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Electrical Tape

2009-12-02T10:49:00Z

Colleen: Removed myself as I'm never going to use tools in Bedlam again (probably)

[[Category:Equipment]]
AKA: LX tape, Leccy

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.

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.

{| style="text-align:Center" border="1"
| length || Bedlam Colour || Black Light Colour
|-
| 0.5m || Orange || -
|-
| 1m || Brown || Brown
|-
| 2m || White || White
|-
| 3m || Purple || Purple
|-
| 5m || Blue || Blue
|-
| 10m || Green || Yellow
|-
| 20m || - || Green
|-
| 50m || - || Red
|}

LX tape is also used to identify the owner of tools; the table below shows some of the combinations

{| style="text-align:Center" border="1"
| Tape Colours || Owner || Notes
|-
| Red/Yellow || Bedlam ||
|-
| Yellow/Green || F.O.B. || [[Friends of Bedlam]] Toolkit (Striped/Earth Tape)
|-
| Blue/Red || Black Light ||
|-
| Yellow/Black || Dave Larking || ex-Theatre Manager
|-
| Red-Black-Red || Duncan Grieve || Moved On to better things.
|-
| Purple/Black || Alistair Marshall || Please Sir can I have my <insert tool> back?
|-
| Green/Black || Richard Bell || I hereby claim the fore-mentioned colours for my stuff!
|-
| Black/Red/Black || Mark Gerrard || ...see it, find it? Give it back...
|-
| Green/Black || Heather Hanshaw || I hereby re-claim the fore-mentioned colours from Richard cos i was here first! xx
|-
| Green/Black/Green || Claire Freake || My AJ had a band of bright green lx. Then it went missing at NSDF. Damn.
|-
| Blue/White || Alex Engel || These colours were hijacked with consent from David Illsley.
|-
| Blue/Red/White || Dave Moffat || It's mine, right!
|-
| Blue/Silver || Xander (like "Cher") || Maybe I should put my colours on my LX tape...
|-
| Blue/Green || Denise Wood || I'm reserving this in advance for the tools I will someday have!
|-
| Blue/Black/Red || Alex 'Mal' Mead || I know have lots of stuff but none of it is tagged
|-
| Yellow/Brown || Neale Dutton || They're not Terry's they are mine.
|-
| Blue/Blue || Neale and Dave ||
|-
| Orange/White || Felix Trench || Inspired.
|-
| White/Black/White || Jamie McQuilkin || Like MJ - white on the outside, black on the inside
|-
| Red/Green || Ewan JD Connor || Red and Green - The colours of seats and trees.
|-
| Blue/Yellow || James Lamont || GO FOR THE EYES BOO, GO FOR THE EYES!!!
|-
| Red/Orange || Gordon Nimmo-Smith || Don't copy him!
|-
| Red/Red || Ben Hussey || Because I have a wiki account.
|-
| Yellow/Green/Purple || Adam Alton || That'd be earth tape and purple, so remember it, don't use it and return it if you see it
|-
| Brown/Brown || Roz Perkins || Because I'm a live wire
|}

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!!

User:Colleen

2009-12-02T10:47:00Z

Colleen:

My name is Colleen. I was Wardrobe Manager on the 06/07 committee, then I was Fringe Theatre Manager in 2007 and was Fringe Venue Manager for 2008. I was also on the 08/09 committee as Business Manager. I started off stage managing (Absurd Person Singular, Marry Me a Little) and costuming (Romeo and Juliet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead). I have directed a few shows (Talking With..., lunchtime 2007; Panto 2007; The Crucible, mainterm 2008). I even did some graphic design (Hidden in this Picture). I am now a life member.

I live in London now.

Life Members

2009-12-02T10:42:44Z

Colleen: added a couple of people I can remember, corrected spelling of xander's surname

The following people are life members of the EUTC.

*Al Broom
*Becks Whiteman
*Chris Mounsey
*Frank Turnbull
*Severine-Mia Davison
*Simon Wilkinson
*Steve Fryatt
*Natalie Adzic
*Bex Stackhouse
*Matt Gray
*Jono Ellis
*David Illsley
*Thom Tuck
*Paul Margrave
*Graeme Timms
*Richard Hogg
*Matt Ling
*Rachel Mountfield
*David Reed
*Humphrey Ker
*Victoria Tills
*Lord James Turner Inman
*Andy Field
*Tom Latter
*Miriam Raines
*N-e-i-l-space-E.-space-H-o-b-b-s
*James Mutton
*Cat Hoyle
*Michael Whitham
*Tom Paul
*Ishbel McFarlane
*Alex Engel
*Dave Larking
*Martin Cavannagh
*Idil Sukan
*Nicola Cross
*Helena Larkin
*Alexander Macmillan
*Colleen Patterson
*Kate Wieteska
*Matt Wieteska
*Lauren McLeod
*Lucy Jackson
*Nick Kay

This article is locked to prevent abuse, please add comments on [[Talk:Life_Members]]

Life Members

2009-12-02T10:41:11Z

Colleen:

The following people are life members of the EUTC.

*Al Broom
*Becks Whiteman
*Chris Mounsey
*Frank Turnbull
*Severine-Mia Davison
*Simon Wilkinson
*Steve Fryatt
*Natalie Adzic
*Bex Stackhouse
*Matt Gray
*Jono Ellis
*David Illsley
*Thom Tuck
*Paul Margrave
*Graeme Timms
*Richard Hogg
*Matt Ling
*Rachel Mountfield
*David Reed
*Humphrey Ker
*Victoria Tills
*Lord James Turner Inman
*Andy Field
*Tom Latter
*Miriam Raines
*N-e-i-l-space-E.-space-H-o-b-b-s
*James Mutton
*Cat Hoyle
*Michael Whitham
*Tom Paul
*Ishbel McFarlane
*Alex Engel
*Dave Larking
*Martin Cavannagh
*Idil Sukan
*Nicola Cross
*Helena Larkin
*Alexander Macmillan
*Colleen Patterson
*Kate Wieteska
*Matt Wieteska

This article is locked to prevent abuse, please add comments on [[Talk:Life_Members]]

Bedlam Fringe

2008-11-03T13:56:37Z

Colleen: /* Fringe 2008 */

Every August the Bedlam turns professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2008==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Theatre Manager: Mal Mead
*Technical Manager: Sam Hansford
*Press and Publicity Manager: Becs Kamp
*Business Manager: Fran Walker
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Box Office Managers: Lauren McLeod and Xander Macmillan
*Cafe Managers: Cat Hobart and Ellie Harrison
*Box Office Staff: Liz Black, Dylan Read, Fred Gordon, Emma Pattinson, Ellie Richardson, Nicola Hazelton, Lucy Sneddon, Maredith Close
*Cafe Staff: Amy Brewer, Alex Hatt, Carley Stubbs, Emily Jenkinson

Achievements:


*Repainted [[office]] and redid [[committee]] pigeonholes
*New Sunday opening times on sunday afternoons with pub quiz and café entertainment


*Installed new [[seats]]
*Renovated and refinished the seating rake
*Laid new carpet in the auditorium
*Reskinned the [[stage]] (we totally do this every year)
*Re-finished the stage's risers with 18mm plywood
*Spray-painted the [[rig]] black for stealth
*Moved the [[lighting store]] to the dimmers


*Rebuilt the [[cafe]] servery
*Partially restored and re-varnished cafe floor
*Rebuilt cafe boards
*Fixed the bulge in the [[cafe]] wall


*Rewrote the [[XTS|ticketing system]]
*Fixed the [[FOH Sound|FoH Sound System]]
*Installed a lighting bar in the box office, bought a Bedlam Theatre logo gobo for projection.

[[Media:Bedlam_Fringe_Report_2008.pdf‎]]

==Fringe 2007==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Theatre Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Technical Manager: Neale Dutton
*Press and Publicity Manager: Lucy Jackson
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Sponsorship Manager: Becs Kamp
*Box Office Managers: Alex Hall and Mike Smith
*Cafe Managers: James "Bruce" Sinclair and Holly Mclay
*Box Office Staff: Lauren McLeod, Kate Wieteska, Felix Trench, Reg Scott, Chloe Edworthy, Mairi Kellock, Cat Hoyle, Becs Kamp
*Cafe Staff: Lauren Fried, Becca Day-Preston, Chris Cotter, Craig Hamilton

'''Achievements:'''

*Built a wall in the [[auditorium]] to help with soundproofing
*Reskinned the [[stage]]
*New [[box office]] printer
*Installed [[sound]] system

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers: Clemmie Cooke and Charlotte Coles
*Box Office Staff: Cat Hoyle, James Turner Inman, Richard Shore, Katy Bartholomew, Colleen Patterson, Natalia Prochnicka and Geraldine Heaney
*Cafe Staff:

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced blackout [[curtains]] on [[balcony]] with new black fabric
*New coffee machine with fancy coffee capabilities for [[cafe]]
*Built large schedule chalkboards for outside
*Painted [[office]] white and blue
*Reskinned the [[stage]]

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie Drew, Alex Engel, Charlotte Jarvis
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in [[auditorium]] with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved [[box office]] system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL [[internet connection]], network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing in between [[café]] and [[auditorium]] around the door
*Pimped up the [[office]]
*New storage solutions in [[techbox]] and [[balcony]] for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the [[café]] e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned [[stage]]
*Sanded down and varnished [[cafe]] floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for [[cafe]]
*New [[sound]] system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in [[costume cupboard]] - see graffiti!
*Skinned [[stage cupboard]] for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid [[cafe]] and [[toilets]]
*Installed fan in [[cafe]] to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid [[kitchen]] - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of [[EUTC]] slots to two
*Held first [[FOB]] [[A_to_Z#AGM_-_Annual_General_Meeting|AGM]]
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend [[cafe]] area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on [[stage]] during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built [[box office]] counter
*Installed Tramp-Cam
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the [[Box office]] ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in [[toilets]]
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

File:Bedlam Fringe Report 2008.pdf

2008-11-03T13:54:52Z

Colleen:

Bedlam Fringe

2008-07-10T17:31:44Z

Colleen: /* Fringe 2008 */

Every August the Bedlam turns professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2008==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Theatre Manager: Mal Mead
*Technical Manager: Sam Hansford
*Press and Publicity Manager: Becs Kamp
*Business Manager: Fran Walker
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Box Office Managers: Lauren McLeod and Xander Macmillan
*Cafe Managers: Cat Hobart and Ellie Harrison
*Box Office Staff: Liz Black, Dylan Read, Fred Gordon, Emma Pattinson, Ellie Richardson, Nicola Hazelton, Lucy Sneddon, Maredith Close
*Cafe Staff: Amy Brewer, Alex Hatt, Carley Stubbs, Emily Jenkinson

Achievements:

