from actors and the like.<br />
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The paint cupboard should contain matt black paint, matt white paint, varnish, paint brushes, rollers and trays, white spirit, meths, buckets, mop, dustpan and brush, soap, putty, polyfilla, glue, wallpaper paste and flamcheck. The important ones being matt black paint and flamcheck.<br />
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The door should be locked but it is very hard to keep it locked when people keep needing it opened for their shows. Your best bet may be to keep the key in the TM drawer in the office, and let the stage manager of whatever show know where it is, stressing to the SM to lock up when finished (and if only the SM 'knows' where the key is, you theoretically have someone to get cross with if it remains unlocked).<br />
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== Side Entrance ==<br />
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In the side entrance are most of the fuses for the building, on the left hand side (Facing the auditorium) are the trips for (Counting along from the left) (needs updated). On the right hand side are the trips for: (needs updated). The important switches are covered by Perspex to prevent random people turning them off. The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power, before this was done the lighting rig ran off the red phase and the rest of the building ran off blue and yellow. This was hopelessly unbalanced and caused the mains cable to burn through twice (1988 & 1990) and it was lucky the place didn’t burn down. The power input to the building is three phases at 100A and 415V.<br />
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The doorbell on the side door feeds to a switch on the wall, the switch will swap the doorbell between the loud ringer in the auditorium and a quiet buzzer. Very few people know what the buzzer sounds like and often will sit by the door and not answer it. Normally the buzzer is only used for tech and dress rehearsals. There is an appendix which contains more information on the doorbell system. The doorbell can also be switched off from the tech box.<br />
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== Kitchen ==<br />
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The kitchen contains two large sinks which are a nightmare to unblock, lots of pans and stuff, a large fridge, a small hand sink and a cooker installed fringe 2003. The kitchen doesn't get much use through the year but in the fringe gets used lots. It is important to keep it clean because environmental health naturally get quite aggravated if you don't. Just get it cleaned at every work-in and you should be fine.<br />
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The wall of the kitchen was rebuilt for fringe 2000 and even though people keep bouncing off it warming up it seems to be surviving ok.<br />
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The cooker is really useful for cooking breakfast at maintenance which works for getting people out of bed. Cleaning the oven is not particularly pleasant so try to find someone else to do it. You'll probably find that you need to keep checking on them cos they’ll get bored before they finish. Be aware that one of the rings on the cooker is slightly buggered and needs special attention (see 'Cooker' in AtoZ section).<br />
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It's also a really good idea to keep a supply of bin bags actually in the kitchen. The bins get incredibly foul very quickly without bags, and as noted above, cleanliness in the kitchen is super important.<br />
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== Auditorium ==<br />
<br />
=== Stage ===<br />
<br />
see [[stage]]<br />
<br />
=== Seating ===<br />
<br />
The seating consists of 90 ex-cinema chairs which were bought from the ABC in Spring 2001. They were installed a couple of weeks prior to fringe 2001 and it took six people who knew what they were doing three long days to do it. The trick to putting them in is to assemble them a chair at a time and get the backs to line up properly. They don't quite fit because they were designed to be on a curve but it works. When removing them you need to make sure you don't lose any of the springs because if you don’t have the spring in the seats have a tendency to fall out. The seats are depreciated over five years so will be up for renewal in 2006 if we still have the theatre then. The rostra was installed just before fresher's week 1989 and was completed at 8:55 on the Monday of fresher’s week. Trap doors to get under the rostra are located beside the door to the toilets under a lift up flap and in the little alcove behind the door of the disabled access corridor. The space under the rostra are the only part of the building that are always warm but it's so dark and manky that you’ll not want to spend much time down there. Spare parts for the old chairs are also kept there in black plastic bags if they haven't con completely by now. Spare for the new chairs are Balconie left near dimming (again if they havn't gone completely)<br />
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=== Stage Cupboard ===<br />
<br />
The stage cupboard wall can be easily removed to give additional entrances and it has been used to give an orchestra pit in the past. A 10' x 8' black serge cloth was purchased to cover the hole for shows which didn't want a pit. The piano was bought in 1988 and legend has it that it looked quite good when new. The candle holders were removed for use in a show and never reattached. How the top was damaged is unknown. The varnish was stripped off the top and sides for a lunchtime in 2001 and then re-stained a reddish colour but never re-varnished. It was last retuned for fringe 1994. Since then the insides were removed fringe 2002 to make it into a piece of set only. The stage cupboard is the only place which we’re technically allowed to store untreated wood because it is fully enclosed by solid walls which would supposedly take a while to burn through.<br />
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=== Scene Dock ===<br />
<br />
This is basically an additional storage area for set, you need to be careful that the doors will still close and nothing can fall and block the fire exit. The walls are just plaster board and as such are quite brittle as can be seen by the holes in them. Apparently on the inside of the SL wall there are messages from the people who built the auditorium. The doors were built two days before fringe 1997 when the fire officer requested them, he was not popular that day. The water stopcocks can also be found here, one feeds to the main FoH water supplies and the other feeds the boiler. I don't know which is which. The floor of the scene dock is also home to a few sheets of metal used when trying to make the seats in the auditorium moveable... it didn't work.<br />
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=== Disabled Access Corridor ===<br />
<br />
This is really just a passageway that runs from the cafe to the front of the seating rig. It is used to allow disabled people to access the cafe and really only used during the fringe. There is an alcove behind the door in which lives the vacuum cleaners. Good George has blue buttons and evil George has red buttons. Good George was bought as a replacement for Evil George when Evil George failed a PAT test, Evil George was subsequently rewired and passed. They are wet and dry cleaners and the water equipment normally lives in the cleaning cupboard. Both Georges frequently suffer blockages and should be gently opened the filter lifted out and the pipe unblocked. Also in the alcove is a small hole that leads under the seating rig. It is quite a small hole and access is easier from the other side of the auditorium. The walls are plasterboard and tend to have people kick holes in them. The Auditorim side of this wall has been patched with hardboard to cover hold in the plaster board.<br />
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== Dressing Room ==<br />
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The dressing room is probably one of the most frustrating areas of the theatre because it is impossible to keep clean due to actors not doing it and leaving stuff in there so you don’t know what’s rubbish. Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up, also with the state of the rest of the place I dread to think how it would end up. The dressing room should get cleaned as part of each show's get out but as the actors tend to be desperate to go to the pub (rightly) they tend to make a rather crap job of it. Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage, there is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this. One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (We discovered it at 7:30 on the Monday morning of week 1, and I had slept in the building that night {for the 4 hours between ins} so was slightly annoyed). This window was replaced by security glass which I prefer as it is easier to clean and a lot more secure but I not sure we’re allowed it with our grade B listing. (There was another window replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.)<br />
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[[CCTV system]]<br />
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== Props Cupboard ==<br />
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The Props Cupboard is called that because it used to actually store props. It has nice shelves and everything. Now people think it's called the Props Cupboard because that is where all the stage weights and braces (things that 'prop up' the flats) are stored. It is lockable and so can be used to store valuable props. But is mainly used to store crap during runs. The light fitting in there was ripped out by the tech manager fringe 2002 during the installation of a flood light for the back passage and never replaced.<br />
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== Costume Cupboard ==<br />
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See [[Costuming]]<br />
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== Crypt ==<br />
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The crypt is a dark smelly hole which can be reached down the stairs in the stage right exit. There are three rooms and they are partially full of sand, slabs and other building materials which can be useful. The stains on the walls are urine thanks to our resident tramps. The area under the stage can be reached through the hole in the wall which is useful for putting in cable runs. There is even more sand down here thanks to a mainterm which covered the stage in it then just swept it down the trap door. There is also 2 tonnes of construction sand living down there currently from Electra, 2005. It is all in double bin bags, and thus far more useable that the stuff that just gets swept down the trap door. It is possible to climb through the building's foundations to the men' toilet, but you need to be pretty skinny to manage it as Theatre Managers have got stuck in the past.<br />
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== Tech Box ==<br />
see [[Techbox]]<br />
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== Balconies ==<br />
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See [[Balconies]]<br />
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== Toilets ==<br />
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The toilets tend to be quite manky and they’re technically the realm of the FoH Manager but you’ll probably find that you need to bleach them a couple of times a month. Make sure that they get properly cleaned at every work in so that you don’t need to. It’s a very unpopular job so try to get the director to do it….it’s quite funny to see yah directors with their arms in the toilet. The floor needs painted every year or so, just get black floor paint from Ian Russell, you’ll probably find that you use about 7L, so make sure to order it in advance because they only tend to keep 5L in stock.<br />
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== Toilet Corridor ==<br />
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This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium. In here is stored the banners. When they’re not up they need to be securely attached to the wall and clip on points for the fat cat are provided, the mainterm banner slips behind it.<br />
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The double doors at the end of the corridor are quite hefty things and make noise if you open doors to the corridor too quickly. Even when opened carefully they make loads of noise, so avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The bits that hold them open need reasonably frequent oiling too keep them running. A pane of glass was removed to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but a mooted extracor fan was never fitted.<br />
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== Box Office ==<br />
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See [[Box Office]]<br />
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== Café ==<br />
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see [[Caf%C3%A9]]<br />
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== Outside of the Building ==<br />
<br />
Probably the nastiest part, it needs tidied a couple of times a week, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings after lots of people drop rubbish through the night. The regular tramps tend to be fine and if you give them a black bag will sometimes help pick up rubbish but you need to make it obvious to them from the start that they’ll not get any money. Talk to the tramps and be nice to them because the ones you get to know will often help you to move on the awkward ones and the ones that have passed out. Of note: Currently, the metal key to take off the top of the Front of House bins is on the FoH Manager's keys. Coincidence? I think not.<br />
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The roof at the front of the building can be accessed with a ladder to put up the banners. Bedlam has two banners one of which is a long thin one which Mainterms can put their logo on for advertising. The other is a large fat cat with venue 49 on it which is used for the fringe. To put the banners up you need to haul them up to the roof and tie them securely onto the eyelets on the roof, the head of the fat cat then ties onto the archway.<br />
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The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 and use K4 lamps. They burn through gel really quickly so you need to come up with an alternative if you want to colour them. To switch them on you need to turn on the breaker and the switch in the fuse cupboard in the side entrance.<br />
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The Claymore (large wheelie bin) gets emptied once a week, but you need more than that during the fringe. It is very difficult to get one off uplifts because trade waste are disorganised but it is sensible to book them if you’re planning on throwing lots out or during a mainterm week.<br />
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The gate to the back stage exit is best kept locked to keep tramps from using it as a toilet. As it is they will still piss there but at least you’re not cleaning up rather liquid shit. A good idea is to pour bleach over it every time you remember and make sure it happens at work-ins.<br />
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The disabled access ramp is only of limited use because people can’t use it when a show is on. This has caused problems in the past with people having to sit in the rain for half an hour. Make sure that disabled people are told to turn up 20 mins before a show not half an hour and get the seats out as soon as you can. The seats need to be removed so that the fire escapes are clear which is a condition of out license.<br />
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The fire escape must be kept clear if the building is open so make sure the duty manger knows this and do realise that you deal with the tramps regularly and probably have got to know some of them so be willing to help out. The tramps have a tendency to piss on random parts of the building, especially outside Mrs O’s window and she really hates it. There’s not a lot you can do to stop them but make sure you clean up as soon as you can so it doesn’t smell too much.<br />
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Apparently the red gravel outside the building looks a lot better than the tarmac that used to be there but it does make cleaning up harder the easiest way is just to rake the fag ends in and hope for the best.<br />
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Linford’s bench was given to the Bedlam by the parents of an ex-member, who died in a car crash. Mrs O is very attached to the bench so please treat it with care a lick of varnish once or twice a year doesn't hurt. The bins out here are pretty disgusting so I always make sure that someone else has to clean them out when there is more than an inch of crap in the bottom.<br />
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The only way you can get round the back of the building is to climb over into the grounds of the building behind us which is dangerous (The first entry in the accident book is from me falling off the fence) and illegal (So don’t get caught).<br />
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On the Forest Road side of the building are three overflow pipes for the water tanks. If there is water coming out of these it means that one of the tanks is overflowing. Having water coming out of these is bad for two reasons, one it wastes water and two it empties straight into the foundations which will cause the building to fall down quicker. The easiest way to get them fixed is by reporting it to the Works Department who will send someone to do it. <br />
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As a general rule, it is suggested that you don’t let the level of rubbish in the theatre rise to 10^19 Kg. If this was to happen (and we assume bedlam is a sphere) the building would turn into a black hole. This is not good! (Earth weighs 5.978x10^24). Also you might want to note that while the standard gravitational field strength at the earth’s surface is 9.80665 ms^-2, in Edinburgh (55,57’N 3,13’W) it is actually 9.8158ms^-2<br />
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== Main Office ==<br />
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The Main Office is the responsibility of the President to keep tidy, with stocking the desk the responsibility of the Secretary. The desk has a strengthening bar added but is still not really safe to sit on. The long sofa can be put out in several arrangements, it is quite useful for sleeping on if you put all three bits together. It is not sensible to allow office furniture on stage (More hassle than it's worth) and apparently at some stage a motion was passed forbidding it although this motion seems to have fallen out of the constitution since.<br />
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There are two filing cabinets with who owns what drawer clearly marked, the Theatre Manager's drawer is a good place for keeping paperwork, gaffa, a pair of rubber gloves (don't ask) and a torch.<br />
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The phone on the desk is technically the responsibility of the Business Manager, but it is useful to know about the cables. The main cable coming in is actually 2 phone lines, with the office phone (225 9873) splitting to the tech box and FoH, it takes some work to get the lines working when you move the phone and the codes tend to stop working. The Other line feeds to the box office (225 9893) to a handset which will not allow outgoing calls.<br />
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Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.<br />
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The Fringe cupboard is the domain of the Fringe Administrator and contains all their files and the gas meter. All committee members should have a key to this cupboard but it should never be locked because it contains the gas stopcock.<br />
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The other cupboard contains the heating boiler and the works department have an annoying tendency to lock it. High up on the left hand wall of this cupboard is a door which gives access to a cold water tank which used to feed a toilet and sink in the cupboard before the boiler was installed. Now it just feeds the sink in the paint cupboard.<br />
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The FoH panic alarm makes a blue light flash in the office when activated. If this happens sprint to the box office with a bit of scaff or something.<br />
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The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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== Accountants Office ==<br />
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(put some stuff here)<br />
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== Paint Cupboard ==<br />
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The sink in the paint cupboard was installed when the boiler was installed in Spring 1991 and the one in the office was torn out. The small cupboard on the left where the nasty paint in the red tins is kept used to contain the gas meter until it was moved during the boiler installation. This has a Coded Padlock the code to which is 123 and should allow the more dangerous items to kept from actors and the like.<br />
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The paint cupboard should contain matt black paint, matt white paint, varnish, paint brushes, rollers and trays, white spirit, meths, buckets, mop, dustpan and brush, soap, putty, polyfilla, glue, wallpaper paste and flamcheck. The important ones being matt black paint and flamcheck.<br />
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The door should be locked but it is very hard to keep it locked when people keep needing it opened for their shows. Your best bet may be to keep the key in the TM drawer in the office, and let the stage manager of whatever show know where it is, stressing to the SM to lock up when finished (and if only the SM 'knows' where the key is, you theoretically have someone to get cross with if it remains unlocked).<br />
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== Side Entrance ==<br />
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In the side entrance are most of the fuses for the building, on the left hand side (Facing the auditorium) are the trips for (Counting along from the left) (needs updated). On the right hand side are the trips for: (needs updated). The important switches are covered by Perspex to prevent random people turning them off. The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power, before this was done the lighting rig ran off the red phase and the rest of the building ran off blue and yellow. This was hopelessly unbalanced and caused the mains cable to burn through twice (1988 & 1990) and it was lucky the place didn’t burn down. The power input to the building is three phases at 100A and 415V.<br />
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The doorbell on the side door feeds to a switch on the wall, the switch will swap the doorbell between the loud ringer in the auditorium and a quiet buzzer. Very few people know what the buzzer sounds like and often will sit by the door and not answer it. Normally the buzzer is only used for tech and dress rehearsals. There is an appendix which contains more information on the doorbell system. The doorbell can also be switched off from the tech box.<br />
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== Kitchen ==<br />
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The kitchen contains two large sinks which are a nightmare to unblock, lots of pans and stuff, a large fridge, a small hand sink and a cooker installed fringe 2003. The kitchen doesn't get much use through the year but in the fringe gets used lots. It is important to keep it clean because environmental health naturally get quite aggravated if you don't. Just get it cleaned at every work-in and you should be fine.<br />
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The wall of the kitchen was rebuilt for fringe 2000 and even though people keep bouncing off it warming up it seems to be surviving ok.<br />
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The cooker is really useful for cooking breakfast at maintenance which works for getting people out of bed. Cleaning the oven is not particularly pleasant so try to find someone else to do it. You'll probably find that you need to keep checking on them cos they’ll get bored before they finish. Be aware that one of the rings on the cooker is slightly buggered and needs special attention (see 'Cooker' in AtoZ section).<br />
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It's also a really good idea to keep a supply of bin bags actually in the kitchen. The bins get incredibly foul very quickly without bags, and as noted above, cleanliness in the kitchen is super important.<br />
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== Auditorium ==<br />
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=== Stage ===<br />
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see [[stage]]<br />
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=== Seating ===<br />
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The seating consists of 90 ex-cinema chairs which were bought from the ABC in Spring 2001. They were installed a couple of weeks prior to fringe 2001 and it took six people who knew what they were doing three long days to do it. The trick to putting them in is to assemble them a chair at a time and get the backs to line up properly. They don't quite fit because they were designed to be on a curve but it works. When removing them you need to make sure you don't lose any of the springs because if you don’t have the spring in the seats have a tendency to fall out. The seats are depreciated over five years so will be up for renewal in 2006 if we still have the theatre then. The rostra was installed just before fresher's week 1989 and was completed at 8:55 on the Monday of fresher’s week. Trap doors to get under the rostra are located beside the door to the toilets under a lift up flap and in the little alcove behind the door of the disabled access corridor. The space under the rostra are the only part of the building that are always warm but it's so dark and manky that you’ll not want to spend much time down there. Spare parts for the old chairs are also kept there in black plastic bags if they haven't con completely by now. Spare for the new chairs are Balconie left near dimming (again if they havn't gone completely)<br />
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=== Stage Cupboard ===<br />
<br />
The stage cupboard wall can be easily removed to give additional entrances and it has been used to give an orchestra pit in the past. A 10' x 8' black serge cloth was purchased to cover the hole for shows which didn't want a pit. The piano was bought in 1988 and legend has it that it looked quite good when new. The candle holders were removed for use in a show and never reattached. How the top was damaged is unknown. The varnish was stripped off the top and sides for a lunchtime in 2001 and then re-stained a reddish colour but never re-varnished. It was last retuned for fringe 1994. Since then the insides were removed fringe 2002 to make it into a piece of set only. The stage cupboard is the only place which we’re technically allowed to store untreated wood because it is fully enclosed by solid walls which would supposedly take a while to burn through.<br />
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=== Scene Dock ===<br />
<br />
This is basically an additional storage area for set, you need to be careful that the doors will still close and nothing can fall and block the fire exit. The walls are just plaster board and as such are quite brittle as can be seen by the holes in them. Apparently on the inside of the SL wall there are messages from the people who built the auditorium. The doors were built two days before fringe 1997 when the fire officer requested them, he was not popular that day. The water stopcocks can also be found here, one feeds to the main FoH water supplies and the other feeds the boiler. I don't know which is which. The floor of the scene dock is also home to a few sheets of metal used when trying to make the seats in the auditorium moveable... it didn't work.<br />
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=== Disabled Access Corridor ===<br />
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This is really just a passageway that runs from the cafe to the front of the seating rig. It is used to allow disabled people to access the cafe and really only used during the fringe. There is an alcove behind the door in which lives the vacuum cleaners. Good George has blue buttons and evil George has red buttons. Good George was bought as a replacement for Evil George when Evil George failed a PAT test, Evil George was subsequently rewired and passed. They are wet and dry cleaners and the water equipment normally lives in the cleaning cupboard. Both Georges frequently suffer blockages and should be gently opened the filter lifted out and the pipe unblocked. Also in the alcove is a small hole that leads under the seating rig. It is quite a small hole and access is easier from the other side of the auditorium. The walls are plasterboard and tend to have people kick holes in them. The Auditorim side of this wall has been patched with hardboard to cover hold in the plaster board.<br />
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== Dressing Room ==<br />
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The dressing room is probably one of the most frustrating areas of the theatre because it is impossible to keep clean due to actors not doing it and leaving stuff in there so you don’t know what’s rubbish. Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up, also with the state of the rest of the place I dread to think how it would end up. The dressing room should get cleaned as part of each show's get out but as the actors tend to be desperate to go to the pub (rightly) they tend to make a rather crap job of it. Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage, there is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this. One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (We discovered it at 7:30 on the Monday morning of week 1, and I had slept in the building that night {for the 4 hours between ins} so was slightly annoyed). This window was replaced by security glass which I prefer as it is easier to clean and a lot more secure but I not sure we’re allowed it with our grade B listing. (There was another window replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.)<br />
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[[CCTV system]]<br />
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== Props Cupboard ==<br />
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The Props Cupboard is called that because it used to actually store props. It has nice shelves and everything. Now people think it's called the Props Cupboard because that is where all the stage weights and braces (things that 'prop up' the flats) are stored. It is lockable and so can be used to store valuable props. But is mainly used to store crap during runs. The light fitting in there was ripped out by the tech manager fringe 2002 during the installation of a flood light for the back passage and never replaced.<br />
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== Costume Cupboard ==<br />
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See [[Costuming]]<br />
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== Crypt ==<br />
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The crypt is a dark smelly hole which can be reached down the stairs in the stage right exit. There are three rooms and they are partially full of sand, slabs and other building materials which can be useful. The stains on the walls are urine thanks to our resident tramps. The area under the stage can be reached through the hole in the wall which is useful for putting in cable runs. There is even more sand down here thanks to a mainterm which covered the stage in it then just swept it down the trap door. There is also 2 tonnes of construction sand living down there currently from Electra, 2005. It is all in double bin bags, and thus far more useable that the stuff that just gets swept down the trap door. It is possible to climb through the building's foundations to the men' toilet, but you need to be pretty skinny to manage it as Theatre Managers have got stuck in the past.<br />
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== Tech Box ==<br />
see [[Techbox]]<br />
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== Balconies ==<br />
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See [[Balconies]]<br />
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== Toilets ==<br />
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The toilets tend to be quite manky and they’re technically the realm of the FoH Manager but you’ll probably find that you need to bleach them a couple of times a month. Make sure that they get properly cleaned at every work in so that you don’t need to. It’s a very unpopular job so try to get the director to do it….it’s quite funny to see yah directors with their arms in the toilet. The floor needs painted every year or so, just get black floor paint from Ian Russell, you’ll probably find that you use about 7L, so make sure to order it in advance because they only tend to keep 5L in stock.<br />
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== Toilet Corridor ==<br />
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This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium. In here is stored the banners. When they’re not up they need to be securely attached to the wall and clip on points for the fat cat are provided, the mainterm banner slips behind it.<br />
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The double doors at the end of the corridor are quite hefty things and make noise if you open doors to the corridor too quickly. Even when opened carefully they make loads of noise, so avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The bits that hold them open need reasonably frequent oiling too keep them running. A pane of glass was removed to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but a mooted extracor fan was never fitted.<br />
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== Box Office ==<br />
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See [[Box Office]]<br />
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== Café ==<br />
<br />
see [[Caf%C3%A9]]<br />
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== Outside of the Building ==<br />
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Probably the nastiest part, it needs tidied a couple of times a week, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings after lots of people drop rubbish through the night. The regular tramps tend to be fine and if you give them a black bag will sometimes help pick up rubbish but you need to make it obvious to them from the start that they’ll not get any money. Talk to the tramps and be nice to them because the ones you get to know will often help you to move on the awkward ones and the ones that have passed out. Of note: Currently, the metal key to take off the top of the Front of House bins is on the FoH Manager's keys. Coincidence? I think not.<br />
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The roof at the front of the building can be accessed with a ladder to put up the banners. Bedlam has two banners one of which is a long thin one which Mainterms can put their logo on for advertising. The other is a large fat cat with venue 49 on it which is used for the fringe. To put the banners up you need to haul them up to the roof and tie them securely onto the eyelets on the roof, the head of the fat cat then ties onto the archway.<br />
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The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 and use K4 lamps. They burn through gel really quickly so you need to come up with an alternative if you want to colour them. To switch them on you need to turn on the breaker and the switch in the fuse cupboard in the side entrance.<br />
<br />
The Claymore (large wheelie bin) gets emptied once a week, but you need more than that during the fringe. It is very difficult to get one off uplifts because trade waste are disorganised but it is sensible to book them if you’re planning on throwing lots out or during a mainterm week.<br />
<br />
The gate to the back stage exit is best kept locked to keep tramps from using it as a toilet. As it is they will still piss there but at least you’re not cleaning up rather liquid shit. A good idea is to pour bleach over it every time you remember and make sure it happens at work-ins.<br />
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The disabled access ramp is only of limited use because people can’t use it when a show is on. This has caused problems in the past with people having to sit in the rain for half an hour. Make sure that disabled people are told to turn up 20 mins before a show not half an hour and get the seats out as soon as you can. The seats need to be removed so that the fire escapes are clear which is a condition of out license.<br />
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The fire escape must be kept clear if the building is open so make sure the duty manger knows this and do realise that you deal with the tramps regularly and probably have got to know some of them so be willing to help out. The tramps have a tendency to piss on random parts of the building, especially outside Mrs O’s window and she really hates it. There’s not a lot you can do to stop them but make sure you clean up as soon as you can so it doesn’t smell too much.<br />
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Apparently the red gravel outside the building looks a lot better than the tarmac that used to be there but it does make cleaning up harder the easiest way is just to rake the fag ends in and hope for the best.<br />
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Linford’s bench was given to the Bedlam by the parents of an ex-member, who died in a car crash. Mrs O is very attached to the bench so please treat it with care a lick of varnish once or twice a year doesn't hurt. The bins out here are pretty disgusting so I always make sure that someone else has to clean them out when there is more than an inch of crap in the bottom.<br />
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The only way you can get round the back of the building is to climb over into the grounds of the building behind us which is dangerous (The first entry in the accident book is from me falling off the fence) and illegal (So don’t get caught).<br />
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On the Forest Road side of the building are three overflow pipes for the water tanks. If there is water coming out of these it means that one of the tanks is overflowing. Having water coming out of these is bad for two reasons, one it wastes water and two it empties straight into the foundations which will cause the building to fall down quicker. The easiest way to get them fixed is by reporting it to the Works Department who will send someone to do it. <br />
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As a general rule, it is suggested that you don’t let the level of rubbish in the theatre rise to 10^19 Kg. If this was to happen (and we assume bedlam is a sphere) the building would turn into a black hole. This is not good! (Earth weighs 5.978x10^24). Also you might want to note that while the standard gravitational field strength at the earth’s surface is 9.80665 ms^-2, in Edinburgh (55,57’N 3,13’W) it is actually 9.8158ms^-2<br />
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== Main Office ==<br />
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The Main Office is the responsibility of the President to keep tidy, with stocking the desk the responsibility of the Secretary. The desk has a strengthening bar added but is still not really safe to sit on. The long sofa can be put out in several arrangements, it is quite useful for sleeping on if you put all three bits together. It is not sensible to allow office furniture on stage (More hassle than it's worth) and apparently at some stage a motion was passed forbidding it although this motion seems to have fallen out of the constitution since.<br />
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There are two filing cabinets with who owns what drawer clearly marked, the Theatre Manager's drawer is a good place for keeping paperwork, gaffa, a pair of rubber gloves (don't ask) and a torch.<br />
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The phone on the desk is technically the responsibility of the Business Manager, but it is useful to know about the cables. The main cable coming in is actually 2 phone lines, with the office phone (225 9873) splitting to the tech box and FoH, it takes some work to get the lines working when you move the phone and the codes tend to stop working. The Other line feeds to the box office (225 9893) to a handset which will not allow outgoing calls.<br />
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Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.<br />
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The Fringe cupboard is the domain of the Fringe Administrator and contains all their files and the gas meter. All committee members should have a key to this cupboard but it should never be locked because it contains the gas stopcock.<br />
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The other cupboard contains the heating boiler and the works department have an annoying tendency to lock it. High up on the left hand wall of this cupboard is a door which gives access to a cold water tank which used to feed a toilet and sink in the cupboard before the boiler was installed. Now it just feeds the sink in the paint cupboard.<br />
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The photocopier is the Secretary's responsibility but is useful to know how to un-jam it as Mrs Ogg will ask whoever she finds in the office to help. There are lots of doors that open and the LCD display will normally show you where the blockage is. The other common problem is when the rollers get coated in toner and to sort this you need to clean it off with meths.<br />
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The FoH panic alarm makes a blue light flash in the office when activated. If this happens sprint to the box office with a bit of scaff or something.<br />
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The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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== Accountants Office ==<br />
<br />
(put some stuff here)<br />
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== Paint Cupboard ==<br />
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The sink in the paint cupboard was installed when the boiler was installed in Spring 1991 and the one in the office was torn out. The small cupboard on the left where the nasty paint in the red tins is kept used to contain the gas meter until it was moved during the boiler installation. This has a Coded Padlock the code to which is 123 and should allow the more dangerous items to kept from actors and the like.<br />
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The paint cupboard should contain matt black paint, matt white paint, varnish, paint brushes, rollers and trays, white spirit, meths, buckets, mop, dustpan and brush, soap, putty, polyfilla, glue, wallpaper paste and flamcheck. The important ones being matt black paint and flamcheck.<br />
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The door should be locked but it is very hard to keep it locked when people keep needing it opened for their shows. Your best bet may be to keep the key in the TM drawer in the office, and let the stage manager of whatever show know where it is, stressing to the SM to lock up when finished (and if only the SM 'knows' where the key is, you theoretically have someone to get cross with if it remains unlocked).<br />
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== Side Entrance ==<br />
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In the side entrance are most of the fuses for the building, on the left hand side (Facing the auditorium) are the trips for (Counting along from the left) (needs updated). On the right hand side are the trips for: (needs updated). The important switches are covered by Perspex to prevent random people turning them off. The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power, before this was done the lighting rig ran off the red phase and the rest of the building ran off blue and yellow. This was hopelessly unbalanced and caused the mains cable to burn through twice (1988 & 1990) and it was lucky the place didn’t burn down. The power input to the building is three phases at 100A and 415V.<br />
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The doorbell on the side door feeds to a switch on the wall, the switch will swap the doorbell between the loud ringer in the auditorium and a quiet buzzer. Very few people know what the buzzer sounds like and often will sit by the door and not answer it. Normally the buzzer is only used for tech and dress rehearsals. There is an appendix which contains more information on the doorbell system. The doorbell can also be switched off from the tech box.<br />
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== Kitchen ==<br />
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The kitchen contains two large sinks which are a nightmare to unblock, lots of pans and stuff, a large fridge, a small hand sink and a cooker installed fringe 2003. The kitchen doesn't get much use through the year but in the fringe gets used lots. It is important to keep it clean because environmental health naturally get quite aggravated if you don't. Just get it cleaned at every work-in and you should be fine.<br />
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The wall of the kitchen was rebuilt for fringe 2000 and even though people keep bouncing off it warming up it seems to be surviving ok.<br />
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The cooker is really useful for cooking breakfast at maintenance which works for getting people out of bed. Cleaning the oven is not particularly pleasant so try to find someone else to do it. You'll probably find that you need to keep checking on them cos they’ll get bored before they finish. Be aware that one of the rings on the cooker is slightly buggered and needs special attention (see 'Cooker' in AtoZ section).<br />
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It's also a really good idea to keep a supply of bin bags actually in the kitchen. The bins get incredibly foul very quickly without bags, and as noted above, cleanliness in the kitchen is super important.<br />
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== Auditorium ==<br />
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=== Stage ===<br />
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see [[stage]]<br />
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=== Seating ===<br />
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The seating consists of 90 ex-cinema chairs which were bought from the ABC in Spring 2001. They were installed a couple of weeks prior to fringe 2001 and it took six people who knew what they were doing three long days to do it. The trick to putting them in is to assemble them a chair at a time and get the backs to line up properly. They don't quite fit because they were designed to be on a curve but it works. When removing them you need to make sure you don't lose any of the springs because if you don’t have the spring in the seats have a tendency to fall out. The seats are depreciated over five years so will be up for renewal in 2006 if we still have the theatre then. The rostra was installed just before fresher's week 1989 and was completed at 8:55 on the Monday of fresher’s week. Trap doors to get under the rostra are located beside the door to the toilets under a lift up flap and in the little alcove behind the door of the disabled access corridor. The space under the rostra are the only part of the building that are always warm but it's so dark and manky that you’ll not want to spend much time down there. Spare parts for the old chairs are also kept there in black plastic bags if they haven't con completely by now. Spare for the new chairs are Balconie left near dimming (again if they havn't gone completely)<br />
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=== Stage Cupboard ===<br />
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The stage cupboard wall can be easily removed to give additional entrances and it has been used to give an orchestra pit in the past. A 10' x 8' black serge cloth was purchased to cover the hole for shows which didn't want a pit. The piano was bought in 1988 and legend has it that it looked quite good when new. The candle holders were removed for use in a show and never reattached. How the top was damaged is unknown. The varnish was stripped off the top and sides for a lunchtime in 2001 and then re-stained a reddish colour but never re-varnished. It was last retuned for fringe 1994. Since then the insides were removed fringe 2002 to make it into a piece of set only. The stage cupboard is the only place which we’re technically allowed to store untreated wood because it is fully enclosed by solid walls which would supposedly take a while to burn through.<br />
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=== Scene Dock ===<br />
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This is basically an additional storage area for set, you need to be careful that the doors will still close and nothing can fall and block the fire exit. The walls are just plaster board and as such are quite brittle as can be seen by the holes in them. Apparently on the inside of the SL wall there are messages from the people who built the auditorium. The doors were built two days before fringe 1997 when the fire officer requested them, he was not popular that day. The water stopcocks can also be found here, one feeds to the main FoH water supplies and the other feeds the boiler. I don't know which is which. The floor of the scene dock is also home to a few sheets of metal used when trying to make the seats in the auditorium moveable... it didn't work.<br />
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=== Disabled Access Corridor ===<br />
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This is really just a passageway that runs from the cafe to the front of the seating rig. It is used to allow disabled people to access the cafe and really only used during the fringe. There is an alcove behind the door in which lives the vacuum cleaners. Good George has blue buttons and evil George has red buttons. Good George was bought as a replacement for Evil George when Evil George failed a PAT test, Evil George was subsequently rewired and passed. They are wet and dry cleaners and the water equipment normally lives in the cleaning cupboard. Both Georges frequently suffer blockages and should be gently opened the filter lifted out and the pipe unblocked. Also in the alcove is a small hole that leads under the seating rig. It is quite a small hole and access is easier from the other side of the auditorium. The walls are plasterboard and tend to have people kick holes in them. The Auditorim side of this wall has been patched with hardboard to cover hold in the plaster board.<br />
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== Dressing Room ==<br />
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The dressing room is probably one of the most frustrating areas of the theatre because it is impossible to keep clean due to actors not doing it and leaving stuff in there so you don’t know what’s rubbish. Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up, also with the state of the rest of the place I dread to think how it would end up. The dressing room should get cleaned as part of each show's get out but as the actors tend to be desperate to go to the pub (rightly) they tend to make a rather crap job of it. Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage, there is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this. One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (We discovered it at 7:30 on the Monday morning of week 1, and I had slept in the building that night {for the 4 hours between ins} so was slightly annoyed). This window was replaced by security glass which I prefer as it is easier to clean and a lot more secure but I not sure we’re allowed it with our grade B listing. (There was another window replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.)<br />
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[[CCTV system]]<br />
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== Props Cupboard ==<br />
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The Props Cupboard is called that because it used to actually store props. It has nice shelves and everything. Now people think it's called the Props Cupboard because that is where all the stage weights and braces (things that 'prop up' the flats) are stored. It is lockable and so can be used to store valuable props. But is mainly used to store crap during runs. The light fitting in there was ripped out by the tech manager fringe 2002 during the installation of a flood light for the back passage and never replaced.<br />
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== Costume Cupboard ==<br />
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See [[Costuming]]<br />
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== Crypt ==<br />
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The crypt is a dark smelly hole which can be reached down the stairs in the stage right exit. There are three rooms and they are partially full of sand, slabs and other building materials which can be useful. The stains on the walls are urine thanks to our resident tramps. The area under the stage can be reached through the hole in the wall which is useful for putting in cable runs. There is even more sand down here thanks to a mainterm which covered the stage in it then just swept it down the trap door. There is also 2 tonnes of construction sand living down there currently from Electra, 2005. It is all in double bin bags, and thus far more useable that the stuff that just gets swept down the trap door. It is possible to climb through the building's foundations to the men' toilet, but you need to be pretty skinny to manage it as Theatre Managers have got stuck in the past.<br />
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== Tech Box ==<br />
see [[Techbox]]<br />
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== Balconies ==<br />
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See [[Balconies]]<br />
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== Toilets ==<br />
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The toilets tend to be quite manky and they’re technically the realm of the FoH Manager but you’ll probably find that you need to bleach them a couple of times a month. Make sure that they get properly cleaned at every work in so that you don’t need to. It’s a very unpopular job so try to get the director to do it….it’s quite funny to see yah directors with their arms in the toilet. The floor needs painted every year or so, just get black floor paint from Ian Russell, you’ll probably find that you use about 7L, so make sure to order it in advance because they only tend to keep 5L in stock.<br />
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== Toilet Corridor ==<br />
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This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium. In here is stored the banners. When they’re not up they need to be securely attached to the wall and clip on points for the fat cat are provided, the mainterm banner slips behind it.<br />
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The double doors at the end of the corridor are quite hefty things and make noise if you open doors to the corridor too quickly. Even when opened carefully they make loads of noise, so avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The bits that hold them open need reasonably frequent oiling too keep them running. A pane of glass was removed to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but a mooted extracor fan was never fitted.<br />
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== Box Office ==<br />
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See [[Box Office]]<br />
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== Café ==<br />
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see [[Caf%C3%A9]]<br />
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== Outside of the Building ==<br />
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Probably the nastiest part, it needs tidied a couple of times a week, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings after lots of people drop rubbish through the night. The regular tramps tend to be fine and if you give them a black bag will sometimes help pick up rubbish but you need to make it obvious to them from the start that they’ll not get any money. Talk to the tramps and be nice to them because the ones you get to know will often help you to move on the awkward ones and the ones that have passed out. Of note: Currently, the metal key to take off the top of the Front of House bins is on the FoH Manager's keys. Coincidence? I think not.<br />
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The roof at the front of the building can be accessed with a ladder to put up the banners. Bedlam has two banners one of which is a long thin one which Mainterms can put their logo on for advertising. The other is a large fat cat with venue 49 on it which is used for the fringe. To put the banners up you need to haul them up to the roof and tie them securely onto the eyelets on the roof, the head of the fat cat then ties onto the archway.<br />
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The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 and use K4 lamps. They burn through gel really quickly so you need to come up with an alternative if you want to colour them. To switch them on you need to turn on the breaker and the switch in the fuse cupboard in the side entrance.<br />
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The Claymore (large wheelie bin) gets emptied once a week, but you need more than that during the fringe. It is very difficult to get one off uplifts because trade waste are disorganised but it is sensible to book them if you’re planning on throwing lots out or during a mainterm week.<br />
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The gate to the back stage exit is best kept locked to keep tramps from using it as a toilet. As it is they will still piss there but at least you’re not cleaning up rather liquid shit. A good idea is to pour bleach over it every time you remember and make sure it happens at work-ins.<br />
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The disabled access ramp is only of limited use because people can’t use it when a show is on. This has caused problems in the past with people having to sit in the rain for half an hour. Make sure that disabled people are told to turn up 20 mins before a show not half an hour and get the seats out as soon as you can. The seats need to be removed so that the fire escapes are clear which is a condition of out license.<br />
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The fire escape must be kept clear if the building is open so make sure the duty manger knows this and do realise that you deal with the tramps regularly and probably have got to know some of them so be willing to help out. The tramps have a tendency to piss on random parts of the building, especially outside Mrs O’s window and she really hates it. There’s not a lot you can do to stop them but make sure you clean up as soon as you can so it doesn’t smell too much.<br />
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Apparently the red gravel outside the building looks a lot better than the tarmac that used to be there but it does make cleaning up harder the easiest way is just to rake the fag ends in and hope for the best.<br />
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Linford’s bench was given to the Bedlam by the parents of an ex-member, who died in a car crash. Mrs O is very attached to the bench so please treat it with care a lick of varnish once or twice a year doesn't hurt. The bins out here are pretty disgusting so I always make sure that someone else has to clean them out when there is more than an inch of crap in the bottom.<br />
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The only way you can get round the back of the building is to climb over into the grounds of the building behind us which is dangerous (The first entry in the accident book is from me falling off the fence) and illegal (So don’t get caught).<br />
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On the Forest Road side of the building are three overflow pipes for the water tanks. If there is water coming out of these it means that one of the tanks is overflowing. Having water coming out of these is bad for two reasons, one it wastes water and two it empties straight into the foundations which will cause the building to fall down quicker. The easiest way to get them fixed is by reporting it to the Works Department who will send someone to do it. <br />
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As a general rule, it is suggested that you don’t let the level of rubbish in the theatre rise to 10^19 Kg. If this was to happen (and we assume bedlam is a sphere) the building would turn into a black hole. This is not good! (Earth weighs 5.978x10^24). Also you might want to note that while the standard gravitational field strength at the earth’s surface is 9.80665 ms^-2, in Edinburgh (55,57’N 3,13’W) it is actually 9.8158ms^-2<br />
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== Main Office ==<br />
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The Main Office is the responsibility of the President to keep tidy, with stocking the desk the responsibility of the Secretary. The desk has a strengthening bar added but is still not really safe to sit on. The long sofa can be put out in several arrangements, it is quite useful for sleeping on if you put all three bits together. It is not sensible to allow office furniture on stage (More hassle than it's worth) and apparently at some stage a motion was passed forbidding it although this motion seems to have fallen out of the constitution since.<br />
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There are two filing cabinets with who owns what drawer clearly marked, the Theatre Manager's drawer is a good place for keeping paperwork, gaffa, a pair of rubber gloves (don't ask) and a torch.<br />
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The phone on the desk is technically the responsibility of the Business Manager, but it is useful to know about the cables. The main cable coming in is actually 2 phone lines, with the office phone (225 9873) splitting to the tech box and FoH, it takes some work to get the lines working when you move the phone and the codes tend to stop working. The Other line feeds to the box office (225 9893) where it splits to a payphone and a handset which will not allow outgoing calls.<br />
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Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.<br />
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The Fringe cupboard is the domain of the Fringe Administrator and contains all their files and the gas meter. All committee members should have a key to this cupboard but it should never be locked because it contains the gas stopcock.<br />
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The other cupboard contains the heating boiler and the works department have an annoying tendency to lock it. High up on the left hand wall of this cupboard is a door which gives access to a cold water tank which used to feed a toilet and sink in the cupboard before the boiler was installed. Now it just feeds the sink in the paint cupboard.<br />
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The photocopier is the Secretary's responsibility but is useful to know how to un-jam it as Mrs Ogg will ask whoever she finds in the office to help. There are lots of doors that open and the LCD display will normally show you where the blockage is. The other common problem is when the rollers get coated in toner and to sort this you need to clean it off with meths.<br />
<br />
The FoH panic alarm makes a blue light flash in the office when activated. If this happens sprint to the box office with a bit of scaff or something.<br />
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The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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== Accountants Office ==<br />
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(put some stuff here)<br />
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== Paint Cupboard ==<br />
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The sink in the paint cupboard was installed when the boiler was installed in Spring 1991 and the one in the office was torn out. The small cupboard on the left where the nasty paint in the red tins is kept used to contain the gas meter until it was moved during the boiler installation. This has a Coded Padlock the code to which is 123 and should allow the more dangerous items to kept from actors and the like.<br />
<br />
The paint cupboard should contain matt black paint, matt white paint, varnish, paint brushes, rollers and trays, white spirit, meths, buckets, mop, dustpan and brush, soap, putty, polyfilla, glue, wallpaper paste and flamcheck. The important ones being matt black paint and flamcheck.<br />
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The door should be locked but it is very hard to keep it locked when people keep needing it opened for their shows. Your best bet may be to keep the key in the TM drawer in the office, and let the stage manager of whatever show know where it is, stressing to the SM to lock up when finished (and if only the SM 'knows' where the key is, you theoretically have someone to get cross with if it remains unlocked).<br />
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== Side Entrance ==<br />
<br />
In the side entrance are most of the fuses for the building, on the left hand side (Facing the auditorium) are the trips for (Counting along from the left) (needs updated). On the right hand side are the trips for: (needs updated). The important switches are covered by Perspex to prevent random people turning them off. The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power, before this was done the lighting rig ran off the red phase and the rest of the building ran off blue and yellow. This was hopelessly unbalanced and caused the mains cable to burn through twice (1988 & 1990) and it was lucky the place didn’t burn down. The power input to the building is three phases at 100A and 415V.<br />
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The doorbell on the side door feeds to a switch on the wall, the switch will swap the doorbell between the loud ringer in the auditorium and a quiet buzzer. Very few people know what the buzzer sounds like and often will sit by the door and not answer it. Normally the buzzer is only used for tech and dress rehearsals. There is an appendix which contains more information on the doorbell system. The doorbell can also be switched off from the tech box.<br />
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== Kitchen ==<br />
<br />
The kitchen contains two large sinks which are a nightmare to unblock, lots of pans and stuff, a large fridge, a small hand sink and a cooker installed fringe 2003. The kitchen doesn't get much use through the year but in the fringe gets used lots. It is important to keep it clean because environmental health naturally get quite aggravated if you don't. Just get it cleaned at every work-in and you should be fine.<br />
<br />
The wall of the kitchen was rebuilt for fringe 2000 and even though people keep bouncing off it warming up it seems to be surviving ok.<br />
<br />
The cooker is really useful for cooking breakfast at maintenance which works for getting people out of bed. Cleaning the oven is not particularly pleasant so try to find someone else to do it. You'll probably find that you need to keep checking on them cos they’ll get bored before they finish. Be aware that one of the rings on the cooker is slightly buggered and needs special attention (see 'Cooker' in AtoZ section).<br />
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It's also a really good idea to keep a supply of bin bags actually in the kitchen. The bins get incredibly foul very quickly without bags, and as noted above, cleanliness in the kitchen is super important.<br />
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== Auditorium ==<br />
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=== Stage ===<br />
<br />
see [[stage]]<br />
<br />
=== Seating ===<br />
<br />
The seating consists of 90 ex-cinema chairs which were bought from the ABC in Spring 2001. They were installed a couple of weeks prior to fringe 2001 and it took six people who knew what they were doing three long days to do it. The trick to putting them in is to assemble them a chair at a time and get the backs to line up properly. They don't quite fit because they were designed to be on a curve but it works. When removing them you need to make sure you don't lose any of the springs because if you don’t have the spring in the seats have a tendency to fall out. The seats are depreciated over five years so will be up for renewal in 2006 if we still have the theatre then. The rostra was installed just before fresher's week 1989 and was completed at 8:55 on the Monday of fresher’s week. Trap doors to get under the rostra are located beside the door to the toilets under a lift up flap and in the little alcove behind the door of the disabled access corridor. The space under the rostra are the only part of the building that are always warm but it's so dark and manky that you’ll not want to spend much time down there. Spare parts for the old chairs are also kept there in black plastic bags if they haven't con completely by now. Spare for the new chairs are Balconie left near dimming (again if they havn't gone completely)<br />
<br />
=== Stage Cupboard ===<br />
<br />
The stage cupboard wall can be easily removed to give additional entrances and it has been used to give an orchestra pit in the past. A 10' x 8' black serge cloth was purchased to cover the hole for shows which didn't want a pit. The piano was bought in 1988 and legend has it that it looked quite good when new. The candle holders were removed for use in a show and never reattached. How the top was damaged is unknown. The varnish was stripped off the top and sides for a lunchtime in 2001 and then re-stained a reddish colour but never re-varnished. It was last retuned for fringe 1994. Since then the insides were removed fringe 2002 to make it into a piece of set only. The stage cupboard is the only place which we’re technically allowed to store untreated wood because it is fully enclosed by solid walls which would supposedly take a while to burn through.<br />
<br />
=== Scene Dock ===<br />
<br />
This is basically an additional storage area for set, you need to be careful that the doors will still close and nothing can fall and block the fire exit. The walls are just plaster board and as such are quite brittle as can be seen by the holes in them. Apparently on the inside of the SL wall there are messages from the people who built the auditorium. The doors were built two days before fringe 1997 when the fire officer requested them, he was not popular that day. The water stopcocks can also be found here, one feeds to the main FoH water supplies and the other feeds the boiler. I don't know which is which. The floor of the scene dock is also home to a few sheets of metal used when trying to make the seats in the auditorium moveable... it didn't work.<br />
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=== Disabled Access Corridor ===<br />
<br />
This is really just a passageway that runs from the cafe to the front of the seating rig. It is used to allow disabled people to access the cafe and really only used during the fringe. There is an alcove behind the door in which lives the vacuum cleaners. Good George has blue buttons and evil George has red buttons. Good George was bought as a replacement for Evil George when Evil George failed a PAT test, Evil George was subsequently rewired and passed. They are wet and dry cleaners and the water equipment normally lives in the cleaning cupboard. Both Georges frequently suffer blockages and should be gently opened the filter lifted out and the pipe unblocked. Also in the alcove is a small hole that leads under the seating rig. It is quite a small hole and access is easier from the other side of the auditorium. The walls are plasterboard and tend to have people kick holes in them. The Auditorim side of this wall has been patched with hardboard to cover hold in the plaster board.<br />
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== Dressing Room ==<br />
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The dressing room is probably one of the most frustrating areas of the theatre because it is impossible to keep clean due to actors not doing it and leaving stuff in there so you don’t know what’s rubbish. Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up, also with the state of the rest of the place I dread to think how it would end up. The dressing room should get cleaned as part of each show's get out but as the actors tend to be desperate to go to the pub (rightly) they tend to make a rather crap job of it. Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage, there is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this. One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (We discovered it at 7:30 on the Monday morning of week 1, and I had slept in the building that night {for the 4 hours between ins} so was slightly annoyed). This window was replaced by security glass which I prefer as it is easier to clean and a lot more secure but I not sure we’re allowed it with our grade B listing. (There was another window replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.)<br />
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[[CCTV system]]<br />
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== Props Cupboard ==<br />
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The Props Cupboard is called that because it used to actually store props. It has nice shelves and everything. Now people think it's called the Props Cupboard because that is where all the stage weights and braces (things that 'prop up' the flats) are stored. It is lockable and so can be used to store valuable props. But is mainly used to store crap during runs. The light fitting in there was ripped out by the tech manager fringe 2002 during the installation of a flood light for the back passage and never replaced.<br />
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== Costume Cupboard ==<br />
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See [[Costuming]]<br />
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== Crypt ==<br />
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The crypt is a dark smelly hole which can be reached down the stairs in the stage right exit. There are three rooms and they are partially full of sand, slabs and other building materials which can be useful. The stains on the walls are urine thanks to our resident tramps. The area under the stage can be reached through the hole in the wall which is useful for putting in cable runs. There is even more sand down here thanks to a mainterm which covered the stage in it then just swept it down the trap door. There is also 2 tonnes of construction sand living down there currently from Electra, 2005. It is all in double bin bags, and thus far more useable that the stuff that just gets swept down the trap door. It is possible to climb through the building's foundations to the men' toilet, but you need to be pretty skinny to manage it as Theatre Managers have got stuck in the past.<br />
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== Tech Box ==<br />
see [[Techbox]]<br />
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== Balconies ==<br />
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See [[Balconies]]<br />
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== Toilets ==<br />
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The toilets tend to be quite manky and they’re technically the realm of the FoH Manager but you’ll probably find that you need to bleach them a couple of times a month. Make sure that they get properly cleaned at every work in so that you don’t need to. It’s a very unpopular job so try to get the director to do it….it’s quite funny to see yah directors with their arms in the toilet. The floor needs painted every year or so, just get black floor paint from Ian Russell, you’ll probably find that you use about 7L, so make sure to order it in advance because they only tend to keep 5L in stock.<br />
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== Toilet Corridor ==<br />
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This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium. In here is stored the banners. When they’re not up they need to be securely attached to the wall and clip on points for the fat cat are provided, the mainterm banner slips behind it.<br />
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The double doors at the end of the corridor are quite hefty things and make noise if you open doors to the corridor too quickly. Even when opened carefully they make loads of noise, so avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The bits that hold them open need reasonably frequent oiling too keep them running. A pane of glass was removed to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but a mooted extracor fan was never fitted.<br />
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== Box Office ==<br />
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See [[Box Office]]<br />
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== Café ==<br />
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see [[Caf%C3%A9]]<br />
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== Outside of the Building ==<br />
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Probably the nastiest part, it needs tidied a couple of times a week, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings after lots of people drop rubbish through the night. The regular tramps tend to be fine and if you give them a black bag will sometimes help pick up rubbish but you need to make it obvious to them from the start that they’ll not get any money. Talk to the tramps and be nice to them because the ones you get to know will often help you to move on the awkward ones and the ones that have passed out. Of note: Currently, the metal key to take off the top of the Front of House bins is on the FoH Manager's keys. Coincidence? I think not.<br />
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The roof at the front of the building can be accessed with a ladder to put up the banners. Bedlam has two banners one of which is a long thin one which Mainterms can put their logo on for advertising. The other is a large fat cat with venue 49 on it which is used for the fringe. To put the banners up you need to haul them up to the roof and tie them securely onto the eyelets on the roof, the head of the fat cat then ties onto the archway.<br />
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The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 and use K4 lamps. They burn through gel really quickly so you need to come up with an alternative if you want to colour them. To switch them on you need to turn on the breaker and the switch in the fuse cupboard in the side entrance.<br />
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The Claymore (large wheelie bin) gets emptied once a week, but you need more than that during the fringe. It is very difficult to get one off uplifts because trade waste are disorganised but it is sensible to book them if you’re planning on throwing lots out or during a mainterm week.<br />
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The gate to the back stage exit is best kept locked to keep tramps from using it as a toilet. As it is they will still piss there but at least you’re not cleaning up rather liquid shit. A good idea is to pour bleach over it every time you remember and make sure it happens at work-ins.<br />
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The disabled access ramp is only of limited use because people can’t use it when a show is on. This has caused problems in the past with people having to sit in the rain for half an hour. Make sure that disabled people are told to turn up 20 mins before a show not half an hour and get the seats out as soon as you can. The seats need to be removed so that the fire escapes are clear which is a condition of out license.<br />
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The fire escape must be kept clear if the building is open so make sure the duty manger knows this and do realise that you deal with the tramps regularly and probably have got to know some of them so be willing to help out. The tramps have a tendency to piss on random parts of the building, especially outside Mrs O’s window and she really hates it. There’s not a lot you can do to stop them but make sure you clean up as soon as you can so it doesn’t smell too much.<br />
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Apparently the red gravel outside the building looks a lot better than the tarmac that used to be there but it does make cleaning up harder the easiest way is just to rake the fag ends in and hope for the best.<br />
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Linford’s bench was given to the Bedlam by the parents of an ex-member, who died in a car crash. Mrs O is very attached to the bench so please treat it with care a lick of varnish once or twice a year doesn't hurt. The bins out here are pretty disgusting so I always make sure that someone else has to clean them out when there is more than an inch of crap in the bottom.<br />
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The only way you can get round the back of the building is to climb over into the grounds of the building behind us which is dangerous (The first entry in the accident book is from me falling off the fence) and illegal (So don’t get caught).<br />
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On the Forest Road side of the building are three overflow pipes for the water tanks. If there is water coming out of these it means that one of the tanks is overflowing. Having water coming out of these is bad for two reasons, one it wastes water and two it empties straight into the foundations which will cause the building to fall down quicker. The easiest way to get them fixed is by reporting it to the Works Department who will send someone to do it. <br />
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<<< Back to [[Job Description]] --- ^ ^ ^ Up to [[Theatre Managers Manual]] ^ ^ ^ --- Forward to [[Shows and Work Ins]] >>></div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Fat_Cat&diff=3230Fat Cat2008-01-10T14:01:57Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>[[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
The Fat Cat has come to be the most recognisable symbol of the Bedlam Theatre and appears on most publicity. Furthermore, it has leant its name to the Bedlams Cafe and over the Fringe a large wooden cut-out adorns the front of the building.<br />
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The image was originally taken from the back of a packet of corn-flakes and since has been reworked into our present logo.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Maintenance&diff=3229Maintenance2008-01-10T13:57:40Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>Maintenance sessions are every Sunday from 12 till 2 because historically no one wants to rehearse during this time. These two hours allow the Theatre and Tech Managers to carry out any maintenance or repairs they have to do. The FoH manager should also use this time for general tidying emptying bins etc. <br />
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Many hands make light work but it is difficult to persuade people to get up for this time on a Sunday, bribing people with breakfast occasionally happens.<br />
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There is a list of stuff which really should be done on the [[Building_Improvments|Building Improvements]] Page</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Maintenance&diff=3228Maintenance2008-01-10T13:55:10Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>Maintenance sessions are every Sunday from 12 till 2 because historically no one wants to rehearse during this time. These two hours allow the Theatre and Tech Managers to carry out any maintenance or repairs they have to do. The FoH manager should also use this time for general tidying emptying bins etc. <br />
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Many hands make light work but it is difficult to persuade people to get up for this time on a Sunday, bribing people with breakfast occasionally happens.<br />
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There is a list of stuff which really should be done on the Building Improvements page</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Caf%C3%A9&diff=3227Café2008-01-10T13:50:07Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The café is 18ft by 16ft and has substantial space for publicity. The walls are covered with posters of previous shows, dating back to the 80s, when EUTC first took over the building. Drinks, meals and snacks are sold all day during the Festival, at prices significantly below the Fringe norm. We also have the opportunity to use the café as an exhibition space for local artists. The café is consistently busy, successful and ever so slightly boho acting as a focal point and meeting place for both performers and audiences.<br />
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Source: Bedlam Fringe Prospectus<br />
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The FoH manager is in charge of the café and no construction should happen in here. The furniture should not be used in any way for set construction because it tends to get damaged. The furniture should not be used on stage (The Production Guidelines state that Cafe Furniture must not be used on stage) because it may get damaged and can’t be used in the café if it’s on stage. <br />
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The Café is not soundproofed from the auditorium and sound levels need to be strictly controlled whenever a show is on. The price of soundproofing has been looked into but it was decided that it was far too high (2k-4k). An attempt was made on our own in fringe 2004. <br />
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The servery contains two fridges, a freezer, a large chiller cabinet, microwave and a really posh coffee machine. The fridges need frequent cleaning because although nothing is kept there they still get smelly and manky. The freezer should be defrosted a couple of times a year, it’s really only useful for the fringe so might end up being disconnected through the year. The Chiller should be cleaned out at every work in and the person running the café should make sure to open the doors and switch it off every night. <br />
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A [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|panic alarm]] was installed into the café under the till which connects to the panic alarm in the box office in 1997. The alarm sits underneath the till (the little grey box that has a red light on the front) to activate it push the button underneath/on the bottom of the box and the red light should turn on. If the light turns on, on its own and a buzzing noise is heard then the person in the box office is panicking (you might want to send some spare people out to help them)<br />
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The café grills were installed in 1991 by G Sutherland Blacksmiths and they don’t make the café secure more to be a bit of a deterrent and stop company members helping themselves. <br />
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The coffee machine is great in that it makes good coffee but the coffee is a lot more expensive than the instant we used to use and so it’s use should get closely monitored by the FoH Manager. <br />
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Some of the walls in the café are held up by the skirting board which is held on with gaffa tape so don’t remove it unless you’re planning on rebuilding the walls. This is quite a big job and needs to be well planned. <br />
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The floor was last sanded and re-varnished for fringe 2001 as were the tables in 2004. The stools were repainted and reupholstered in 2003 New stools were bought fringe 2004 but will probably all have been destroyed as they were cheap.<br />
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There must always be a fire escape measuring at least 1.2m wide between the doors. This often interferes with the aesthetic placement of seats and chairs but since feng shui is not appreciated by the fire officer be gentle with the poor misguided souls. The café can be used for all sorts of mood creating measures but make sure you know what’s going on so you can stop anything stupid. If people want to put up banners make sure they are sensibly flame proofed. If you want to clean the floor properly, then we will need to hire in a floor buffer.<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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Source: Theatre Managers Manual.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Caf%C3%A9&diff=3226Café2008-01-10T13:47:22Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The café is 18ft by 16ft and has substantial space for publicity. The walls are covered with posters of previous shows, dating back to the 80s, when EUTC first took over the building. Drinks, meals and snacks are sold all day during the Festival, at prices significantly below the Fringe norm. We also have the opportunity to use the café as an exhibition space for local artists. The café is consistently busy, successful and ever so slightly boho acting as a focal point and meeting place for both performers and audiences.<br />
<br />
Source: Bedlam Fringe Prospectus<br />
<br />
<br />
The FoH manager is in charge of the café and no construction should happen in here. The furniture should not be used in any way for set construction because it tends to get damaged. The furniture should not be used on stage (The Production Guidelines state that Cafe Furniture must not be used on stage) because it may get damaged and can’t be used in the café if it’s on stage. <br />
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The Café is not soundproofed from the auditorium and sound levels need to be strictly controlled whenever a show is on. The price of soundproofing has been looked into but it was decided that it was far too high (2k-4k). An attempt was made on our own in fringe 2004. <br />
<br />
The servery contains two fridges, a freezer, a large chiller cabinet, microwave and a really posh coffee machine. The fridges need frequent cleaning because although nothing is kept there they still get smelly and manky. The freezer should be defrosted a couple of times a year, it’s really only useful for the fringe so might end up being disconnected through the year. The Chiller should be cleaned out at every work in and the person running the café should make sure to open the doors and switch it off every night. <br />
<br />
A [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|panic alarm]] was installed into the café under the till which connects to the panic alarm in the box office in 1997. The alarm sits underneath the till (the little grey box that has a red light on the front) to activate it push the button underneath/on the bottom of the box and the red light should turn on. If the light turns on, on its own and a buzzing noise is heard then the person in the box office is panicking (you might want to send some spare people out to help them)<br />
<br />
The café grills were installed in 1991 by G Sutherland Blacksmiths and they don’t make the café secure more to be a bit of a deterrent and stop company members helping themselves. <br />
<br />
The coffee machine is great in that it makes good coffee but the coffee is a lot more expensive than the instant we used to use and so it’s use should get closely monitored by the FoH Manager. <br />
<br />
Some of the walls in the café are held up by the skirting board which is held on with gaffa tape so don’t remove it unless you’re planning on rebuilding the walls. This is quite a big job and needs to be well planned. <br />
<br />
The floor was last sanded and re-varnished for fringe 2001 as were the tables in 2004. The stools were repainted and reupholstered in 2003 New stools were bought fringe 2004 but will probably all have been destroyed as they were cheap.<br />
<br />
There must always be a fire escape measuring at least 1.2m wide between the doors. This often interferes with the aesthetic placement of seats and chairs but since feng shui is not appreciated by the fire officer be gentle with the poor misguided souls. The café can be used for all sorts of mood creating measures but make sure you know what’s going on so you can stop anything stupid. If people want to put up banners make sure they are sensibly flame proofed due to the number of people smoking. If you want to clean the floor properly, you can borrow a big scary floor buffer from [[Pubs#Bobbies|Bobbies]]<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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Source: Theatre Managers Manual, May need updating</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=CCTV_system&diff=3225CCTV system2008-01-10T13:46:19Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>[[Category:The Building]][[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
==CCTV System==<br />
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The Bedlam CCTV system, which allows the stage and audience seating to be visually monitored from the box office, and the stage to be monitored from the dressing room, was installed in July 2006. <br />
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==Instructions==<br />
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===[[Box Office]]===<br />
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1) Turn On the TV and the Cameras at the plug (the sockets to the left of the TV) <br />
2) Turn the TV to channel 0 (AV) <br />
3) Select your camera using the switch on top of the black box above the TV. Gently. BE GENTLE.<br />
4) Observe<br />
5) To watch the external camera ("tramp cam"), press the button on the back of the SCART selector (behind the TV)<br />
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===[[Guide_to_Building#Dressing_Room |Dressing Room]]===<br />
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1) Turn on the TV<br />
2) Using the Remote, change the channel to AV (there is a button marked TV/AV - press it!). <br />
3) Indulge your voyeuristic fantasies, Blue Velvet style, or just wait for your cue. <br />
4) Smile. <br />
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==Description==<br />
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The CCTV System, AKA Agnes, consists of: <br />
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'''Two Cameras''' - located above the Kitchen Door (to view the audience) and below the Tech Box (to view the stage)<br />
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'''Lots of Cable''' - 4-core telephone cable, to be precise. This runs from the two cameras to the Box Office, and from the Stage Camera (the one underneath the tech box), via a split (just above the top of the steps up to the rake from the Cafe), to the monitor back-stage. These cables are coloured Black in the auditorium, Black and White in the Cafe, and white in the dressing room. There is a connection behind the Fat Cat in the cafe, which extends the Black cable (which runs from the "Audience" camera to the box office) by connecting it to the White 4-core cable. At the split and the connection, the cables connect as follows:<br />
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- Light Orange to Yellow<br />
- Dark Orange to Green<br />
- Light Blue to Black<br />
- Dark Blue to White<br />
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At the male connectors, which are 6p4c, and the white wire connects as follows (looking at the male connector pins-up, and reading left to right):<br />
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-Dark Blue<br />
- Light Blue<br />
- Dark Orange <br />
- Light Orange<br />
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While the Black wires connect as follows (same reading convention as with the white cable):<br />
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- White <br />
- Black<br />
- Green<br />
- Yellow<br />
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'''Phone Line Switcher / Camera Selector''' - Located on the Box Office shelf, this is a black box with a 2-position turn-switch on the top, two inputs, located on the "long" sides of the box, and one output, located on the bottom "short" side. This box was built in order to allow the person monitoring in the box office to select which camera they view. Inside, each input is wired to the switch, which then leads to the output. The wiring convention from the male plugs follows for the socket wiring, however it should be noted that the sockets are 6p6c, and as such the outer two connections are not used in this system. As such, inside the box, the second connection in (reading from the left) is connected to the dark blue wire. '''Note''': Agnes (as the switcher is called) is very fragile. She does not like to have her connections wiggled. Please treat her with respect! She is not your girlfriend, do not bash her around. Treat her as you would a beautiful ming vase. <br />
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'''SCART selector''' - Located beside the Box Office monitor, this allows the user to select between viewing the CCTV camera which has been selected by the Camera Selector and the external camera (or "Tramp Cam").<br />
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'''Phone Line to SCART adaptor / Power Supply''' - This has several connections, but is used by us to convert the phone line signal through to SCART signal, and also to supply power back to the cameras. As such, this must be plugged into a 13amp power supply, connected to the camera feed (either via the Camera Selector, or direct feed), and then through the SCART socket into the monitor. <br />
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'''Two Monitors''' - Located on the Box Office Shelving and in the Dressing Room, these monitors allow the viewer to... well... view. Cameras are connected via a phone-line to SCART adaptor. As such, the monitors must be tuned to the AV channel in order to view the signal. <br />
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==Troubleshooting==<br />
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If something is not working, check:<br />
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- '''That everything is plugged in''': The Monitors and the camera power supply (the plug attached to the SCART adaptor) all need to be plugged into a power supply - the SCART adaptor should be plugged into the monitor, the phone line should be plugged into the SCART adaptor, the box office phone line should be connected to the camera selector's output, and the two camera feeds should be plugged into the inputs on the camera selector. <br />
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- '''That everything is turned on properly''': The Monitors should be tuned to AV (using the remote for the dressing room monitor), the SCART selector should be set to show the correct feed (external or auditorium camera), and the camera selector should be set to the correct camera (stage or seating view).<br />
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-'''If the signal is odd''': Try restarting everything. If this fails, try to isolate the fault by connecting the cameras in the box office directly to the SCART adaptor. If this clears things up, go to A), if not, go to B)<br />
A) Reconnect the cameras to the switching box (Agnes). Then, GENTLY wiggle Agnes's connections (the inputs and outputs on the camera selector). <br />
B) Check the various connections between the cables (the split in the auditorium or the extension in the cafe). Make sure they are securely connected, and to the correct terminals (as indicated above). <br />
If the above does not work, try to contact someone who knows alot about electronics. Either that or build a new one. <br />
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==Credits==<br />
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Designed, Built, Cursed and Bodged by Matt Wieteska<br />
<br>Inspired by Charlotte Jarvis, Tom Latter and Helena Larkin<br />
<br>Aided and Abetted by Richard Bell and Colleen Patterson<br />
<br>Encouraged by Charlotte Coles, Clemency Cooke, Simon Hodges and a whole load of other people who tried not to get burnt while I was soldering. <br />
<br>Documentation by MW<br />
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==The End==</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Branding&diff=3224Branding2008-01-10T13:45:51Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>[[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
EUTC's and Bedlam's Branding through the ages...<br />
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[[Image:Fringecat.gif]]<br />
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[[Image:Fatcat.gif]]<br />
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[[Image:Logo.gif]]<br />
Serpentine Logo created by Neil Hobbs<br />