Auditorium: installed new seats, renovated and refinished the rake, laid new carpet 
Renovation of [[cafe]] servery 
Repainted [[office]] and redid committee pigeonholes 
Reskinned the stage 
New Sunday opening times, Sunday afternoons 
Spray painted the rig black 

==Fringe 2007==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Theatre Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Technical Manager: Neale Dutton
*Press and Publicity Manager: Lucy Jackson
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Sponsorship Manager: Becs Kamp
*Box Office Managers: Alex Hall and Mike Smith
*Cafe Managers: James "Bruce" Sinclair and Holly Mclay
*Box Office Staff: Lauren McLeod, Kate Wieteska, Felix Trench, Reg Scott, Chloe Edworthy, Mairi Kellock, Cat Hoyle, Becs Kamp
*Cafe Staff: Lauren Fried, Becca Day-Preston, Chris Cotter, Craig Hamilton

'''Achievements:'''

*Built a wall in the [[auditorium]] to help with soundproofing
*Reskinned the [[stage]]
*New [[box office]] printer
*Installed [[sound]] system

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers: Clemmie Cooke and Charlotte Coles
*Box Office Staff: Cat Hoyle, James Turner Inman, Richard Shore, Katy Bartholomew, Colleen Patterson, Natalia Prochnicka and Geraldine Heaney
*Cafe Staff:

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced blackout [[curtains]] on [[balcony]] with new black fabric
*New coffee machine with fancy coffee capabilities for [[cafe]]
*Built large schedule chalkboards for outside
*Painted [[office]] white and blue
*Reskinned the [[stage]]

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie Drew, Alex Engel, Charlotte Jarvis
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in [[auditorium]] with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved [[box office]] system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL [[internet connection]], network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing inbetween [[café]] and [[auditorium]] around the door
*Pimped up the [[office]]
*New storage solutions in [[techbox]] and [[balcony]] for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the [[café]] e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned [[stage]]
*Sanded down and varnished [[cafe]] floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for [[cafe]]
*New [[sound]] system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in [[costume cupboard]] - see graffiti!
*Skinned [[stage cupboard]] for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid [[cafe]] and [[toilets]]
*Installed fan in [[cafe]] to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid [[kitchen]] - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of [[EUTC]] slots to two
*Held first [[FOB]] [[A_to_Z#AGM_-_Annual_General_Meeting|AGM]]
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend [[cafe]] area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on [[stage]] during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built [[box office]] counter
*Installed Tramp-Cam
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the [[Box office]] ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in [[toilets]]
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

Bedlam Fringe

2008-07-10T17:30:01Z

Colleen: /* Fringe 2008 */

Every August the Bedlam turns professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2008==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Theatre Manager: Mal Mead
*Technical Manager: Sam Hansford
*Press and Publicity Manager: Becs Kamp
*Business Manager: Fran Walker
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Box Office Managers: Lauren McLeod and Xander Macmillan
*Cafe Managers: Cat Hobart and Ellie Harrison
*Box Office Staff: Liz Black, Dylan Read, Fred Gordon, Emma Pattinson, Ellie Richardson, Nicola Hazelton, Lucy Sneddon, Maredith Close
*Cafe Staff: Amy Brewer, Alex Hatt, Carley Stubbs, Emily Jenkinson

Achievements:

Auditorium: installed new seats, renovated and refinished the [[rake]], laid new carpet 
Renovation of [[cafe]] servery 
Repainted [[office]] and redid committee pigeonholes 
Reskinned the stage 
New Sunday opening times, Sunday afternoons 
Spray painted the [[rig]] black 

==Fringe 2007==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Theatre Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Technical Manager: Neale Dutton
*Press and Publicity Manager: Lucy Jackson
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Sponsorship Manager: Becs Kamp
*Box Office Managers: Alex Hall and Mike Smith
*Cafe Managers: James "Bruce" Sinclair and Holly Mclay
*Box Office Staff: Lauren McLeod, Kate Wieteska, Felix Trench, Reg Scott, Chloe Edworthy, Mairi Kellock, Cat Hoyle, Becs Kamp
*Cafe Staff: Lauren Fried, Becca Day-Preston, Chris Cotter, Craig Hamilton

'''Achievements:'''

*Built a wall in the [[auditorium]] to help with soundproofing
*Reskinned the [[stage]]
*New [[box office]] printer
*Installed [[sound]] system

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers: Clemmie Cooke and Charlotte Coles
*Box Office Staff: Cat Hoyle, James Turner Inman, Richard Shore, Katy Bartholomew, Colleen Patterson, Natalia Prochnicka and Geraldine Heaney
*Cafe Staff:

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced blackout [[curtains]] on [[balcony]] with new black fabric
*New coffee machine with fancy coffee capabilities for [[cafe]]
*Built large schedule chalkboards for outside
*Painted [[office]] white and blue
*Reskinned the [[stage]]

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie Drew, Alex Engel, Charlotte Jarvis
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in [[auditorium]] with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved [[box office]] system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL [[internet connection]], network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing inbetween [[café]] and [[auditorium]] around the door
*Pimped up the [[office]]
*New storage solutions in [[techbox]] and [[balcony]] for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the [[café]] e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned [[stage]]
*Sanded down and varnished [[cafe]] floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for [[cafe]]
*New [[sound]] system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in [[costume cupboard]] - see graffiti!
*Skinned [[stage cupboard]] for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid [[cafe]] and [[toilets]]
*Installed fan in [[cafe]] to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid [[kitchen]] - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of [[EUTC]] slots to two
*Held first [[FOB]] [[A_to_Z#AGM_-_Annual_General_Meeting|AGM]]
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend [[cafe]] area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on [[stage]] during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built [[box office]] counter
*Installed Tramp-Cam
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the [[Box office]] ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in [[toilets]]
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

Bedlam Fringe

2008-07-10T17:26:42Z

Colleen: /* Fringe 2008 */

Every August the Bedlam turns professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2008==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Theatre Manager: Mal Mead
*Technical Manager: Sam Hansford
*Press and Publicity Manager: Becs Kamp
*Business Manager: Fran Walker
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Box Office Managers: Lauren McLeod and Xander Macmillan
*Cafe Managers: Cat Hobart and Ellie Harrison
*Box Office Staff: Liz Black, Dylan Read, Fred Gordon, Emma Pattinson, Ellie Richardson, Nicola Hazelton, Lucy Sneddon, Maredith Close
*Cafe Staff: Amy Brewer, Alex Hatt, Carley Stubbs, Emily Jenkinson

Achievements:

Renovated and resurfaced the [[rake]] 
Laid new carpet in the [[auditorium]] 
Began renovation of [[cafe]] 

==Fringe 2007==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Theatre Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Technical Manager: Neale Dutton
*Press and Publicity Manager: Lucy Jackson
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Sponsorship Manager: Becs Kamp
*Box Office Managers: Alex Hall and Mike Smith
*Cafe Managers: James "Bruce" Sinclair and Holly Mclay
*Box Office Staff: Lauren McLeod, Kate Wieteska, Felix Trench, Reg Scott, Chloe Edworthy, Mairi Kellock, Cat Hoyle, Becs Kamp
*Cafe Staff: Lauren Fried, Becca Day-Preston, Chris Cotter, Craig Hamilton

'''Achievements:'''

*Built a wall in the [[auditorium]] to help with soundproofing
*Reskinned the [[stage]]
*New [[box office]] printer
*Installed [[sound]] system

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers: Clemmie Cooke and Charlotte Coles
*Box Office Staff: Cat Hoyle, James Turner Inman, Richard Shore, Katy Bartholomew, Colleen Patterson, Natalia Prochnicka and Geraldine Heaney
*Cafe Staff:

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced blackout [[curtains]] on [[balcony]] with new black fabric
*New coffee machine with fancy coffee capabilities for [[cafe]]
*Built large schedule chalkboards for outside
*Painted [[office]] white and blue
*Reskinned the [[stage]]

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie Drew, Alex Engel, Charlotte Jarvis
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in [[auditorium]] with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved [[box office]] system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL [[internet connection]], network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing inbetween [[café]] and [[auditorium]] around the door
*Pimped up the [[office]]
*New storage solutions in [[techbox]] and [[balcony]] for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the [[café]] e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned [[stage]]
*Sanded down and varnished [[cafe]] floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for [[cafe]]
*New [[sound]] system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in [[costume cupboard]] - see graffiti!
*Skinned [[stage cupboard]] for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid [[cafe]] and [[toilets]]
*Installed fan in [[cafe]] to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid [[kitchen]] - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of [[EUTC]] slots to two
*Held first [[FOB]] [[A_to_Z#AGM_-_Annual_General_Meeting|AGM]]
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend [[cafe]] area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on [[stage]] during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built [[box office]] counter
*Installed Tramp-Cam
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the [[Box office]] ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in [[toilets]]
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

Bedlam Fringe

2008-05-24T20:39:22Z

Colleen: /* Fringe 2008 */

Every August the Bedlam turns professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2008==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Theatre Manager: Mal Mead
*Technical Manager: Sam Hansford
*Press and Publicity Manager: Becs Kamp
*Business Manager: Fran Walker
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Box Office Managers: Lauren McLeod and Xander Macmillan
*Cafe Managers: Cat Hobart and Ellie Harrison
*Box Office Staff: Liz Black, Dylan Read, Fred Gordon, Emma Pattinson, Ellie Richardson, Nicola Hazelton, Lucy Sneddon, Maredith Close
*Cafe Staff: Amy Brewer, Alex Hatt, Carley Stubbs, Emily Jenkinson

==Fringe 2007==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Theatre Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Technical Manager: Neale Dutton
*Press and Publicity Manager: Lucy Jackson
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Sponsorship Manager: Becs Kamp
*Box Office Managers: Alex Hall and Mike Smith
*Cafe Managers: James "Bruce" Sinclair and Holly Mclay
*Box Office Staff: Lauren McLeod, Kate Wieteska, Felix Trench, Reg Scott, Chloe Edworthy, Mairi Kellock, Cat Hoyle, Becs Kamp
*Cafe Staff: Lauren Fried, Becca Day-Preston, Chris Cotter, Craig Hamilton

'''Achievements:'''

*Built a wall in the auditorium to help with soundproofing
*Reskinned the stage
*New box office printer
*Installed sound system

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers: Clemmie Cooke and Charlotte Coles
*Box Office Staff: Cat Hoyle, James Turner Inman, Richard Shore, Katy Bartholomew, Colleen Patterson, Natalia Prochnicka and Geraldine Heaney
*Cafe Staff:

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced blackout curtains on balcony with new black fabric
*New coffee machine with fancy coffee capabilities for cafe
*Built large schedule chalkboards for outside
*Painted office white and blue
*Reskinned the stage

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie Drew, Alex Engel, Charlotte Jarvis
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in auditorium with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved box office system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL internet connection, network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing inbetween café and auditorium around the door
*Pimped up the office
*New storage solutions in tech-box and balcony for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the café e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned stage
*Sanded down and varnished cafe floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for cafe
*New sound system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in costume cupboard - see graffiti!
*Skinned stage cupboard for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid cafe and toilets
*Installed fan in cafe to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid kitchen - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of EUTC slots to two
*Held first FOB agm
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend cafe area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on stage during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built box office counter
*Installed Tramp-Cam
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the Box office ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in toilets
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

Branding

2008-04-27T16:09:24Z

Colleen: /* Bedlam Theatre */

== Current Branding ==

=== Bedlam Theatre ===

[[Image:Bedlamtheatrelogo2007.jpg|150px|left]]
 
The Bedlam Theatre logo should be shown on all Bedlam Theatre and EUTC related publicity.