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[[Image:Bedlam metal.jpg]]<br />
[[Image:Eutc bed metal.jpg]]<br />
[[Image:Eutc prod metal.jpg]]<br />
[[Image:Stamp k.jpg]]<br />
Present branding created by Chris Mounsey</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=3223Main Page2008-01-10T13:36:36Z<p>Dave: </p>
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'''Have you got any suggestions? Email [mailto:webmaster@bedlamtheatre.co.uk the webmaster]'''</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3221Building Improvments2008-01-10T10:40:41Z<p>Dave: /* Other Suggestions */</p>
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<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix tech box blues - install birdies<br />
*Repaint techbox<br />
*Tidy (and gut out) techbox<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Install new Box Office CD Player<br />
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.<br />
*Swap out Cafe amp for old Yamaha amp - or fix other side of carver amp<br />
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.<br />
*Properly install sub amp.<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area<br />
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ...<br />
**At least look into it.<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.<br />
<br />
'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''<br />
*update the crap out of the wiki<br />
*get a monitor amp for the tech box. - I'm sure we have the bits in bedlam to do this [DM]<br />
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3220Building Improvments2008-01-10T10:40:20Z<p>Dave: /* Other Suggestions */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix tech box blues - install birdies<br />
*Repaint techbox<br />
*Tidy (and gut out) techbox<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Install new Box Office CD Player<br />
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.<br />
*Swap out Cafe amp for old Yamaha amp - or fix other side of carver amp<br />
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.<br />
*Properly install sub amp.<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area<br />
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ... [ND]<br />
**At least look into it. - Def [ND]<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.<br />
<br />
'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''<br />
*update the crap out of the wiki<br />
*get a monitor amp for the tech box. - I'm sure we have the bits in bedlam to do this [DM]<br />
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3219Building Improvments2008-01-10T10:34:30Z<p>Dave: /* Cafe Walls */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix tech box blues - install birdies<br />
*Repaint techbox<br />
*Tidy (and gut out) techbox<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Install new Box Office CD Player<br />
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.<br />
*Swap out Cafe amp for old Yamaha amp - or fix other side of carver amp<br />
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.<br />
*Properly install sub amp.<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer [ND]<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area<br />
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ... [ND]<br />
**At least look into it. - Def [ND]<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.<br />
<br />
'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''<br />
*update the crap out of the wiki<br />
*get a monitor amp for the tech box. - I'm sure we have the bits in bedlam to do this [DM]<br />
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3218Building Improvments2008-01-10T10:32:56Z<p>Dave: /* Workers */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix tech box blues - install birdies<br />
*Repaint techbox<br />
*Tidy (and gut out) techbox<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Install new Box Office CD Player<br />
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.<br />
*Swap out Cafe amp for old Yamaha amp - or fix other side of carver amp<br />
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.<br />
*Properly install sub amp.<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer [ND]<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area<br />
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ... [ND]<br />
**At least look into it. - Def [ND]<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.<br />
<br />
'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''<br />
*update the crap out of the wiki<br />
*get a monitor amp for the tech box. - I'm sure we have the bits in bedlam to do this [DM]<br />
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Building_Improvments&diff=3217Building Improvments2008-01-10T10:29:27Z<p>Dave: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:The Building]]<br />
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre. <br />
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height. <br />
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.<br />
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]<br />
<br />
==Cafe Walls==<br />
<br />
The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF<br />
<br />
* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.<br />
<br />
* Other ideas?<br />
<br />
==Workers==<br />
<br />
They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.<br />
<br />
'''Reasons for blowing?'''<br />
<br />
* Tungsten filaments are berry particular about being horizontal, maybe they aren't quite level?<br />
<br />
* They don't like being turned on and of as mush as they are in bedlam. Thermal shock kills them?<br />
<br />
* The breaker/ circuit is crap? (i thought Xander had checked this)<br />
<br />
'''Possible solutions?'''<br />
<br />
* Go up and check to see if the filaments are being held horizontally or if they have been bashed to an odd angle<br />
<br />
* Find some way to delay the start up of the workers<br />
** Make the system dim able (can you make a 2 switch dimming system?)<br />
** Put a 1:1 isolation transformer in the system to allow it to warm up slowly (you do get these, they are used in bathrooms for shaving sockets because 'it's safer' (i don't fully understand myself) there are lots used in audio electronics however i cant see them taking 2kW will keep looking<br />
<br />
* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Other Suggestions==<br />
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''To Do'''<br />
*Fix tech box blues - install birdies<br />
*Repaint techbox<br />
*Tidy (and gut out) techbox<br />
*Fix rest of cans system<br />
*Install new Box Office CD Player<br />
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.<br />
*Swap out Cafe amp for old Yamaha amp - or fix other side of carver amp<br />
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.<br />
*Properly install sub amp.<br />
*Make projector mount<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''<br />
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)<br />
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer [ND]<br />
*rig stage camera<br />
*build backstage TV holder<br />
*Setup backstage AV feed<br />
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard<br />
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed<br />
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's<br />
<br />
'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''<br />
*Tighten rig<br />
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area<br />
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)<br />
*Fix some circuits on the rig?<br />
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ... [ND]<br />
**At least look into it. - Def [ND]<br />
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.<br />
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.<br />
<br />
'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''<br />
*update the crap out of the wiki<br />
*get a monitor amp for the tech box. - I'm sure we have the bits in bedlam to do this [DM]<br />
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Stage_Management&diff=3216Stage Management2008-01-07T16:47:14Z<p>Dave: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
<br />
== How to Stage Manage a Show ==<br />
<br />
Stage management can be divided roughly into two parts: preparation before the show goes up, and backstage management during the show. Before the show goes up a stage manager is responsible for gathering props, dealing with costumes, building the set, and in general doing anything that is not covered by the producer, technician or director. In some theatres this may include organising rehearsal space, contacting actors about changes and other administrative duties. Depending on the size of the production, there can be people who work with the stage manager to do these pre-show jobs. One might have a props mistress (or master), a costumer, a team for set design/building, etc. Obviously this changes show to show- a realistic modern drama will have very little need for costume as the actors can wear their own clothes, for example. The important thing to remember is that the stage manager is in charge of the crew and as such needs to make sure the jobs are done, everything is on time and under budget, and all who are helping understand their tasks and conditions.<br />
<br />
Having a crew is lovely and a luxury, but at the end of the day the SM is responsible for making sure things are done. Therefore, it is important for a stage manager to be competent at all aspects of backstage work. Part of stage managing, especially at a student theatre, is learning, so don't worry if you've never used a drill in your life or have no idea where one would go to find a box of tonic waters. The important thing isn't that you know how to do it, but that you're willing to make sure it gets done by asking for help, learning through experience and knowing your own limitations. You'll soon build up a support network of people- people who are good at painting, building set, sewing, decoration, carpentry, plumbing- whatever you might possibly need! and can ask for their advice and help.<br />
<br />
A director "runs" a show, but his or her job effectively stops when the show begins. A director should never be backstage during a show- once he has warmed up his cast and given last-minute notes, the stage manager takes over. During the show, the SM is responsible for everything that happens backstage- if needed, cueing actors to go on, keeping track of props and costume, doing any scene changes or set moving, and most importantly dealing with any emergency that might occur. This part of the job can be very simple. If all of the actors know and can hear their cues, props are minimal and set changing can be done easily during the interval, all the SM need do is sit backstage and relax.<br />
<br />
Or perhaps, not so simple. Imagine a worst case scenario: actors don't know their cues and have to be told when to go on stage every few minutes by the SM, someone gets a rip in her costume and needs to be onstage in thirty seconds, someone else has lost his very essential prop somewhere in the dressing room, the set needs to be completely turned around in the ten-minute interval and one of the flats has come loose at the brace and is leaning dangerously, an actress misses a line and bursts into tears backstage, an actor has cut his leg on a piece of set and is bleeding in the wings, and meanwhile six people in the ten-person ensemble cast have exactly forty-five seconds to completely change their costumes in the dressing room. It's at this point that a stage manager has to be level-headed, rational and quick-thinking - able to hand out plasters and comfort crying actresses while simultaneously sewing a seam in a dress, drilling a flat back into place, making or repairing a prop that can't be found, directing stagehands to move set and helping the cast get into costume and on stage for their lines.<br />
<br />
It's (hopefully) unlikely that all of these emergencies will occur during your show, but you must be prepared for the possibilities. It's (hopefully) unlikely that you'll have to do all of the before-show preparation by yourself, but you must be prepared for that possibility. Stage managing a show is a lot of work and a LOT of fun- everything you do pays off tenfold in the end. It's a great chance to do a bit of absolutely everything and learn about many aspects of theatre, and the satisfaction that comes from running a perfect show with no mistakes is amazing.<br />
<br />
== Stage Managing at the Bedlam ==<br />
<br />
So you've gone on a form as stage manager, and don't know what on earth this entails. Well, here's a checklist of what needs to be done before the show:<br />
<br />
*1. Have a preliminary meeting with your director before the GM to ask what the set is going to be like, and if there are any concerns that need to be addressed or which will probably come up during the meeting. During the GM you will probably have to say a few things about what your set is and how you plan to achieve any particularly difficult aspects (pyrotechnics, moving set pieces, etc). You don't have to know everything or have read the play just yet, but it's good to be prepared for any questions members of the company might ask.<br><br />
*2. Stand up with your team at the GM and say what you plan to do and how you plan to do it. This can range from "It's a box set with a table and two chairs," to "We're going to build a working kitchen on stage." Keep your speech short and to the point during the actual proposal (which is only a few minutes long), answer all questions you are asked in detail, and generally appear to be a competent person. If your team goes through on production merit, all shows will be put to a preference vote and it is this that will decide the week in which you go on and things like preference for actors.<br><br />
*3. If your show goes through, it's time for a longer meeting with the director. Some directors are happy to let you design the set with little or no input, whereas others have specific requests down to the very last detail. At this point you should arrange to get a copy of the script- read through it and mark down all mentions of props and scene changes. Then come up with a design that you and your director both agree on.<br><br />
*4. Fill out the theatre manager's questionnaire, which is sent to the SMs of all the shows that go through. This is a simple form which covers safety issues such as whether anyone will be smoking on stage, for example.<br><br />
*5. In the next few weeks, start gathering your props and/or costumes. Most of this can be found at the theatre or borrowed from members of the cast. Lunchtimes have a small budget to cover anything you need to buy. Mainterms have a larger budget, but you'll probably need to spend this mostly on your set build.<br><br />
*6. Build your set! You will be scheduled time on the stage for this. Send out an e-mail to all of your friends and fellow SMs to come along and help you build if you think you'll need it- depending on the complexity of the set, builds can last until the wee hours of the morning, so bring snacks and music to keep everyone cheerful. You should find things like flats and braces up in the balconies- ask your theatre manager if you need anything in particular. A build is a scheduled time specifically to build set. A get-in is a scheduled time (usually the weekend before the show) to actually install anything you've built. These are normally compressed into one time for lunchtimes, and just called the get-in. During your get-in, your tech manager will want to be rigging lights and focusing them around your set. You can also ask your director and actors to come along, although normally they aren't good for very much more than painting ;)<br><br />
*7. Go to some rehearsals- how many depends on your preference and the size of the show. For a mainterm you might want to go along to most of the rehearsals the cast has on stage and make note of blocking, etc. For a lunchtime, go to the tech and dress runs. Watch from the audience (unless you need to do scene changes during the dress run) and make notes of everything that goes wrong or needs to be done. This is also a good chance to see a full run of the play since you will probably be backstage for most of it.<br><br />
*8. During the show itself, sit backstage and take care of anything that goes wrong. If you need help moving set, enlist a couple of friends to sit there with you and help. Depending on the show, you could be in the dressing room, in the stage cupboard, or just behind the flats. The only exception to this is a show where no one is ever backstage (the only one I can think of is the Improverts, who still have a stage manager, but they never have to sit backstage).<br><br />
*9. After the show, you'll have get-out time (this is generally directly after the last performance). This is simple: do what you did at your get-in, but backwards. Dismantle the set, put everything away, give back all the props. Everyone (actors and director included) should help with this if they can. Your tech manager will derig all of the lights.<br><br />
*10. <b>GO TO THE [[Bobbys|PUB]].</b><br><br />
<br />
===If you need Help===<br />
<br />
*[[Committee#Set Manager|Set manager]]. The Set Manager is in charge of everything that goes on in the building that has to do with set and should be your first stop for any problems or questions you have about your set. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Theatre_Manager|Theatre manager]]. The theatre manager is in charge of everything it the world, and should know a lot more about Health and Safety Guidelines.<br><br />
*[[Committee#Wardrobe_Manager|Wardrobe manager]]. You need to talk to this person about what costumes and props are in the theatre and can be used for your show. The costume cupboard is locked and the wardrobe manager will be able to schedule a time to let you in and show you what we have. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Business_Manager|Business manager]]. If you spend any money on props, get a VAT receipt, write your name on it, and hand it in to the business manager, who will make sure you get a cheque with that money back. This is also the person to talk to if you need to place a big order somewhere and want to invoice Bedlam for it. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Secretary|Secretary]]. This is the person to talk to if you need to schedule more time to build than you have been allotted. <br><br />
<br />
===Working with a Mainterm/Lunchtime===<br />
If you are doing a lunchtime show, you may need to share set with a mainterm going on in the same week. Speak to their stage manager well in advance to find out what their set is like. Although mainterms always get preference over lunchtimes, most mainterms SMs will be very helpful and willing to work with you to come up with a solution you both like. It can also be really fun to have a mainterm set to play with, as they get to spend a LOT more money than you do!<br />
<br />
If you are doing a mainterm show and have a lunchtime on in your week then try to keep the lunchtime crew up to speed. Be helpful and try not to allow your vision to spoil their show.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Stage_Management&diff=3215Stage Management2008-01-07T16:46:33Z<p>Dave: /* If you need Help */</p>
<hr />
<div>== How to Stage Manage a Show ==<br />
<br />
Stage management can be divided roughly into two parts: preparation before the show goes up, and backstage management during the show. Before the show goes up a stage manager is responsible for gathering props, dealing with costumes, building the set, and in general doing anything that is not covered by the producer, technician or director. In some theatres this may include organising rehearsal space, contacting actors about changes and other administrative duties. Depending on the size of the production, there can be people who work with the stage manager to do these pre-show jobs. One might have a props mistress (or master), a costumer, a team for set design/building, etc. Obviously this changes show to show- a realistic modern drama will have very little need for costume as the actors can wear their own clothes, for example. The important thing to remember is that the stage manager is in charge of the crew and as such needs to make sure the jobs are done, everything is on time and under budget, and all who are helping understand their tasks and conditions.<br />
<br />
Having a crew is lovely and a luxury, but at the end of the day the SM is responsible for making sure things are done. Therefore, it is important for a stage manager to be competent at all aspects of backstage work. Part of stage managing, especially at a student theatre, is learning, so don't worry if you've never used a drill in your life or have no idea where one would go to find a box of tonic waters. The important thing isn't that you know how to do it, but that you're willing to make sure it gets done by asking for help, learning through experience and knowing your own limitations. You'll soon build up a support network of people- people who are good at painting, building set, sewing, decoration, carpentry, plumbing- whatever you might possibly need! and can ask for their advice and help.<br />
<br />
A director "runs" a show, but his or her job effectively stops when the show begins. A director should never be backstage during a show- once he has warmed up his cast and given last-minute notes, the stage manager takes over. During the show, the SM is responsible for everything that happens backstage- if needed, cueing actors to go on, keeping track of props and costume, doing any scene changes or set moving, and most importantly dealing with any emergency that might occur. This part of the job can be very simple. If all of the actors know and can hear their cues, props are minimal and set changing can be done easily during the interval, all the SM need do is sit backstage and relax.<br />
<br />
Or perhaps, not so simple. Imagine a worst case scenario: actors don't know their cues and have to be told when to go on stage every few minutes by the SM, someone gets a rip in her costume and needs to be onstage in thirty seconds, someone else has lost his very essential prop somewhere in the dressing room, the set needs to be completely turned around in the ten-minute interval and one of the flats has come loose at the brace and is leaning dangerously, an actress misses a line and bursts into tears backstage, an actor has cut his leg on a piece of set and is bleeding in the wings, and meanwhile six people in the ten-person ensemble cast have exactly forty-five seconds to completely change their costumes in the dressing room. It's at this point that a stage manager has to be level-headed, rational and quick-thinking - able to hand out plasters and comfort crying actresses while simultaneously sewing a seam in a dress, drilling a flat back into place, making or repairing a prop that can't be found, directing stagehands to move set and helping the cast get into costume and on stage for their lines.<br />
<br />
It's (hopefully) unlikely that all of these emergencies will occur during your show, but you must be prepared for the possibilities. It's (hopefully) unlikely that you'll have to do all of the before-show preparation by yourself, but you must be prepared for that possibility. Stage managing a show is a lot of work and a LOT of fun- everything you do pays off tenfold in the end. It's a great chance to do a bit of absolutely everything and learn about many aspects of theatre, and the satisfaction that comes from running a perfect show with no mistakes is amazing.<br />
<br />
== Stage Managing at the Bedlam ==<br />
<br />
So you've gone on a form as stage manager, and don't know what on earth this entails. Well, here's a checklist of what needs to be done before the show:<br />
<br />
*1. Have a preliminary meeting with your director before the GM to ask what the set is going to be like, and if there are any concerns that need to be addressed or which will probably come up during the meeting. During the GM you will probably have to say a few things about what your set is and how you plan to achieve any particularly difficult aspects (pyrotechnics, moving set pieces, etc). You don't have to know everything or have read the play just yet, but it's good to be prepared for any questions members of the company might ask.<br><br />
*2. Stand up with your team at the GM and say what you plan to do and how you plan to do it. This can range from "It's a box set with a table and two chairs," to "We're going to build a working kitchen on stage." Keep your speech short and to the point during the actual proposal (which is only a few minutes long), answer all questions you are asked in detail, and generally appear to be a competent person. If your team goes through on production merit, all shows will be put to a preference vote and it is this that will decide the week in which you go on and things like preference for actors.<br><br />
*3. If your show goes through, it's time for a longer meeting with the director. Some directors are happy to let you design the set with little or no input, whereas others have specific requests down to the very last detail. At this point you should arrange to get a copy of the script- read through it and mark down all mentions of props and scene changes. Then come up with a design that you and your director both agree on.<br><br />
*4. Fill out the theatre manager's questionnaire, which is sent to the SMs of all the shows that go through. This is a simple form which covers safety issues such as whether anyone will be smoking on stage, for example.<br><br />
*5. In the next few weeks, start gathering your props and/or costumes. Most of this can be found at the theatre or borrowed from members of the cast. Lunchtimes have a small budget to cover anything you need to buy. Mainterms have a larger budget, but you'll probably need to spend this mostly on your set build.<br><br />
*6. Build your set! You will be scheduled time on the stage for this. Send out an e-mail to all of your friends and fellow SMs to come along and help you build if you think you'll need it- depending on the complexity of the set, builds can last until the wee hours of the morning, so bring snacks and music to keep everyone cheerful. You should find things like flats and braces up in the balconies- ask your theatre manager if you need anything in particular. A build is a scheduled time specifically to build set. A get-in is a scheduled time (usually the weekend before the show) to actually install anything you've built. These are normally compressed into one time for lunchtimes, and just called the get-in. During your get-in, your tech manager will want to be rigging lights and focusing them around your set. You can also ask your director and actors to come along, although normally they aren't good for very much more than painting ;)<br><br />
*7. Go to some rehearsals- how many depends on your preference and the size of the show. For a mainterm you might want to go along to most of the rehearsals the cast has on stage and make note of blocking, etc. For a lunchtime, go to the tech and dress runs. Watch from the audience (unless you need to do scene changes during the dress run) and make notes of everything that goes wrong or needs to be done. This is also a good chance to see a full run of the play since you will probably be backstage for most of it.<br><br />
*8. During the show itself, sit backstage and take care of anything that goes wrong. If you need help moving set, enlist a couple of friends to sit there with you and help. Depending on the show, you could be in the dressing room, in the stage cupboard, or just behind the flats. The only exception to this is a show where no one is ever backstage (the only one I can think of is the Improverts, who still have a stage manager, but they never have to sit backstage).<br><br />
*9. After the show, you'll have get-out time (this is generally directly after the last performance). This is simple: do what you did at your get-in, but backwards. Dismantle the set, put everything away, give back all the props. Everyone (actors and director included) should help with this if they can. Your tech manager will derig all of the lights.<br><br />
*10. <b>GO TO THE [[Bobbys|PUB]].</b><br><br />
<br />
===If you need Help===<br />
<br />
*[[Committee#Set Manager|Set manager]]. The Set Manager is in charge of everything that goes on in the building that has to do with set and should be your first stop for any problems or questions you have about your set. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Theatre_Manager|Theatre manager]]. The theatre manager is in charge of everything it the world, and should know a lot more about Health and Safety Guidelines.<br><br />
*[[Committee#Wardrobe_Manager|Wardrobe manager]]. You need to talk to this person about what costumes and props are in the theatre and can be used for your show. The costume cupboard is locked and the wardrobe manager will be able to schedule a time to let you in and show you what we have. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Business_Manager|Business manager]]. If you spend any money on props, get a VAT receipt, write your name on it, and hand it in to the business manager, who will make sure you get a cheque with that money back. This is also the person to talk to if you need to place a big order somewhere and want to invoice Bedlam for it. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Secretary|Secretary]]. This is the person to talk to if you need to schedule more time to build than you have been allotted. <br><br />
<br />
===Working with a Mainterm/Lunchtime===<br />
If you are doing a lunchtime show, you may need to share set with a mainterm going on in the same week. Speak to their stage manager well in advance to find out what their set is like. Although mainterms always get preference over lunchtimes, most mainterms SMs will be very helpful and willing to work with you to come up with a solution you both like. It can also be really fun to have a mainterm set to play with, as they get to spend a LOT more money than you do!<br />
<br />
If you are doing a mainterm show and have a lunchtime on in your week then try to keep the lunchtime crew up to speed. Be helpful and try not to allow your vision to spoil their show.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Stage_Management&diff=3214Stage Management2008-01-07T16:46:24Z<p>Dave: /* If you need Help */</p>
<hr />
<div>== How to Stage Manage a Show ==<br />
<br />
Stage management can be divided roughly into two parts: preparation before the show goes up, and backstage management during the show. Before the show goes up a stage manager is responsible for gathering props, dealing with costumes, building the set, and in general doing anything that is not covered by the producer, technician or director. In some theatres this may include organising rehearsal space, contacting actors about changes and other administrative duties. Depending on the size of the production, there can be people who work with the stage manager to do these pre-show jobs. One might have a props mistress (or master), a costumer, a team for set design/building, etc. Obviously this changes show to show- a realistic modern drama will have very little need for costume as the actors can wear their own clothes, for example. The important thing to remember is that the stage manager is in charge of the crew and as such needs to make sure the jobs are done, everything is on time and under budget, and all who are helping understand their tasks and conditions.<br />
<br />
Having a crew is lovely and a luxury, but at the end of the day the SM is responsible for making sure things are done. Therefore, it is important for a stage manager to be competent at all aspects of backstage work. Part of stage managing, especially at a student theatre, is learning, so don't worry if you've never used a drill in your life or have no idea where one would go to find a box of tonic waters. The important thing isn't that you know how to do it, but that you're willing to make sure it gets done by asking for help, learning through experience and knowing your own limitations. You'll soon build up a support network of people- people who are good at painting, building set, sewing, decoration, carpentry, plumbing- whatever you might possibly need! and can ask for their advice and help.<br />
<br />
A director "runs" a show, but his or her job effectively stops when the show begins. A director should never be backstage during a show- once he has warmed up his cast and given last-minute notes, the stage manager takes over. During the show, the SM is responsible for everything that happens backstage- if needed, cueing actors to go on, keeping track of props and costume, doing any scene changes or set moving, and most importantly dealing with any emergency that might occur. This part of the job can be very simple. If all of the actors know and can hear their cues, props are minimal and set changing can be done easily during the interval, all the SM need do is sit backstage and relax.<br />
<br />
Or perhaps, not so simple. Imagine a worst case scenario: actors don't know their cues and have to be told when to go on stage every few minutes by the SM, someone gets a rip in her costume and needs to be onstage in thirty seconds, someone else has lost his very essential prop somewhere in the dressing room, the set needs to be completely turned around in the ten-minute interval and one of the flats has come loose at the brace and is leaning dangerously, an actress misses a line and bursts into tears backstage, an actor has cut his leg on a piece of set and is bleeding in the wings, and meanwhile six people in the ten-person ensemble cast have exactly forty-five seconds to completely change their costumes in the dressing room. It's at this point that a stage manager has to be level-headed, rational and quick-thinking - able to hand out plasters and comfort crying actresses while simultaneously sewing a seam in a dress, drilling a flat back into place, making or repairing a prop that can't be found, directing stagehands to move set and helping the cast get into costume and on stage for their lines.<br />
<br />
It's (hopefully) unlikely that all of these emergencies will occur during your show, but you must be prepared for the possibilities. It's (hopefully) unlikely that you'll have to do all of the before-show preparation by yourself, but you must be prepared for that possibility. Stage managing a show is a lot of work and a LOT of fun- everything you do pays off tenfold in the end. It's a great chance to do a bit of absolutely everything and learn about many aspects of theatre, and the satisfaction that comes from running a perfect show with no mistakes is amazing.<br />
<br />
== Stage Managing at the Bedlam ==<br />
<br />
So you've gone on a form as stage manager, and don't know what on earth this entails. Well, here's a checklist of what needs to be done before the show:<br />
<br />
*1. Have a preliminary meeting with your director before the GM to ask what the set is going to be like, and if there are any concerns that need to be addressed or which will probably come up during the meeting. During the GM you will probably have to say a few things about what your set is and how you plan to achieve any particularly difficult aspects (pyrotechnics, moving set pieces, etc). You don't have to know everything or have read the play just yet, but it's good to be prepared for any questions members of the company might ask.<br><br />
*2. Stand up with your team at the GM and say what you plan to do and how you plan to do it. This can range from "It's a box set with a table and two chairs," to "We're going to build a working kitchen on stage." Keep your speech short and to the point during the actual proposal (which is only a few minutes long), answer all questions you are asked in detail, and generally appear to be a competent person. If your team goes through on production merit, all shows will be put to a preference vote and it is this that will decide the week in which you go on and things like preference for actors.<br><br />
*3. If your show goes through, it's time for a longer meeting with the director. Some directors are happy to let you design the set with little or no input, whereas others have specific requests down to the very last detail. At this point you should arrange to get a copy of the script- read through it and mark down all mentions of props and scene changes. Then come up with a design that you and your director both agree on.<br><br />
*4. Fill out the theatre manager's questionnaire, which is sent to the SMs of all the shows that go through. This is a simple form which covers safety issues such as whether anyone will be smoking on stage, for example.<br><br />
*5. In the next few weeks, start gathering your props and/or costumes. Most of this can be found at the theatre or borrowed from members of the cast. Lunchtimes have a small budget to cover anything you need to buy. Mainterms have a larger budget, but you'll probably need to spend this mostly on your set build.<br><br />
*6. Build your set! You will be scheduled time on the stage for this. Send out an e-mail to all of your friends and fellow SMs to come along and help you build if you think you'll need it- depending on the complexity of the set, builds can last until the wee hours of the morning, so bring snacks and music to keep everyone cheerful. You should find things like flats and braces up in the balconies- ask your theatre manager if you need anything in particular. A build is a scheduled time specifically to build set. A get-in is a scheduled time (usually the weekend before the show) to actually install anything you've built. These are normally compressed into one time for lunchtimes, and just called the get-in. During your get-in, your tech manager will want to be rigging lights and focusing them around your set. You can also ask your director and actors to come along, although normally they aren't good for very much more than painting ;)<br><br />
*7. Go to some rehearsals- how many depends on your preference and the size of the show. For a mainterm you might want to go along to most of the rehearsals the cast has on stage and make note of blocking, etc. For a lunchtime, go to the tech and dress runs. Watch from the audience (unless you need to do scene changes during the dress run) and make notes of everything that goes wrong or needs to be done. This is also a good chance to see a full run of the play since you will probably be backstage for most of it.<br><br />
*8. During the show itself, sit backstage and take care of anything that goes wrong. If you need help moving set, enlist a couple of friends to sit there with you and help. Depending on the show, you could be in the dressing room, in the stage cupboard, or just behind the flats. The only exception to this is a show where no one is ever backstage (the only one I can think of is the Improverts, who still have a stage manager, but they never have to sit backstage).<br><br />
*9. After the show, you'll have get-out time (this is generally directly after the last performance). This is simple: do what you did at your get-in, but backwards. Dismantle the set, put everything away, give back all the props. Everyone (actors and director included) should help with this if they can. Your tech manager will derig all of the lights.<br><br />
*10. <b>GO TO THE [[Bobbys|PUB]].</b><br><br />
<br />
===If you need Help===<br />
<br />
*[[Committee#Set Manager|Setmanager]]. The Set Manager is in charge of everything that goes on in the building that has to do with set and should be your first stop for any problems or questions you have about your set. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Theatre_Manager|Theatre manager]]. The theatre manager is in charge of everything it the world, and should know a lot more about Health and Safety Guidelines.<br><br />
*[[Committee#Wardrobe_Manager|Wardrobe manager]]. You need to talk to this person about what costumes and props are in the theatre and can be used for your show. The costume cupboard is locked and the wardrobe manager will be able to schedule a time to let you in and show you what we have. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Business_Manager|Business manager]]. If you spend any money on props, get a VAT receipt, write your name on it, and hand it in to the business manager, who will make sure you get a cheque with that money back. This is also the person to talk to if you need to place a big order somewhere and want to invoice Bedlam for it. <br><br />
*[[Committee#Secretary|Secretary]]. This is the person to talk to if you need to schedule more time to build than you have been allotted. <br><br />
<br />
===Working with a Mainterm/Lunchtime===<br />
If you are doing a lunchtime show, you may need to share set with a mainterm going on in the same week. Speak to their stage manager well in advance to find out what their set is like. Although mainterms always get preference over lunchtimes, most mainterms SMs will be very helpful and willing to work with you to come up with a solution you both like. It can also be really fun to have a mainterm set to play with, as they get to spend a LOT more money than you do!<br />
<br />
If you are doing a mainterm show and have a lunchtime on in your week then try to keep the lunchtime crew up to speed. Be helpful and try not to allow your vision to spoil their show.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=A_to_Z&diff=3213A to Z2008-01-07T16:42:03Z<p>Dave: </p>
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== A ==<br />
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==== Abus ====<br />
Brand of padlocks Bedlam uses for both standard and alcohol locks on the cafe and the fire exit and main door security. Typically, the corresponding keys should only come in two sizes, however a load exist on the TM keys to which there don't appear to be any locks. Each padlock should have a number on it, so if you take the padlock to a locksmith, you should be able to get more padlocks/keys that are the same lock. <br />
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==== Actors ====<br />
Persons who ponce around on stage trying to remember their lines. Usually late. Always perky. <br />
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==== Adam House ====<br />
A building on Chamber’s Street where Edinburgh University students matriculate and sit exams. There is also a 106ish seater auditorium in the basement. EUTC has done shows there in the past and through the year several departmental drama groups will do shows there and need crew. Go and ask for a look around cos it’s quite interesting. Tech equipment is very limited. Through the fringe it is run as C's main venue and they turn the large exam halls into auditoriums and have a large bar on the ground floor. Obviously you will be drinking in Bedlam so it shouldn’t matter. <br />
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==== AGM - Annual General Meeting ====<br />
Outgoing committee reports explaining what they have done during their year are given. The committee for the coming year is elected. Fringe shows are proposed and selected. Any other large motions affecting the running of the company are proposed and debated. Loads of talk happens about the constitution. Bring a pen, a book and a crate of booze. <br />
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==== AJ ====<br />
Standing for "adjustable," an AJ is a type of spanner which has a spiral cog which allows you to change the size of the spanner. Less hassle to carry around than a selection of spanners but not quite as easy to use, the reduction in weight normally decides the matter. <br />
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==== Archivist ====<br />
see [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Argument ====<br />
see [[#AGM - Annual General Meeting|AGM]], [[Current events#Regular Events|Company meetings]], [[Pubs]] etc<br />
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==== Art ====<br />
What the EUTC is technically all about to promote. “Art holds up a mirror to the universe” but since the universe is infinite, there is no mirror large enough therefore art is crap. (nb this is not to be confused with painting. painting is pretty.) <br />
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==== Avalon Stage Armoury ====<br />
8 Scone Gardens, Edinburgh. 0131 661 1123. Run by Alan Jeffreys. Make sure to phone before you go there because chances are he’ll not be in. Make sure anything borrowed gets returned on time, in a decent state and people pay promptly. He’s reasonably cheap and the only place around that hires stage armoury out. <b> I think this may have closed or moved </b> -[[User:88.108.72.215|88.108.72.215]] 23:12, 19 March 2006 (GMT) <br />
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==== Auditorium ====<br />
The Bedlam one holds 90 red seats. The seats are depreciated over 5 years so should be up for replacement in 2006. They were bought second hand for cash from a building site when the ABC on lothian road became an Odean. The rostra is depreciated over 10 years so was up for replacement in 1999, a fringe project waiting to happen.<br />
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== B ==<br />
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==== Banners ====<br />
We have two wood and four canvas.The wood ones are:- one is a large rectangle which is used for mainterms and one is a large [[Fat Cat]] which can be used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss for water proofing reasons. The banners are tied to the eyelets on the front of the building and when the fat cat gets put up the head needs to be tied to the stonework which requires climbing skills. The Canvas ones are for fringe use and comprise two that say "Bedlam" and "Theatre" and two that have giant Becks bottles and Venue 49 on them. These are normally hung from the towers above the red notice boards. Eyelets exist for this purpose. The Becks banners were part of a sponsership deal in years past and do not have to be hung. There are/were also some Cobra banners for a similar reason.<br />
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==== Barrett, Mr David ====<br />
He is incharge of the Electrical department of Estates and Buildings. His phone number is 0131 650 2484. We should get him to organise any electrical installations we get. <br />
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==== Bedlam Red (gloss) ====<br />
This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."<br />
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==== Bins ====<br />
There are bins through out the building with black liners in. They are never emptied unless the Theatre Manager, the FoH Manager or the Duty Manager tells someone to do it, although any member of the company can if they like. The large bin outside the side entrance ("Claymore") gets emptied on a Monday Morning and the lid was replaced after the old one snapped off in 2001. Watch out about overloading it, the bin men can become angry. It was once filled with scrap metal and almost broke the bin lorry. The key to Claymore is the green plastic thing on the Duty Manager's keys, TM keys, and others. <br> The FoH bins are located round the front of the building on either side of the door, they were re-located there to prevent tramp mis-use. These bins occassionally have needles left in or near them, be careful when emptying. The key to the FoH bins is the metal tab thing on the FoH manager's keys. <br />
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==== Bin Bags ====<br />
Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are. <br />
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==== Black Light ====<br />
see [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Black Techie ====<br />
see [[Black Techie]]<br />
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==== Blackwood, Alan ====<br />
EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.<br />
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==== Bleach ====<br />
Buy it in big 5l bottles, great for cleaning the toilets and for pouring over the backstage exit when someone has forgotten to lock it and it’s been pissed on, less of a problem now it's not a bog. Also works as a weed killer. <br />
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==== Blue Meanie ====<br />
The Edinburgh term for Parking Attendant, they’re the nasty people who fine you if you park in the wrong place. See parking for how to get away with parking at Bedlam. They live on Chambers Street so never park here illegally because it’s the first and last place they check. They also have offices on Garden Terrace so watch out if you park here. <br />
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==== Bobbys ====<br />
See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Bolts ====<br />
Really useful for holding things together but you can never find a matching set. People are to be encouraged to attach nuts and washers to them when they add them to the collection. <br />
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==== Braces, Stage ====<br />
These are long pieces of wood which are used to hold flats up. They consist of a piece of 2x1 about three feet long with a metal foot at one end, which you can put stage weights (See [[#Stage Weight|stage weights]]) on top of, and a metal prong called a bull’s horn (Cos it looks like one) at the other. The bull’s horn goes through an eyelet (See [[#Eyelets| Eyelets]]) attached to the flat in a complicated twisting manoeuvre and then the flat can be held vertical without needing a member of stage crew to perform a human cleat. Some braces have half hinges, instead of bull's horns, which allows them to be attached to the back of flats with screws rather than eyelets. Just make sure the half hinges are well-attached to the brace itself.<br />
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==== Brika Float ====<br />
A yummy thing consisting of ice cream stuck in the bottom of a pint glass and Smirnoff Ice poured in on top of it. There may be stirring involved depending on how sloshed you are already and how much you really care. Invented by a strange Canadian and occasionally served in the Bedlam Cafe on pain of loud squealy sounds.<br />
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==== Broom, Alastair ====<br />
Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion. <br />
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==== Buildings Agreement ====<br />
There is an agreement between EUSA and the university which gives us this fine theatre. It basically reads that the University will keep us weather tight and legal and cannot shift us unless they can provide an alternative venue equivalent in location, amenities, space and access. They want to shift us but haven’t got anywhere to put us. There is also a buildings agreement between EUSA and the EUTC which has since been lost by both parties, if anyone ever finds out what it said there are lots of people who would be interested to know. <br />
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==== Business Manager ====<br />
The person who is responsible for all financial matters within EUTC. All major (Over £100) Must be approved by:<br />
:# The Business Manager<br />
:# EUSA Permanent Secretary Graham Boyak<br />
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== C ==<br />
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==== Cable ====<br />
Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See [[#Farnell|Farnell]]) or from Maplin (See [[#Maplin|Maplin]])<br />
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==== Café ====<br />
See [[Café]]<br />
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==== Cappadocia ====<br />
See [[Take Aways]] <br />
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==== Carpet ====<br />
Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: Accountant's Office 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, Auditorium 1998 with tiles added 2005, Dressing room 2000. Carpet is stored on the balcony under the floor of the workshop area which can be accessed by moving the steps which lead down to the scaff store. The carpet in the dressing room is guaranteed for five years against most of the stuff that happens to it but you have try to clean it with the stuff they provided first which has since been lost. The paperwork can be found in the Theatre Manager’s drawer in the guarantees section. The carpet in the side entrance and auditorium walkways are tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles. <br />
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==== Ceilidhs ====<br />
Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]<br />
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==== Central Fish and Chip Shop ====<br />
See [[Take Aways]]<br />
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==== Cigarettes ====<br />
Look in the show section for "[[Production Guidelines - Lunchtimes#Fire, firearms and smoking|Smoking on stage]]" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium, especially now that smoking is illegal in the building. Make sure there is a copious amount of No Smoking signs throughout the building, even in the box office.<br />
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==== Cigars ====<br />
For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See [[#Cigarettes|Cigarettes]]<br />
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==== Cloth/Material ====<br />
Can be purchased from Edinburgh Fabrics on South Clerk Street, which has the advantage of being very close and has reasonable prices (ask for student discount). If you are buying a lot it is generally worth it to go to the Cloth Shop in Leith (at the end of Broughton Road, you can walk there from Bedlam in about forty minutes) which has a better selection and can be cheaper for buying in bulk. If you need specialty fabrics there is also Mandors on East Claremont Street, but they can be pricey. Ask the wardrobe manager before buying because we have rather a lot of spare material in the costume cupboard.<br />
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==== Construction ====<br />
This tends to be a bit of a nightmare and any major undertakings should be vetoed in the Theatre Manager’s Questionnaire stage. You need to keep an eye on people doing it because it’s amazing the number of actors who will try and use power tools without knowing anything about what they’re doing. Construction should not happen in FoH areas without the permission of the Theatre Manager and the FoH Manager. Café furniture should not be used in construction because it gets damaged. Allowing construction in the Office is not sensible because it makes a mess and the president rarely tidies. <br />
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==== Cooker, kitchen ====<br />
New cooker bought in Fringe '06. Has 4 ring hob, full size oven with grill section that doubles as an oven. As of now, the old cooker is still installed but should be removed shortly.<br />
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==== Costume Cupboard ====<br />
see [[Costuming]] or [[Costume Cupboard]]<br />
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==== Counter, Box Office ====<br />
see [[Box Office#Counter|Box Office - Counter]]<br />
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== D ==<br />
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==== Degree ====<br />
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:# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the cafe.<br />
:# Level of education, normally gained at University. Technically this is what you’re here for, try not to forget although don’t neglect the building.<br />
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==== Desk, Office ====<br />
We have 2 working desks! Woot! <br />
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==== Detergent ====<br />
Buy it in big 5L containers. <br />
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==== Directors ====<br />
Most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. Useful for cleaning the toilets at work ins. <br />
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==== Disabled Access ====<br />
The only disabled access to the theatre is through the side entrance. This classes as only limited access as people can’t use it when a show is on. Make sure box office staff know to tell them to turn up 20 mins before the performance so they’re not left sitting in the rain. <br />
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==== Disabled Legislation ====<br />
By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors. <br />
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==== Disabled Seats ====<br />
The two seats on the front row stage left are easily removes, you just have to remove the four coach bolts and they lift out in a block. It’s a lot easier than the old practice of having to take two seats apart. You just have to make sure that the box office staff reduce the number of seats available for the performance. Always make sure you know about any disabled people who book themselves in, most will because they do recognise that we have to make special provision. <br />
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==== Disabled Toilets ====<br />
We really need to have these so we can go in the fringe programme as having disabled facilities. The legislation sets a minimum door width, the doors must open outwards and you need to be able to open them from the outside. <br />
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==== Doorbell ====<br />
see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]<br />
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== E == <br />
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==== EDC ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff. <br />
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==== EIF ====<br />
Edinburgh International Festival. Runs at a similar time to the Fringe but tends to be big events like opera and concerts. Finishes with the Firework concert which is held in Prince’s Street Gardens and rivals the Hogmanay display. <br />
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==== Electrical work ====<br />
You can normally get away with minor stuff like changing light bulbs. We’re definitely not allowed to do mains wiring which is why there are a few interesting cable runs in which look like real sockets but the cable runs to a plug which gets put into a wall socket (much confusion when someone unplugs it). <br />
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==== Electrical Mishaps ====<br />
Try not to have any. Hope the fuses blow and the PCBs work. It is possible to survive a 415V 100A shock but the odds are against you so try and be safe. <br />
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==== Electrical Rating ====<br />
Explanation. Bedlam is supplied with a full supply of three phases (Red, Blue and Yellow - EEC rules state thse are now called Live 1,2,3 and coloured Black, Grey and Brown adding to everybody's pain.) each at 100A, 240V. General building power is drawn from the Red phase.<br />
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==== Electricity Bills ====<br />
A man comes around every so often and checks the meter and we get billed monthly. The annual bill is around £2500. Try and remember to turn the lights off. <br />
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==== Endless Loop ====<br />
See [[#Loop, Endless|Loop, Endless]].<br />
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==== Entertainments Manager ====<br />
Their big job through the year is to organise the ball, but sometimes fail to understand that what your average techie wants is food followed by a celeidh with lots of booze in the middle.<br> [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]] <br />
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==== Estates and Buildings ====<br />
The department of the University that is responsible for keeping Bedlam upright and weather tight. You will probably be on the phone to them every other week getting stuff fixed. They try to be helpful but you need to get put through to the right department…. We had a problem with the boiler in the kitchen and they sent us a plumber when what it needed was an electrician and the plumber said all the pipes were fine and went away again and I had to call again to get an electrician out. (See Works Department) <br />
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==== EUSA ====<br />
Edinburgh University Students Association is the union for Edinburgh University students. They monitor our finances and make sure we’re not being stupid with our use of the building. At the end of the year they take care of any under/over spend so often there is a spending spree just before they empty our coffers. They are also responsible to the University for maintenance to the building, they quite often get left out when you deal directly with the University so try and let them know what’s happening. <br />
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==== Exterior Floods ====<br />
We have one Sunflood (500W) lamp above the door and two 1K floods on the roof. The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 because one of the old ones had had the glass break and then a pigeon decided to make it into a nest and was electrocuted. They can be turned on using the exterior floods breaker and the exterior floods switch in the fuse cupboard. You need to turn them both on. Gelling them looks nice but they burn through very quickly. <br />
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==== Eyelets ====<br />
Normally in short supply these are a metal loop attached to a screw. They get lost and people always come to you for them so it is worth keeping a few spares. The best place to find them is in the back of flats (See Flats).<br />
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== F ==<br />
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==== Farnell ====<br />
Electrical and Electronic component supply company. We have a small (£10000) account with them. The catalogue gets delivered periodically so make sure you get it before it gets binned. Our account number is on the catalouge and you will need it when ordering. If you order before 3pm it should arrive the next day. <br />
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==== Filling Cabinets ====<br />
We have four, one in the Accountant's office and two in the main office in which anyone important has a drawer. The Theatre Manager’s drawer is useful for keeping stuff in that you think you’ll need, I normally kept a 4D Maglite, Gaffa, eyelets and proplus there. The accountant, the Business Manager and the President are the only people with keys to the cabinet in the accountant’s office. Currently the fourth cabinet is in the side entrance lobby till someone tells me where they want it. The Accountant’s cabinet was new after the old one was trashed when we were broken into fringe 2001. <br />
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==== Fire ====<br />
See [[Fire]]<br />
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==== First Aid ====<br />
There should be a registered first aider on duty when the building is open to the public. It is worth looking into for the Fringe as you’ll have the same staff all month. Legally there should be a first aider around whenever construction is being carried out. First aid training can be arranged from the St Andrew’s Ambulance for about £10 so it might be worth organising a session, especially for the committee because that way you would have one on duty when the building is open. <br />
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==== First Aid Boxes ====<br />
First aid boxes can be found in the office, the box office and the café. Blue plasters can normally be found in the kitchen. The first aid boxes need to be monitored to keep their contents up to date, each box has a list of what it should contain on the box. You’ll find that people use up all the plasters without telling you and then complain when they can’t find any. <br />
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==== Flats ====<br />
The most useful size is 8'x4'and Bedlam normally owns several of these. They are held upright using braces (See Braces, Stage), eyelets (See Eyelets) and stage weights (See Stage Weights). These can normally be found in the cupboard, back stage right. <br />
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==== Flat Store ====<br />
The Flat Store was built in 2000 and holds all our flats sensibly. It is as yet unfinished but still works. Make sure an shows that use flats replace them sensibly because all it takes is for a couple to be shoved in at a funny angle and you’ll have people dumping them on the balcony because the store is “Full”. The flat store was moved to the right side of the balcony in spring 2006, and was moved to the end of the stage left balcony during Christmas 2007<br />
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==== Flooding ====<br />
Do not- I repeat - NOT replace the cover on the drainpipe outside the back fire exit. It causes flooding, and water runs straight down into the foundations, causing the building to collapse even faster than it will already. <br />
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==== Floor Boards ====<br />
Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive. <br />
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==== Foyer Lights ====<br />
The Lights in the foyer run off a 12V supply which also feeds the doorbell. The supply is located in the tech box. They are turned on at the switch in the box office and have a tendency to blow. <br />
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==== Fresher’s Week ====<br />
This is when we try and sell EUTC to lots of sweet innocent things straight from high school. Try and keep the building reasonably tidy and concentrate on going out drinking, don’t let them rope you into organising anything. It is a good idea to try and make a decent first impression. There are normally shows happening and they tend to have no budget and ask for lots of favours, try and make them good because good shows attract members. <br />
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==== Fringe ====<br />
So much work and yet so much fun. Don’t get talked into doing fringe shows because it eats your life for not a lot of benefit. There is a high possibility you will drown under all the flyers you are handed. See lots of shows, socialise and drink lots. The pubs tend to be open later (Bobbys till 3 and Igloo till 5) so make the most of it. <br />
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==== Fringe Venue Manager ====<br />
This is the person responsible for running the building during the fringe. It is normally a job taken by people who have experience of producing and little experience of production. They advertise the building in the run up to the Fringe, chose the shows, appoint the staff and are technically in charge for the fringe. Remember that if your name is on the License when the shit hits the fan you make the decisions and can kick Fringe butt. <br />
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==== Fringe Safe ====<br />
An excellent book containing all the information you need to stay safe and legal, definitely worth a read even if you’re not doing the Fringe. Can be obtained from the Fringe Society Office on the High Street, although the Venue Manager (See Fringe Administrator) should be sent a copy. Every Fringe company used to be sent a copy but now only the venue managers get one.<br />
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==== Front of House Manager ====<br />
This person looks after the FoH areas including kitchen, they make sure the café and cleaning cupboard are kept stocked and that things get cleaned. They also arrange staffing but since producers are notoriously unable to make staff turn up (And their excuse is that they got them to sign up so them not turning up is not their problem). They tend to do their own maintenance if you prod them so that you don’t have to. <br />
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==== Furniture ====<br />
This breaks down into two sections.<br />
:# Bedlam furniture which is stuff which is used in the everyday life of the theatre so café stools, tables and the contents of the office. None of this should appear on stage.<br />
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the café or office.<br />
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== G ==<br />
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==== Gaffa Tape ====<br />
It is much like The Force, in that it has a Dark Side, a Light Side and holds the whole known universe together. Mainterms need to buy their own. You should keep a supply but don't put it all out cos it will walk. It can be bought from many suppliers, with Screwfix being about the cheapest followed by SKL and Blacklight. <br />
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==== Gas ====<br />
We have gas powered heating and the meter gets read monthly. We normally spend £1000 yearly on heating the building, although this has risen to about £2000 by trying to keep the actors happy but it didn’t work so this practice has been abandoned…..as long as the cans in the café don’t freeze, fob them off with an it’s an old cold building and even if I put the heating on 24 hours it would make no difference story. <br />
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==== Glass ====<br />
Glass is dangerous stuff in set construction, try and persuade them to use Perspex instead which easier to work with. You shouldn’t need to work about glass because replacing windows comes under keeping the building weather tight which the University is responsible for (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]).<br />
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==== Gordon, Mr Jim ====<br />
Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.<br />
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==== Grandad Tech ====<br />
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The appellation given to the most experienced tech in the room. Normally the oldest ex Tech Manager although in the absence of a Tech Manager ex Theatre Managers may be considered. If there are none of either the title may not be used, but since that chance of there not being one in the pub this is a situation which has never arisen.<br />
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==== Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar ====<br />
See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Guidelines ====<br />
see [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]<br />
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== H ==<br />
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==== Hammers ====<br />
You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance. <br />
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==== Hardboard ====<br />
The cheapest wood, it is little more than cardboard. It is useful for covering things although not if you want them to last. It expands when wet so can be used in a shrink to fit fashion like reskinning the stage (See Stage). It can’t really be reused because it just crumbles. <br />
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==== Heating System ====<br />
We have a gas powered system, the schematics and instructions for use can be found in the relevant appendix. Be nasty because we can’t afford to heat the building 24/7 and even then the actors would still complain. The tank in the auditorium makes funny noises when the heating turns on or off which scares actors. It also detracts from plays so try and make sure it does not cycle when there is a play on, I spent three weeks with it turning off at 20:00 until I watched a performance and it gurgled for a minute during a quiet bit. OOPS <br />
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==== Homebase ====<br />
Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell Paints]]). However, for all other things, not the cheapest option, but quick (especially for first year's who live in Hermit's Croft!).<br />
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==== House Lights ====<br />
There are eight house lights which are controlled from the dimmers, usally on channel 48. They used to dim from a small box connected to a power supply halfway down the balcony on House Left next to the trip switches. The small box is still knocking about somewhere, but generally it's much easier to keep them operated from the board. The four of the house lights are wired in the others can be unplugged and moved for conversion projects.<br />
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== I ==<br />
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==== Ian Russell Paints ====<br />
An independent paint retailer on Marchmont Road. We have an account so you don’t need cash. They keep a stock of matt black especially for us and can get anything if given enough time. <br />
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==== Igloo ====<br />
Now known as Dropkick Murphy's, a club on Merchant Street (Go down Candle Maker Row and turn right) which is open till 3am (5 during the Fringe) and is kept open as an alternative to gouging your eyes out when the pub closes. You should never ever go there unless you have alot of life insurance or a frontal lobotomy. It was called Bertie’s Bar but underwent rebranding in 2001, and then was rebranded back to being Berties, it didn't make a difference, it still sucks ass. It sells reasonably cheap alcohol but can be a bit busy on Friday and Saturday nights. <br />
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==== Intercom ====<br />
See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]] <br />
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==== Irn Bru ====<br />
The drink of the techie - it makes a refreshing hangover cure. Often endowed with the fabled negative number membership it’s presence can be seen in the number of 20p deposit bottles. Because of the deposit bottles it can also feed a hungry techie with the equation 6xbottle=chips.<br />
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== J ==<br />
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==== Jack, Mr David ====<br />
The University Buildings Manager who can help with big maintenance and knowing what permits to get when you want to do things. His number is 0131 650 2475. <br />
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==== Jeffreys, Mr Alan ====<br />
He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See [[#Avalon Stage Armoury|Avalon Stage Armoury]]). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.<br />
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== K ==<br />
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==== Kennedy, Mr Malcolm ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council’s Building Inspector has been dealing with us for years. He understands how we run but make sure to get the building tidy before he visits. Chances are you will only see him once, during the annual licence inspection but if you change the layout of the theatre like with an auditorium conversion he needs to get a set of plans before you do it and to come and inspect it after you’re finished. <br />
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==== Keys, Side door ====<br />
The lock on the side door is a security yale and we should not be able to make copies. The locksmith in Leith on Easter Road will make copies for around £10 each. These copies can then be duplicated for about £5 each. <br />
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==== Keys, Interior ====<br />
You should know exactly who has keys to what and where. It is sensible to keep spares of everything in the key safe so that as long as you have a key to the key safe you can get anywhere even if you forget your big set. The normal price for copying keys is £2.50 for yale types and £3.00 for mortice keys. <br />
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==== Key Holders ====<br />
The police need a list of people that they can contact in the event of them needing access to the building. It must consist of at least three people living at different addresses who can give access to anywhere on the property. We normally give four names, normally the Theatre Manager, President, Tech Manager and Business Manager so for this reason these people should have keys to all the doors in the place. <br />
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== L ==<br />
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==== Leaks ====<br />
see Heidegger's Theory <br />
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==== Leatherman ====<br />
The techies multitool (See [[#Multitool|Multitool]]) of choice, there are several main types with the “Supertool” being favourite with the older techs and “Wave” more popular with newer techs. The “Wave” is prettier and more ergo dynamic than the larger “Supertool”. In function they differ little, having a good set of pliers, two blades, one straight, one serrated, a file, a saw several screwdrivers and an can/bottle opener. The “Wave” also has a very good set of scissors. Techies favour the leatherman brand due to their strength and reliability. Though watch out for Gerber multi-tools as well. Favoured more by Americans, the most popular model has spring-release quick access pliers. They're cool because they have replaceable parts, but you can only get them fixed in America.<br />
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==== License ====<br />
The main one you need to worry about is the annual theatre license. Ours runs from May 31st for a year. Prior to this date you will be contacted by the four branches of the council who need to look at the theatre. More information can be found in the section on People & Inspections. You might also have to know about Alcohol Licenses for festivals and the fringe. The license we apply for is an Occasional Permissions which we use to turn us into a members/patrons bar. Do not let people apply for an Occasional License because you need a licensed publican which we don’t have. You need to be careful about who can drink when covered by occasional permissions, we normally try to have a policy of members and patrons only. Bedlam does not need an Entertainments License for doing film showing and stuff, we are covered by our theatre license. If you are interested in more info on licenses look in Fringe Safe which goes through all the legal stuff. <br />
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==== Licensee ====<br />
Bedlam Theatre’s Licensee is EUTC’s President, you are then their responsible manager. You are responsible to them for keeping the building legal. If things go tits up and people die both of you are liable and could be jailed. <br />
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==== Lighting Rig ====<br />
Bedlam's lighting rig is 12'6" above the stage, there are 3 long bars along the auditorium and 6 bars which run across the auditorium. Along the 6 shorter bars there are additional conduit bars. From each conduit bar there hang 14 sockets. The other end of the circuits is at the patch panel (See Patch Panel, LX) It should be rehung every few years. It was last rehung Fringe '05.<br />
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==== Loop, Endless ====<br />
See [[#Endless Loop|<br />
Endless Loop]]<br />
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== M ==<br />
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==== Maglite ====<br />
Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their black techies (See [[Black Techie]]) and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted. <br />
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==== Make Up ====<br />
We have recently been given a set of basic stage makeup. Talk to the wardrobe manager if you need it. Some shows use it for effect and few things make more mess than actors either applying or removing makeup. Just make sure the Stage Manager cleans up afterwards and warn them if they don’t realise what a mess it will make. If professional-level makeup/advice is needed the best person to contact is Sarah Cairncross (about_time_scotland@yahoo.co.uk) who is quite good.<br />
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==== Maplin ====<br />
A techies toy store. A shop that sells electrical gubbins. They sell cable and connectors as well as all the other stuff that the Tech Manager (See [[#Tech Manager|Tech Manager]]) might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie cameoflage required.<br />
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==== MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) ====<br />
A cheap wood substitute that can be used for covering areas, it normally comes in 8’x4’ pieces of varying thickness. It is popular because it is cheap (Being sawdust mixed with glue) but is tends to be brittle and if it gets wet tends to disintergrate. Because it is so brittle it really doesn’t make sensible flooring <br />
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==== Microphone Sockets ====<br />
There are several microphone runs from the tech box to the stage cupboard. The end in the tech box can be found behind the sound equipment and the end in the stage cupboard is under the stage beside the steps. <br />
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==== Money ====<br />
You’ll have a budget, the Business Manager can tell you how much you’ve spent. Give the Business Manager receipts and the appropriate forms and you’ll get cash if it’s less than about £30 or a cheque if it’s more than that. If you need the money quickly cheques can be made to cash but you can only cash them at the Bank of Scotland on George IV Bridge. You can get a cheque for delivery people- ask the business manager. <br />
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==== Multitool ====<br />
An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ (See [[#AJ|AJ]]), blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the leatherman (See [[#Leatherman|Leatherman]])<br />
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==== Murray's Tool Stores ====<br />
There are several branches of Murray’s around, they sell decent quality tools at a reasonable price as well as general hardware. They tend to give a discount to EUTC members, although it’s normally just knocking the pennies off a purchase.<br />
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== N ==<br />
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==== No ====<br />
The most useful word in your vocabulary (See [[#Yes|Yes]]), just think how much easier your life would be if you had know this word when they asked you to be Theatre Manager. Now go find a Stage Manager to practice it on……no not the cute ones.<br />
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==== No No Nanette ====<br />
A musical of dubious quality.<br />
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==== Nuts ====<br />
They get lost and you can never get them to match up with bolts (See [[#Bolts|Bolts]]). Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.<br />
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== O ==<br />
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==== Opinions ====<br />
What’s one of these then? <br />
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==== Outside Companies ====<br />
We try and hire ourselves out because it gets money in and the members get paid for staffing. You need to watch outside companies because often they don’t have a clue as to what’s illegal. I’ve written a set of guidelines and a questionnaire for outside companies. Make sure that whoever is supervising the in knows what they’re doing (Unless you can get the job….try and get paid a technician wage for it not just the general wage). You’ll need to check the set but remember that they’re paying a lot of money so be professional and polite, <br />
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== P ==<br />
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==== Paint ====<br />
We use lots, the main ones you’ll have to buy in are black and white matt. They can be got from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) quite cheaply. Don’t let people paint the stage in gloss because it needs to be sanded down before it can be painted over.<br />
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==== Paint Brushes ====<br />
We get through a lot of these because people are unable to was them properly. Make sure that you always have white spirit (See White Spirit) in stock so that people can wash gloss off their brushes. Be nasty and keep a couple of nice ones locked away for when you have to paint something. <br />
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==== Paint Rollers ====<br />
These are worse than brushes for getting fucked because they are that much more effort to wash. As with brushes yell at people to do it right and make sure you’ve got a nice one locked away for when you need it. <br />
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==== Paint Shed, The ====<br />
A large paint shop on Howe Street (Just walk down Fredrick Street and keep going). They can normally get stuff when Ian Russell can’t and are slightly cheaper but a lot further away. <br />
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==== Parking ====<br />
Bedlam is on yellow lines,(and upon bricks because of some geordie...see Timms) currently you can load between 0930 and 1700 and park between 1830 and 0800, this means that from 0800 till 0930 and 1700 till 1830 you can’t park at all. To prevent yourself getting parking tickets you need to leave the boot of your car open so that you class as loading, you still have to return to the car every five minutes but at least you don’t get a ticket. If you need to park for longer you can call the Parking Attendants (See [[#Blue Meanie|Parking Attendant]]) head office and tell them you’re there officially. I’ve never actually managed to get through to them when I’ve needed to but they’ve assured me that all I need to do is call.<br />
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==== Parking Attendant ====<br />
See [[#Blue Meanie|Blue Meanie]]<br />
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==== Panic Button ====<br />
see [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]] <br />
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==== Perspex ====<br />
Used as a glass substitute it is easier to work and a lot safer onstage. It still fractures to give sharp edges so care must be taken and any residue cleaned up. The best way to cut it is with a Stanley knife which takes work and time but persevere. <br />
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==== Photocopier ====<br />
We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen). <br />
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==== Pigeon Holes ====<br />
Each Committee member has a pigeon hole where you can stick stuff for them, people never check them so it’s better to put notes on the board. They’re useful to use for pending (I can’t be bothered doing it right now) stuff. <br />
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==== Plasterwork ====<br />
Most of it’s falling down so watch out what gaffa you remove. Repairing plasterwork takes a degree of skill cos you need to get it good and smooth so only let people who know what they’re doing at it. The trick to it is to build it up in thin layers and then water down the top layer so it goes on smoothly. <br />
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==== Police ====<br />
Of limited use in moving tramps (See Tramps) and should be called in the event of theft or assault. The number for St Leonard’s Street police station is 0131 662 1000 - ask for the "Operations Room" if you'd like a constable to come.<br />
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==== Posters ====<br />
Shows make posters and they put them up, the FoH Manager normally monitors the ones FoH and the staff keep them up to date. Legally what you need is for them to be secured at all four corners. To put up posters in Uni Buildings they need to be stamped with the EUSA logo. If you’re doing them make sure that you stamp the master and photocopy it, rather than having to stamp every individual poster. If you enlarge to A3 do this before stamping because it’s obvious when you enlarge the stamp. All posters should show the EUTC logo, have the name and address of the theatre, dates and times of the show, ticket prices and the box office phone number. <br />
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==== President ====<br />
When it gets down to it the President is in charge, they are the Licensee (See [[#Licensee|Licensee]]) and in charge of the Company. The way the duties normally break down is that the Theatre Manager takes responsibility for keeping the theatre safe and legal, the President organises the company. Bear in mind that the President out ranks you but will normally respect your opinion and let you run the theatre as you see best because they’re normally actor/director/producer types and don’t know how to run a theatre...<br />
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==== Press and Publicity Officer ====<br />
This person is responsible for the public face of the EUTC and Bedlam theatre so keep on their good side. They should check all posters before they go out and should be able to make your forms pretty before giving them out. This may take some times so be ready to make alternative arrangements. Just do what you can and try not to hurt their feelings if you could do it better. <br />
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==== Printer, Box Office ====<br />
See [[Box Office]]<br />
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==== Productions Manager ====<br />
They talk regularly with all the shows and should know exactly what’s happening in all shows. They communicate between shows and committee so that all shows should know what’s the committee is saying about them and take measures to stop us kicking their butts. They distribute Production Guidelines so that people have no excuse when they do stupid things.<br />
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== Q ==<br />
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==== Quinn, Mr Owen ====<br />
Owen Quinn used to be the EUSA Buildings Manager, so you may hear some stories about him. He is no longer with us (in the context of EUSA, rather than this temporal world). Take this as you will.<br />
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== R ==<br />
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==== Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) ====<br />
The colour of red that FoH is painted.<br />
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==== Refuse Collection ====<br />
The large 1100L bin (Claymore) outside the Accountant's Office is emptied every Monday, I’ve found that is the best day cos most of the rubbish is created during work-ins on Sundays. During the fringe you need to get it emptied more often, just call Trade Waste. It was replaced in 2001 because the lid snapped off. It now locks which is something of an inconvenience because people just dump bin bags rather than going and getting the key. The key is just a green plastic thing. Lots of annoying people around tend to stick stuff in the bin if it’s not locked so you’ve got to work out which problem annoys you more. <br />
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==== Rostra ====<br />
Bedlam has lots, mainly in standard sizes which is useful. Every time they are used they need to be tested for structural integrity. They are stored on the SR balcony and you’ll probably have trouble finding all the right bits if you’re new to the job. <br />
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==== Rubber Gloves ====<br />
We get through an extraordinary number of pairs, it’s normally worth keeping a couple of pairs of extra thick ones for outside. A supply of disposable gloves is useful too but be aware that some people are allergic to latex ones.<br />
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== S ==<br />
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==== Scaffolding ====<br />
Building scaff correctly is an art form, the trick to it is to build it as strong as possible with as little scaff as possible, using the appropriate clamps (See [[#Scaff Clamps|Scaff Clamps]]), use common sense and get someone who knows what they’re doing. When in doubt build it then jump on it, if it breaks you can probably work out what’s wrong then rebuild it.<br />
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==== Scaff Clamps ====<br />
There are several main types of scaff clamps.<br />
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.<br />
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.<br />
:# Pucklok: Also called a hook clamp, this one should not be used for structural stuff but is a nice simple one for hanging things with.<br />
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt<br />
:# Band & Plate: Another nice simple one for joining scaff at right angles Bedlam owns lots of these but you need to put the bits together right to give it strength.<br />
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.<br />
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.<br />
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==== Scaff Spanner ====<br />
Bedlam owns one scaff spanner which is kept on the balconies. Scaff spanners are simple sockets on the end of rods which fit the nuts on scaff clamps. <br />
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==== Scottish Power ====<br />
The people we buy our gas and electricity from, they send people around every month to read the meter, it’s amazing how often I’ve seen the meter men considering how little I’m in office hours. <br />
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==== Screwfix ====<br />
They sell all sorts of hardware cheaply. They sell by catalogue and you can get them to bill us. The stuff isn’t fancy but it works. <br />
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==== Screwdriver ====<br />
Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip. <br />
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==== Screws ====<br />
The device of choice for holding bits of wood together. Bedlam only seems to stock big or really big screws, finding 1" or smaller screws is difficult. If you don’t know how to use screws yet there’s something wrong. <br />
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==== Secretary ====<br />
This is the person responsible for organising the company, they make schedules, know who does what and when, know who are members and keep the office stocked with stationary. <br />
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==== Security Grills ====<br />
The Security Grills which obstruct the servery are mainly there to stop Company members from helping themselves. It is possible to unscrew the fixings if you ever really need to but is probably not worth the effort. When we have alcohol stored there are larger “Alcohol” padlocks which can be used. This further restricts the number of people who can access the servery. <br />
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==== Set ====<br />
Stuff that goes onstage.<br />
See [[Set]]<br />
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== Set Manager ==<br />
see [[Committee#Set Manager| Committee : Set Manager]]<br />
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==== Sewing Machine ====<br />
There are two broken sewing machines in Bedlam (one black Singer, one light green...something). They are good for set but not for actual sewing although if anyone would like to try and fix them I am well up for that. There is one working sewing bought by Colleen Patterson during her stint as wardrobe manager 06/07, which is a JL100, very easy to use but shouldn't be used by anyone who isn't the wardrobe manager or someone trusted by the wardrobe manager. <br />
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==== Sex ====<br />
It happens, just clean up afterwards. <br />
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==== Show Switch ====<br />
This really useful device can be found in the tech box, it is used for when a show is on. Turning it on causes a red LED above the side auditorium door to turn on which says show in progress and it silences the intercom in the tech box. Instead the intercom causes green LEDs to light up along the front of the tech box. <br />
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==== Skips ====<br />
Back in the old days before they put up bollards on the fire exit we used to hire skips for when we did a big clear out. It is still possible but more hassle now. It’s best to shop around to find the best deal and remember that you have to bear in mind not just hiring a skip but the times and volumes involved. <br />
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==== SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) ====<br />
see [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Small hire charge ====<br />
Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our Fringe rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.<br />
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==== Smoking ====<br />
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It's illegal to do so in the building, even the box office or onstage. Blame the Scottish Executive.<br />
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==== Soap ====<br />
There are soap dispensers in the toilets and cafe, there could do with being soap dispensers in the kitchen and paint cupboard. They are refilled by opening them with the L-shaped key, then remove the clear bottle. The bottle can then be refilled with liquid soap from a larger container. To reinsert the bottle you can either try and show off, just plunging it in or you can remove the holder by holding down the white tab and pulling it out. The bottle can then be reinserted and turned upside down without making a mess. To finish slam the soap dispenser closed. <br />
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==== Sound System ====<br />
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see [[Sound]]<br />
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==== SPT ====<br />
Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill<br />
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==== Stage ====<br />
See [[Stage]]<br />
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==== Stage Monitor ====<br />
This is a microphone which picks up what’s happening on stage and then feeds it to the tech box and dressing room. It is powered by an AA battery in a little black box at the stage left end of the tech box. The On/Off control is also built into this box. The feed in the tech box can be turned off at the white box at the stage right end of the tech box, which switches between Monitor and PFL. The microphone is situated at the back of the auditorium so you can hear what the directors say to their friends straight after the show comes down. <br />
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==== Stage Weight ====<br />
These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See [[#Flats|Flats]]) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See [[#Braces, Stage|Braces, Stage]]) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.<br />
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==== Stamps ====<br />
Two types, the first is for sending letters and if you can’t use these you’ve got a problem, especially as now you don’t even have to lick them. The other is the EUSA stamp which all posters in EUSA buildings must have on or they’ll just get ripped down. We have a computer version of the EUSA stamp to put on posters- ask publicity manager.<br />
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== T ==<br />
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==== T-Shirts ====<br />
Most mainterms do T-Shirts of some kind, make sure if you want one that you get one for any shows, you can justify it if they ask what you’ve done for the show by telling them you’re letting it happen. <br />
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====Technicians ====<br />
Without them the stage would be very dark indeed, and the Actors would probably end up walking into a wall. Or each other. Have a tendency to get pissed off with everyone and everything. They dress in black. And live in the Tech Box.<br />
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Many are known to have a god complex, don't worry it is normal<br />
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==== Tech, Granddaddy ====<br />
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see [[#Grandad Tech|Grandad Tech]]<br />
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==== Tech Manager ====<br />
This person is the one you’ll have to work very closely with, basically if it breaks and it’s got a plug on it it’s their problem if it hasn’t got a plug it’s yours. They should know how to use all the equipment in the building and seem to spend all their time changing bulbs…but at least that means you don’t. Their two main jobs through the year are tech directing the fresher’s play and getting everything PAT tested (See [[#Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test)|Test, PAT]]).<br />
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==== Telewest ====<br />
The company that we get out phone from. <br />
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==== Tequila Club ====<br />
See: [[Tequila Club]]<br />
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==== Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) ====<br />
This is the test that the University administers to anything with a plug. Technically everything should be tested but we have some things that cease to exist (quantum effect) when the PAT test man comes around. It needs done yearly although cable should be done every six months. <br />
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==== Teviot Key ====<br />
We keep a key in Teviot to stop committee members getting phone calls at random times by people needing into the building. The key is attached to a bit of wood because the first person to sign it out returned their house keys and didn’t think to go in and swap before I got phone calls from people who thought the key was broken. Even worse is that this was a committee member (Generally referred to as the weakest link) who had their own side door key anyway. <br />
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==== Theatre Manager ====<br />
Knows everything. No no, EVERYTHING.<br />
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==== Toilet Paper ====<br />