The logo should be shown with its surrounding box though the border is optional if the box is shown in contrast to the logo's background.

The current branding was designed by Nick Kay for the 2007 Fringe and 07/08 academic year. We are continuing the use of this branding.

 

* [http://wiki.eutc.org.uk/images/b/b5/Bedlamtheatrelogo2007.jpg Download a high-resolution JPEG of the Bedlam Theatre logo]
* [http://wiki.eutc.org.uk/images/1/11/BedlamLogoBW.eps Download a vector postscript of the Bedlam Theatre logo, black on white]
* [http://wiki.eutc.org.uk/images/1/12/BedlamLogoWB.eps Download a vector postscript of the Bedlam Theatre logo, white on black]

=== Edinburgh University Theatre Company ===

[[Image:Stamp k.jpg|left|150px]]
 
Currently the Edinburgh University Theatre Company shares the Bedlam Theatre brand, so does not have a specific logo of it's own. However, if you would like to include an EUTC logo on your publicity you can use the old EUTC "stamp" logo created by Chris Mounsey:

 

* If you have a high resolution JPEG of this logo, please upload it or email it to [[User:Xander|Xander]]
* If you have a vector version of this logo, please upload it or email it to [[User:Xander|Xander]]

=== Edinburgh University Students Association ===

[[Image:Eusa-logo.jpg|left|150px]]
 
All society posters displayed in University buildings must display the EUSA logo.

 

* [http://wiki.eutc.org.uk/images/4/4d/Eusa-logo.jpg Download a high-resolution JPEG of the EUSA logo]
* If you have a vector version of this logo, please upload it or email it to [[User:Xander|Xander]]

== Previous Brandings ==

These images should not be used on publicity. Please attribute these images if you can.

<gallery>
Image:Fringecat.gif
Image:Fatcat.gif
Image:Bedlameutc.gif
Image:Bedlam.gif
Image:100cat.gif
Image:Maintitle.gif
Image:Logo6.gif
Image:Logo.gif|Neil Hobbs
Image:Bedlam metal.jpg|Chris Mounsey
Image:Eutc bed metal.jpg|Chris Mounsey
Image:Eutc prod metal.jpg|Chris Mounsey
</gallery>

Guide to Building

2008-04-25T12:26:10Z

Colleen: /* Main Office */

[[Category:The Building]][[Category:OutofDate]][[Category:TheatreManagersManual]]

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

== Main Office ==

The Main Office is the responsibility of the '''President''' to keep tidy,

Stocking the desk the responsibility of the '''Secretary'''.

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.

Each Committee member is assigned a pigeon hole and should check them regularly.

The Gas Stopcock cupboard should never be locked or blocked by stuff.

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.

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.

The committee pigeon holes are useful for keeping current information in.

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.

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 similiar.

The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001.

[[Internet Connection]]

== Accountants Office ==

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.

== Paint Cupboard ==

'''Outline'''

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.

'''Responsibilities'''

The paint cupboard falls under the responsibility of the Set Manager however they should not be expected to clean it except for a couple of major clear outs a year.

Each show is responsible for the condition of the paint cupboard during their run. They should keep it as clean and organised as possible and should also clean it at their maintenance session.

'''Regulations'''

The door should be locked.

Shows obviously need access to it on a regular basis so the Stage Manager may be entrusted with a key by the Set Manager.

'''History'''

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.

== Side Entrance and Entrance Hall ==

This is the primary entrance and exit to the building when the building is closed to the public.

People tend to leave it unlatched so that people can come and go without needing to ring the bell and drag someone down. This is fine during the day, but if you're working in the building in the evening or at night you should keep it locked and the light switched off so as not to attract tramps, drunks and so forth.

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.

'''Fuse Cupboard'''

In the side entrance hall, to the right of the door as you come in is a cupboard that contains 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.

Always remind the production team of every show to remember to turn off the breakers as they leave the building. Remind them further that the upstairs lighting and Bertha are not controlled by the breakers and need to be turned off independently.

'''History'''

The system was rewired in 1992 to balance the power. Previously, 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.

== Kitchen ==

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. 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.

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.

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.

===Cooker===

New cooker bought in Fringe '06. Has 4 ring hob, full size oven with grill section that doubles as an oven. Lower oven is very temperamental and should not be used to cook anything specified as needing lower than 300C. At any time when cooking something in this oven be prepared to watch it constantly. Baking should always be done in the potato oven in the cafe to avoid a charred mess.

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.

== Auditorium ==

=== Stage ===

see [[stage]]

=== Seating ===

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)

=== Stage Cupboard ===

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.

=== Scene Dock ===

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.

=== Cafe Entrance Corridor ===

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. 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.

== Dressing Room ==

This is the area immediately behind the stage where actors go when they're not on stage

'''Responsibilities'''

The dressing room is the responsibility of each cast to keep clean. This is not the job of the costume manager who is merely responsible for taking away the props and costumes which should also be sorted and cleaned by the cast too.

It is the responsibility of the shows '''Producer''' to ensure that the cast do this.

Actors will often leave their belongings in the dressing rooms. Recent Costume Managers have generally thrown it in a pile and given everyone a week to get rid of it before throwing it in the costume cupboard.

Smoking and drinking are not allowed back stage.

'''History'''

Quotes to install a sink have been got in the past but they came in at about £1000 so it was given up.

One of the fancy windows was ripped out during a break in pre fringe 2001 (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 is easier to clean and a lot more secure However it may be in violation of the B grade listed building regulations. A second window was replaced with security glass at some point as well, leaving only one of the original windows.

There is no emergency exit light back stage and the Council are aware of this.

[[CCTV system]]

== Props Cupboard ==

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.

== Costume Cupboard ==

See [[Costuming]]

== Crypt ==

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.

== Tech Box ==
see [[Techbox]]

== Balconies ==

See [[Balconies]]

== Toilets ==

'''Responsibilities'''

The toilets are technically the responsibility of the Front of House Manager.

Each show is responsible for cleaning the toilets and refilling the toilet paper and hand towel dispensers.

Additionally, the hall keepers for each performance should check the condition of the toilets at before and after the show.

'''Maintenance'''

Apart from the obvious refilling of the dispensers the floors, sinks and toilets should be cleaned regularly and bleached a couple of times a month.

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.

'''Take Special Note'''

Cleaning the toilets tends to be very unpopular. It is recommended that directors do it.

The hot water heaters in the toilets should be left turned on and turned off only at the breakers. This way they start making hot water the minute you arrive in the building ad throw the breakers.

== Toilet Corridor ==

'''Outline'''

This is just a corridor which links the box office and the auditorium.

In here is stored the mainterm banner.

The double doors to the auditorium are quite hefty and make noise if you opened too quickly. Avoid opening them if at all possible during shows. The stoppers on the floor need regular oiling too keep them running.

'''Responsibilities'''

The Toilet Corridor is the responsibility of the Front of House Manager.

If shows make a mess in it (for painting and so forth) they must clear it up.

The hall keepers should keep it clean during a shows run.

'''History'''

At fringe 2007 the coffee machine in the kitchen was move and the waste line (which runs under the Toilet Corridor) ruptured. During Fringe 2006 i leaked a lot because of the high volume of coffee served. This is not a problem during term time as we hardly serve any coffee however it must be fixed.

The banners were once secured to the wall but the attachments have since been lost.

A pane of glass was removed from the window to vent the cafe during the fringe 2003 but an electric extractor fan was never fitted.

== Box Office ==

See [[Box Office]]

== Café ==

see [[Caf%C3%A9]]

== Outside of the Building ==

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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Non-Committee Positions

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In order to assist the running of the Venue there are a couple of Non-Committee positions.

== Webmaster ==

Current: Xander Macmillan 
Previous: Nick Bustin, David Illsley, Ted Cryer, Steve Fryatt, Neill Hobbs.

The webmaster role is unofficial and comes under the jurisdiction of the [[Committee#Marketing_Manager|Marketing Manager]]. Responsibilities include:

* [http://www.BedlamTheatre.co.uk BedlamTheatre.co.uk]
* [http://www.EUTC.org.uk EUTC.org.uk]
* [[Mailing Lists]]
* Committee Email Addresses
* Committee Mailing List

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.

== Venue Liaison Secretary ==
The position was abolished in 2007(?) 
Feb06-Present Position Vacant 
2006-Feb06 Tim Goodwin[resigned] 
2005-2006 Bex Stackhouse (until Summer) Tim Goodwin (after Summer) 
2004-2005 Kati Hind 

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.

== Librarian ==

The Bedlam Librarian is the one responsible to maintaining the Bedlam Library, and allowing company members to borrow books. See [[Library]] for more details

2007-Present Felix Trench

User:Colleen

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Colleen:

My name is Colleen. Over the past few years at Bedlam I have done some stuff. I was Wardrobe Manager on the 06/07 committee, then I was Fringe Theatre Manager in 2007 and am currently Fringe Venue Manager for 2008. I am also on the 08/09 committee as Business Manager; I am so special that a temporary amendment to the Constitution had to be made so that I could fulfill two committee roles. In my spare time I have directed a few shows, most notably a lunchtime in March 2007 called "Talking With...", Panto in Christmas 2007, and "The Crucible" as a mainterm in March 2008.

I have no future plans but expect to earn a degree at some point.

Committee

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== General ==

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.

== President ==

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

2008-2009 Lauren McLeod

2007-2008 Lucy Jackson

2006-2007 James Mutton

2005-2006 Miriam Raines

2004-2005 Matt Gray

2003-2004 Rebekah Stackhouse

2002-2003 Natalie Adzic

== Business Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Colleen Patterson

2007-2008 Lara-Ann de Wet

2006-2007 Fran Rooney

2005-2006 James Mutton

2004-2005 Victoria Tills

2003-2004 Rachel Mountfield

== Secretary ==

The Secretary is responsible for all of the administrative leg-work of the EUTC. They keep minutes of all meetings and makes rehearsal schedules.