Normally used for wiping your arse there are people who try and use this stuff for sets even going so far as to tell you that they’ve sprayed it with flamcheck so what’s the problem? When it’s actually being used for it’s main purpose it needs to be put in the dispensers because otherwise more goes on the floor than in the toilet. Make sure that every time there is a show they get completely refilled and you should be fine. You’ll find that when it runs out people use green towels to wipe their bums rather than going and refilling the dispensers. <br />
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==== Tools ====<br />
Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy. I don’t see the point in buying nice stuff since it just gets fucked or lost. Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something. When you’re doing something big you need to get people to bring things, especially power drivers. <br />
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==== Trade Waste ====<br />
The people responsible for Claymore (See [[#Bins|Bins]]) they empty it once a week. You can call them on 0131 469 5655 if you need extra uplifts or to find out what’s happening if you find it’s not been emptied or emptied on the wrong day. You’ll normally get an answer phone not a real person but they normally call back in about an hour.<br />
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==== Trap Doors ====<br />
There are two in the stage they go down into the crypt, other than that there are several on the balcony, one in each toilet, two in the main office and one in the costume cupboard. The ones on the balcony open to let you at hidey holes The ones in the office let you under the floor. The one in the gents lets you under the floor and you can technically climb through to the crypt, although slimmer Theatre Managers than I have got stuck half way. The trap door in the ladies goes into a little room under the floor. The trap door in the costume cupboard leads down to the stage left exit, there are normally things ontop of this trap door so it is of limited use.<br />
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== U ==<br />
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==== University ====<br />
Technically the reason you’re here. <br />
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==== University Furniture ====<br />
The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is…. <br />
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== V ==<br />
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==== Videoing Shows ====<br />
Technically this is kind of illegal because it infringes on copyright but often there is a "Copy for our archives" get out clause in the rights. There are two main ways of doing this, either sitting in the audience or doing it from the balcony. Be aware that you still have to obey the fire regulations so is they’re using a tripod it really needs to be at the end of the back row and since it will interfere with more than one seat there will need to be more tickets taken out of the computer. The projection hole is also useful for placing cameras into especially as from here they’re often close enough to plug the Stage Monitor (See [[#Stage Monitor|Stage Monitor]]) into.<br />
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==== Venue Hire Manager ====<br />
see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]<br />
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== W ==<br />
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==== Wardrobe Manager ====<br />
see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]. Once an assistant to the Theatre Manager now independant. Will need help with the costume cupboard but will in turn help you with most tidying and clothing related issues backstage. More recent Wardrobe Managers have been willing to take responsiblity for the dressing rooms as well as a natural extension of their remit.<br />
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==== Water Supply ====<br />
We have two tanks, one large one for the toilets and café which is situated on the balcony under the wood store, the other is located high on the stage left balcony which feeds the heating system. The heating system one gurgles when it turns on or off. We are metered so make sure people turn off taps and stuff. <br />
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==== Washers ====<br />
These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing. These are vital on lantern hookclamps along with a Spring Washer. See Spring washer. <br />
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==== Webmaster ====<br />
see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]<br />
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==== Web Site ====<br />
Our best advertising because it is available on a sensible address ([http://www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk]) and anyone can check it. <br />
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==== White lines ====<br />
All steps should have while lines on them, this is especially true of ones which are painted black. The important ones are the FoH ones on which the white lines should be at least on inch wide. Painting white lines is harder than you thing because you need to mask them well but the steps that you’re putting them onto will probably not be dry yet and the paint will come off when you remove the tape. The way to get around this is to wait a couple of days with the tape on and then dissolve it with water, leaving immaculate white lines. You will also find that no matter how many wet paint signs you put up someone will walk up the steps and spoil your lines. This is generally done at Fringe time but could well need done at other points.<br />
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==== White Paint ====<br />
You should keep a supply of this just cos it’s useful and lunchtimes will want it. It’s slightly cheaper that black but not by much. It can be bought from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) in 5L tubs. Buy Matt paint for general use and a smaller tin of Gloss for the painting of some woodwork around the building and the white lines (see above). Do not use Gloss on stage it's nasty to light and almost impossible to paint over.<br />
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==== Windows ====<br />
Get them cleaned when you can, I try and get it done at work ins. If they get broken report it to Estates and buildings who have to repair them as part of the buildings agreement (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]). You’ll find that quite often the little panes of glass get broken on Friday/Saturday nights. Try and get this reported as soon as possible. The windows on both sides were replaced in late 2006 by the works department.<br />
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==== Wing Nuts/Bolts ====<br />
See [[#Nuts|Nuts]], See [[#Bolts|Bolts]] just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.<br />
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==== Wood ====<br />
Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See [[#MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)|MDF]], See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. There is a wood store at the back behind the tech box which was built and altered at the request of the Fire Officer. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check. This includes visiting companies sets.<br />
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==== Works Department ====<br />
The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty slow but they do come out and do stuff. If something needs done quickly tell them and they can put it through as a priority job (Like doors needing replaced). Be nice and polite even if their workmen turn up twenty minutes before a lunchtime to fix the toilets. There is a long term belief within the works department that we either don't exist or will stop existing soon. This makes it hard to persuade them to spend time and money on the building. Things have improved in 2006 due to a new manager being appointed.<br />
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== X ==<br />
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==== X-ray machine ====<br />
nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those<br />
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== Y ==<br />
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==== Yes ====<br />
Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See [[#No|No]]) especially if you’re saying it…then only problem is that you probably started this job with yes. Now think about all the trouble it’s caused you and don’t do it again.<br />
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== Z ==<br />
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==== Zippo Lighters ====<br />
Dangerous nasty things these, they’re not allowed onstage because they don’t go out if you drop them which is bad (Although not as bad as when a pissed committee member drops a lit one into your lap at Teviot).</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=A_to_Z&diff=3212A to Z2008-01-07T16:29:30Z<p>Dave: /* Irn Bru */</p>
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== A ==<br />
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==== Abus ====<br />
Brand of padlocks Bedlam uses for both standard and alcohol locks on the cafe and the fire exit and main door security. Typically, the corresponding keys should only come in two sizes, however a load exist on the TM keys to which there don't appear to be any locks. Each padlock should have a number on it, so if you take the padlock to a locksmith, you should be able to get more padlocks/keys that are the same lock. <br />
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==== Actors ====<br />
Persons who ponce around on stage trying to remember their lines. Usually late. Always perky. <br />
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==== Adam House ====<br />
A building on Chamber’s Street where Edinburgh University students matriculate and sit exams. There is also a 106ish seater auditorium in the basement. EUTC has done shows there in the past and through the year several departmental drama groups will do shows there and need crew. Go and ask for a look around cos it’s quite interesting. Tech equipment is very limited. Through the fringe it is run as C's main venue and they turn the large exam halls into auditoriums and have a large bar on the ground floor. Obviously you will be drinking in Bedlam so it shouldn’t matter. <br />
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==== AGM - Annual General Meeting ====<br />
Outgoing committee reports explaining what they have done during their year are given. The committee for the coming year is elected. Fringe shows are proposed and selected. Any other large motions affecting the running of the company are proposed and debated. Loads of talk happens about the constitution. Bring a pen, a book and a crate of booze. <br />
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==== AJ ====<br />
Standing for "adjustable," an AJ is a type of spanner which has a spiral cog which allows you to change the size of the spanner. Less hassle to carry around than a selection of spanners but not quite as easy to use, the reduction in weight normally decides the matter. <br />
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==== Archivist ====<br />
see [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]<br />
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==== Argument ====<br />
see [[#AGM - Annual General Meeting|AGM]], [[Current events#Regular Events|Company meetings]], [[Pubs]] etc<br />
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==== Art ====<br />
What the EUTC is technically all about to promote. “Art holds up a mirror to the universe” but since the universe is infinite, there is no mirror large enough therefore art is crap. (nb this is not to be confused with painting. painting is pretty.) <br />
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==== Avalon Stage Armoury ====<br />
8 Scone Gardens, Edinburgh. 0131 661 1123. Run by Alan Jeffreys. Make sure to phone before you go there because chances are he’ll not be in. Make sure anything borrowed gets returned on time, in a decent state and people pay promptly. He’s reasonably cheap and the only place around that hires stage armoury out. <b> I think this may have closed or moved </b> -[[User:88.108.72.215|88.108.72.215]] 23:12, 19 March 2006 (GMT) <br />
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==== Auditorium ====<br />
The Bedlam one holds 90 red seats. The seats are depreciated over 5 years so should be up for replacement in 2006. They were bought second hand for cash from a building site when the ABC on lothian road became an Odean. The rostra is depreciated over 10 years so was up for replacement in 1999, a fringe project waiting to happen.<br />
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== B ==<br />
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==== Banners ====<br />
We have two wood and four canvas.The wood ones are:- one is a large rectangle which is used for mainterms and one is a large [[Fat Cat]] which can be used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss for water proofing reasons. The banners are tied to the eyelets on the front of the building and when the fat cat gets put up the head needs to be tied to the stonework which requires climbing skills. The Canvas ones are for fringe use and comprise two that say "Bedlam" and "Theatre" and two that have giant Becks bottles and Venue 49 on them. These are normally hung from the towers above the red notice boards. Eyelets exist for this purpose. The Becks banners were part of a sponsership deal in years past and do not have to be hung. There are/were also some Cobra banners for a similar reason.<br />
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==== Barrett, Mr David ====<br />
He is incharge of the Electrical department of Estates and Buildings. His phone number is 0131 650 2484. We should get him to organise any electrical installations we get. <br />
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==== Bedlam Red (gloss) ====<br />
This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."<br />
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==== Bins ====<br />
There are bins through out the building with black liners in. They are never emptied unless the Theatre Manager, the FoH Manager or the Duty Manager tells someone to do it, although any member of the company can if they like. The large bin outside the side entrance ("Claymore") gets emptied on a Monday Morning and the lid was replaced after the old one snapped off in 2001. Watch out about overloading it, the bin men can become angry. It was once filled with scrap metal and almost broke the bin lorry. The key to Claymore is the green plastic thing on the Duty Manager's keys, TM keys, and others. <br> The FoH bins are located round the front of the building on either side of the door, they were re-located there to prevent tramp mis-use. These bins occassionally have needles left in or near them, be careful when emptying. The key to the FoH bins is the metal tab thing on the FoH manager's keys. <br />
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==== Bin Bags ====<br />
Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are. <br />
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==== Black Light ====<br />
see [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Black Techie ====<br />
see [[Black Techie]]<br />
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==== Blackwood, Alan ====<br />
EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.<br />
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==== Bleach ====<br />
Buy it in big 5l bottles, great for cleaning the toilets and for pouring over the backstage exit when someone has forgotten to lock it and it’s been pissed on, less of a problem now it's not a bog. Also works as a weed killer. <br />
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==== Blue Meanie ====<br />
The Edinburgh term for Parking Attendant, they’re the nasty people who fine you if you park in the wrong place. See parking for how to get away with parking at Bedlam. They live on Chambers Street so never park here illegally because it’s the first and last place they check. They also have offices on Garden Terrace so watch out if you park here. <br />
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==== Bobbys ====<br />
See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Bolts ====<br />
Really useful for holding things together but you can never find a matching set. People are to be encouraged to attach nuts and washers to them when they add them to the collection. <br />
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==== Braces, Stage ====<br />
These are long pieces of wood which are used to hold flats up. They consist of a piece of 2x1 about three feet long with a metal foot at one end, which you can put stage weights (See [[#Stage Weight|stage weights]]) on top of, and a metal prong called a bull’s horn (Cos it looks like one) at the other. The bull’s horn goes through an eyelet (See [[#Eyelets| Eyelets]]) attached to the flat in a complicated twisting manoeuvre and then the flat can be held vertical without needing a member of stage crew to perform a human cleat. Some braces have half hinges, instead of bull's horns, which allows them to be attached to the back of flats with screws rather than eyelets. Just make sure the half hinges are well-attached to the brace itself.<br />
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==== Brika Float ====<br />
A yummy thing consisting of ice cream stuck in the bottom of a pint glass and Smirnoff Ice poured in on top of it. There may be stirring involved depending on how sloshed you are already and how much you really care. Invented by a strange Canadian and occasionally served in the Bedlam Cafe on pain of loud squealy sounds.<br />
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==== Broom, Alastair ====<br />
Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion. <br />
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==== Buildings Agreement ====<br />
There is an agreement between EUSA and the university which gives us this fine theatre. It basically reads that the University will keep us weather tight and legal and cannot shift us unless they can provide an alternative venue equivalent in location, amenities, space and access. They want to shift us but haven’t got anywhere to put us. There is also a buildings agreement between EUSA and the EUTC which has since been lost by both parties, if anyone ever finds out what it said there are lots of people who would be interested to know. <br />
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==== Business Manager ====<br />
The person who is responsible for all financial matters within EUTC. All major (Over £100) Must be approved by:<br />
:# The Business Manager<br />
:# EUSA Permanent Secretary Graham Boyak<br />
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== C ==<br />
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==== Cable ====<br />
Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See [[#Farnell|Farnell]]) or from Maplin (See [[#Maplin|Maplin]])<br />
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==== Café ====<br />
See [[Café]]<br />
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==== Cappadocia ====<br />
See [[Take Aways]] <br />
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==== Carpet ====<br />
Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: Accountant's Office 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, Auditorium 1998 with tiles added 2005, Dressing room 2000. Carpet is stored on the balcony under the floor of the workshop area which can be accessed by moving the steps which lead down to the scaff store. The carpet in the dressing room is guaranteed for five years against most of the stuff that happens to it but you have try to clean it with the stuff they provided first which has since been lost. The paperwork can be found in the Theatre Manager’s drawer in the guarantees section. The carpet in the side entrance and auditorium walkways are tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles. <br />
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==== Ceilidhs ====<br />
Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]<br />
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==== Central Fish and Chip Shop ====<br />
See [[Take Aways]]<br />
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==== Cigarettes ====<br />
Look in the show section for "[[Production Guidelines - Lunchtimes#Fire, firearms and smoking|Smoking on stage]]" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium, especially now that smoking is illegal in the building. Make sure there is a copious amount of No Smoking signs throughout the building, even in the box office.<br />
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==== Cigars ====<br />
For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See [[#Cigarettes|Cigarettes]]<br />
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==== Cloth/Material ====<br />
Can be purchased from Edinburgh Fabrics on South Clerk Street, which has the advantage of being very close and has reasonable prices (ask for student discount). If you are buying a lot it is generally worth it to go to the Cloth Shop in Leith (at the end of Broughton Road, you can walk there from Bedlam in about forty minutes) which has a better selection and can be cheaper for buying in bulk. If you need specialty fabrics there is also Mandors on East Claremont Street, but they can be pricey. Ask the wardrobe manager before buying because we have rather a lot of spare material in the costume cupboard.<br />
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==== Construction ====<br />
This tends to be a bit of a nightmare and any major undertakings should be vetoed in the Theatre Manager’s Questionnaire stage. You need to keep an eye on people doing it because it’s amazing the number of actors who will try and use power tools without knowing anything about what they’re doing. Construction should not happen in FoH areas without the permission of the Theatre Manager and the FoH Manager. Café furniture should not be used in construction because it gets damaged. Allowing construction in the Office is not sensible because it makes a mess and the president rarely tidies. <br />
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==== Cooker, kitchen ====<br />
New cooker bought in Fringe '06. Has 4 ring hob, full size oven with grill section that doubles as an oven. As of now, the old cooker is still installed but should be removed shortly.<br />
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==== Costume Cupboard ====<br />
see [[Costuming]] or [[Costume Cupboard]]<br />
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==== Counter, Box Office ====<br />
see [[Box Office#Counter|Box Office - Counter]]<br />
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== D ==<br />
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==== Degree ====<br />
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:# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the cafe.<br />
:# Level of education, normally gained at University. Technically this is what you’re here for, try not to forget although don’t neglect the building.<br />
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==== Desk, Office ====<br />
We have 2 working desks! Woot! <br />
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==== Detergent ====<br />
Buy it in big 5L containers. <br />
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==== Directors ====<br />
Most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. Useful for cleaning the toilets at work ins. <br />
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==== Disabled Access ====<br />
The only disabled access to the theatre is through the side entrance. This classes as only limited access as people can’t use it when a show is on. Make sure box office staff know to tell them to turn up 20 mins before the performance so they’re not left sitting in the rain. <br />
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==== Disabled Legislation ====<br />
By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors. <br />
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==== Disabled Seats ====<br />
The two seats on the front row stage left are easily removes, you just have to remove the four coach bolts and they lift out in a block. It’s a lot easier than the old practice of having to take two seats apart. You just have to make sure that the box office staff reduce the number of seats available for the performance. Always make sure you know about any disabled people who book themselves in, most will because they do recognise that we have to make special provision. <br />
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==== Disabled Toilets ====<br />
We really need to have these so we can go in the fringe programme as having disabled facilities. The legislation sets a minimum door width, the doors must open outwards and you need to be able to open them from the outside. <br />
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==== Doorbell ====<br />
see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]<br />
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== E == <br />
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==== EDC ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff. <br />
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==== EIF ====<br />
Edinburgh International Festival. Runs at a similar time to the Fringe but tends to be big events like opera and concerts. Finishes with the Firework concert which is held in Prince’s Street Gardens and rivals the Hogmanay display. <br />
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==== Electrical work ====<br />
You can normally get away with minor stuff like changing light bulbs. We’re definitely not allowed to do mains wiring which is why there are a few interesting cable runs in which look like real sockets but the cable runs to a plug which gets put into a wall socket (much confusion when someone unplugs it). <br />
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==== Electrical Mishaps ====<br />
Try not to have any. Hope the fuses blow and the PCBs work. It is possible to survive a 415V 100A shock but the odds are against you so try and be safe. <br />
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==== Electrical Rating ====<br />
Explanation. Bedlam is supplied with a full supply of three phases (Red, Blue and Yellow - EEC rules state thse are now called Live 1,2,3 and coloured Black, Grey and Brown adding to everybody's pain.) each at 100A, 240V. General building power is drawn from the Red phase.<br />
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==== Electricity Bills ====<br />
A man comes around every so often and checks the meter and we get billed monthly. The annual bill is around £2500. Try and remember to turn the lights off. <br />
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==== Endless Loop ====<br />
See [[#Loop, Endless|Loop, Endless]].<br />
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==== Entertainments Manager ====<br />
Their big job through the year is to organise the ball, but sometimes fail to understand that what your average techie wants is food followed by a celeidh with lots of booze in the middle.<br> [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]] <br />
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==== Estates and Buildings ====<br />
The department of the University that is responsible for keeping Bedlam upright and weather tight. You will probably be on the phone to them every other week getting stuff fixed. They try to be helpful but you need to get put through to the right department…. We had a problem with the boiler in the kitchen and they sent us a plumber when what it needed was an electrician and the plumber said all the pipes were fine and went away again and I had to call again to get an electrician out. (See Works Department) <br />
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==== EUSA ====<br />
Edinburgh University Students Association is the union for Edinburgh University students. They monitor our finances and make sure we’re not being stupid with our use of the building. At the end of the year they take care of any under/over spend so often there is a spending spree just before they empty our coffers. They are also responsible to the University for maintenance to the building, they quite often get left out when you deal directly with the University so try and let them know what’s happening. <br />
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==== Exterior Floods ====<br />
We have one Sunflood (500W) lamp above the door and two 1K floods on the roof. The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 because one of the old ones had had the glass break and then a pigeon decided to make it into a nest and was electrocuted. They can be turned on using the exterior floods breaker and the exterior floods switch in the fuse cupboard. You need to turn them both on. Gelling them looks nice but they burn through very quickly. <br />
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==== Eyelets ====<br />
Normally in short supply these are a metal loop attached to a screw. They get lost and people always come to you for them so it is worth keeping a few spares. The best place to find them is in the back of flats (See Flats).<br />
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== F ==<br />
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==== Farnell ====<br />
Electrical and Electronic component supply company. We have a small (£10000) account with them. The catalogue gets delivered periodically so make sure you get it before it gets binned. Our account number is on the catalouge and you will need it when ordering. If you order before 3pm it should arrive the next day. <br />
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==== Filling Cabinets ====<br />
We have four, one in the Accountant's office and two in the main office in which anyone important has a drawer. The Theatre Manager’s drawer is useful for keeping stuff in that you think you’ll need, I normally kept a 4D Maglite, Gaffa, eyelets and proplus there. The accountant, the Business Manager and the President are the only people with keys to the cabinet in the accountant’s office. Currently the fourth cabinet is in the side entrance lobby till someone tells me where they want it. The Accountant’s cabinet was new after the old one was trashed when we were broken into fringe 2001. <br />
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==== Fire ====<br />
See [[Fire]]<br />
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==== First Aid ====<br />
There should be a registered first aider on duty when the building is open to the public. It is worth looking into for the Fringe as you’ll have the same staff all month. Legally there should be a first aider around whenever construction is being carried out. First aid training can be arranged from the St Andrew’s Ambulance for about £10 so it might be worth organising a session, especially for the committee because that way you would have one on duty when the building is open. <br />
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==== First Aid Boxes ====<br />
First aid boxes can be found in the office, the box office and the café. Blue plasters can normally be found in the kitchen. The first aid boxes need to be monitored to keep their contents up to date, each box has a list of what it should contain on the box. You’ll find that people use up all the plasters without telling you and then complain when they can’t find any. <br />
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==== Flats ====<br />
The most useful size is 8'x4'and Bedlam normally owns several of these. They are held upright using braces (See Braces, Stage), eyelets (See Eyelets) and stage weights (See Stage Weights). These can normally be found in the cupboard, back stage right. <br />
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==== Flat Store ====<br />
The Flat Store was built in 2000 and holds all our flats sensibly. It is as yet unfinished but still works. Make sure an shows that use flats replace them sensibly because all it takes is for a couple to be shoved in at a funny angle and you’ll have people dumping them on the balcony because the store is “Full”. The flat store was moved to the right side of the balcony in spring 2006, and was moved to the end of the stage left balcony during Christmas 2007<br />
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==== Flooding ====<br />
Do not- I repeat - NOT replace the cover on the drainpipe outside the back fire exit. It causes flooding, and water runs straight down into the foundations, causing the building to collapse even faster than it will already. <br />
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==== Floor Boards ====<br />
Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive. <br />
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==== Foyer Lights ====<br />
The Lights in the foyer run off a 12V supply which also feeds the doorbell. The supply is located in the tech box. They are turned on at the switch in the box office and have a tendency to blow. <br />
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==== Fresher’s Week ====<br />
This is when we try and sell EUTC to lots of sweet innocent things straight from high school. Try and keep the building reasonably tidy and concentrate on going out drinking, don’t let them rope you into organising anything. It is a good idea to try and make a decent first impression. There are normally shows happening and they tend to have no budget and ask for lots of favours, try and make them good because good shows attract members. <br />
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==== Fringe ====<br />
So much work and yet so much fun. Don’t get talked into doing fringe shows because it eats your life for not a lot of benefit. There is a high possibility you will drown under all the flyers you are handed. See lots of shows, socialise and drink lots. The pubs tend to be open later (Bobbys till 3 and Igloo till 5) so make the most of it. <br />
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==== Fringe Venue Manager ====<br />
This is the person responsible for running the building during the fringe. It is normally a job taken by people who have experience of producing and little experience of production. They advertise the building in the run up to the Fringe, chose the shows, appoint the staff and are technically in charge for the fringe. Remember that if your name is on the License when the shit hits the fan you make the decisions and can kick Fringe butt. <br />
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==== Fringe Safe ====<br />
An excellent book containing all the information you need to stay safe and legal, definitely worth a read even if you’re not doing the Fringe. Can be obtained from the Fringe Society Office on the High Street, although the Venue Manager (See Fringe Administrator) should be sent a copy. Every Fringe company used to be sent a copy but now only the venue managers get one.<br />
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==== Front of House Manager ====<br />
This person looks after the FoH areas including kitchen, they make sure the café and cleaning cupboard are kept stocked and that things get cleaned. They also arrange staffing but since producers are notoriously unable to make staff turn up (And their excuse is that they got them to sign up so them not turning up is not their problem). They tend to do their own maintenance if you prod them so that you don’t have to. <br />
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==== Furniture ====<br />
This breaks down into two sections.<br />
:# Bedlam furniture which is stuff which is used in the everyday life of the theatre so café stools, tables and the contents of the office. None of this should appear on stage.<br />
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the café or office.<br />
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== G ==<br />
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==== Gaffa Tape ====<br />
It is much like The Force, in that it has a Dark Side, a Light Side and holds the whole known universe together. Mainterms need to buy their own. You should keep a supply but don't put it all out cos it will walk. It can be bought from many suppliers, with Screwfix being about the cheapest followed by SKL and Blacklight. <br />
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==== Gas ====<br />
We have gas powered heating and the meter gets read monthly. We normally spend £1000 yearly on heating the building, although this has risen to about £2000 by trying to keep the actors happy but it didn’t work so this practice has been abandoned…..as long as the cans in the café don’t freeze, fob them off with an it’s an old cold building and even if I put the heating on 24 hours it would make no difference story. <br />
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==== Glass ====<br />
Glass is dangerous stuff in set construction, try and persuade them to use Perspex instead which easier to work with. You shouldn’t need to work about glass because replacing windows comes under keeping the building weather tight which the University is responsible for (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]).<br />
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==== Gordon, Mr Jim ====<br />
Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.<br />
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==== Grandad Tech ====<br />
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The appellation given to the most experienced tech in the room. Normally the oldest ex Tech Manager although in the absence of a Tech Manager ex Theatre Managers may be considered. If there are none of either the title may not be used, but since that chance of there not being one in the pub this is a situation which has never arisen.<br />
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==== Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar ====<br />
See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Guidelines ====<br />
see [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]<br />
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== H ==<br />
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==== Hammers ====<br />
You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance. <br />
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==== Hardboard ====<br />
The cheapest wood, it is little more than cardboard. It is useful for covering things although not if you want them to last. It expands when wet so can be used in a shrink to fit fashion like reskinning the stage (See Stage). It can’t really be reused because it just crumbles. <br />
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==== Heating System ====<br />
We have a gas powered system, the schematics and instructions for use can be found in the relevant appendix. Be nasty because we can’t afford to heat the building 24/7 and even then the actors would still complain. The tank in the auditorium makes funny noises when the heating turns on or off which scares actors. It also detracts from plays so try and make sure it does not cycle when there is a play on, I spent three weeks with it turning off at 20:00 until I watched a performance and it gurgled for a minute during a quiet bit. OOPS <br />
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==== Homebase ====<br />
Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell Paints]]). However, for all other things, not the cheapest option, but quick (especially for first year's who live in Hermit's Croft!).<br />
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==== House Lights ====<br />
There are eight house lights which are controlled from the dimmers, usally on channel 48. They used to dim from a small box connected to a power supply halfway down the balcony on House Left next to the trip switches. The small box is still knocking about somewhere, but generally it's much easier to keep them operated from the board. The four of the house lights are wired in the others can be unplugged and moved for conversion projects.<br />
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== I ==<br />
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==== Ian Russell Paints ====<br />
An independent paint retailer on Marchmont Road. We have an account so you don’t need cash. They keep a stock of matt black especially for us and can get anything if given enough time. <br />
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==== Igloo ====<br />
Now known as Dropkick Murphy's, a club on Merchant Street (Go down Candle Maker Row and turn right) which is open till 3am (5 during the Fringe) and is kept open as an alternative to gouging your eyes out when the pub closes. You should never ever go there unless you have alot of life insurance or a frontal lobotomy. It was called Bertie’s Bar but underwent rebranding in 2001, and then was rebranded back to being Berties, it didn't make a difference, it still sucks ass. It sells reasonably cheap alcohol but can be a bit busy on Friday and Saturday nights. <br />
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==== Intercom ====<br />
See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]] <br />
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==== Irn Bru ====<br />
The drink of the techie - it makes a refreshing hangover cure. Often endowed with the fabled negative number membership it’s presence can be seen in the number of 20p deposit bottles. Because of the deposit bottles it can also feed a hungry techie with the equation 6xbottle=chips.<br />
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== J ==<br />
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==== Jack, Mr David ====<br />
The University Buildings Manager who can help with big maintenance and knowing what permits to get when you want to do things. His number is 0131 650 2475. <br />
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==== Jeffreys, Mr Alan ====<br />
He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See [[#Avalon Stage Armoury|Avalon Stage Armoury]]). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.<br />
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== K ==<br />
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==== Kennedy, Mr Malcolm ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council’s Building Inspector has been dealing with us for years. He understands how we run but make sure to get the building tidy before he visits. Chances are you will only see him once, during the annual licence inspection but if you change the layout of the theatre like with an auditorium conversion he needs to get a set of plans before you do it and to come and inspect it after you’re finished. <br />
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==== Keys, Side door ====<br />
The lock on the side door is a security yale and we should not be able to make copies. The locksmith in Leith on Easter Road will make copies for around £10 each. These copies can then be duplicated for about £5 each. <br />
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==== Keys, Interior ====<br />
You should know exactly who has keys to what and where. It is sensible to keep spares of everything in the key safe so that as long as you have a key to the key safe you can get anywhere even if you forget your big set. The normal price for copying keys is £2.50 for yale types and £3.00 for mortice keys. <br />
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==== Key Holders ====<br />
The police need a list of people that they can contact in the event of them needing access to the building. It must consist of at least three people living at different addresses who can give access to anywhere on the property. We normally give four names, normally the Theatre Manager, President, Tech Manager and Business Manager so for this reason these people should have keys to all the doors in the place. <br />
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== L ==<br />
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==== Leaks ====<br />
see Heidegger's Theory <br />
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==== Leatherman ====<br />
The techies multitool (See [[#Multitool|Multitool]]) of choice, there are several main types with the “Supertool” being favourite with the older techs and “Wave” more popular with newer techs. The “Wave” is prettier and more ergo dynamic than the larger “Supertool”. In function they differ little, having a good set of pliers, two blades, one straight, one serrated, a file, a saw several screwdrivers and an can/bottle opener. The “Wave” also has a very good set of scissors. Techies favour the leatherman brand due to their strength and reliability. Though watch out for Gerber multi-tools as well. Favoured more by Americans, the most popular model has spring-release quick access pliers. They're cool because they have replaceable parts, but you can only get them fixed in America.<br />
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==== License ====<br />
The main one you need to worry about is the annual theatre license. Ours runs from May 31st for a year. Prior to this date you will be contacted by the four branches of the council who need to look at the theatre. More information can be found in the section on People & Inspections. You might also have to know about Alcohol Licenses for festivals and the fringe. The license we apply for is an Occasional Permissions which we use to turn us into a members/patrons bar. Do not let people apply for an Occasional License because you need a licensed publican which we don’t have. You need to be careful about who can drink when covered by occasional permissions, we normally try to have a policy of members and patrons only. Bedlam does not need an Entertainments License for doing film showing and stuff, we are covered by our theatre license. If you are interested in more info on licenses look in Fringe Safe which goes through all the legal stuff. <br />
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==== Licensee ====<br />
Bedlam Theatre’s Licensee is EUTC’s President, you are then their responsible manager. You are responsible to them for keeping the building legal. If things go tits up and people die both of you are liable and could be jailed. <br />
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==== Lighting Rig ====<br />
Bedlam's lighting rig is 12'6" above the stage, there are 3 long bars along the auditorium and 6 bars which run across the auditorium. Along the 6 shorter bars there are additional conduit bars. From each conduit bar there hang 14 sockets. The other end of the circuits is at the patch panel (See Patch Panel, LX) It should be rehung every few years. It was last rehung Fringe '05.<br />
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==== Loop, Endless ====<br />
See [[#Endless Loop|<br />
Endless Loop]]<br />
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== M ==<br />
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==== Maglite ====<br />
Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their black techies (See [[Black Techie]]) and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted. <br />
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==== Make Up ====<br />
We have recently been given a set of basic stage makeup. Talk to the wardrobe manager if you need it. Some shows use it for effect and few things make more mess than actors either applying or removing makeup. Just make sure the Stage Manager cleans up afterwards and warn them if they don’t realise what a mess it will make. If professional-level makeup/advice is needed the best person to contact is Sarah Cairncross (about_time_scotland@yahoo.co.uk) who is quite good.<br />
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==== Maplin ====<br />
A techies toy store. A shop that sells electrical gubbins. They sell cable and connectors as well as all the other stuff that the Tech Manager (See [[#Tech Manager|Tech Manager]]) might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie cameoflage required.<br />
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==== MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) ====<br />
A cheap wood substitute that can be used for covering areas, it normally comes in 8’x4’ pieces of varying thickness. It is popular because it is cheap (Being sawdust mixed with glue) but is tends to be brittle and if it gets wet tends to disintergrate. Because it is so brittle it really doesn’t make sensible flooring <br />
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==== Microphone Sockets ====<br />
There are several microphone runs from the tech box to the stage cupboard. The end in the tech box can be found behind the sound equipment and the end in the stage cupboard is under the stage beside the steps. <br />
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==== Money ====<br />
You’ll have a budget, the Business Manager can tell you how much you’ve spent. Give the Business Manager receipts and the appropriate forms and you’ll get cash if it’s less than about £30 or a cheque if it’s more than that. If you need the money quickly cheques can be made to cash but you can only cash them at the Bank of Scotland on George IV Bridge. You can get a cheque for delivery people- ask the business manager. <br />
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==== Multitool ====<br />
An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ (See [[#AJ|AJ]]), blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the leatherman (See [[#Leatherman|Leatherman]])<br />
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==== Murray's Tool Stores ====<br />
There are several branches of Murray’s around, they sell decent quality tools at a reasonable price as well as general hardware. They tend to give a discount to EUTC members, although it’s normally just knocking the pennies off a purchase.<br />
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== N ==<br />
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==== No ====<br />
The most useful word in your vocabulary (See [[#Yes|Yes]]), just think how much easier your life would be if you had know this word when they asked you to be Theatre Manager. Now go find a Stage Manager to practice it on……no not the cute ones.<br />
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==== No No Nanette ====<br />
A musical of dubious quality.<br />
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==== Nuts ====<br />
They get lost and you can never get them to match up with bolts (See [[#Bolts|Bolts]]). Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.<br />
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== O ==<br />
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==== Opinions ====<br />
What’s one of these then? <br />
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==== Outside Companies ====<br />
We try and hire ourselves out because it gets money in and the members get paid for staffing. You need to watch outside companies because often they don’t have a clue as to what’s illegal. I’ve written a set of guidelines and a questionnaire for outside companies. Make sure that whoever is supervising the in knows what they’re doing (Unless you can get the job….try and get paid a technician wage for it not just the general wage). You’ll need to check the set but remember that they’re paying a lot of money so be professional and polite, <br />
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== P ==<br />
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==== Paint ====<br />
We use lots, the main ones you’ll have to buy in are black and white matt. They can be got from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) quite cheaply. Don’t let people paint the stage in gloss because it needs to be sanded down before it can be painted over.<br />
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==== Paint Brushes ====<br />
We get through a lot of these because people are unable to was them properly. Make sure that you always have white spirit (See White Spirit) in stock so that people can wash gloss off their brushes. Be nasty and keep a couple of nice ones locked away for when you have to paint something. <br />
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==== Paint Rollers ====<br />
These are worse than brushes for getting fucked because they are that much more effort to wash. As with brushes yell at people to do it right and make sure you’ve got a nice one locked away for when you need it. <br />
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==== Paint Shed, The ====<br />
A large paint shop on Howe Street (Just walk down Fredrick Street and keep going). They can normally get stuff when Ian Russell can’t and are slightly cheaper but a lot further away. <br />
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==== Parking ====<br />
Bedlam is on yellow lines,(and upon bricks because of some geordie...see Timms) currently you can load between 0930 and 1700 and park between 1830 and 0800, this means that from 0800 till 0930 and 1700 till 1830 you can’t park at all. To prevent yourself getting parking tickets you need to leave the boot of your car open so that you class as loading, you still have to return to the car every five minutes but at least you don’t get a ticket. If you need to park for longer you can call the Parking Attendants (See [[#Blue Meanie|Parking Attendant]]) head office and tell them you’re there officially. I’ve never actually managed to get through to them when I’ve needed to but they’ve assured me that all I need to do is call.<br />
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==== Parking Attendant ====<br />
See [[#Blue Meanie|Blue Meanie]]<br />
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==== Panic Button ====<br />
see [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]] <br />
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==== Perspex ====<br />
Used as a glass substitute it is easier to work and a lot safer onstage. It still fractures to give sharp edges so care must be taken and any residue cleaned up. The best way to cut it is with a Stanley knife which takes work and time but persevere. <br />
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==== Photocopier ====<br />
We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen). <br />
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==== Pigeon Holes ====<br />
Each Committee member has a pigeon hole where you can stick stuff for them, people never check them so it’s better to put notes on the board. They’re useful to use for pending (I can’t be bothered doing it right now) stuff. <br />
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==== Plasterwork ====<br />
Most of it’s falling down so watch out what gaffa you remove. Repairing plasterwork takes a degree of skill cos you need to get it good and smooth so only let people who know what they’re doing at it. The trick to it is to build it up in thin layers and then water down the top layer so it goes on smoothly. <br />
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==== Police ====<br />
Of limited use in moving tramps (See Tramps) and should be called in the event of theft or assault. The number for St Leonard’s Street police station is 0131 662 1000 - ask for the "Operations Room" if you'd like a constable to come.<br />
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==== Posters ====<br />
Shows make posters and they put them up, the FoH Manager normally monitors the ones FoH and the staff keep them up to date. Legally what you need is for them to be secured at all four corners. To put up posters in Uni Buildings they need to be stamped with the EUSA logo. If you’re doing them make sure that you stamp the master and photocopy it, rather than having to stamp every individual poster. If you enlarge to A3 do this before stamping because it’s obvious when you enlarge the stamp. All posters should show the EUTC logo, have the name and address of the theatre, dates and times of the show, ticket prices and the box office phone number. <br />
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==== President ====<br />
When it gets down to it the President is in charge, they are the Licensee (See [[#Licensee|Licensee]]) and in charge of the Company. The way the duties normally break down is that the Theatre Manager takes responsibility for keeping the theatre safe and legal, the President organises the company. Bear in mind that the President out ranks you but will normally respect your opinion and let you run the theatre as you see best because they’re normally actor/director/producer types and don’t know how to run a theatre...<br />
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==== Press and Publicity Officer ====<br />
This person is responsible for the public face of the EUTC and Bedlam theatre so keep on their good side. They should check all posters before they go out and should be able to make your forms pretty before giving them out. This may take some times so be ready to make alternative arrangements. Just do what you can and try not to hurt their feelings if you could do it better. <br />
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==== Printer, Box Office ====<br />
See [[Box Office]]<br />
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==== Productions Manager ====<br />
They talk regularly with all the shows and should know exactly what’s happening in all shows. They communicate between shows and committee so that all shows should know what’s the committee is saying about them and take measures to stop us kicking their butts. They distribute Production Guidelines so that people have no excuse when they do stupid things.<br />
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== Q ==<br />
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==== Quinn, Mr Owen ====<br />
Owen Quinn used to be the EUSA Buildings Manager, so you may hear some stories about him. He is no longer with us (in the context of EUSA, rather than this temporal world). Take this as you will.<br />
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== R ==<br />
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==== Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) ====<br />
The colour of red that FoH is painted.<br />
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==== Refuse Collection ====<br />
The large 1100L bin (Claymore) outside the Accountant's Office is emptied every Monday, I’ve found that is the best day cos most of the rubbish is created during work-ins on Sundays. During the fringe you need to get it emptied more often, just call Trade Waste. It was replaced in 2001 because the lid snapped off. It now locks which is something of an inconvenience because people just dump bin bags rather than going and getting the key. The key is just a green plastic thing. Lots of annoying people around tend to stick stuff in the bin if it’s not locked so you’ve got to work out which problem annoys you more. <br />
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==== Rostra ====<br />
Bedlam has lots, mainly in standard sizes which is useful. Every time they are used they need to be tested for structural integrity. They are stored on the SR balcony and you’ll probably have trouble finding all the right bits if you’re new to the job. <br />
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==== Rubber Gloves ====<br />
We get through an extraordinary number of pairs, it’s normally worth keeping a couple of pairs of extra thick ones for outside. A supply of disposable gloves is useful too but be aware that some people are allergic to latex ones.<br />
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==== Scaffolding ====<br />
Building scaff correctly is an art form, the trick to it is to build it as strong as possible with as little scaff as possible, using the appropriate clamps (See [[#Scaff Clamps|Scaff Clamps]]), use common sense and get someone who knows what they’re doing. When in doubt build it then jump on it, if it breaks you can probably work out what’s wrong then rebuild it.<br />
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==== Scaff Clamps ====<br />
There are several main types of scaff clamps.<br />
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.<br />
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.<br />
:# Pucklok: Also called a hook clamp, this one should not be used for structural stuff but is a nice simple one for hanging things with.<br />
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt<br />
:# Band & Plate: Another nice simple one for joining scaff at right angles Bedlam owns lots of these but you need to put the bits together right to give it strength.<br />
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.<br />
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.<br />
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==== Scaff Spanner ====<br />
Bedlam owns one scaff spanner which is kept on the balconies. Scaff spanners are simple sockets on the end of rods which fit the nuts on scaff clamps. <br />
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==== Scottish Power ====<br />
The people we buy our gas and electricity from, they send people around every month to read the meter, it’s amazing how often I’ve seen the meter men considering how little I’m in office hours. <br />
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==== Screwfix ====<br />
They sell all sorts of hardware cheaply. They sell by catalogue and you can get them to bill us. The stuff isn’t fancy but it works. <br />
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==== Screwdriver ====<br />
Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip. <br />
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==== Screws ====<br />
The device of choice for holding bits of wood together. Bedlam only seems to stock big or really big screws, finding 1" or smaller screws is difficult. If you don’t know how to use screws yet there’s something wrong. <br />
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==== Secretary ====<br />
This is the person responsible for organising the company, they make schedules, know who does what and when, know who are members and keep the office stocked with stationary. <br />
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==== Security Grills ====<br />
The Security Grills which obstruct the servery are mainly there to stop Company members from helping themselves. It is possible to unscrew the fixings if you ever really need to but is probably not worth the effort. When we have alcohol stored there are larger “Alcohol” padlocks which can be used. This further restricts the number of people who can access the servery. <br />
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==== Set ====<br />
Stuff that goes onstage.<br />
See [[Set]]<br />
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==== Sewing Machine ====<br />
There are two broken sewing machines in Bedlam (one black Singer, one light green...something). They are good for set but not for actual sewing although if anyone would like to try and fix them I am well up for that. There is one working sewing bought by Colleen Patterson during her stint as wardrobe manager 06/07, which is a JL100, very easy to use but shouldn't be used by anyone who isn't the wardrobe manager or someone trusted by the wardrobe manager. <br />
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==== Sex ====<br />
It happens, just clean up afterwards. <br />
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==== Show Switch ====<br />
This really useful device can be found in the tech box, it is used for when a show is on. Turning it on causes a red LED above the side auditorium door to turn on which says show in progress and it silences the intercom in the tech box. Instead the intercom causes green LEDs to light up along the front of the tech box. <br />
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==== Skips ====<br />
Back in the old days before they put up bollards on the fire exit we used to hire skips for when we did a big clear out. It is still possible but more hassle now. It’s best to shop around to find the best deal and remember that you have to bear in mind not just hiring a skip but the times and volumes involved. <br />
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==== SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) ====<br />
see [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Small hire charge ====<br />
Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our Fringe rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.<br />
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==== Smoking ====<br />
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It's illegal to do so in the building, even the box office or onstage. Blame the Scottish Executive.<br />
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==== Soap ====<br />
There are soap dispensers in the toilets and cafe, there could do with being soap dispensers in the kitchen and paint cupboard. They are refilled by opening them with the L-shaped key, then remove the clear bottle. The bottle can then be refilled with liquid soap from a larger container. To reinsert the bottle you can either try and show off, just plunging it in or you can remove the holder by holding down the white tab and pulling it out. The bottle can then be reinserted and turned upside down without making a mess. To finish slam the soap dispenser closed. <br />
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==== Sound System ====<br />
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see [[Sound]]<br />
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==== SPT ====<br />
Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill<br />
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==== Stage ====<br />
See [[Stage]]<br />
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==== Stage Monitor ====<br />
This is a microphone which picks up what’s happening on stage and then feeds it to the tech box and dressing room. It is powered by an AA battery in a little black box at the stage left end of the tech box. The On/Off control is also built into this box. The feed in the tech box can be turned off at the white box at the stage right end of the tech box, which switches between Monitor and PFL. The microphone is situated at the back of the auditorium so you can hear what the directors say to their friends straight after the show comes down. <br />
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==== Stage Weight ====<br />
These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See [[#Flats|Flats]]) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See [[#Braces, Stage|Braces, Stage]]) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.<br />
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==== Stamps ====<br />
Two types, the first is for sending letters and if you can’t use these you’ve got a problem, especially as now you don’t even have to lick them. The other is the EUSA stamp which all posters in EUSA buildings must have on or they’ll just get ripped down. We have a computer version of the EUSA stamp to put on posters- ask publicity manager.<br />
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==== T-Shirts ====<br />
Most mainterms do T-Shirts of some kind, make sure if you want one that you get one for any shows, you can justify it if they ask what you’ve done for the show by telling them you’re letting it happen. <br />
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====Technicians ====<br />
Without them the stage would be very dark indeed, and the Actors would probably end up walking into a wall. Or each other. Have a tendency to get pissed off with everyone and everything. They dress in black. And live in the Tech Box.<br />
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Many are known to have a god complex, don't worry it is normal<br />
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==== Tech, Granddaddy ====<br />
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see [[#Grandad Tech|Grandad Tech]]<br />
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==== Tech Manager ====<br />
This person is the one you’ll have to work very closely with, basically if it breaks and it’s got a plug on it it’s their problem if it hasn’t got a plug it’s yours. They should know how to use all the equipment in the building and seem to spend all their time changing bulbs…but at least that means you don’t. Their two main jobs through the year are tech directing the fresher’s play and getting everything PAT tested (See [[#Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test)|Test, PAT]]).<br />
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==== Telewest ====<br />
The company that we get out phone from. <br />
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==== Tequila Club ====<br />
See: [[Tequila Club]]<br />
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==== Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) ====<br />
This is the test that the University administers to anything with a plug. Technically everything should be tested but we have some things that cease to exist (quantum effect) when the PAT test man comes around. It needs done yearly although cable should be done every six months. <br />
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==== Teviot Key ====<br />
We keep a key in Teviot to stop committee members getting phone calls at random times by people needing into the building. The key is attached to a bit of wood because the first person to sign it out returned their house keys and didn’t think to go in and swap before I got phone calls from people who thought the key was broken. Even worse is that this was a committee member (Generally referred to as the weakest link) who had their own side door key anyway. <br />
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==== Theatre Manager ====<br />
Knows everything. No no, EVERYTHING.<br />
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==== Toilet Paper ====<br />
Normally used for wiping your arse there are people who try and use this stuff for sets even going so far as to tell you that they’ve sprayed it with flamcheck so what’s the problem? When it’s actually being used for it’s main purpose it needs to be put in the dispensers because otherwise more goes on the floor than in the toilet. Make sure that every time there is a show they get completely refilled and you should be fine. You’ll find that when it runs out people use green towels to wipe their bums rather than going and refilling the dispensers. <br />
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==== Tools ====<br />
Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy. I don’t see the point in buying nice stuff since it just gets fucked or lost. Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something. When you’re doing something big you need to get people to bring things, especially power drivers. <br />
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==== Trade Waste ====<br />
The people responsible for Claymore (See [[#Bins|Bins]]) they empty it once a week. You can call them on 0131 469 5655 if you need extra uplifts or to find out what’s happening if you find it’s not been emptied or emptied on the wrong day. You’ll normally get an answer phone not a real person but they normally call back in about an hour.<br />
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==== Trap Doors ====<br />
There are two in the stage they go down into the crypt, other than that there are several on the balcony, one in each toilet, two in the main office and one in the costume cupboard. The ones on the balcony open to let you at hidey holes The ones in the office let you under the floor. The one in the gents lets you under the floor and you can technically climb through to the crypt, although slimmer Theatre Managers than I have got stuck half way. The trap door in the ladies goes into a little room under the floor. The trap door in the costume cupboard leads down to the stage left exit, there are normally things ontop of this trap door so it is of limited use.<br />
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== U ==<br />
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==== University ====<br />
Technically the reason you’re here. <br />
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==== University Furniture ====<br />
The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is…. <br />
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== V ==<br />
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==== Videoing Shows ====<br />
Technically this is kind of illegal because it infringes on copyright but often there is a "Copy for our archives" get out clause in the rights. There are two main ways of doing this, either sitting in the audience or doing it from the balcony. Be aware that you still have to obey the fire regulations so is they’re using a tripod it really needs to be at the end of the back row and since it will interfere with more than one seat there will need to be more tickets taken out of the computer. The projection hole is also useful for placing cameras into especially as from here they’re often close enough to plug the Stage Monitor (See [[#Stage Monitor|Stage Monitor]]) into.<br />
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==== Venue Hire Manager ====<br />
see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]<br />
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== W ==<br />
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==== Wardrobe Manager ====<br />
see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]. Once an assistant to the Theatre Manager now independant. Will need help with the costume cupboard but will in turn help you with most tidying and clothing related issues backstage. More recent Wardrobe Managers have been willing to take responsiblity for the dressing rooms as well as a natural extension of their remit.<br />
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==== Water Supply ====<br />
We have two tanks, one large one for the toilets and café which is situated on the balcony under the wood store, the other is located high on the stage left balcony which feeds the heating system. The heating system one gurgles when it turns on or off. We are metered so make sure people turn off taps and stuff. <br />
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==== Washers ====<br />
These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing. These are vital on lantern hookclamps along with a Spring Washer. See Spring washer. <br />
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==== Webmaster ====<br />
see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]<br />
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==== Web Site ====<br />
Our best advertising because it is available on a sensible address ([http://www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk]) and anyone can check it. <br />
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==== White lines ====<br />
All steps should have while lines on them, this is especially true of ones which are painted black. The important ones are the FoH ones on which the white lines should be at least on inch wide. Painting white lines is harder than you thing because you need to mask them well but the steps that you’re putting them onto will probably not be dry yet and the paint will come off when you remove the tape. The way to get around this is to wait a couple of days with the tape on and then dissolve it with water, leaving immaculate white lines. You will also find that no matter how many wet paint signs you put up someone will walk up the steps and spoil your lines. This is generally done at Fringe time but could well need done at other points.<br />
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==== White Paint ====<br />
You should keep a supply of this just cos it’s useful and lunchtimes will want it. It’s slightly cheaper that black but not by much. It can be bought from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) in 5L tubs. Buy Matt paint for general use and a smaller tin of Gloss for the painting of some woodwork around the building and the white lines (see above). Do not use Gloss on stage it's nasty to light and almost impossible to paint over.<br />
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==== Windows ====<br />
Get them cleaned when you can, I try and get it done at work ins. If they get broken report it to Estates and buildings who have to repair them as part of the buildings agreement (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]). You’ll find that quite often the little panes of glass get broken on Friday/Saturday nights. Try and get this reported as soon as possible. The windows on both sides were replaced in late 2006 by the works department.<br />
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==== Wing Nuts/Bolts ====<br />
See [[#Nuts|Nuts]], See [[#Bolts|Bolts]] just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.<br />
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==== Wood ====<br />
Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See [[#MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)|MDF]], See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. There is a wood store at the back behind the tech box which was built and altered at the request of the Fire Officer. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check. This includes visiting companies sets.<br />
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==== Works Department ====<br />
The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty slow but they do come out and do stuff. If something needs done quickly tell them and they can put it through as a priority job (Like doors needing replaced). Be nice and polite even if their workmen turn up twenty minutes before a lunchtime to fix the toilets. There is a long term belief within the works department that we either don't exist or will stop existing soon. This makes it hard to persuade them to spend time and money on the building. Things have improved in 2006 due to a new manager being appointed.<br />
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== X ==<br />
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==== X-ray machine ====<br />
nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those<br />
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== Y ==<br />
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==== Yes ====<br />
Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See [[#No|No]]) especially if you’re saying it…then only problem is that you probably started this job with yes. Now think about all the trouble it’s caused you and don’t do it again.<br />
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== Z ==<br />
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==== Zippo Lighters ====<br />
Dangerous nasty things these, they’re not allowed onstage because they don’t go out if you drop them which is bad (Although not as bad as when a pissed committee member drops a lit one into your lap at Teviot).</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=A_to_Z&diff=3211A to Z2008-01-07T16:28:11Z<p>Dave: /* Flat Store */</p>
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== A ==<br />
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==== Abus ====<br />
Brand of padlocks Bedlam uses for both standard and alcohol locks on the cafe and the fire exit and main door security. Typically, the corresponding keys should only come in two sizes, however a load exist on the TM keys to which there don't appear to be any locks. Each padlock should have a number on it, so if you take the padlock to a locksmith, you should be able to get more padlocks/keys that are the same lock. <br />
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==== Actors ====<br />
Persons who ponce around on stage trying to remember their lines. Usually late. Always perky. <br />
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==== Adam House ====<br />
A building on Chamber’s Street where Edinburgh University students matriculate and sit exams. There is also a 106ish seater auditorium in the basement. EUTC has done shows there in the past and through the year several departmental drama groups will do shows there and need crew. Go and ask for a look around cos it’s quite interesting. Tech equipment is very limited. Through the fringe it is run as C's main venue and they turn the large exam halls into auditoriums and have a large bar on the ground floor. Obviously you will be drinking in Bedlam so it shouldn’t matter. <br />
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==== AGM - Annual General Meeting ====<br />
Outgoing committee reports explaining what they have done during their year are given. The committee for the coming year is elected. Fringe shows are proposed and selected. Any other large motions affecting the running of the company are proposed and debated. Loads of talk happens about the constitution. Bring a pen, a book and a crate of booze. <br />
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==== AJ ====<br />
Standing for "adjustable," an AJ is a type of spanner which has a spiral cog which allows you to change the size of the spanner. Less hassle to carry around than a selection of spanners but not quite as easy to use, the reduction in weight normally decides the matter. <br />
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==== Archivist ====<br />
see [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]<br />
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==== Argument ====<br />
see [[#AGM - Annual General Meeting|AGM]], [[Current events#Regular Events|Company meetings]], [[Pubs]] etc<br />
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==== Art ====<br />
What the EUTC is technically all about to promote. “Art holds up a mirror to the universe” but since the universe is infinite, there is no mirror large enough therefore art is crap. (nb this is not to be confused with painting. painting is pretty.) <br />
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==== Avalon Stage Armoury ====<br />
8 Scone Gardens, Edinburgh. 0131 661 1123. Run by Alan Jeffreys. Make sure to phone before you go there because chances are he’ll not be in. Make sure anything borrowed gets returned on time, in a decent state and people pay promptly. He’s reasonably cheap and the only place around that hires stage armoury out. <b> I think this may have closed or moved </b> -[[User:88.108.72.215|88.108.72.215]] 23:12, 19 March 2006 (GMT) <br />
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==== Auditorium ====<br />
The Bedlam one holds 90 red seats. The seats are depreciated over 5 years so should be up for replacement in 2006. They were bought second hand for cash from a building site when the ABC on lothian road became an Odean. The rostra is depreciated over 10 years so was up for replacement in 1999, a fringe project waiting to happen.<br />
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== B ==<br />
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==== Banners ====<br />
We have two wood and four canvas.The wood ones are:- one is a large rectangle which is used for mainterms and one is a large [[Fat Cat]] which can be used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss for water proofing reasons. The banners are tied to the eyelets on the front of the building and when the fat cat gets put up the head needs to be tied to the stonework which requires climbing skills. The Canvas ones are for fringe use and comprise two that say "Bedlam" and "Theatre" and two that have giant Becks bottles and Venue 49 on them. These are normally hung from the towers above the red notice boards. Eyelets exist for this purpose. The Becks banners were part of a sponsership deal in years past and do not have to be hung. There are/were also some Cobra banners for a similar reason.<br />
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==== Barrett, Mr David ====<br />
He is incharge of the Electrical department of Estates and Buildings. His phone number is 0131 650 2484. We should get him to organise any electrical installations we get. <br />
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==== Bedlam Red (gloss) ====<br />
This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."<br />
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==== Bins ====<br />
There are bins through out the building with black liners in. They are never emptied unless the Theatre Manager, the FoH Manager or the Duty Manager tells someone to do it, although any member of the company can if they like. The large bin outside the side entrance ("Claymore") gets emptied on a Monday Morning and the lid was replaced after the old one snapped off in 2001. Watch out about overloading it, the bin men can become angry. It was once filled with scrap metal and almost broke the bin lorry. The key to Claymore is the green plastic thing on the Duty Manager's keys, TM keys, and others. <br> The FoH bins are located round the front of the building on either side of the door, they were re-located there to prevent tramp mis-use. These bins occassionally have needles left in or near them, be careful when emptying. The key to the FoH bins is the metal tab thing on the FoH manager's keys. <br />
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==== Bin Bags ====<br />
Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are. <br />
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==== Black Light ====<br />
see [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Black Techie ====<br />
see [[Black Techie]]<br />
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==== Blackwood, Alan ====<br />
EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.<br />
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==== Bleach ====<br />
Buy it in big 5l bottles, great for cleaning the toilets and for pouring over the backstage exit when someone has forgotten to lock it and it’s been pissed on, less of a problem now it's not a bog. Also works as a weed killer. <br />
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==== Blue Meanie ====<br />
The Edinburgh term for Parking Attendant, they’re the nasty people who fine you if you park in the wrong place. See parking for how to get away with parking at Bedlam. They live on Chambers Street so never park here illegally because it’s the first and last place they check. They also have offices on Garden Terrace so watch out if you park here. <br />
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==== Bobbys ====<br />
See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Bolts ====<br />
Really useful for holding things together but you can never find a matching set. People are to be encouraged to attach nuts and washers to them when they add them to the collection. <br />
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==== Braces, Stage ====<br />
These are long pieces of wood which are used to hold flats up. They consist of a piece of 2x1 about three feet long with a metal foot at one end, which you can put stage weights (See [[#Stage Weight|stage weights]]) on top of, and a metal prong called a bull’s horn (Cos it looks like one) at the other. The bull’s horn goes through an eyelet (See [[#Eyelets| Eyelets]]) attached to the flat in a complicated twisting manoeuvre and then the flat can be held vertical without needing a member of stage crew to perform a human cleat. Some braces have half hinges, instead of bull's horns, which allows them to be attached to the back of flats with screws rather than eyelets. Just make sure the half hinges are well-attached to the brace itself.<br />
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==== Brika Float ====<br />
A yummy thing consisting of ice cream stuck in the bottom of a pint glass and Smirnoff Ice poured in on top of it. There may be stirring involved depending on how sloshed you are already and how much you really care. Invented by a strange Canadian and occasionally served in the Bedlam Cafe on pain of loud squealy sounds.<br />
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==== Broom, Alastair ====<br />
Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion. <br />
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==== Buildings Agreement ====<br />
There is an agreement between EUSA and the university which gives us this fine theatre. It basically reads that the University will keep us weather tight and legal and cannot shift us unless they can provide an alternative venue equivalent in location, amenities, space and access. They want to shift us but haven’t got anywhere to put us. There is also a buildings agreement between EUSA and the EUTC which has since been lost by both parties, if anyone ever finds out what it said there are lots of people who would be interested to know. <br />
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==== Business Manager ====<br />
The person who is responsible for all financial matters within EUTC. All major (Over £100) Must be approved by:<br />
:# The Business Manager<br />
:# EUSA Permanent Secretary Graham Boyak<br />
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== C ==<br />
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==== Cable ====<br />
Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See [[#Farnell|Farnell]]) or from Maplin (See [[#Maplin|Maplin]])<br />
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==== Café ====<br />
See [[Café]]<br />
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==== Cappadocia ====<br />
See [[Take Aways]] <br />
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==== Carpet ====<br />
Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: Accountant's Office 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, Auditorium 1998 with tiles added 2005, Dressing room 2000. Carpet is stored on the balcony under the floor of the workshop area which can be accessed by moving the steps which lead down to the scaff store. The carpet in the dressing room is guaranteed for five years against most of the stuff that happens to it but you have try to clean it with the stuff they provided first which has since been lost. The paperwork can be found in the Theatre Manager’s drawer in the guarantees section. The carpet in the side entrance and auditorium walkways are tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles. <br />
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==== Ceilidhs ====<br />
Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]<br />
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==== Central Fish and Chip Shop ====<br />
See [[Take Aways]]<br />
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==== Cigarettes ====<br />
Look in the show section for "[[Production Guidelines - Lunchtimes#Fire, firearms and smoking|Smoking on stage]]" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium, especially now that smoking is illegal in the building. Make sure there is a copious amount of No Smoking signs throughout the building, even in the box office.<br />
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==== Cigars ====<br />
For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See [[#Cigarettes|Cigarettes]]<br />
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==== Cloth/Material ====<br />
Can be purchased from Edinburgh Fabrics on South Clerk Street, which has the advantage of being very close and has reasonable prices (ask for student discount). If you are buying a lot it is generally worth it to go to the Cloth Shop in Leith (at the end of Broughton Road, you can walk there from Bedlam in about forty minutes) which has a better selection and can be cheaper for buying in bulk. If you need specialty fabrics there is also Mandors on East Claremont Street, but they can be pricey. Ask the wardrobe manager before buying because we have rather a lot of spare material in the costume cupboard.<br />
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==== Construction ====<br />
This tends to be a bit of a nightmare and any major undertakings should be vetoed in the Theatre Manager’s Questionnaire stage. You need to keep an eye on people doing it because it’s amazing the number of actors who will try and use power tools without knowing anything about what they’re doing. Construction should not happen in FoH areas without the permission of the Theatre Manager and the FoH Manager. Café furniture should not be used in construction because it gets damaged. Allowing construction in the Office is not sensible because it makes a mess and the president rarely tidies. <br />
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==== Cooker, kitchen ====<br />
New cooker bought in Fringe '06. Has 4 ring hob, full size oven with grill section that doubles as an oven. As of now, the old cooker is still installed but should be removed shortly.<br />
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==== Costume Cupboard ====<br />
see [[Costuming]] or [[Costume Cupboard]]<br />
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==== Counter, Box Office ====<br />
see [[Box Office#Counter|Box Office - Counter]]<br />
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== D ==<br />
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==== Degree ====<br />
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:# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the cafe.<br />
:# Level of education, normally gained at University. Technically this is what you’re here for, try not to forget although don’t neglect the building.<br />
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==== Desk, Office ====<br />
We have 2 working desks! Woot! <br />
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==== Detergent ====<br />
Buy it in big 5L containers. <br />
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==== Directors ====<br />
Most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. Useful for cleaning the toilets at work ins. <br />
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==== Disabled Access ====<br />
The only disabled access to the theatre is through the side entrance. This classes as only limited access as people can’t use it when a show is on. Make sure box office staff know to tell them to turn up 20 mins before the performance so they’re not left sitting in the rain. <br />
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==== Disabled Legislation ====<br />
By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors. <br />
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==== Disabled Seats ====<br />
The two seats on the front row stage left are easily removes, you just have to remove the four coach bolts and they lift out in a block. It’s a lot easier than the old practice of having to take two seats apart. You just have to make sure that the box office staff reduce the number of seats available for the performance. Always make sure you know about any disabled people who book themselves in, most will because they do recognise that we have to make special provision. <br />
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==== Disabled Toilets ====<br />
We really need to have these so we can go in the fringe programme as having disabled facilities. The legislation sets a minimum door width, the doors must open outwards and you need to be able to open them from the outside. <br />
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==== Doorbell ====<br />
see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]<br />
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== E == <br />
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==== EDC ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff. <br />
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==== EIF ====<br />
Edinburgh International Festival. Runs at a similar time to the Fringe but tends to be big events like opera and concerts. Finishes with the Firework concert which is held in Prince’s Street Gardens and rivals the Hogmanay display. <br />
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==== Electrical work ====<br />
You can normally get away with minor stuff like changing light bulbs. We’re definitely not allowed to do mains wiring which is why there are a few interesting cable runs in which look like real sockets but the cable runs to a plug which gets put into a wall socket (much confusion when someone unplugs it). <br />
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==== Electrical Mishaps ====<br />
Try not to have any. Hope the fuses blow and the PCBs work. It is possible to survive a 415V 100A shock but the odds are against you so try and be safe. <br />
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==== Electrical Rating ====<br />
Explanation. Bedlam is supplied with a full supply of three phases (Red, Blue and Yellow - EEC rules state thse are now called Live 1,2,3 and coloured Black, Grey and Brown adding to everybody's pain.) each at 100A, 240V. General building power is drawn from the Red phase.<br />
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==== Electricity Bills ====<br />
A man comes around every so often and checks the meter and we get billed monthly. The annual bill is around £2500. Try and remember to turn the lights off. <br />
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==== Endless Loop ====<br />
See [[#Loop, Endless|Loop, Endless]].<br />
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==== Entertainments Manager ====<br />
Their big job through the year is to organise the ball, but sometimes fail to understand that what your average techie wants is food followed by a celeidh with lots of booze in the middle.<br> [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]] <br />
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==== Estates and Buildings ====<br />
The department of the University that is responsible for keeping Bedlam upright and weather tight. You will probably be on the phone to them every other week getting stuff fixed. They try to be helpful but you need to get put through to the right department…. We had a problem with the boiler in the kitchen and they sent us a plumber when what it needed was an electrician and the plumber said all the pipes were fine and went away again and I had to call again to get an electrician out. (See Works Department) <br />
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==== EUSA ====<br />
Edinburgh University Students Association is the union for Edinburgh University students. They monitor our finances and make sure we’re not being stupid with our use of the building. At the end of the year they take care of any under/over spend so often there is a spending spree just before they empty our coffers. They are also responsible to the University for maintenance to the building, they quite often get left out when you deal directly with the University so try and let them know what’s happening. <br />
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==== Exterior Floods ====<br />
We have one Sunflood (500W) lamp above the door and two 1K floods on the roof. The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 because one of the old ones had had the glass break and then a pigeon decided to make it into a nest and was electrocuted. They can be turned on using the exterior floods breaker and the exterior floods switch in the fuse cupboard. You need to turn them both on. Gelling them looks nice but they burn through very quickly. <br />
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==== Eyelets ====<br />
Normally in short supply these are a metal loop attached to a screw. They get lost and people always come to you for them so it is worth keeping a few spares. The best place to find them is in the back of flats (See Flats).<br />
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== F ==<br />
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==== Farnell ====<br />
Electrical and Electronic component supply company. We have a small (£10000) account with them. The catalogue gets delivered periodically so make sure you get it before it gets binned. Our account number is on the catalouge and you will need it when ordering. If you order before 3pm it should arrive the next day. <br />
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==== Filling Cabinets ====<br />
We have four, one in the Accountant's office and two in the main office in which anyone important has a drawer. The Theatre Manager’s drawer is useful for keeping stuff in that you think you’ll need, I normally kept a 4D Maglite, Gaffa, eyelets and proplus there. The accountant, the Business Manager and the President are the only people with keys to the cabinet in the accountant’s office. Currently the fourth cabinet is in the side entrance lobby till someone tells me where they want it. The Accountant’s cabinet was new after the old one was trashed when we were broken into fringe 2001. <br />
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==== Fire ====<br />
See [[Fire]]<br />
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==== First Aid ====<br />
There should be a registered first aider on duty when the building is open to the public. It is worth looking into for the Fringe as you’ll have the same staff all month. Legally there should be a first aider around whenever construction is being carried out. First aid training can be arranged from the St Andrew’s Ambulance for about £10 so it might be worth organising a session, especially for the committee because that way you would have one on duty when the building is open. <br />
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==== First Aid Boxes ====<br />
First aid boxes can be found in the office, the box office and the café. Blue plasters can normally be found in the kitchen. The first aid boxes need to be monitored to keep their contents up to date, each box has a list of what it should contain on the box. You’ll find that people use up all the plasters without telling you and then complain when they can’t find any. <br />
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==== Flats ====<br />
The most useful size is 8'x4'and Bedlam normally owns several of these. They are held upright using braces (See Braces, Stage), eyelets (See Eyelets) and stage weights (See Stage Weights). These can normally be found in the cupboard, back stage right. <br />
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==== Flat Store ====<br />
The Flat Store was built in 2000 and holds all our flats sensibly. It is as yet unfinished but still works. Make sure an shows that use flats replace them sensibly because all it takes is for a couple to be shoved in at a funny angle and you’ll have people dumping them on the balcony because the store is “Full”. The flat store was moved to the right side of the balcony in spring 2006, and was moved to the end of the stage left balcony during Christmas 2007<br />
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==== Flooding ====<br />
Do not- I repeat - NOT replace the cover on the drainpipe outside the back fire exit. It causes flooding, and water runs straight down into the foundations, causing the building to collapse even faster than it will already. <br />