2008-2009 Amy Brewer

2007-2008 Fran Walker

2006-2007 Helena Larkin

2005-2006 Becky Hill (until Dec. 2005) Emma Drage (from Dec. 2005)

2004-2005 Emma Drage

2003-2004 Alex Howard

== Theatre Manager ==

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.
see also [[Theatre Manager- Job Description]]

2008-2009 Cat Hobart

2007-2008 Kerry O'Herlihy

2006-2007 Dave Larking

2005-2006 Alex Engel

2004-2005 Tom Latter

2003-2004 Kati Hind

== Set Manager ==

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

2008-2009 Alex 'Mal' Mead

== Technical Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Ewan Connor

2007-2008 Neale Dutton

2006-2007 Xander Macmillan

2005-2006 Ruth Wilkinson

2004-2005 Heather Hanshaw

2003-2004 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

2002-2003 Mr Matt Grey

== Productions Manager ==

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

2008-2009 Ben Davies

2007-2008 Fred Gordon

2006-2007 Ishbel MacFarlane

2005-2006 Alex Robertson

2004-2005 Timothy Goodwin

2003-2004 Miriam Raines

== Marketing Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Alia Ainuddin

2007-2008 Nick Kay

2006-2007 Lily Kember

2005-2006 Chris Mounsey

2004-2005 Claire Glendenning

2003-2004 Idil Sukan

== Front of House Manager ==

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)

2008-2009 Chris Payne

2007-2008 Lauren McLeod

2006-2007 Hannah Myers

2005-2006 Heather Hanshaw

2004-2005 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

2003-2004 Matt Grey

== Wardrobe Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Camille Acosta

2007-2008 Denise Wood

2006-2007 Colleen Patterson

2005-2006 Michael Whitham

2004-2005 Emma Allford (to Sept 2005) Michael Whitham (from September 2005)

2003-2004 Victoria Tills

== Entertainments Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Sam Hansford

2007-2008 George Thomas

2006-2007 Tom Paul

2005-2006 Kerri Hall

2004-2005 James Mutton

2003-2004 Natalie Raeched

== Venue Hire Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Fran Walker

2007-2008 Michael Whitham

2006-2007 Michael Whitham

2005-2006 Kati Hind

2004-2005 Idil Sukan

2003-2004 Jay Addriannse

== Fringe Venue Manager ==

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.
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.

2008 Colleen Patterson

2007 Matt Wieteska

2006 Charlotte Jarvis

2005 Claire Glendenning

2004 Miriam Raines

2003 Cat Smith

2002 Graeme Timms

2001 Morven Pack

2000 Chloe Darlington

== Archivist ==

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.

see also [[Archive]]

2008-2009 Rebecca White

2007-2008 Richard Dennis

2006-2007 Cat Hoyle

2005-2006 Graeme Wright

2004-2005 Adam Millard

2003-2004 Lucy Kirkwood

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== A ==

==== Abus ====
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.

==== Actors ====
Persons who ponce around on stage trying to remember their lines. Usually late. Always perky.

==== Adam House ====
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.

==== AGM - Annual General Meeting ====
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.

==== AJ ====
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.

==== Archivist ====
:See [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]

==== Argument ====
:See [[#AGM - Annual General Meeting|AGM]], [[Current events#Regular Events|Company meetings]], [[Pubs]] etc

==== Art ====
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.)

==== Avalon Stage Armoury ====
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.

==== Auditorium ====
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.

== B ==

==== Banners ====
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.

==== Barrett, Mr David ====
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.

==== Bedlam Red (gloss) ====
This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."

==== Bins ====
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. 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.

==== Bin Bags ====
Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are.

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.

==== Black Light ====
:See [[Lighting Hire]]

==== Black Techie ====
:See [[Black Techie]]

==== Blackwood, Alan ====
EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.

==== Bleach ====
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.

==== Blue Meanie ====
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.

==== Bobbys ====
:See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]]

==== Bolts ====
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.

==== Braces, Stage ====

A brace is what you attach to the back of flats to hold them up.

They're usually made of a triangle of 2" by 3" CLS timber.

You attach them to flats by screwing a block of timber into the frame of the flat and then putting a screw (3 by 10 is best) through the brace. This should be be done at the top and bottom.

You can attach hinges to braces so that the brace will fold away. This allows to to either store the flat more quickly or, more commonly, to angle the brace so it's less visible to the audience.

Always ensure that the bottom of the brace and the bottom of the flat are aligned such that the flat stands at 90 degrees to the ground. If you don't the flat will lean and look kind of weird.

If you're doing a whole line of flats then it's best to screw them all together first and then attach braces. This will avoid the previous problem.

Once the braces are attached and the flats up use stage weights (See [[#Stage Weight|stage weights]]) to stop it moving.

==== Brika Float ====
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.

==== Broom, Alastair ====
Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion.

==== Buildings Agreement ====
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.

==== Business Manager ====
The person who is responsible for all financial matters within EUTC. All major (Over £100) Must be approved by:
:# The Business Manager
:# EUSA Permanent Secretary Graham Boyak

== C ==

==== Cable ====
Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See [[#Farnell|Farnell]]) or from Maplin (See [[#Maplin|Maplin]])

==== Café ====
:See [[Café]]

==== Cappadocia ====
:See [[Take Aways]]

==== Carpet ====
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.

==== Ceilidhs ====
Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]

==== Central Fish and Chip Shop ====
:See [[Take Aways]]

==== Cigarettes ====
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.

==== Cigars ====
For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See [[#Cigarettes|Cigarettes]]

==== Cloth/Material ====
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.

==== Construction ====
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.

==== Cooker, kitchen ====

:See: [[Guide_to_Building#Cooker|Guide to Building - Cooker]]

==== Costume Cupboard ====
:See [[Costuming]] or [[Costume Cupboard]]

==== Counter, Box Office ====
:See [[Box Office#Counter|Box Office - Counter]]

== D ==

==== Degree ====

# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the cafe.
# 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.

==== Desk, Office ====
We have 2 working desks! Woot!

==== Detergent ====
Buy it in big 5L containers.

==== Directors ====
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.

==== Disabled Access ====
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.

==== Disabled Legislation ====
By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors.

==== Disabled Seats ====
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.

==== Disabled Toilets ====
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.

==== Doorbell ====
:see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]

== E ==

==== EDC ====
Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff.

==== EIF ====
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.

==== Electrical work ====
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).

==== Electrical Mishaps ====
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.

==== Electrical Rating ====
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.

==== Electricity Bills ====
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.

==== Endless Loop ====
:See [[#Loop, Endless|Loop, Endless]].

==== Entertainments Manager ====
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. [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]]

==== Estates and Buildings ====
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)

==== EUSA ====
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.

==== Exterior Floods ====
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.

==== Eyelets ====
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).

== F ==

==== Farnell ====
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.

==== Filling Cabinets ====
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.

==== Fire ====
:See [[Fire]]

==== First Aid ====
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.

==== First Aid Boxes ====
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.

==== Flats ====
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.

Flats need to be stored correctly or they warp over time and then putting them together is a faff. As most of the flats are warped the best way to assemble them is to lay them all flat and use a combination of either actors and G-clamps to hold them straight while you screw them together or use stage weight in place of actors. Stage weight tend to have slightly longer concentration spans.

Door flats are especially problematic. Firstly, if they get warped the sides won't be parallel and the door you put in it won't close properly forcing you to faff about. Secondly, they're much easier to warp because they're not squared off at the bottom which makes it much easier to accidentally twist them when storing them. The way to prevent this is to screw a piece of timber along the bottom. This will square it off and make if much less likely to warp. The same technique can be used to straighten a warped door on stage if its a stand along door flat. If it's not stand alone then you'd have to do the same to all the other flats or the door flat will be slightly higher than the others and that looks crap.

Flats are good for creating rooms or making the stage even smaller which can be very useful if you're trying to create an air of repression.

==== Flat Store ====
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

==== Flooding ====
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.

==== Floor Boards ====
Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive.

==== Foyer Lights ====
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.

==== Fresher’s Week ====
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.

==== Fringe ====
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.

==== Fringe Venue Manager ====
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.

==== Fringe Safe ====
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.

==== Front of House Manager ====
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.

==== Furniture ====
This breaks down into two sections.
:# 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.
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the café or office.

== G ==

==== Gaffa Tape ====
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.

==== Gas ====
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.

==== Glass ====
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]]).

==== Gordon, Mr Jim ====
Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.

==== Grandad Tech ====

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.

==== Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar ====
:See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]]

==== Guidelines ====
:see [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]

== H ==

==== Hammers ====
You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.

==== Hardboard ====
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.

==== Heating System ====
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

==== Homebase ====
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!).

==== House Lights ====
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.

== I ==

==== Ian Russell Paints ====
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.

==== Igloo ====
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.

==== Intercom ====
:See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]]

==== Irn Bru ====
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.

== J ==

==== Jack, Mr David ====
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.

==== Jeffreys, Mr Alan ====
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.

== K ==

==== Kennedy, Mr Malcolm ====
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.

==== Keys, Side door ====
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.

==== Keys, Interior ====
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.

==== Key Holders ====
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.

== L ==

==== Leaks ====
:see Heidegger's Theory

==== Leatherman ====
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.

==== License ====
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.

==== Licensee ====
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.

==== Lighting Rig ====
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.

==== Loop, Endless ====
:See [[#Endless Loop|Endless Loop]]

== M ==

==== Maglite ====
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.

==== Make Up ====
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.

==== Maplin ====
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.

==== MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) ====
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

==== Microphone Sockets ====
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.

==== Money ====
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.

==== Multitool ====
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]])

==== Murray's Tool Stores ====
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.

== N ==

==== No ====
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.

==== No No Nanette ====
A musical of dubious quality.

==== Nuts ====
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.

== O ==

==== Opinions ====
What’s one of these then?

==== Outside Companies ====
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,

== P ==

==== Paint ====
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.

==== Paint Brushes ====
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.

==== Paint Rollers ====
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.

==== Paint Shed, The ====
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.

==== Parking ====
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.

==== Parking Attendant ====
:See [[#Blue Meanie|Blue Meanie]]

==== Panic Button ====
:See [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]]

==== Perspex ====
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.

==== Photocopier ====
We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen).

==== Pigeon Holes ====
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.

==== Plasterwork ====
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.

==== Police ====
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.

==== Posters ====
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.

==== President ====
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...

==== Press and Publicity Officer ====
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.

==== Printer, Box Office ====
:See [[Box Office]]

==== Productions Manager ====
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.

== Q ==

==== Quinn, Mr Owen ====
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.

== R ==

==== Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) ====
The colour of red that FoH is painted.

==== Refuse Collection ====
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.

==== Rostra ====
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.

==== Rubber Gloves ====
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.

== S ==

==== Scaffolding ====
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.