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==== Floor Boards ====<br />
Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive. <br />
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==== Foyer Lights ====<br />
The Lights in the foyer run off a 12V supply which also feeds the doorbell. The supply is located in the tech box. They are turned on at the switch in the box office and have a tendency to blow. <br />
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==== Fresher’s Week ====<br />
This is when we try and sell EUTC to lots of sweet innocent things straight from high school. Try and keep the building reasonably tidy and concentrate on going out drinking, don’t let them rope you into organising anything. It is a good idea to try and make a decent first impression. There are normally shows happening and they tend to have no budget and ask for lots of favours, try and make them good because good shows attract members. <br />
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==== Fringe ====<br />
So much work and yet so much fun. Don’t get talked into doing fringe shows because it eats your life for not a lot of benefit. There is a high possibility you will drown under all the flyers you are handed. See lots of shows, socialise and drink lots. The pubs tend to be open later (Bobbys till 3 and Igloo till 5) so make the most of it. <br />
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==== Fringe Venue Manager ====<br />
This is the person responsible for running the building during the fringe. It is normally a job taken by people who have experience of producing and little experience of production. They advertise the building in the run up to the Fringe, chose the shows, appoint the staff and are technically in charge for the fringe. Remember that if your name is on the License when the shit hits the fan you make the decisions and can kick Fringe butt. <br />
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==== Fringe Safe ====<br />
An excellent book containing all the information you need to stay safe and legal, definitely worth a read even if you’re not doing the Fringe. Can be obtained from the Fringe Society Office on the High Street, although the Venue Manager (See Fringe Administrator) should be sent a copy. Every Fringe company used to be sent a copy but now only the venue managers get one.<br />
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==== Front of House Manager ====<br />
This person looks after the FoH areas including kitchen, they make sure the café and cleaning cupboard are kept stocked and that things get cleaned. They also arrange staffing but since producers are notoriously unable to make staff turn up (And their excuse is that they got them to sign up so them not turning up is not their problem). They tend to do their own maintenance if you prod them so that you don’t have to. <br />
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==== Furniture ====<br />
This breaks down into two sections.<br />
:# Bedlam furniture which is stuff which is used in the everyday life of the theatre so café stools, tables and the contents of the office. None of this should appear on stage.<br />
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the café or office.<br />
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== G ==<br />
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==== Gaffa Tape ====<br />
It is much like The Force, in that it has a Dark Side, a Light Side and holds the whole known universe together. Mainterms need to buy their own. You should keep a supply but don't put it all out cos it will walk. It can be bought from many suppliers, with Screwfix being about the cheapest followed by SKL and Blacklight. <br />
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==== Gas ====<br />
We have gas powered heating and the meter gets read monthly. We normally spend £1000 yearly on heating the building, although this has risen to about £2000 by trying to keep the actors happy but it didn’t work so this practice has been abandoned…..as long as the cans in the café don’t freeze, fob them off with an it’s an old cold building and even if I put the heating on 24 hours it would make no difference story. <br />
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==== Glass ====<br />
Glass is dangerous stuff in set construction, try and persuade them to use Perspex instead which easier to work with. You shouldn’t need to work about glass because replacing windows comes under keeping the building weather tight which the University is responsible for (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]).<br />
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==== Gordon, Mr Jim ====<br />
Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.<br />
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==== Grandad Tech ====<br />
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The appellation given to the most experienced tech in the room. Normally the oldest ex Tech Manager although in the absence of a Tech Manager ex Theatre Managers may be considered. If there are none of either the title may not be used, but since that chance of there not being one in the pub this is a situation which has never arisen.<br />
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==== Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar ====<br />
See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]] <br />
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==== Guidelines ====<br />
see [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]<br />
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== H ==<br />
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==== Hammers ====<br />
You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance. <br />
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==== Hardboard ====<br />
The cheapest wood, it is little more than cardboard. It is useful for covering things although not if you want them to last. It expands when wet so can be used in a shrink to fit fashion like reskinning the stage (See Stage). It can’t really be reused because it just crumbles. <br />
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==== Heating System ====<br />
We have a gas powered system, the schematics and instructions for use can be found in the relevant appendix. Be nasty because we can’t afford to heat the building 24/7 and even then the actors would still complain. The tank in the auditorium makes funny noises when the heating turns on or off which scares actors. It also detracts from plays so try and make sure it does not cycle when there is a play on, I spent three weeks with it turning off at 20:00 until I watched a performance and it gurgled for a minute during a quiet bit. OOPS <br />
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==== Homebase ====<br />
Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell Paints]]). However, for all other things, not the cheapest option, but quick (especially for first year's who live in Hermit's Croft!).<br />
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==== House Lights ====<br />
There are eight house lights which are controlled from the dimmers, usally on channel 48. They used to dim from a small box connected to a power supply halfway down the balcony on House Left next to the trip switches. The small box is still knocking about somewhere, but generally it's much easier to keep them operated from the board. The four of the house lights are wired in the others can be unplugged and moved for conversion projects.<br />
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== I ==<br />
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==== Ian Russell Paints ====<br />
An independent paint retailer on Marchmont Road. We have an account so you don’t need cash. They keep a stock of matt black especially for us and can get anything if given enough time. <br />
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==== Igloo ====<br />
Now known as Dropkick Murphy's, a club on Merchant Street (Go down Candle Maker Row and turn right) which is open till 3am (5 during the Fringe) and is kept open as an alternative to gouging your eyes out when the pub closes. You should never ever go there unless you have alot of life insurance or a frontal lobotomy. It was called Bertie’s Bar but underwent rebranding in 2001, and then was rebranded back to being Berties, it didn't make a difference, it still sucks ass. It sells reasonably cheap alcohol but can be a bit busy on Friday and Saturday nights. <br />
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==== Intercom ====<br />
See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]] <br />
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==== Irn Bru ====<br />
The drink of the techie - it makes a refreshing hangover cure. Often endowed with the fabled negative number membership it’s presence can be seen in the number of 20p deposit bottles. Because of the deposit bottles it can also feed a hungry techie with the equation 5xbottle=chips. <br />
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== J ==<br />
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==== Jack, Mr David ====<br />
The University Buildings Manager who can help with big maintenance and knowing what permits to get when you want to do things. His number is 0131 650 2475. <br />
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==== Jeffreys, Mr Alan ====<br />
He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See [[#Avalon Stage Armoury|Avalon Stage Armoury]]). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.<br />
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== K ==<br />
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==== Kennedy, Mr Malcolm ====<br />
Edinburgh District Council’s Building Inspector has been dealing with us for years. He understands how we run but make sure to get the building tidy before he visits. Chances are you will only see him once, during the annual licence inspection but if you change the layout of the theatre like with an auditorium conversion he needs to get a set of plans before you do it and to come and inspect it after you’re finished. <br />
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==== Keys, Side door ====<br />
The lock on the side door is a security yale and we should not be able to make copies. The locksmith in Leith on Easter Road will make copies for around £10 each. These copies can then be duplicated for about £5 each. <br />
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==== Keys, Interior ====<br />
You should know exactly who has keys to what and where. It is sensible to keep spares of everything in the key safe so that as long as you have a key to the key safe you can get anywhere even if you forget your big set. The normal price for copying keys is £2.50 for yale types and £3.00 for mortice keys. <br />
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==== Key Holders ====<br />
The police need a list of people that they can contact in the event of them needing access to the building. It must consist of at least three people living at different addresses who can give access to anywhere on the property. We normally give four names, normally the Theatre Manager, President, Tech Manager and Business Manager so for this reason these people should have keys to all the doors in the place. <br />
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== L ==<br />
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==== Leaks ====<br />
see Heidegger's Theory <br />
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==== Leatherman ====<br />
The techies multitool (See [[#Multitool|Multitool]]) of choice, there are several main types with the “Supertool” being favourite with the older techs and “Wave” more popular with newer techs. The “Wave” is prettier and more ergo dynamic than the larger “Supertool”. In function they differ little, having a good set of pliers, two blades, one straight, one serrated, a file, a saw several screwdrivers and an can/bottle opener. The “Wave” also has a very good set of scissors. Techies favour the leatherman brand due to their strength and reliability. Though watch out for Gerber multi-tools as well. Favoured more by Americans, the most popular model has spring-release quick access pliers. They're cool because they have replaceable parts, but you can only get them fixed in America.<br />
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==== License ====<br />
The main one you need to worry about is the annual theatre license. Ours runs from May 31st for a year. Prior to this date you will be contacted by the four branches of the council who need to look at the theatre. More information can be found in the section on People & Inspections. You might also have to know about Alcohol Licenses for festivals and the fringe. The license we apply for is an Occasional Permissions which we use to turn us into a members/patrons bar. Do not let people apply for an Occasional License because you need a licensed publican which we don’t have. You need to be careful about who can drink when covered by occasional permissions, we normally try to have a policy of members and patrons only. Bedlam does not need an Entertainments License for doing film showing and stuff, we are covered by our theatre license. If you are interested in more info on licenses look in Fringe Safe which goes through all the legal stuff. <br />
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==== Licensee ====<br />
Bedlam Theatre’s Licensee is EUTC’s President, you are then their responsible manager. You are responsible to them for keeping the building legal. If things go tits up and people die both of you are liable and could be jailed. <br />
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==== Lighting Rig ====<br />
Bedlam's lighting rig is 12'6" above the stage, there are 3 long bars along the auditorium and 6 bars which run across the auditorium. Along the 6 shorter bars there are additional conduit bars. From each conduit bar there hang 14 sockets. The other end of the circuits is at the patch panel (See Patch Panel, LX) It should be rehung every few years. It was last rehung Fringe '05.<br />
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==== Loop, Endless ====<br />
See [[#Endless Loop|<br />
Endless Loop]]<br />
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== M ==<br />
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==== Maglite ====<br />
Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their black techies (See [[Black Techie]]) and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted. <br />
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==== Make Up ====<br />
We have recently been given a set of basic stage makeup. Talk to the wardrobe manager if you need it. Some shows use it for effect and few things make more mess than actors either applying or removing makeup. Just make sure the Stage Manager cleans up afterwards and warn them if they don’t realise what a mess it will make. If professional-level makeup/advice is needed the best person to contact is Sarah Cairncross (about_time_scotland@yahoo.co.uk) who is quite good.<br />
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==== Maplin ====<br />
A techies toy store. A shop that sells electrical gubbins. They sell cable and connectors as well as all the other stuff that the Tech Manager (See [[#Tech Manager|Tech Manager]]) might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie cameoflage required.<br />
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==== MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) ====<br />
A cheap wood substitute that can be used for covering areas, it normally comes in 8’x4’ pieces of varying thickness. It is popular because it is cheap (Being sawdust mixed with glue) but is tends to be brittle and if it gets wet tends to disintergrate. Because it is so brittle it really doesn’t make sensible flooring <br />
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==== Microphone Sockets ====<br />
There are several microphone runs from the tech box to the stage cupboard. The end in the tech box can be found behind the sound equipment and the end in the stage cupboard is under the stage beside the steps. <br />
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==== Money ====<br />
You’ll have a budget, the Business Manager can tell you how much you’ve spent. Give the Business Manager receipts and the appropriate forms and you’ll get cash if it’s less than about £30 or a cheque if it’s more than that. If you need the money quickly cheques can be made to cash but you can only cash them at the Bank of Scotland on George IV Bridge. You can get a cheque for delivery people- ask the business manager. <br />
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==== Multitool ====<br />
An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ (See [[#AJ|AJ]]), blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the leatherman (See [[#Leatherman|Leatherman]])<br />
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==== Murray's Tool Stores ====<br />
There are several branches of Murray’s around, they sell decent quality tools at a reasonable price as well as general hardware. They tend to give a discount to EUTC members, although it’s normally just knocking the pennies off a purchase.<br />
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== N ==<br />
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==== No ====<br />
The most useful word in your vocabulary (See [[#Yes|Yes]]), just think how much easier your life would be if you had know this word when they asked you to be Theatre Manager. Now go find a Stage Manager to practice it on……no not the cute ones.<br />
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==== No No Nanette ====<br />
A musical of dubious quality.<br />
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==== Nuts ====<br />
They get lost and you can never get them to match up with bolts (See [[#Bolts|Bolts]]). Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.<br />
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== O ==<br />
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==== Opinions ====<br />
What’s one of these then? <br />
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==== Outside Companies ====<br />
We try and hire ourselves out because it gets money in and the members get paid for staffing. You need to watch outside companies because often they don’t have a clue as to what’s illegal. I’ve written a set of guidelines and a questionnaire for outside companies. Make sure that whoever is supervising the in knows what they’re doing (Unless you can get the job….try and get paid a technician wage for it not just the general wage). You’ll need to check the set but remember that they’re paying a lot of money so be professional and polite, <br />
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== P ==<br />
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==== Paint ====<br />
We use lots, the main ones you’ll have to buy in are black and white matt. They can be got from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) quite cheaply. Don’t let people paint the stage in gloss because it needs to be sanded down before it can be painted over.<br />
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==== Paint Brushes ====<br />
We get through a lot of these because people are unable to was them properly. Make sure that you always have white spirit (See White Spirit) in stock so that people can wash gloss off their brushes. Be nasty and keep a couple of nice ones locked away for when you have to paint something. <br />
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==== Paint Rollers ====<br />
These are worse than brushes for getting fucked because they are that much more effort to wash. As with brushes yell at people to do it right and make sure you’ve got a nice one locked away for when you need it. <br />
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==== Paint Shed, The ====<br />
A large paint shop on Howe Street (Just walk down Fredrick Street and keep going). They can normally get stuff when Ian Russell can’t and are slightly cheaper but a lot further away. <br />
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==== Parking ====<br />
Bedlam is on yellow lines,(and upon bricks because of some geordie...see Timms) currently you can load between 0930 and 1700 and park between 1830 and 0800, this means that from 0800 till 0930 and 1700 till 1830 you can’t park at all. To prevent yourself getting parking tickets you need to leave the boot of your car open so that you class as loading, you still have to return to the car every five minutes but at least you don’t get a ticket. If you need to park for longer you can call the Parking Attendants (See [[#Blue Meanie|Parking Attendant]]) head office and tell them you’re there officially. I’ve never actually managed to get through to them when I’ve needed to but they’ve assured me that all I need to do is call.<br />
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==== Parking Attendant ====<br />
See [[#Blue Meanie|Blue Meanie]]<br />
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==== Panic Button ====<br />
see [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]] <br />
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==== Perspex ====<br />
Used as a glass substitute it is easier to work and a lot safer onstage. It still fractures to give sharp edges so care must be taken and any residue cleaned up. The best way to cut it is with a Stanley knife which takes work and time but persevere. <br />
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==== Photocopier ====<br />
We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen). <br />
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==== Pigeon Holes ====<br />
Each Committee member has a pigeon hole where you can stick stuff for them, people never check them so it’s better to put notes on the board. They’re useful to use for pending (I can’t be bothered doing it right now) stuff. <br />
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==== Plasterwork ====<br />
Most of it’s falling down so watch out what gaffa you remove. Repairing plasterwork takes a degree of skill cos you need to get it good and smooth so only let people who know what they’re doing at it. The trick to it is to build it up in thin layers and then water down the top layer so it goes on smoothly. <br />
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==== Police ====<br />
Of limited use in moving tramps (See Tramps) and should be called in the event of theft or assault. The number for St Leonard’s Street police station is 0131 662 1000 - ask for the "Operations Room" if you'd like a constable to come.<br />
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==== Posters ====<br />
Shows make posters and they put them up, the FoH Manager normally monitors the ones FoH and the staff keep them up to date. Legally what you need is for them to be secured at all four corners. To put up posters in Uni Buildings they need to be stamped with the EUSA logo. If you’re doing them make sure that you stamp the master and photocopy it, rather than having to stamp every individual poster. If you enlarge to A3 do this before stamping because it’s obvious when you enlarge the stamp. All posters should show the EUTC logo, have the name and address of the theatre, dates and times of the show, ticket prices and the box office phone number. <br />
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==== President ====<br />
When it gets down to it the President is in charge, they are the Licensee (See [[#Licensee|Licensee]]) and in charge of the Company. The way the duties normally break down is that the Theatre Manager takes responsibility for keeping the theatre safe and legal, the President organises the company. Bear in mind that the President out ranks you but will normally respect your opinion and let you run the theatre as you see best because they’re normally actor/director/producer types and don’t know how to run a theatre...<br />
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==== Press and Publicity Officer ====<br />
This person is responsible for the public face of the EUTC and Bedlam theatre so keep on their good side. They should check all posters before they go out and should be able to make your forms pretty before giving them out. This may take some times so be ready to make alternative arrangements. Just do what you can and try not to hurt their feelings if you could do it better. <br />
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==== Printer, Box Office ====<br />
See [[Box Office]]<br />
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==== Productions Manager ====<br />
They talk regularly with all the shows and should know exactly what’s happening in all shows. They communicate between shows and committee so that all shows should know what’s the committee is saying about them and take measures to stop us kicking their butts. They distribute Production Guidelines so that people have no excuse when they do stupid things.<br />
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== Q ==<br />
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==== Quinn, Mr Owen ====<br />
Owen Quinn used to be the EUSA Buildings Manager, so you may hear some stories about him. He is no longer with us (in the context of EUSA, rather than this temporal world). Take this as you will.<br />
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== R ==<br />
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==== Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) ====<br />
The colour of red that FoH is painted.<br />
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==== Refuse Collection ====<br />
The large 1100L bin (Claymore) outside the Accountant's Office is emptied every Monday, I’ve found that is the best day cos most of the rubbish is created during work-ins on Sundays. During the fringe you need to get it emptied more often, just call Trade Waste. It was replaced in 2001 because the lid snapped off. It now locks which is something of an inconvenience because people just dump bin bags rather than going and getting the key. The key is just a green plastic thing. Lots of annoying people around tend to stick stuff in the bin if it’s not locked so you’ve got to work out which problem annoys you more. <br />
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==== Rostra ====<br />
Bedlam has lots, mainly in standard sizes which is useful. Every time they are used they need to be tested for structural integrity. They are stored on the SR balcony and you’ll probably have trouble finding all the right bits if you’re new to the job. <br />
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==== Rubber Gloves ====<br />
We get through an extraordinary number of pairs, it’s normally worth keeping a couple of pairs of extra thick ones for outside. A supply of disposable gloves is useful too but be aware that some people are allergic to latex ones.<br />
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==== Scaffolding ====<br />
Building scaff correctly is an art form, the trick to it is to build it as strong as possible with as little scaff as possible, using the appropriate clamps (See [[#Scaff Clamps|Scaff Clamps]]), use common sense and get someone who knows what they’re doing. When in doubt build it then jump on it, if it breaks you can probably work out what’s wrong then rebuild it.<br />
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==== Scaff Clamps ====<br />
There are several main types of scaff clamps.<br />
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.<br />
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.<br />
:# Pucklok: Also called a hook clamp, this one should not be used for structural stuff but is a nice simple one for hanging things with.<br />
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt<br />
:# Band & Plate: Another nice simple one for joining scaff at right angles Bedlam owns lots of these but you need to put the bits together right to give it strength.<br />
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.<br />
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.<br />
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==== Scaff Spanner ====<br />
Bedlam owns one scaff spanner which is kept on the balconies. Scaff spanners are simple sockets on the end of rods which fit the nuts on scaff clamps. <br />
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==== Scottish Power ====<br />
The people we buy our gas and electricity from, they send people around every month to read the meter, it’s amazing how often I’ve seen the meter men considering how little I’m in office hours. <br />
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==== Screwfix ====<br />
They sell all sorts of hardware cheaply. They sell by catalogue and you can get them to bill us. The stuff isn’t fancy but it works. <br />
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==== Screwdriver ====<br />
Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip. <br />
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==== Screws ====<br />
The device of choice for holding bits of wood together. Bedlam only seems to stock big or really big screws, finding 1" or smaller screws is difficult. If you don’t know how to use screws yet there’s something wrong. <br />
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==== Secretary ====<br />
This is the person responsible for organising the company, they make schedules, know who does what and when, know who are members and keep the office stocked with stationary. <br />
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==== Security Grills ====<br />
The Security Grills which obstruct the servery are mainly there to stop Company members from helping themselves. It is possible to unscrew the fixings if you ever really need to but is probably not worth the effort. When we have alcohol stored there are larger “Alcohol” padlocks which can be used. This further restricts the number of people who can access the servery. <br />
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==== Set ====<br />
Stuff that goes onstage.<br />
See [[Set]]<br />
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==== Sewing Machine ====<br />
There are two broken sewing machines in Bedlam (one black Singer, one light green...something). They are good for set but not for actual sewing although if anyone would like to try and fix them I am well up for that. There is one working sewing bought by Colleen Patterson during her stint as wardrobe manager 06/07, which is a JL100, very easy to use but shouldn't be used by anyone who isn't the wardrobe manager or someone trusted by the wardrobe manager. <br />
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==== Sex ====<br />
It happens, just clean up afterwards. <br />
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==== Show Switch ====<br />
This really useful device can be found in the tech box, it is used for when a show is on. Turning it on causes a red LED above the side auditorium door to turn on which says show in progress and it silences the intercom in the tech box. Instead the intercom causes green LEDs to light up along the front of the tech box. <br />
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==== Skips ====<br />
Back in the old days before they put up bollards on the fire exit we used to hire skips for when we did a big clear out. It is still possible but more hassle now. It’s best to shop around to find the best deal and remember that you have to bear in mind not just hiring a skip but the times and volumes involved. <br />
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==== SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) ====<br />
see [[Lighting Hire]] <br />
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==== Small hire charge ====<br />
Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our Fringe rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.<br />
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==== Smoking ====<br />
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It's illegal to do so in the building, even the box office or onstage. Blame the Scottish Executive.<br />
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==== Soap ====<br />
There are soap dispensers in the toilets and cafe, there could do with being soap dispensers in the kitchen and paint cupboard. They are refilled by opening them with the L-shaped key, then remove the clear bottle. The bottle can then be refilled with liquid soap from a larger container. To reinsert the bottle you can either try and show off, just plunging it in or you can remove the holder by holding down the white tab and pulling it out. The bottle can then be reinserted and turned upside down without making a mess. To finish slam the soap dispenser closed. <br />
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==== Sound System ====<br />
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see [[Sound]]<br />
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==== SPT ====<br />
Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill<br />
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==== Stage ====<br />
See [[Stage]]<br />
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==== Stage Monitor ====<br />
This is a microphone which picks up what’s happening on stage and then feeds it to the tech box and dressing room. It is powered by an AA battery in a little black box at the stage left end of the tech box. The On/Off control is also built into this box. The feed in the tech box can be turned off at the white box at the stage right end of the tech box, which switches between Monitor and PFL. The microphone is situated at the back of the auditorium so you can hear what the directors say to their friends straight after the show comes down. <br />
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==== Stage Weight ====<br />
These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See [[#Flats|Flats]]) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See [[#Braces, Stage|Braces, Stage]]) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.<br />
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==== Stamps ====<br />
Two types, the first is for sending letters and if you can’t use these you’ve got a problem, especially as now you don’t even have to lick them. The other is the EUSA stamp which all posters in EUSA buildings must have on or they’ll just get ripped down. We have a computer version of the EUSA stamp to put on posters- ask publicity manager.<br />
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==== T-Shirts ====<br />
Most mainterms do T-Shirts of some kind, make sure if you want one that you get one for any shows, you can justify it if they ask what you’ve done for the show by telling them you’re letting it happen. <br />
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====Technicians ====<br />
Without them the stage would be very dark indeed, and the Actors would probably end up walking into a wall. Or each other. Have a tendency to get pissed off with everyone and everything. They dress in black. And live in the Tech Box.<br />
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Many are known to have a god complex, don't worry it is normal<br />
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==== Tech, Granddaddy ====<br />
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see [[#Grandad Tech|Grandad Tech]]<br />
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==== Tech Manager ====<br />
This person is the one you’ll have to work very closely with, basically if it breaks and it’s got a plug on it it’s their problem if it hasn’t got a plug it’s yours. They should know how to use all the equipment in the building and seem to spend all their time changing bulbs…but at least that means you don’t. Their two main jobs through the year are tech directing the fresher’s play and getting everything PAT tested (See [[#Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test)|Test, PAT]]).<br />
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==== Telewest ====<br />
The company that we get out phone from. <br />
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==== Tequila Club ====<br />
See: [[Tequila Club]]<br />
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==== Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) ====<br />
This is the test that the University administers to anything with a plug. Technically everything should be tested but we have some things that cease to exist (quantum effect) when the PAT test man comes around. It needs done yearly although cable should be done every six months. <br />
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==== Teviot Key ====<br />
We keep a key in Teviot to stop committee members getting phone calls at random times by people needing into the building. The key is attached to a bit of wood because the first person to sign it out returned their house keys and didn’t think to go in and swap before I got phone calls from people who thought the key was broken. Even worse is that this was a committee member (Generally referred to as the weakest link) who had their own side door key anyway. <br />
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==== Theatre Manager ====<br />
Knows everything. No no, EVERYTHING.<br />
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==== Toilet Paper ====<br />
Normally used for wiping your arse there are people who try and use this stuff for sets even going so far as to tell you that they’ve sprayed it with flamcheck so what’s the problem? When it’s actually being used for it’s main purpose it needs to be put in the dispensers because otherwise more goes on the floor than in the toilet. Make sure that every time there is a show they get completely refilled and you should be fine. You’ll find that when it runs out people use green towels to wipe their bums rather than going and refilling the dispensers. <br />
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==== Tools ====<br />
Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy. I don’t see the point in buying nice stuff since it just gets fucked or lost. Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something. When you’re doing something big you need to get people to bring things, especially power drivers. <br />
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==== Trade Waste ====<br />
The people responsible for Claymore (See [[#Bins|Bins]]) they empty it once a week. You can call them on 0131 469 5655 if you need extra uplifts or to find out what’s happening if you find it’s not been emptied or emptied on the wrong day. You’ll normally get an answer phone not a real person but they normally call back in about an hour.<br />
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==== Trap Doors ====<br />
There are two in the stage they go down into the crypt, other than that there are several on the balcony, one in each toilet, two in the main office and one in the costume cupboard. The ones on the balcony open to let you at hidey holes The ones in the office let you under the floor. The one in the gents lets you under the floor and you can technically climb through to the crypt, although slimmer Theatre Managers than I have got stuck half way. The trap door in the ladies goes into a little room under the floor. The trap door in the costume cupboard leads down to the stage left exit, there are normally things ontop of this trap door so it is of limited use.<br />
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== U ==<br />
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==== University ====<br />
Technically the reason you’re here. <br />
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==== University Furniture ====<br />
The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is…. <br />
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== V ==<br />
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==== Videoing Shows ====<br />
Technically this is kind of illegal because it infringes on copyright but often there is a "Copy for our archives" get out clause in the rights. There are two main ways of doing this, either sitting in the audience or doing it from the balcony. Be aware that you still have to obey the fire regulations so is they’re using a tripod it really needs to be at the end of the back row and since it will interfere with more than one seat there will need to be more tickets taken out of the computer. The projection hole is also useful for placing cameras into especially as from here they’re often close enough to plug the Stage Monitor (See [[#Stage Monitor|Stage Monitor]]) into.<br />
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==== Venue Hire Manager ====<br />
see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]<br />
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== W ==<br />
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==== Wardrobe Manager ====<br />
see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]. Once an assistant to the Theatre Manager now independant. Will need help with the costume cupboard but will in turn help you with most tidying and clothing related issues backstage. More recent Wardrobe Managers have been willing to take responsiblity for the dressing rooms as well as a natural extension of their remit.<br />
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==== Water Supply ====<br />
We have two tanks, one large one for the toilets and café which is situated on the balcony under the wood store, the other is located high on the stage left balcony which feeds the heating system. The heating system one gurgles when it turns on or off. We are metered so make sure people turn off taps and stuff. <br />
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==== Washers ====<br />
These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing. These are vital on lantern hookclamps along with a Spring Washer. See Spring washer. <br />
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==== Webmaster ====<br />
see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]<br />
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==== Web Site ====<br />
Our best advertising because it is available on a sensible address ([http://www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk]) and anyone can check it. <br />
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==== White lines ====<br />
All steps should have while lines on them, this is especially true of ones which are painted black. The important ones are the FoH ones on which the white lines should be at least on inch wide. Painting white lines is harder than you thing because you need to mask them well but the steps that you’re putting them onto will probably not be dry yet and the paint will come off when you remove the tape. The way to get around this is to wait a couple of days with the tape on and then dissolve it with water, leaving immaculate white lines. You will also find that no matter how many wet paint signs you put up someone will walk up the steps and spoil your lines. This is generally done at Fringe time but could well need done at other points.<br />
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==== White Paint ====<br />
You should keep a supply of this just cos it’s useful and lunchtimes will want it. It’s slightly cheaper that black but not by much. It can be bought from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) in 5L tubs. Buy Matt paint for general use and a smaller tin of Gloss for the painting of some woodwork around the building and the white lines (see above). Do not use Gloss on stage it's nasty to light and almost impossible to paint over.<br />
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==== Windows ====<br />
Get them cleaned when you can, I try and get it done at work ins. If they get broken report it to Estates and buildings who have to repair them as part of the buildings agreement (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]). You’ll find that quite often the little panes of glass get broken on Friday/Saturday nights. Try and get this reported as soon as possible. The windows on both sides were replaced in late 2006 by the works department.<br />
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==== Wing Nuts/Bolts ====<br />
See [[#Nuts|Nuts]], See [[#Bolts|Bolts]] just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.<br />
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==== Wood ====<br />
Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See [[#MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)|MDF]], See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. There is a wood store at the back behind the tech box which was built and altered at the request of the Fire Officer. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check. This includes visiting companies sets.<br />
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==== Works Department ====<br />
The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty slow but they do come out and do stuff. If something needs done quickly tell them and they can put it through as a priority job (Like doors needing replaced). Be nice and polite even if their workmen turn up twenty minutes before a lunchtime to fix the toilets. There is a long term belief within the works department that we either don't exist or will stop existing soon. This makes it hard to persuade them to spend time and money on the building. Things have improved in 2006 due to a new manager being appointed.<br />
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== X ==<br />
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==== X-ray machine ====<br />
nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those<br />
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== Y ==<br />
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==== Yes ====<br />
Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See [[#No|No]]) especially if you’re saying it…then only problem is that you probably started this job with yes. Now think about all the trouble it’s caused you and don’t do it again.<br />
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== Z ==<br />
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==== Zippo Lighters ====<br />
Dangerous nasty things these, they’re not allowed onstage because they don’t go out if you drop them which is bad (Although not as bad as when a pissed committee member drops a lit one into your lap at Teviot).</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Guide_to_Building&diff=3210Guide to Building2008-01-07T16:24:28Z<p>Dave: </p>
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As a general rule, it is suggested that you don’t let the level of rubbish in the theatre rise to 10^19 Kg. If this was to happen (and we assume bedlam is a sphere) the building would turn into a black hole. This is not good! (Earth weighs 5.978x10^24). Also you might want to note that while the standard gravitational field strength at the earth’s surface is 9.80665 ms^-2, in Edinburgh (55,57’N 3,13’W) it is actually 9.8158ms^-2<br />
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== Main Office ==<br />
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The Main Office is the responsibility of the President to keep tidy, with stocking the desk the responsibility of the Secretary. The desk has a strengthening bar added but is still not really safe to sit on. The long sofa can be put out in several arrangements, it is quite useful for sleeping on if you put all three bits together. It is not sensible to allow office furniture on stage (More hassle than it's worth) and apparently at some stage a motion was passed forbidding it although this motion seems to have fallen out of the constitution since.<br />
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There are two filing cabinets with who owns what drawer clearly marked, the Theatre Manager's drawer is a good place for keeping paperwork, gaffa, a pair of rubber gloves (don't ask) and a torch.<br />
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The payphone on the desk is technically the responsibility of the Business Manager, but it is useful to know about the cables. The main cable coming in is actually 2 phone lines, with the office phone (225 9873) splitting to the tech box and FoH, it takes some work to get the lines working when you move the phone and the codes tend to stop working. The Other line feeds to the box office (225 9893) where it splits to a payphone and a handset which will not allow outgoing calls.<br />
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Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.<br />
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The Fringe cupboard is the domain of the Fringe Administrator and contains all their files and the gas meter. All committee members should have a key to this cupboard but it should never be locked because it contains the gas stopcock.<br />
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The other cupboard contains the heating boiler and the works department have an annoying tendency to lock it. High up on the left hand wall of this cupboard is a door which gives access to a cold water tank which used to feed a toilet and sink in the cupboard before the boiler was installed. Now it just feeds the sink in the paint cupboard.<br />
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The photocopier is the Secretary's responsibility but is useful to know how to un-jam it as Mrs Ogg will ask whoever she finds in the office to help. There are lots of doors that open and the LCD display will normally show you where the blockage is. The other common problem is when the rollers get coated in toner and to sort this you need to clean it off with meths.<br />
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The FoH panic alarm makes a blue light flash in the office when activated. If this happens sprint to the box office with a bit of scaff or something.<br />
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The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.<br />
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[[Internet Connection]]<br />
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== Accountants Office ==<br />
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(put some stuff here)<br />
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== Paint Cupboard ==<br />
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The sink in the paint cupboard was installed when the boiler was installed in Spring 1991 and the one in the office was torn out. The small cupboard on the left where the nasty paint in the red tins is kept used to contain the gas meter until it was moved during the boiler installation. This has a Coded Padlock the code to which is 123 and should allow the more dangerous items to kept from actors and the like.<br />
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The paint cupboard should contain matt black paint, matt white paint, varnish, paint brushes, rollers and trays, white spirit, meths, buckets, mop, dustpan and brush, soap, putty, polyfilla, glue, wallpaper paste and flamcheck. The important ones being matt black paint and flamcheck.<br />
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The door should be locked but it is very hard to keep it locked when people keep needing it opened for their shows. Your best bet may be to keep the key in the TM drawer in the office, and let the stage manager of whatever show know where it is, stressing to the SM to lock up when finished (and if only the SM 'knows' where the key is, you theoretically have someone to get cross with if it remains unlocked).<br />
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== Side Entrance ==<br />
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In the side entrance are most of the fuses for the building, on the left hand side (Facing the auditorium) are the trips for (Counting along from the left) (needs updated). On the right hand side are the trips for: (needs updated). The important switches are covered by Perspex to prevent random people turning them off. The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power, before this was done the lighting rig ran off the red phase and the rest of the building ran off blue and yellow. This was hopelessly unbalanced and caused the mains cable to burn through twice (1988 & 1990) and it was lucky the place didn’t burn down. The power input to the building is three phases at 100A and 415V.<br />
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The doorbell on the side door feeds to a switch on the wall, the switch will swap the doorbell between the loud ringer in the auditorium and a quiet buzzer. Very few people know what the buzzer sounds like and often will sit by the door and not answer it. Normally the buzzer is only used for tech and dress rehearsals. There is an appendix which contains more information on the doorbell system. The doorbell can also be switched off from the tech box.<br />
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== Kitchen ==<br />
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The kitchen contains two large sinks which are a nightmare to unblock, lots of pans and stuff, a large fridge, a small hand sink and a cooker installed fringe 2003. The kitchen doesn't get much use through the year but in the fringe gets used lots. It is important to keep it clean because environmental health naturally get quite aggravated if you don't. Just get it cleaned at every work-in and you should be fine.<br />
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The wall of the kitchen was rebuilt for fringe 2000 and even though people keep bouncing off it warming up it seems to be surviving ok.<br />
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The cooker is really useful for cooking breakfast at maintenance which works for getting people out of bed. Cleaning the oven is not particularly pleasant so try to find someone else to do it. You'll probably find that you need to keep checking on them cos they’ll get bored before they finish. Be aware that one of the rings on the cooker is slightly buggered and needs special attention (see 'Cooker' in AtoZ section).<br />
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It's also a really good idea to keep a supply of bin bags actually in the kitchen. The bins get incredibly foul very quickly without bags, and as noted above, cleanliness in the kitchen is super important.<br />
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== Auditorium ==<br />
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=== Stage ===<br />
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see [[stage]]<br />
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=== Seating ===<br />
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The seating consists of 90 ex-cinema chairs which were bought from the ABC in Spring 2001. They were installed a couple of weeks prior to fringe 2001 and it took six people who knew what they were doing three long days to do it. The trick to putting them in is to assemble them a chair at a time and get the backs to line up properly. They don't quite fit because they were designed to be on a curve but it works. When removing them you need to make sure you don't lose any of the springs because if you don’t have the spring in the seats have a tendency to fall out. The seats are depreciated over five years so will be up for renewal in 2006 if we still have the theatre then. The rostra was installed just before fresher's week 1989 and was completed at 8:55 on the Monday of fresher’s week. Trap doors to get under the rostra are located beside the door to the toilets under a lift up flap and in the little alcove behind the door of the disabled access corridor. The space under the rostra are the only part of the building that are always warm but it's so dark and manky that you’ll not want to spend much time down there. Spare parts for the old chairs are also kept there in black plastic bags if they haven't con completely by now. Spare for the new chairs are Balconie left near dimming (again if they havn't gone completely)<br />
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=== Stage Cupboard ===<br />
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The stage cupboard wall can be easily removed to give additional entrances and it has been used to give an orchestra pit in the past. A 10' x 8' black serge cloth was purchased to cover the hole for shows which didn't want a pit. The piano was bought in 1988 and legend has it that it looked quite good when new. The candle holders were removed for use in a show and never reattached. How the top was damaged is unknown. The varnish was stripped off the top and sides for a lunchtime in 2001 and then re-stained a reddish colour but never re-varnished. It was last retuned for fringe 1994. Since then the insides were removed fringe 2002 to make it into a piece of set only. The stage cupboard is the only place which we’re technically allowed to store untreated wood because it is fully enclosed by solid walls which would supposedly take a while to burn through.<br />
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=== Scene Dock ===<br />
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This is basically an additional storage area for set, you need to be careful that the doors will still close and nothing can fall and block the fire exit. The walls are just plaster board and as such are quite brittle as can be seen by the holes in them. Apparently on the inside of the SL wall there are messages from the people who built the auditorium. The doors were built two days before fringe 1997 when the fire officer requested them, he was not popular that day. The water stopcocks can also be found here, one feeds to the main FoH water supplies and the other feeds the boiler. I don't know which is which. The floor of the scene dock is also home to a few sheets of metal used when trying to make the seats in the auditorium moveable... it didn't work.<br />
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=== Disabled Access Corridor ===<br />
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This is really just a passageway that runs from the cafe to the front of the seating rig. It is used to allow disabled people to access the cafe and really only used during the fringe. There is an alcove behind the door in which lives the vacuum cleaners. Good George has blue buttons and evil George has red buttons. Good George was bought as a replacement for Evil George when Evil George failed a PAT test, Evil George was subsequently rewired and passed. They are wet and dry cleaners and the water equipment normally lives in the cleaning cupboard. Both Georges frequently suffer blockages and should be gently opened the filter lifted out and the pipe unblocked. Also in the alcove is a small hole that leads under the seating rig. It is quite a small hole and access is easier from the other side of the auditorium. The walls are plasterboard and tend to have people kick holes in them. The Auditorim side of this wall has been patched with hardboard to cover hold in the plaster board.<br />
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== Dressing Room ==<br />
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The dressing room is probably one of the most frustrating areas of the theatre because it is impossible to keep clean due to actors not doing it and leaving stuff in there so you don’t know what’s rubbish. Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up, also with the state of the rest of the place I dread to think how it would end up. The dressing room should get cleaned as part of each show's get out but as the actors tend to be desperate to go to the pub (rightly) they tend to make a rather crap job of it. Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage, there is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this. One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (We discovered it at 7:30 on the Monday morning of week 1, and I had slept in the building that night {for the 4 hours between ins} so was slightly annoyed). This window was replaced by security glass which I prefer as it is easier to clean and a lot more secure but I not sure we’re allowed it with our grade B listing. (There was another window replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.)<br />
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[[CCTV system]]<br />
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== Props Cupboard ==<br />
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The Props Cupboard is called that because it used to actually store props. It has nice shelves and everything. Now people think it's called the Props Cupboard because that is where all the stage weights and braces (things that 'prop up' the flats) are stored. It is lockable and so can be used to store valuable props. But is mainly used to store crap during runs. The light fitting in there was ripped out by the tech manager fringe 2002 during the installation of a flood light for the back passage and never replaced.<br />
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== Costume Cupboard ==<br />
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See [[Costuming]]<br />
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== Crypt ==<br />
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The crypt is a dark smelly hole which can be reached down the stairs in the stage right exit. There are three rooms and they are partially full of sand, slabs and other building materials which can be useful. The stains on the walls are urine thanks to our resident tramps. The area under the stage can be reached through the hole in the wall which is useful for putting in cable runs. There is even more sand down here thanks to a mainterm which covered the stage in it then just swept it down the trap door. There is also 2 tonnes of construction sand living down there currently from Electra, 2005. It is all in double bin bags, and thus far more useable that the stuff that just gets swept down the trap door. It is possible to climb through the building's foundations to the men' toilet, but you need to be pretty skinny to manage it as Theatre Managers have got stuck in the past.<br />
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== Tech Box == see [[Techbox]]<br />
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== Balconies ==<br />
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See [[Balconies]]<br />
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== Toilets ==<br />
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The toilets tend to be quite manky and they’re technically the realm of the FoH Manager but you’ll probably find that you need to bleach them a couple of times a month. Make sure that they get properly cleaned at every work in so that you don’t need to. It’s a very unpopular job so try to get the director to do it….it’s quite funny to see yah directors with their arms in the toilet. The floor needs painted every year or so, just get black floor paint from Ian Russell, you’ll probably find that you use about 7L, so make sure to order it in advance because they only tend to keep 5L in stock.<br />
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== Toilet Corridor ==<br />
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This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium. In here is stored the banners. When they’re not up they need to be securely attached to the wall and clip on points for the fat cat are provided, the mainterm banner slips behind it.<br />
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The double doors at the end of the corridor are quite hefty things and make noise if you open doors to the corridor too quickly. Even when opened carefully they make loads of noise, so avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The bits that hold them open need reasonably frequent oiling too keep them running. A pane of glass was removed to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but a mooted extracor fan was never fitted.<br />
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== Box Office ==<br />
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See [[Box Office]]<br />
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== Café ==<br />
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see [[Caf%C3%A9]]<br />
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== Outside of the Building ==<br />
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Probably the nastiest part, it needs tidied a couple of times a week, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings after lots of people drop rubbish through the night. The regular tramps tend to be fine and if you give them a black bag will sometimes help pick up rubbish but you need to make it obvious to them from the start that they’ll not get any money. Talk to the tramps and be nice to them because the ones you get to know will often help you to move on the awkward ones and the ones that have passed out. Of note: Currently, the metal key to take off the top of the Front of House bins is on the FoH Manager's keys. Coincidence? I think not.<br />
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The roof at the front of the building can be accessed with a ladder to put up the banners. Bedlam has two banners one of which is a long thin one which Mainterms can put their logo on for advertising. The other is a large fat cat with venue 49 on it which is used for the fringe. To put the banners up you need to haul them up to the roof and tie them securely onto the eyelets on the roof, the head of the fat cat then ties onto the archway.<br />
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The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 and use K4 lamps. They burn through gel really quickly so you need to come up with an alternative if you want to colour them. To switch them on you need to turn on the breaker and the switch in the fuse cupboard in the side entrance.<br />
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The Claymore (large wheelie bin) gets emptied once a week, but you need more than that during the fringe. It is very difficult to get one off uplifts because trade waste are disorganised but it is sensible to book them if you’re planning on throwing lots out or during a mainterm week.<br />
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The gate to the back stage exit is best kept locked to keep tramps from using it as a toilet. As it is they will still piss there but at least you’re not cleaning up rather liquid shit. A good idea is to pour bleach over it every time you remember and make sure it happens at work-ins.<br />
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The disabled access ramp is only of limited use because people can’t use it when a show is on. This has caused problems in the past with people having to sit in the rain for half an hour. Make sure that disabled people are told to turn up 20 mins before a show not half an hour and get the seats out as soon as you can. The seats need to be removed so that the fire escapes are clear which is a condition of out license.<br />
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The fire escape must be kept clear if the building is open so make sure the duty manger knows this and do realise that you deal with the tramps regularly and probably have got to know some of them so be willing to help out. The tramps have a tendency to piss on random parts of the building, especially outside Mrs O’s window and she really hates it. There’s not a lot you can do to stop them but make sure you clean up as soon as you can so it doesn’t smell too much.<br />
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Apparently the red gravel outside the building looks a lot better than the tarmac that used to be there but it does make cleaning up harder the easiest way is just to rake the fag ends in and hope for the best.<br />
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Linford’s bench was given to the Bedlam by the parents of an ex-member, who died in a car crash. Mrs O is very attached to the bench so please treat it with care a lick of varnish once or twice a year doesn't hurt. The bins out here are pretty disgusting so I always make sure that someone else has to clean them out when there is more than an inch of crap in the bottom.<br />
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The only way you can get round the back of the building is to climb over into the grounds of the building behind us which is dangerous (The first entry in the accident book is from me falling off the fence) and illegal (So don’t get caught).<br />
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On the Forest Road side of the building are three overflow pipes for the water tanks. If there is water coming out of these it means that one of the tanks is overflowing. Having water coming out of these is bad for two reasons, one it wastes water and two it empties straight into the foundations which will cause the building to fall down quicker. The easiest way to get them fixed is by reporting it to the Works Department who will send someone to do it. <br />
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<<< Back to [[Job Description]] --- ^ ^ ^ Up to [[Theatre Managers Manual]] ^ ^ ^ --- Forward to [[Shows and Work Ins]] >>></div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Theatre_Managers_Manual&diff=3209Theatre Managers Manual2008-01-07T16:21:40Z<p>Dave: /* Former Theatre Managers */</p>
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== Preamble ==<br />
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There used to be a printed manager's manual. In the way of the Bedlam, some of it got lost.<br />
Here is the text of the last revision of the manual in 2002. Lots has changed since then,<br />
so it needs updated by the current generation.<br />
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At least it should act as a starting point...<br />
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Al the techie, March 2006<br />
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== Disclaimer ==<br />
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None of the contributors accept any responsibility for any of the information supplied in these pages.<br />
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If you follow advice from these pages, on your own head be it. The contributors were incorrect when they <br />
wrote it, and accept no responsibility for any results caused by following any of the information herein.<br />
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== Further Disclaimer ==<br />
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[[Image:dont_panic.jpg|HHGTTB]]<br />
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In many of the more relaxed civilizations on the Outer Eastern Rim of the Galaxy, the Bedlam's Theatre Manager's Manual<br />
has already supplanted the great Encyclopedia Galactica as the standard repository of all knowledge and wisdom, <br />
for though it has many omissions and contains much that is apocryphal, or at least wildly inaccurate, <br />
it scores over the older, more pedestrian work in two important respects.<br />
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First, it is slightly cheaper; and secondly it has the words Don't Panic inscribed in large red [[Electrical_Tape |LX-tape]] letters on its held-together-by-gaffer-tape cover.<br />
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([http://www.bedlamites.co.uk/im/dont_panic.wmv Don't Panic] Animation 820k)<br />
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== Introduction ==<br />
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This manual is designed to hold all the information needed to run Bedlam, because the Theatre Manager changes every year is was seen as necessary that this information be recorded so that it was not lost into the mists of time. This manual is a rewriting of manual written by Al "The Techie" Broom in 1991 which was a rewriting of the manual written by Jo Bullard in 1989.<br />
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Lifted straight from the original: "I have been the Manager of the Bedlam for eight months and whilst I could never know what to do in any eventuality, I generally do know who to ask, or what mode of panic is most profitable! With luck, the following will help others to learn to do the same"<br />
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Good luck, here it goes.<br />
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Andy Edmonstone 2002<br />
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* [[Theatre Manager- Job Description|Job Description]]<br />
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* [[Guide to Building]]<br />
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* [[Shows and Work Ins]]<br />
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* [[Inspections and People]]<br />
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* [[General Info]]<br />
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* [[A to Z]]<br />
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* [[Useful Addresses]]<br />
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* [[Heating System]]<br />
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== Former Theatre Managers ==<br />
During Christmas of 2007, the Theatre Manager position was split, creating a new Committee position of Set Manager.<br />
Committee years run from 1st April to 31st March<br />
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'''2007-08:''' Kerry O'Herlihy (Fringe Aug 2006: Colleen Patterson)<br />
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'''2006-07:''' Dave Larking (Fringe Aug 2006: Alex Engel)<br />
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'''2005-06:''' Alex Engel (Fringe Aug 2005: James "Evil" Turner Inman)<br />
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'''2004-05:''' Tom Latter (Fringe Aug 2004: Matt Gray)<br />
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'''2003-04''' Kati Hind (Fringe Aug 2003: Jono Ellis)<br />
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'''2002-03''' Jay Adrianse (Fringe Aug 2002: Richard Hogg)<br />
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'''2001-02:''' Andy Edmonstone (Fringe Aug 2001: Andy Edmonstone)<br />
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'''2000-01''' Felicity Robertson (Fringe Aug 2000: Becks Whiteman)<br />
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'''1999-2000:''' Frank Turnbull (Fringe Aug 1999: ...)<br />
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'''1998-99:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1998: ...)<br />
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'''1997-98:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1997: ...)<br />
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'''1996-97:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1996: ...)<br />
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'''1995-96:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1995: ...)<br />
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'''1994-95:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1994: ...)<br />
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'''1993-94:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1993: ...)<br />
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'''1992-93:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1992: ...)<br />
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'''1991-92''' Malachy Rice (Fringe Aug 1991: ...)<br />
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'''1990-91:''' Al Broom (Fringe Aug 1990: ...)<br />
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'''1989-90:''' Ian Marlee (Fringe Aug 1989: Claire England)<br />
<br />
'''1988-89:''' Jo bullard (Fringe Aug 1988: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1987-88:''' Richard Dixon (Fringe Aug 1987: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1986-87:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1986: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1985-86:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1985: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1984-85:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1984: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1983-84:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1983: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1982-83:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1982: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1981-82:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1981: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1980-81:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1980: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1980:''' EUTC moves into Bedlam as a temporary home.<br />
<br />
--<br />
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Uploaded to EUTC Wiki by Al the techie 03/2006</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Theatre_Managers_Manual&diff=3208Theatre Managers Manual2008-01-07T16:20:30Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<br />
== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
There used to be a printed manager's manual. In the way of the Bedlam, some of it got lost.<br />
Here is the text of the last revision of the manual in 2002. Lots has changed since then,<br />
so it needs updated by the current generation.<br />
<br />
At least it should act as a starting point...<br />
<br />
--<br />
<br />
Al the techie, March 2006<br />
<br />
== Disclaimer ==<br />
<br />
None of the contributors accept any responsibility for any of the information supplied in these pages.<br />
<br />
If you follow advice from these pages, on your own head be it. The contributors were incorrect when they <br />
wrote it, and accept no responsibility for any results caused by following any of the information herein.<br />
<br />
== Further Disclaimer ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:dont_panic.jpg|HHGTTB]]<br />
<br />
In many of the more relaxed civilizations on the Outer Eastern Rim of the Galaxy, the Bedlam's Theatre Manager's Manual<br />
has already supplanted the great Encyclopedia Galactica as the standard repository of all knowledge and wisdom, <br />
for though it has many omissions and contains much that is apocryphal, or at least wildly inaccurate, <br />
it scores over the older, more pedestrian work in two important respects.<br />
<br />
First, it is slightly cheaper; and secondly it has the words Don't Panic inscribed in large red [[Electrical_Tape |LX-tape]] letters on its held-together-by-gaffer-tape cover.<br />
<br />
([http://www.bedlamites.co.uk/im/dont_panic.wmv Don't Panic] Animation 820k)<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
<br />
This manual is designed to hold all the information needed to run Bedlam, because the Theatre Manager changes every year is was seen as necessary that this information be recorded so that it was not lost into the mists of time. This manual is a rewriting of manual written by Al "The Techie" Broom in 1991 which was a rewriting of the manual written by Jo Bullard in 1989.<br />
<br />
Lifted straight from the original: "I have been the Manager of the Bedlam for eight months and whilst I could never know what to do in any eventuality, I generally do know who to ask, or what mode of panic is most profitable! With luck, the following will help others to learn to do the same"<br />
<br />
Good luck, here it goes.<br />
<br />
Andy Edmonstone 2002<br />
<br />
* [[Theatre Manager- Job Description|Job Description]]<br />
<br />
* [[Guide to Building]]<br />
<br />
* [[Shows and Work Ins]]<br />
<br />
* [[Inspections and People]]<br />
<br />
* [[General Info]]<br />
<br />
* [[A to Z]]<br />
<br />
* [[Useful Addresses]]<br />
<br />
* [[Heating System]]<br />
<br />
== Former Theatre Managers ==<br />
<br />
Committee years run from 1st April to 31st March<br />
<br />
'''2007-08:''' Kerry O'Herlihy (Fringe Aug 2006: Colleen Patterson)<br />
<br />
'''2006-07:''' Dave Larking (Fringe Aug 2006: Alex Engel)<br />
<br />
'''2005-06:''' Alex Engel (Fringe Aug 2005: James "Evil" Turner Inman)<br />
<br />
'''2004-05:''' Tom Latter (Fringe Aug 2004: Matt Gray)<br />
<br />
'''2003-04''' Kati Hind (Fringe Aug 2003: Jono Ellis)<br />
<br />
'''2002-03''' Jay Adrianse (Fringe Aug 2002: Richard Hogg)<br />
<br />
'''2001-02:''' Andy Edmonstone (Fringe Aug 2001: Andy Edmonstone)<br />
<br />
'''2000-01''' Felicity Robertson (Fringe Aug 2000: Becks Whiteman)<br />
<br />
'''1999-2000:''' Frank Turnbull (Fringe Aug 1999: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1998-99:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1998: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1997-98:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1997: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1996-97:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1996: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1995-96:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1995: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1994-95:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1994: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1993-94:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1993: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1992-93:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1992: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1991-92''' Malachy Rice (Fringe Aug 1991: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1990-91:''' Al Broom (Fringe Aug 1990: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1989-90:''' Ian Marlee (Fringe Aug 1989: Claire England)<br />
<br />
'''1988-89:''' Jo bullard (Fringe Aug 1988: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1987-88:''' Richard Dixon (Fringe Aug 1987: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1986-87:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1986: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1985-86:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1985: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1984-85:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1984: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1983-84:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1983: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1982-83:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1982: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1981-82:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1981: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1980-81:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1980: ...)<br />
<br />
'''1980:''' EUTC moves into Bedlam as a temporary home.<br />
<br />
--<br />
<br />
Uploaded to EUTC Wiki by Al the techie 03/2006</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Sound&diff=3207Sound2008-01-07T16:17:39Z<p>Dave: </p>
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Sound as you can guess is about making noise. Whether you want to transport your audience into the heart of a war zone and scare everyone with loud gunshots and explosions or maybe your scene requires a Victorian nightclub, sound helps set the scene and should not be overlooked. Sound is also useful disguising scurrying [[Stage Management|stage managers]] between scenes and when audiences are entering/exiting the auditorium<br />
<br />
==Setup==<br />
<br />
Sound in bedlam is delivered by 4 speakers, and powered by 2 amps. The two speakers at the stage end, pointing the audience are powered by the MC2 and the 2 behind the audience used to be powered by the Yamaha before it died; now they are powered by a new amp (QSC). Though it is possible to use all 4 speakers independently, the kit is usually set up that the stereo output from the desk outputs to the primary amp (MC2) running the upstage speakers and then linked in series to the secondary downstage speaker amp (QSC), so you only have to think about the left and right channels.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
[[Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Stuff - Miscellaneous]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Desk]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Hire]]<br />
<br />
[[Sound Rack]]<br />
<br />
[[SM58]]<br />
<br />
[[ImpAmp]]</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Set&diff=3206Set2008-01-07T16:13:45Z<p>Dave: /* Design */</p>
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<div>Set Design, Construction, dressing and demolition tends to be the realm of the stage manager though techies and actors are often persuaded to weld a power tool or paint anything that doesn't move fast enough.<br />
<br />
==Design==<br />
<br />
This is where you speak to your director and find out what it is they want. then you hit them about the head a few times and inform them that floating carpets and a revolve and a 2m fireball are not going to be possible on a £15 budget.<br />
<br />
Speak to the [[Committee#Set Manager|set manager]] and other stage managers especially if you are on at the same time as another show to find out early if there are going to be any major conflicts.<br />
<br />
a useful tool is Google [[Sketchup]], a 3D modelling program that lets you quickly move blocks and pieces of set about and see what it will look like without getting tired.<br />
<br />
==Construction/Get In==<br />
<br />
Bribe as many other techies and stage managers to come in and build your monstrosity. usually taking all night and ending with lots of tired folk and a metric tone of sawdust.<br />
<br />
==Dressing==<br />
<br />
At a bear minimum all wood must be painted (for fire protection reasons) and all fabric flam checked. Though you probably want to do a bit more than that. This is the point where you let your artistic ability's go wild and make your set look really pretty. Or you are to tired to do any more work and you the words 'meah' and 'it'll do' get uttered. Actors are good at painting stuff and most techies (especially tech-managers) shouldn't be allowed near gloss paint.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Demolition/Get-out==<br />
<br />
Undo everything you have spent the last week or 2 creating in one evening and leave the theatre nice and tidy.</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Talk:Constitution&diff=3205Talk:Constitution2008-01-07T16:12:36Z<p>Dave: New page: Surely this page is out of date?</p>
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<div>Surely this page is out of date?</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Powering_Up_and_Powering_Down_the_Sound_System&diff=3204Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System2008-01-07T16:11:06Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
== Powering Up the System ==<br />
<br />
#Switch on all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.<br />
#Turn on the sound desk (and phantom power if needed)<br />
#Turn on the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)<br />
#Turn on the compressor (second from top in rack)<br />
#Wait 5 seconds<br />
#Turn on the amplifiers<br />
#Wait until the PROTECTION or LIMIT lights have gone off before continuing<br />
#Turn the MC<sup>2</sup> volume knobs to around 6 for both channels<br />
#Turn the other amp volume knobs to around 24 for both channels<br />
<br />
<br />
== Powering Down the System ==<br />
<br />
#Turn the MC<sup>2</sup> volume knobs all the way anticlockwise (NOT to zero)<br />
#Turn the Yamaha amp volume knobs anticlockwise to infinity ∞ (NOT to zero)<br />
#Wait 30 seconds<br />
#Turn off both amps<br />
#Wait a few seconds<br />
#Turn off the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)<br />
#Turn off the compressor (item below)<br />
#Turn off the sound desk & phantom power<br />
#Turn off all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
*The MC<sup>2</sup> is the amplifier in the main sound rack, and is located above the sound patch panel<br />
*The Yamaha amp is located by the entrance of the techbox<br />
*The sound desk power switch is located on top of the Yamaha amp<br />
*If you don’t know what you’re doing please ask someone who does<br />
*The Yamaha is dead and there is a new amp above the MC<sup>2</sup> in the rack</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Balconies&diff=3203Balconies2008-01-07T16:10:21Z<p>Dave: </p>
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<div>[[Category:The Building]][[Category:OutofDate]]<br />
<br />
Right, the balconies are a death trap, the floor is covered in sawdust and the wood is very dry. Scaff can be found under the boards on the stage left balcony, try not to let people cut up the long bits. Bedlam has a decent but slightly out of date collection of clamps and two scaff keys, one of which tends to live in the end of one of the bars at the top of the ladder. (One of these is now lost the drainpipe on the right of the main door thanks to a mook in fringe 2002). It terms of the set stuff you need to bin lots a couple of times a year, no one should add to it without asking you but it still fills up without you noticing it. Try to be brutal, keeping stuff because of sentimental value is not a good reason but that' why a lot of it is there so try and get someone else to do it who has no emotional attachments. A no sofas ban is currently in place just due the space they take up but it is up to you. Cutting them in half with a fire axe is very satisfying. In 1989 the university fire officer decided that we shouldn' store anything up there, the place was gutted and he came back and okayed it, since then the crap has built up again so it' probably a matter of time before they complain again.<br />
<br />
The tool cupboard lives up here and contains lots of useful stuff, the trick I've foud to keeping stuff from walking is to pick any unattended tools and put them in whether they belong to Bedlam or not, this way you’ve got tools and if people notice that their tools have joined the collective they can retrieve them. The locked FoB tool box lives up here as well. The tools must be signed out by the stage manager wishing to use them, and there is a checklist to be used when the tools are returned to make sure they're all there. Anything missing must be replaced or deposit cheques should be taken. This is a nice general supply of tools, so be really tough about keeping them in order.<br />
<br />
The cupboard on the back of the tech box is a useful place to store stuff, it locks and only the key holders can open it.<br />
<br />
The wall beside the organ gallery was built in 1989 at a cost of £3000 after being told we needed it by the fire officer. The first EUSA knew about it was when the bill arrived, needless to say they were unimpressed. This is part of the reason we have a finance agreement with EUSA.<br />
<br />
The woodwork of the organ gallery is not structurally sound and shouldn' have stuff hung off it.<br />
<br />
The flat store was built in 1999 and more in 2002 and moved to a new location in 2006, it just about holds all our flats upright, including the 13’ tall flats which were created for use in the Lyceum, they are useful for people who do shows in the Pleasance theatre. Although carrying them accross town is fun.<br />
<br />
The wood storage area is possibly dangerous because there’s lots of flammable stuff exposed. There are two water tanks on the balcony, a large one under the wood store which feeds the toilets and a small one which feeds the heating boiler which is high up on Stage Right. The heating tank makes all kinds of funny noises when the heating goes on and off. For some reason these noises scare actors at 1am.<br />
<br />
The Lighting rig is kind of the Tech Manager’s problem but they’ll probably need your help re-hanging it which should be done every couple of years. It hasn’t been done since about 1995 when it took six people eight hours so it should be done soon.<br />
<br />
There are loads of trap doors throughout the balconies that hide different things. The scaff store is in the stage left balcony. The carpet store is behind the steps leading down to the scaff store. There is a nice big persian-looking carpet in there which may or may not smell of sardines. The first trap door when you enter the balconies on the stage left side is where scaff legs are kept. They should be taped up in groups of four and shouldn't be cut as they are useful lengths for theatre conversions (they will probably have 'Skinnydipping' written on them). There are vertical trap doors (which usually fall down/open) in the raised bit behind the tech box.<br />
<br />
The bulb store is next to where all the lanterns hang on the stage right side of the balconies. This will usually fall under tech manager territory, but everyday bulbs used in practical places around the theatre (cleaning cupboard, office, etc) are kept here as well. <br />
<br />
See also [[Curtains]]</div>Davehttp://wiki.friendsofbedlam.co.uk/index.php?title=Committee&diff=3202Committee2008-01-07T15:41:44Z<p>Dave: /* General */</p>
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<div>== General ==<br />
<br />
The EUTC is administered by a permanent Committee of 14 members. They are; the President, Secretary and the Business, Theatre, Set, Technical, Productions, Marketing, Front of House, Wardrobe, Entertainments, Venue Hire and Fringe Venue Manager as well as the Archivist. It is the role of the Committee to administer the EUTC and to ensure the smooth running of the theatre. The Committee are elected at the AGM (usually at the end of February) to serve the period April 1- March 31st.<br />
<br />
== President ==<br />
<br />
It is the role of the President to chair meetings and to oversee the work of the committee and the general management of the Company. The President should remain impartial and always act in the best long term interest of the EUTC. The President is also required to keep the Company Office tidy<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Lucy Jackson<br />
<br />
2006-2007 James Mutton<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Miriam Raines<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Matt Gray<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Rebekah Stackhouse<br />
<br />
2002-2003 Natalie Adzic<br />
<br />
== Business Manager ==<br />
<br />
It is the role of the Business Manager to maintain the accounts and to facilitate communication between the EUTC and EUSAs Accounts department. The Business Manager is a cheques signatory. The oversee all spending and ensure that shows don't go over budget.<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Lara-Ann de Wet<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Fran Rooney<br />
<br />
2005-2006 James Mutton<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Victoria Tills<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Rachel Mountfield<br />
<br />
<br />
== Secretary ==<br />
<br />
The Secretary is responsible for all of the administrative leg-work of the EUTC. They keep minutes of all meetings and makes rehearsal schedules.<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Fran Walker<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Helena Larkin<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Becky Hill (until Dec. 2005) Emma Drage (from Dec. 2005)<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Emma Drage<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Alex Howard<br />
<br />
<br />
== Theatre Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Theatre Manager is responsible for the day to day running of the theatre, They ensure that all sets are safe. The ensure that the theatre is safe and that there are no obvious fire/ health and safety problems. They also maintain the building, doing small amounts of repair work. They also facilitate communication with the works department over the more serious repair works. The Theatre Manager maintains a TM Handbook which keeps up-to-date info about the building. The Theatre Manager is named on the License as the 'Responsible Manager' as such legally, the buck stops with them.<br />
see also [[Theatre Manager- Job Description]]<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Kerry O'Herlihy<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Dave Larking<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Alex Engel<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Tom Latter<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Kati Hind<br />
<br />
== Set Manager ==<br />
<br />
The position of Set Manager was created at the end of 2007 to relieve some pressure from the Theatre Manager. The Set Manager is responsible for all communications with show stage managers, responsible for all set (on the balconies) and tidiness and resources of the workshop. The Set Manager is directly responsible to the Theatre Manager<br />
<br />
2008 To be elected<br />
<br />
== Technical Manager ==<br />
<br />
The technical manager manages anything with a plug! They ensure that techies keep work safely and offers guidance on lighting and sound. The Tech Manager also ensures that all the lanterns and technical equipment work.<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Neale Dutton<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Xander Macmillan<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Ruth Wilkinson<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Heather Hanshaw<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman<br />
<br />
2002-2003 Mr Matt Grey<br />
<br />
== Productions Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Productions Manager facilitates communication between individual shows and the company as a whole. They decide on which slots are available and chair the meeting which decided which slot each show gets. Additionally, the Productions Manager chairs the casting meeting and oversees auditions<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Fred Gordon<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Ishbel MacFarlane<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Alex Robertson<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Timothy Goodwin<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Miriam Raines<br />
<br />
<br />
== Marketing Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Marketing Manager oversees all publicated material and all external public communication, to ensure that the EUTC is always shown in the best-light possible. They proof all posters, programmes and fliers to enusre they are accurate and that they do not damage the EUTC or Bedlams Public image.<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Nick Kay<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Lily Kember<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Chris Mounsey<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Claire Glendenning<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Idil Sukan<br />
<br />
<br />
== Front of House Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Front of House Manager makes sure that the Front of House area is tidy and looks good for arriving customers. They are in charge of staffing and ensure that every shows has the required number of staff. The make sure that the cafe has stock to sell. They ensure that the Committee know how to Committee Rep (v. important)<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Lauren McLeod<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Hannah Myers<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Heather Hanshaw<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Matt Grey<br />
<br />
<br />
== Wardrobe Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Wardrobe Manager has the glorious task of keeping the dressing room and costume cupboard clean and tidy. They also get to costume every show, with no notice and no budget. They often get locked in, as noone is ever aware that they are in the building.<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Denise Wood<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Colleen Patterson <br />
<br />
2005-2006 Michael Whitham<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Emma Allford (to Sept 2005) Michael Whitham (from September 2005)<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Victoria Tills<br />
<br />
== Entertainments Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Entertainments Managers ultimate job is to organise the Bedlam Ball at the end of semester 2. In order to subsidise this they organise a number of events and parties throughout the year, which contribute to the funding.<br />
<br />
2007-2008 George Thomas<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Tom Paul<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Kerri Hall<br />
<br />
2004-2005 James Mutton<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Natalie Raeched<br />
<br />
== Venue Hire Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Venue Hire manager facilitates communication between outside companies who wish to hire the venue throughout term time and the company. They organise contracts, dates and staffing for outside hires. They are also on hand to offer support to outside companies.<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Michael Whitham<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Michael Whitham<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Kati Hind<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Idil Sukan<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Jay Addriannse<br />
<br />
<br />
== Fringe Venue Manager ==<br />
<br />
The Fringe Venue Manager, is the only non- elected post. They are hired by the a panel comprising the Former Fringe Venue Manager, the President a EUSA accounts representative and the EUSA VP- Services. Their term is usually January - January. They are responsible for hiring the Fringe Managers. They are also responsible for programming and communicating with the outside companies. They assume operational control of the EUTC for the period June - August for the year they are hired and oversee the EUTC presence at the Fringe.<br />
They are usually paid a small sum of money as compensation for the blood, sweat, tears and general loss of mental health. There are occasionally parties to attend.<br />
<br />
2007 Matt Wieteska<br />
<br />
2006 Charlotte Jarvis<br />
<br />
2005 Claire Glendenning<br />
<br />
2004 Miriam Raines<br />
<br />
2003 Cat Smith<br />
<br />
2002 Graeme Timms<br />
<br />
2001 Morven Pack<br />
<br />
2000 Chloe Darlington<br />
<br />
== Archivist ==<br />
<br />
The Archivist, is resposible for maintaining records off all EUTC productions. S/he is responsible for collecting all the P&P of each show, taking pictures of builds/dress runs/after-show drunken bashes, etc. This is really helpful to stage managers in later years who may be looking to do something similar to what has gone before as well as giving us stuff to look back on and to show impressionable young freshers of all the amazing things that get built in Bedlam.<br />
<br />
see also [[Archive]]<br />
<br />
2007-2008 Richard Dennis<br />
<br />
2006-2007 Cat Hoyle<br />
<br />
2005-2006 Graeme Wright<br />
<br />
2004-2005 Adam Millard<br />
<br />
2003-2004 Lucy Kirkwood</div>Dave