==== Scaff Clamps ====
There are several main types of scaff clamps.
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.
:# 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.
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt
:# 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.
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.

==== Scaff Spanner ====
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.

==== Scottish Power ====
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.

==== Screwfix ====
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.

==== Screwdriver ====
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.

==== Screws ====
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.

==== Secretary ====
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.

==== Security Grills ====
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.

==== Set ====
Stuff that goes onstage.
:See [[Set]]

== Set Manager ==
:see [[Committee#Set Manager| Committee : Set Manager]]

==== Sewing Machine ====
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.

==== Show Switch ====
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.

==== Skips ====
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.

==== SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) ====
:see [[Lighting Hire]]

==== Small hire charge ====
Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our Fringe rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.

==== Smoking ====

It's illegal to do so in the building, even the box office or onstage. Blame the Scottish Executive.

==== Soap ====
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.

==== Sound System ====
:see [[Sound]]

==== SPT ====
Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill

==== Stage ====
:See [[Stage]]

==== Stage Monitor ====
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.

==== Stage Weight ====
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.

==== Stamps ====
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.

== T ==

==== T-Shirts ====
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.

====Technicians ====
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.

Many are known to have a god complex, don't worry it is normal

==== Tech, Granddaddy ====
:see [[#Grandad Tech|Grandad Tech]]

==== Tech Manager ====
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]]).

==== Telewest ====
The company that we get out phone from.

==== Tequila Club ====
:See: [[Tequila Club]]

==== Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) ====
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.

==== Teviot Key ====
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.

==== Theatre Manager ====
Knows everything. No no, EVERYTHING.

==== Toilet Paper ====
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.

==== Tools ====
Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy though this is changing albeit very slowly.

The set manager is responsible for tools and the workshop in general as well as the balconies. Consult him/her if you want help.

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.

We only have one decent working power drill (the DeWalt). This is crap and we ought to by another one.

Keep tools tidy, put them back where you found them unless that place was obviously wrong. When in doubt, ask the Set Manager where stuff goes. S/he would much rather be asked than you just chuck it somewhere even if s/he acts annoyed when first asked.

==== Trade Waste ====
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.

==== Trap Doors ====
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.

== U ==

==== University ====
Technically the reason you’re here.

==== University Furniture ====
The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is….

== V ==

==== Videoing Shows ====
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.

==== Venue Hire Manager ====
:see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]

== W ==

==== Wardrobe Manager ====
:see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]

==== Water Supply ====
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.

==== Washers ====
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.

==== Webmaster ====
:see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]

==== Web Site ====
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.

==== White lines ====
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.

==== White Paint ====
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.

==== Windows ====
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.

==== Wing Nuts/Bolts ====
:See [[#Nuts|Nuts]], See [[#Bolts|Bolts]] just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.

==== Wood ====
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.

==== Works Department ====
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.

== X ==

==== X-ray machine ====
nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those

== Y ==

==== Yes ====
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.

== Z ==

==== Zippo Lighters ====
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).

Committee

2008-02-28T13:23:56Z

Colleen:

== General ==

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.

== President ==

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

2008-2009 Lauren McLeod

2007-2008 Lucy Jackson

2006-2007 James Mutton

2005-2006 Miriam Raines

2004-2005 Matt Gray

2003-2004 Rebekah Stackhouse

2002-2003 Natalie Adzic

== Business Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Colleen Patterson

2007-2008 Lara-Ann de Wet

2006-2007 Fran Rooney

2005-2006 James Mutton

2004-2005 Victoria Tills

2003-2004 Rachel Mountfield

== Secretary ==

The Secretary is responsible for all of the administrative leg-work of the EUTC. They keep minutes of all meetings and makes rehearsal schedules.

2008-2009 Amy Brewer

2007-2008 Fran Walker

2006-2007 Helena Larkin

2005-2006 Becky Hill (until Dec. 2005) Emma Drage (from Dec. 2005)

2004-2005 Emma Drage

2003-2004 Alex Howard

== Theatre Manager ==

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.
see also [[Theatre Manager- Job Description]]

2008-2009 Cat Hobart

2007-2008 Kerry O'Herlihy

2006-2007 Dave Larking

2005-2006 Alex Engel

2004-2005 Tom Latter

2003-2004 Kati Hind

== Set Manager ==

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

2008-2009 Alex 'Mal' Mead

== Technical Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Ewan Connor

2007-2008 Neale Dutton

2006-2007 Xander Macmillan

2005-2006 Ruth Wilkinson

2004-2005 Heather Hanshaw

2003-2004 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

2002-2003 Mr Matt Grey

== Productions Manager ==

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

2007-2008 Fred Gordon

2006-2007 Ishbel MacFarlane

2005-2006 Alex Robertson

2004-2005 Timothy Goodwin

2003-2004 Miriam Raines

== Marketing Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Alia Ainuddin

2007-2008 Nick Kay

2006-2007 Lily Kember

2005-2006 Chris Mounsey

2004-2005 Claire Glendenning

2003-2004 Idil Sukan

== Front of House Manager ==

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)

2008-2009 Chris Payne

2007-2008 Lauren McLeod

2006-2007 Hannah Myers

2005-2006 Heather Hanshaw

2004-2005 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

2003-2004 Matt Grey

== Wardrobe Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Camille Acosta

2007-2008 Denise Wood

2006-2007 Colleen Patterson

2005-2006 Michael Whitham

2004-2005 Emma Allford (to Sept 2005) Michael Whitham (from September 2005)

2003-2004 Victoria Tills

== Entertainments Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Sam Hansford

2007-2008 George Thomas

2006-2007 Tom Paul

2005-2006 Kerri Hall

2004-2005 James Mutton

2003-2004 Natalie Raeched

== Venue Hire Manager ==

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.

2008-2009 Fran Walker

2007-2008 Michael Whitham

2006-2007 Michael Whitham

2005-2006 Kati Hind

2004-2005 Idil Sukan

2003-2004 Jay Addriannse

== Fringe Venue Manager ==

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.
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.

2008 Colleen Patterson

2007 Matt Wieteska

2006 Charlotte Jarvis

2005 Claire Glendenning

2004 Miriam Raines

2003 Cat Smith

2002 Graeme Timms

2001 Morven Pack

2000 Chloe Darlington

== Archivist ==

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.

see also [[Archive]]

2008-2009 Rebecca White

2007-2008 Richard Dennis

2006-2007 Cat Hoyle

2005-2006 Graeme Wright

2004-2005 Adam Millard

2003-2004 Lucy Kirkwood

Talk:Life Members

2008-02-28T13:19:32Z

Colleen:

I'm a life member.

That's "N-e-i-l-space-E.-space-H-o-b-b-s", thank'ye very much.

I'll fix it. The list appears to be in chronological order, whereabouts should you go Mr. Hobbs? -Colleen

Hmm, the list is not in any particular order actually... I just sort of happened. Nick

Is that what your parents told you? Harsh. -Xander

Lol. IT just sort of happened. D'oh. Nick

Ooh, a very partial list. Have you no sense of history? Signed, a life member from the eighties (anon)

no we dont, fancy helping us?

Dear Life Member from the eighties. Please would you kindly email me any information that should be added to this list... webmaster@bedlamtheatre.co.uk... Nick

Could be added as of yesterday: Michael Whitham, Tom Paul, Ishbel McFarlane, Alex Engel, Dave Larking

Talk:Life Members

2008-02-28T13:19:04Z

Colleen:

Bedlam Fringe

2008-02-23T12:50:31Z

Colleen: /* Fringe 2008 */

Every August the Bedlam turns professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2008==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Theatre Manager: Mal Mead
*Technical Manager: Sam Hansford
*Press and Publicity Manager: Becs Kamp
*Business Manager: Fran Walker
*Graphics Designer: Karl Watson
*Box Office Managers:
*Cafe Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2007==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Theatre Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Technical Manager: Neale Dutton
*Press and Publicity Manager: Lucy Jackson
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Sponsorship Manager: Becs Kamp
*Box Office Managers: Alex Hall and Mike Smith
*Cafe Managers: James "Bruce" Sinclair and Holly Mclay
*Box Office Staff: Lauren McLeod, Kate Wieteska, Felix Trench, Reg Scott, Chloe Edworthy, Mairi Kellock, Cat Hoyle, Becs Kamp
*Cafe Staff: Lauren Fried, Becca Day-Preston, Chris Cotter, Craig Hamilton

'''Achievements:'''

*Built a wall in the auditorium to help with soundproofing
*Reskinned the stage
*New box office printer
*Installed sound system

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers: Clemmie Cooke and Charlotte Coles
*Box Office Staff: Cat Hoyle, James Turner Inman, Richard Shore, Katy Bartholomew, Colleen Patterson, Natalia Prochnicka and Geraldine Heaney
*Cafe Staff:

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced blackout curtains on balcony with new black fabric
*New coffee machine with fancy coffee capabilities for cafe
*Built large schedule chalkboards for outside
*Painted office white and blue
*Reskinned the stage

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie Drew, Alex Engel, Charlotte Jarvis
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in auditorium with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved box office system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL internet connection, network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing inbetween café and auditorium around the door
*Pimped up the office
*New storage solutions in tech-box and balcony for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the café e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned stage
*Sanded down and varnished cafe floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for cafe
*New sound system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in costume cupboard - see graffiti!
*Skinned stage cupboard for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid cafe and toilets
*Installed fan in cafe to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid kitchen - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of EUTC slots to two
*Held first FOB agm
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend cafe area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on stage during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built box office counter
*Installed Tramp-Cam
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the Box office ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in toilets
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

Bedlam Fringe

2008-01-16T20:06:38Z

Colleen:

Every August the Bedlam turns professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2008==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager:
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Business Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers:
*Cafe Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2007==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Theatre Manager: Colleen Patterson
*Technical Manager: Neale Dutton
*Press and Publicity Manager: Lucy Jackson
*Graphics Designer: Nick Kay
*Sponsorship Manager: Becs Kamp
*Box Office Managers: Alex Hall and Mike Smith
*Cafe Managers: James "Bruce" Sinclair and Holly Mclay
*Box Office Staff: Lauren McLeod, Kate Wieteska, Felix Trench, Reg Scott, Chloe Edworthy, Mairi Kellock, Cat Hoyle, Becs Kamp
*Cafe Staff: Lauren Fried, Becca Day-Preston, Chris Cotter, Craig Hamilton

'''Achievements:'''

*Built a wall in the auditorium to help with soundproofing
*Reskinned the stage
*New box office printer
*Installed sound system

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers: Clemmie Cooke and Charlotte Coles
*Box Office Staff: Cat Hoyle, James Turner Inman, Richard Shore, Katy Bartholomew, Colleen Patterson, Natalia Prochnicka and Geraldine Heaney
*Cafe Staff:

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced blackout curtains on balcony with new black fabric
*New coffee machine with fancy coffee capabilities for cafe
*Built large schedule chalkboards for outside
*Painted office white and blue
*Reskinned the stage

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie Drew, Alex Engel, Charlotte Jarvis
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in auditorium with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved box office system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL internet connection, network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing inbetween café and auditorium around the door
*Pimped up the office
*New storage solutions in tech-box and balcony for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the café e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned stage
*Sanded down and varnished cafe floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for cafe
*New sound system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in costume cupboard - see graffiti!
*Skinned stage cupboard for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid cafe and toilets
*Installed fan in cafe to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid kitchen - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of EUTC slots to two
*Held first FOB agm
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend cafe area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on stage during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built box office counter
*Installed Tramp-Cam
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the Box office ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in toilets
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

Committee

2008-01-16T19:43:30Z

Colleen: /* Fringe Venue Manager */

== General ==

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.

== President ==

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

2007-2008 Lucy Jackson

2006-2007 James Mutton

2005-2006 Miriam Raines

2004-2005 Matt Gray

2003-2004 Rebekah Stackhouse

2002-2003 Natalie Adzic

== Business Manager ==

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.

2007-2008 Lara-Ann de Wet

2006-2007 Fran Rooney

2005-2006 James Mutton

2004-2005 Victoria Tills

2003-2004 Rachel Mountfield

== Secretary ==

The Secretary is responsible for all of the administrative leg-work of the EUTC. They keep minutes of all meetings and makes rehearsal schedules.

2007-2008 Fran Walker

2006-2007 Helena Larkin

2005-2006 Becky Hill (until Dec. 2005) Emma Drage (from Dec. 2005)

2004-2005 Emma Drage

2003-2004 Alex Howard

== Theatre Manager ==

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.
see also [[Theatre Manager- Job Description]]

2007-2008 Kerry O'Herlihy

2006-2007 Dave Larking

2005-2006 Alex Engel

2004-2005 Tom Latter

2003-2004 Kati Hind

== Set Manager ==

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

2008 To be elected

== Technical Manager ==

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.

2007-2008 Neale Dutton

2006-2007 Xander Macmillan

2005-2006 Ruth Wilkinson

2004-2005 Heather Hanshaw

2003-2004 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

2002-2003 Mr Matt Grey

== Productions Manager ==

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

2007-2008 Fred Gordon

2006-2007 Ishbel MacFarlane

2005-2006 Alex Robertson

2004-2005 Timothy Goodwin

2003-2004 Miriam Raines

== Marketing Manager ==

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.

2007-2008 Nick Kay

2006-2007 Lily Kember

2005-2006 Chris Mounsey

2004-2005 Claire Glendenning

2003-2004 Idil Sukan

== Front of House Manager ==

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)

2007-2008 Lauren McLeod

2006-2007 Hannah Myers

2005-2006 Heather Hanshaw

2004-2005 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

2003-2004 Matt Grey

== Wardrobe Manager ==

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.

2007-2008 Denise Wood

2006-2007 Colleen Patterson

2005-2006 Michael Whitham

2004-2005 Emma Allford (to Sept 2005) Michael Whitham (from September 2005)

2003-2004 Victoria Tills

== Entertainments Manager ==

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.

2007-2008 George Thomas

2006-2007 Tom Paul

2005-2006 Kerri Hall

2004-2005 James Mutton

2003-2004 Natalie Raeched

== Venue Hire Manager ==

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.

2007-2008 Michael Whitham

2006-2007 Michael Whitham

2005-2006 Kati Hind

2004-2005 Idil Sukan

2003-2004 Jay Addriannse

== Fringe Venue Manager ==

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.
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.

2008 Colleen Patterson

2007 Matt Wieteska

2006 Charlotte Jarvis

2005 Claire Glendenning

2004 Miriam Raines

2003 Cat Smith

2002 Graeme Timms

2001 Morven Pack

2000 Chloe Darlington

== Archivist ==

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.

see also [[Archive]]

2007-2008 Richard Dennis

2006-2007 Cat Hoyle

2005-2006 Graeme Wright

2004-2005 Adam Millard

2003-2004 Lucy Kirkwood

User talk:Amar

2007-06-14T22:17:50Z

Colleen:

hello Alistair

Stage Management

2007-05-17T08:11:17Z

Colleen: spam removal

== How to Stage Manage a Show ==

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

== Stage Managing at the Bedlam ==

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:

*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. 
*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. 
*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. 
*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. 
*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. 
*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 ;) 
*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. 
*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). 
*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. 
*10. GO TO THE [[Bobbys|PUB]]. 

===If you need Help===

*[[Committee#Theatre_Manager|Theatre manager]]. The theatre manager is in charge of everything that goes on in the building and should be your first stop for any problems or questions you have about your set. 
*[[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. 
*[[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. 
*[[Committee#Secretary|Secretary]]. This is the person to talk to if you need to schedule more time to build than you have been allotted. 

===Working with a Mainterm/Lunchtime===
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!

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.

Life Members

2007-05-12T15:52:20Z

Colleen:

The following people are life members of the EUTC.

*Al Broom
*Becks Whiteman
*Chris Mounsey
*Frank Turnbull
*Severine-Mia Davison
*Simon Wilkinson
*Steve Fryatt
*Bex Stackhouse
*Matt Gray
*Jono Ellis
*David Illsley
*Thom Tuck
*Paul Margrave
*Graeme Timms
*Richard Hogg
*Matt Ling
*Rachel Mountfield
*David Reed
*Humphrey Ker
*Victoria Tills
*Lord Turner Inman
*Andy Field
*Tom Latter
*Miriam Raines
*N-e-i-l-space-E.-space-H-o-b-b-s
*James Mutton
*Cat Hoyle

This article is locked to prevent abuse, please add comments on [[Talk:Life_Members]]

Stage Management

2007-05-05T11:21:46Z

Colleen:

Stage Management

2007-05-04T18:19:35Z

Colleen: spam removal

Bedlam Fringe

2006-05-02T11:34:59Z

Colleen: /* Fringe 2006 */

Every August the Bedlam turns '''semi'''-professional and opens up as Fringe Venue 49.

Here's a history of the people involved...

==Fringe 2006==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Charlotte Jarvis
*Theatre Manager: Alex Engel
*Technical Manager: Matt Wieteska
*Press and Publicity Manager: Simon Hodges
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Helena Larkin and Tom Latter
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2005==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Claire Glendenning
*Theatre Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Technical Manager: Paul Foxcroft
*Press and Publicity Manager: Andrew Nielson
*Graphics Designer: Chris Mounsey
*Box Office Managers: Heather Hanshaw + Nick Bustin
*Café Managers: Graeme Wright + Becca Davis
*Box Office Staff: Jeremy Bidgood, Rob Stott, Rosie, Alex Engel,
*Cafe Staff: Emma Drage,

'''Achievements:'''

*Replaced carpet in auditorium with carpet tiles
*New freezer
*Improved box office system with thermal ticket printer and new software
*Re-hung rig (termtime budget?)
*Created trus-based awning for front of building (sponsored by Becks)
*Installed ADSL internet connection, network cabling and wireless network
*Loads of painting
*Improved soundproofing inbetween café and auditorium around the door
*Pimped up the office
*New storage solutions in tech-box and balcony for screws and stuff
*Various new bits and bobs for the café e.g. tea light lanterns
*Purchase of Dog (who is a rabbit) [and is very cute]
*Re-skinned stage
*Sanded down and varnished cafe floor

==Fringe 2004==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Miriam Raines
*Theatre Manager:
*Technical Manager: James Turner-Inman
*Press and Publicity Manager:
*Graphics Designer:
*Box Office Managers: Paul Foxcroft, Martin Cavanagh
*Café Managers:
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:

==Fringe 2003==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Cat Smith
*Theatre Manager: Jono Ellis
*Technical Manager: Matt Ling
*Press and Publicity Manager: Sarah Cook
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Alison Timms and Kirsten Morris
*Café Managers: Victoria Tills and Kati Hind
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*New potato oven and chiller cabinet for cafe
*New sound system - two speakers, mini disc players, new MC2 amp, graphics - paid for by profit from Fringe 2002 (!)
*New level in costume cupboard - see graffiti!
*Skinned stage cupboard for the first time and removed wall and rail allowing it to become a stage pit
*Redid cafe and toilets
*Installed fan in cafe to improve ventilation
*Obtained two microwaves
*Redid kitchen - repainted and tiled walls, obtained new oven and hobs
*Cut down number of EUTC slots to two
*Held first FOB agm
*Held first full preview week schedule
*Held art exhibition in collabaration with ECA
*Bought picnic table to extend cafe area (buy a new one!)
*Made more money than Graeme Timms (sorry long standing debate!)

==Fringe 2002==

*Fringe Venue Manager: Graeme Timms
*Theatre Manager: Richard Hogg
*Technical Manager: Matt Gray
*Press and Publicity Manager: Neil E. Hobbs
*Graphics Designer/Website: Neil E. Hobbs
*Box Office Managers: Pete Lowden and Sarah Kerr
*Café Managers: Cat Smith and Rachel Mountfield
*Box Office Staff:
*Cafe Staff:
 
'''Achievements:''' 
*Replaced damaged floorboards on stage during re-skinning
*Dug out back passage and laid path and red chips round that side of building
*Re-built box office counter
*Much re-wiring of light fittings and sockets
*Computerised the Box office ticketing system
*Built the Info-Cat - (He never quite became a cat)
*Replaced lighting in toilets
*Rebranded '''Bedlam Fringe''' as a separate entity from term-time operation
*First website with up-to-date reviews, show info, etc
*Much painting
*Consumption of the more Caley Golden Promise that the Cash and Carry could stock!!

Talk:Life Members

2006-05-02T11:33:56Z

Colleen:

I'm a life member.

That's "N-e-i-l-space-E.-space-H-o-b-b-s", thank'ye very much.

I'll fix it. The list appears to be in chronological order, whereabouts should you go Mr. Hobbs? -Colleen

User:Colleen

2006-04-25T12:58:06Z

Colleen:

Wardrobe Manager

CURRENT PROJECTS:

- Stage managing Absurd Person Singular, Nov 2006 
- Tech managing BENT, 2006 
- Cleaning out the fucking costume cupboard, all the time, forever

A to Z

2006-04-17T14:33:13Z

Colleen: /* C */ (cloth)

<<< Back to [[General Info]] --- ^ ^ ^ Up to [[Theatre Managers Manual]] ^ ^ ^ --- Forward to [[Useful Addresses]] >>>

== A ==

; Abus : 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.

; Actors : a) The biggest disaster area in any production. Just think mobile biological props that run windows. Also see Bastards b) Persons who perform on the stage, without these people there would be no shows, to be encouraged but not flattered.

; Adam House : 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.

; AGM - Annual General Meeting : 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.

; AJ : 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.

; Archivist : see [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]

; Argument : see AGM, Company meetings, Pubs etc

; Art : 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.)

; Avalon Stage Armoury : 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. I think this may have closed or moved -[[User:88.108.72.215|88.108.72.215]] 23:12, 19 March 2006 (GMT)

; Auditorium : 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.

== B ==

; Banners : 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 is used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss. 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" "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.

; Barrett, Mr David : 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.

; Bastards : See Directors

; Bedlam Red (gloss) : This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."

; Bins : 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. 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.

; Bin Bags : Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are.

; Black Light : "Scotland's lighting company" The tech manager will normally deal with them more than anyone else although the President, Business and Theatre Managers 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. 0131 551 2337 (ask for Richard Hogg) (get lost -[[User:Grible|Grible]])

; Black Techie : see [[Black Techie]]

; Blackwood, Alan : EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.

; Bleach : 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.

; Blue Meanie : 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.

; Bobbys : See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]]

; Bolts : 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.

; Braces, Stage : 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 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) 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.

; Broom, Alastair : Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion.

; Buildings Agreement : 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.

; Business Manager : The person who is responsible for all financial matters within EUTC. All major (Over £100) Must be approved by:
:# The Business Manager
:# EUSA Permanent Secretary Graham Boyak

== C ==

; Cable : Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See Farnell) or from Maplin (See Maplin)

; Cafe : See [[Caf%C3%A9]]

; Cappadocia : A Turkish take-away located on the stage right side of the Bedlam triangle selling burgers, pizza and kebabs. They are open to 3am most mornings and later on Fridays and Saturdays making them the latest opening take away around.

; Carpet : Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: Accountant's Office 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, Auditorium 1998, 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 is tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles.

; Ceilidhs : Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]

; Central Fish and Chip Shop : Located on the back of the Bedlam Triangle it is the techie take away of choice, serving pizza, pasta, burgers, potatoes as well as chip stuff.

; Cigarettes : Look in the show section for "Smoking on stage" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium.

; Cigars : For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See Cigarettes

; Cloth/Material : 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.

; Construction : 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.

; Cooker, kitchen : Buggered. Front left ring never turns off completely so you must switch off the cooker at the switch on the wall. Otherwise the ring will get hotter and hotter (see Fire).

; Costume Cupboard : see [[Costuming]]

; Counter, Box Office : Thing the Box Office computer sits on. The drawer should be filled with money bags and pens by the FoH Manager. It is now attached securely to the floor. A strip of wood on the front can be pulled off to reveal fluoros.

== D ==

; Degree :
:# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the cafe.
:# 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.

; Desk, Office : We have 2 working desks! Woot!

; Detergent : Buy it in big 5L containers.

; Directors : These people need watching, most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. They will give you more problems than any group of people but are useful for cleaning the toilets at work ins, but check up on them because they tend to miss bits. They are also some of the worst offenders for smoking where they shouldn't.

; Disabled Access : 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.

; Disabled Legislation : By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors.

; Disabled Seats : 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.

; Disabled Toilets : 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.

; Doorbell : see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]

== E ==

; EDC : Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff.

; EIF : 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.

; Electrical work : 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).

; Electrical Mishaps : 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.

; Electrical Rating : 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.

; Electricity Bills : 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.

; Endless Loop : See Loop, Endless.

; Entertainments Manager : 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. [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]]

; Estates and Buildings : 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)

; EUSA : 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 (See Quinn, Mr Owen).

; Exterior Floods : 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.

; Eyelets : 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).

== F ==

; Farnell : 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.

; Filling Cabinets : 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.

; Fire : See [[Fire]]

; First Aid : 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.

; First Aid Boxes : 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.

; Flats : 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.

; Flat Store : 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”.

; Flooding : 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.

; Floor Boards : Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive.

; Foyer Lights : 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.

; Fresher’s Week : 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.

; Fringe : So much work and yet so much fun. The Fringe TM has so much to do to get the building and will appreciate any help you can give them. Don’t get talked into doing fringe shows because it eats your life for not a lot of benefit. 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.

; Fringe Venue Manager : 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.

; Fringe Safe : 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.

; Front of House Manager : 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.

; Furniture : This breaks down into two sections.
:# 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.
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the café or office.

== G ==

; Gaffa Tape : 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.

; Gas : 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.

; Glass : 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).

; God : See Theatre Manager

; Gordon, Mr Jim : Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.

; Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar : See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]]

; Guidelines : see [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]

== H ==

; Hammers : You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.

; Hardboard : 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.

; Heating System : 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

; Homebase : Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see 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!). For possible discount, contact Cat Smith.

; House Lights : 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.

== I ==

; Ian Russell Paints : 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.

; Igloo : 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.

; Intercom : See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]]

; Irn Bru : 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.

== J ==

; Jack, Mr David : 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.

; Jeffreys, Mr Alan : He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See Avalon Stage Armoury). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.

== K ==

; Kennedy, Mr Malcolm : 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.

; Keys, Side door : 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.

; Keys, Interior : 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.

; Key Holders : 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.

== L ==

; Leaks : see Heidegger's Theory

; Leatherman : The techies multitool (See 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.

; License : 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.

; Licensee : 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.

; Lighting Rig : 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.

; Loop, Endless : See Endless Loop

== M ==

; Maglite : 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.

; Make Up : 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.

; Maplin : 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) might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie cameoflage required.

; MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) : 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

; Microphone Sockets : 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.

; Money : 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.

; Multitool : 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), blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the leatherman (See Leatherman)

; Murray's Tool Stores : 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.

== N ==

; No : The most useful word in your vocabulary (See 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.

; No No Nanette : A musical of dubious quality.

; Nuts : They get lost and you can never get them to match up with bolts (See Bolts). Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.

== O ==

; Opinions : What’s one of these then?

; Outside Companies : 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,

== P ==

; Paint : 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) or the Paint Shed (See 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.

; Paint Brushes : 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.

; Paint Rollers : 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.

; Paint Shed, The : 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.

; Parking : 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 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.

; Parking Attendant : See Blue Meanie

; Panic Button : see [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]]

; Perspex : 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.

; Photocopier : We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen).

; Pigeon Holes : 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.

; Plasterwork : 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.

; Police : 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.

; Posters : 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.

; President : When it gets down to it the President is in charge, they are the Licensee (See 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...

; Press and Publicity Officer : 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.

; Printer, Box Office : See [[Box Office]]

; Productions Manager : 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.

== Q ==

; Quinn, Mr Owen : Owen Quinn is the EUSA Buildings Manager so should be your first point of call when doing big stuff in the building. He also stands between us and the University, they normally talk to him and then he hands on the stuff he thinks we should know. He also tends to try and enforce the Health and Safety Manual and Employee Handbook, he understands how difficult it is working with people who don’t have a clue so is not too nasty about it. See Alan Blackwood.

== R ==

; Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) : The colour of red that FoH is painted.

; Refuse Collection : 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.

; Rostra : 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.

; Rubber Gloves : 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.

== S ==

; Scaffolding : 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), 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.

; Scaff Clamps : There are several main types of scaff clamps.
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.
:# 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.
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt
:# 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.
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.

; Scaff Spanner : 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.

; Scottish Power : 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.

; Screwfix : 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.

; Screwdriver : 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.

; Screws : 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.

; Secretary : 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.

; Security Grills : 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.

; Set : Stuff that goes onstage. If you're theatre manager and don't know what a set is, I worry...

; Sewing Machine : There are either 2 or 3 in the building (two in the dressing room at the moment. Both are on a high shelf and are obscenely heavy. Be careful getting them down!). All are reasonably buggered and need servicing. The black Singer belongs to Vic Tills. People seem to like taking bits from the sewing machines; perhaps this is why they don't work. While sewing machines are massively useful for set, props, and costume, I would advise working out with Wardrobe Manager where a good sewing machine lives (ask friends) and not actually bring one into the theatre. Hand sewing is the way to go!

; Sex : It happens, just clean up afterwards.

; Show Switch : 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.

; Skips : 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.

; SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) : Probably the cheapest lighting hire place, most lanterns coming in at about £4 a week. They’re not that reliable but since it’s quite a small company you can normally get through to someone who can help. Ask Matt Ling.

; Small hire charge : Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our Fringe rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.

; Smoking :
:# Don’t do it it’s bad for you.
:# Apart from that people can smoke in FoH areas and the Main Office. People cannot smoke during company or general meetings.
:The rules for smoking onstage are.
:#Smoking is only allowed during either the dress rehearsal or performance
:#Cigarettes must be lit and extinguished onstage
:#Only Non-Zippo (See Zippo) type lighters or safety matches with no more than 3 matches in the box.
:#Ashtrays containing damp sand must be onstage at all times.
:#The ashtray with damp sand is the preferred extinguishing venue
:#Particular care must be taken with flame proofing set if smoking is happening.
:The rules are there for a reason not just to be nasty, make sure people obey them. It seems that even if you stand up and tell people the rules every week they still smoke in stupid places.

; Soap : 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.

; Sound System : The sound system last received an update for the fringe 2003, when the CD players, the MC2 Amp, new speakers and the EQ were bought. The system is fine, it just requires TLC! We have; · 2xAmps · 1xEQ · 1xCompressor · 2xMinidisk · 2xCD Player · 1xPatch Panel · 1x16 Channel sound desk
You need to play with it to learn how to use it really. The correct order for switching on and off the system is a matter of dispute, however the currently agreed method is posted on the side of the rack. (Basically, feeds to the amps (CD, desk etc) should never be connected/disconnected/ or turned on/off while the amps are on to protect from surges). The Yamaha amp is ever so slightly fucked, if it doesn’t work press the point labeled ‘press here is amp refuses to work’. There may also be difficulty with altering the amp levels during a show as this makes the speakers crackle. The desk has spare channels for adding other inputs, labelled ‘computer’. As well as this the Front of House sound system can be run from this desk – ie. The auditorium and FoH can listen to the same music – spanky! (N.B. For this to work the FoH sound system must be independently switched on)

; SPT : Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill

; Stage : It's 29' wide and 17' deep, the floorboards are falling apart and the skin tends to get killed. There’s lots of air, and sawdust, and dead forgotten techies under it.

; Stage Monitor : 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.

; Stage Weight : These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See Flats) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See Braces, Stage) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.

; Stamps : 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.

== T ==

; T-Shirts : 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.

; Tech, Granddaddy : 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.

; Tech Manager : 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).

; Telewest : The company that we get out phone from.

; Tequila Club : Invented by N. Hobbs during fringe 2001 this is a drinking game which requires 6 people to sit and down shots , the procedure goes:
:#Granddaddy tech (See Tech, Granddaddy) recites the phrase "Six there must be not five nay nor seven but six is the holy number"
:#The six involved number off.
:#The granddaddy says "Now Fight"
:#Everyone downs their drinks
:#Repeat till nobody has any money left
:It is traditional for the first drink in Tequila Club to be tequila but after that anything may be drunk. Tequila club has been tried with multiples of six but it didn’t really work. It is possible to have fractions as long as the whole adds up to six (So four and four halves would be ok).

; Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) : 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.

; Teviot Key : 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.

; Theatre Manager : See God

; Toilet Paper : 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.

; Tools : 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.

; Trade Waste : The people responsible for Claymore (See 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.

; Trap Doors : 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.

== U ==

; University : Technically the reason you’re here.

; University Furniture : The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is….

== V ==

; Videoing Shows : 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) into.

; Venue Hire Manager : see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]

== W ==

; Wardrobe Manager : see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]

; Water Supply : 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.

; Washers : These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing.

; Webmaster : see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]

; Web Site : 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.

; White lines : 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.

; White Paint : 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) or the Paint Shed (See Paint Shed) in 5L tubs.

; Windows : 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). 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.

; Wing Nuts/Bolts : See Nuts, See Bolts just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.

; Wood : Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See MDF, See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides but unless the fire officer checks it don’t worry. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check.

; Works Department : The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty crap 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.

== X ==

; X-ray machine : nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those

== Y ==

; Yes : Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See 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.

== Z ==

; Zippo Lighters : 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).

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== A ==

; Abus : 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.

; Actors : a) The biggest disaster area in any production. Just think mobile biological props that run windows. Also see Bastards b) Persons who perform on the stage, without these people there would be no shows, to be encouraged but not flattered.

; Adam House : 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.

; AGM - Annual General Meeting : 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.

; AJ : 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.

; Archivist : see [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]

; Argument : see AGM, Company meetings, Pubs etc

; Art : 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.)

; Avalon Stage Armoury : 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. I think this may have closed or moved -[[User:88.108.72.215|88.108.72.215]] 23:12, 19 March 2006 (GMT)

; Auditorium : 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.

== B ==

; Banners : 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 is used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss. 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" "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.

; Barrett, Mr David : 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.

; Bastards : See Directors

; Bedlam Red (gloss) : This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."

; Bins : 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. 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.

; Bin Bags : Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are.

; Black Light : "Scotland's lighting company" The tech manager will normally deal with them more than anyone else although the President, Business and Theatre Managers 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. 0131 551 2337 (ask for Richard Hogg) (get lost -[[User:Grible|Grible]])

; Black Techie : see [[Black Techie]]

; Blackwood, Alan : EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.

; Bleach : 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.

; Blue Meanie : 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.

; Bobbys : See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]]

; Bolts : 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.

; Braces, Stage : 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 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) 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.

; Broom, Alastair : Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion.

; Buildings Agreement : 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.

; Business Manager : The person who is responsible for all financial matters within EUTC. All major (Over £100) Must be approved by:
:# The Business Manager
:# EUSA Permanent Secretary Graham Boyak

== C ==

; Cable : Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See Farnell) or from Maplin (See Maplin)

; Cafe : See [[Caf%C3%A9]]

; Cappadocia : A Turkish take-away located on the stage right side of the Bedlam triangle selling burgers, pizza and kebabs. They are open to 3am most mornings and later on Fridays and Saturdays making them the latest opening take away around.

; Carpet : Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: Accountant's Office 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, Auditorium 1998, 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 is tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles.

; Ceilidhs : Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]

; Central Fish and Chip Shop : Located on the back of the Bedlam Triangle it is the techie take away of choice, serving pizza, pasta, burgers, potatoes as well as chip stuff.

; Cigarettes : Look in the show section for "Smoking on stage" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium.

; Cigars : For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See Cigarettes

; Cloths (or material) : Usually bought from Edinburgh Fabric Store, South Clerk Street. If part of a set, flamcheck!!

; Construction : 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.

; Cooker, kitchen : Buggered. Front left ring never turns off completely so you must switch off the cooker at the switch on the wall. Otherwise the ring will get hotter and hotter (see Fire).

; Costume Cupboard : see [[Guide to Building#Costume Cupboard|Guide to Building: Costume Cupboard]]

; Counter, Box Office : Thing the Box Office computer sits on. The drawer should be filled with money bags and pens by the FoH Manager. It is now attached securely to the floor. A strip of wood on the front can be pulled off to reveal fluoros.

== D ==

; Degree :
:# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the cafe.
:# 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.

; Desk, Office : We have 2 working desks! Woot!

; Detergent : Buy it in big 5L containers.

; Directors : These people need watching, most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. They will give you more problems than any group of people but are useful for cleaning the toilets at work ins, but check up on them because they tend to miss bits. They are also some of the worst offenders for smoking where they shouldn't.

; Disabled Access : 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.

; Disabled Legislation : By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors.

; Disabled Seats : 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.

; Disabled Toilets : 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.

; Doorbell : see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]

== E ==

; EDC : Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff.

; EIF : 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.

; Electrical work : 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).

; Electrical Mishaps : 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.

; Electrical Rating : 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.

; Electricity Bills : 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.

; Endless Loop : See Loop, Endless.

; Entertainments Manager : 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. [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]]

; Estates and Buildings : 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)

; EUSA : 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 (See Quinn, Mr Owen).

; Exterior Floods : 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.

; Eyelets : 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).

== F ==

; Farnell : 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.

; Filling Cabinets : 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.

; Fire : See [[Fire]]

; First Aid : 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.

; First Aid Boxes : 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.

; Flats : 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.

; Flat Store : 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”.

; Flooding : 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.

; Floor Boards : Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive.

; Foyer Lights : 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.

; Fresher’s Week : 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.

; Fringe : So much work and yet so much fun. The Fringe TM has so much to do to get the building and will appreciate any help you can give them. Don’t get talked into doing fringe shows because it eats your life for not a lot of benefit. 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.

; Fringe Venue Manager : 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.

; Fringe Safe : 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.

; Front of House Manager : 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.

; Furniture : This breaks down into two sections.
:# 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.
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the café or office.

== G ==

; Gaffa Tape : 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.

; Gas : 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.

; Glass : 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).

; God : See Theatre Manager

; Gordon, Mr Jim : Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.

; Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar : See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]]

; Guidelines : see [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]

== H ==

; Hammers : You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.

; Hardboard : 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.

; Heating System : 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

; Homebase : Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see 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!). For possible discount, contact Cat Smith.

; House Lights : 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.

== I ==

; Ian Russell Paints : 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.

; Igloo : 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.

; Intercom : See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]]

; Irn Bru : 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.

== J ==

; Jack, Mr David : 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.

; Jeffreys, Mr Alan : He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See Avalon Stage Armoury). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.

== K ==

; Kennedy, Mr Malcolm : 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.

; Keys, Side door : 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.

; Keys, Interior : 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.

; Key Holders : 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.

== L ==

; Leaks : see Heidegger's Theory

; Leatherman : The techies multitool (See 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.

; License : 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.

; Licensee : 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.

; Lighting Rig : 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.

; Loop, Endless : See Endless Loop

== M ==

; Maglite : 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.

; Make Up : 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.

; Maplin : 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) might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie cameoflage required.

; MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) : 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

; Microphone Sockets : 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.

; Money : 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.

; Multitool : 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), blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the leatherman (See Leatherman)

; Murray's Tool Stores : 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.

== N ==

; No : The most useful word in your vocabulary (See 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.

; No No Nanette : A musical of dubious quality.

; Nuts : They get lost and you can never get them to match up with bolts (See Bolts). Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.

== O ==

; Opinions : What’s one of these then?

; Outside Companies : 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,

== P ==

; Paint : 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) or the Paint Shed (See 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.

; Paint Brushes : 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.

; Paint Rollers : 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.

; Paint Shed, The : 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.

; Parking : 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 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.

; Parking Attendant : See Blue Meanie

; Panic Button : see [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]]

; Perspex : 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.

; Photocopier : We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen).

; Pigeon Holes : 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.

; Plasterwork : 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.

; Police : 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.

; Posters : 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.

; President : When it gets down to it the President is in charge, they are the Licensee (See 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...

; Press and Publicity Officer : 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.

; Printer, Box Office : See [[Box Office]]

; Productions Manager : 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.

== Q ==

; Quinn, Mr Owen : Owen Quinn is the EUSA Buildings Manager so should be your first point of call when doing big stuff in the building. He also stands between us and the University, they normally talk to him and then he hands on the stuff he thinks we should know. He also tends to try and enforce the Health and Safety Manual and Employee Handbook, he understands how difficult it is working with people who don’t have a clue so is not too nasty about it. See Alan Blackwood.

== R ==

; Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) : The colour of red that FoH is painted.

; Refuse Collection : 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.

; Rostra : 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.

; Rubber Gloves : 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.

== S ==

; Scaffolding : 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), 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.

; Scaff Clamps : There are several main types of scaff clamps.
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.
:# 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.
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt
:# 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.
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.

; Scaff Spanner : 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.

; Scottish Power : 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.

; Screwfix : 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.

; Screwdriver : 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.

; Screws : 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.

; Secretary : 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.

; Security Grills : 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.

; Set : Stuff that goes onstage. If you're theatre manager and don't know what a set is, I worry...

; Sewing Machine : There are either 2 or 3 in the building (two in the dressing room at the moment. Both are on a high shelf and are obscenely heavy. Be careful getting them down!). All are reasonably buggered and need servicing. The black Singer belongs to Vic Tills. People seem to like taking bits from the sewing machines; perhaps this is why they don't work. While sewing machines are massively useful for set, props, and costume, I would advise working out with Wardrobe Manager where a good sewing machine lives (ask friends) and not actually bring one into the theatre. Hand sewing is the way to go!

; Sex : It happens, just clean up afterwards.

; Show Switch : 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.

; Skips : 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.

; SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) : Probably the cheapest lighting hire place, most lanterns coming in at about £4 a week. They’re not that reliable but since it’s quite a small company you can normally get through to someone who can help. Ask Matt Ling.

; Small hire charge : Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our Fringe rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.

; Smoking :
:# Don’t do it it’s bad for you.
:# Apart from that people can smoke in FoH areas and the Main Office. People cannot smoke during company or general meetings.
:The rules for smoking onstage are.
:#Smoking is only allowed during either the dress rehearsal or performance
:#Cigarettes must be lit and extinguished onstage
:#Only Non-Zippo (See Zippo) type lighters or safety matches with no more than 3 matches in the box.
:#Ashtrays containing damp sand must be onstage at all times.
:#The ashtray with damp sand is the preferred extinguishing venue
:#Particular care must be taken with flame proofing set if smoking is happening.
:The rules are there for a reason not just to be nasty, make sure people obey them. It seems that even if you stand up and tell people the rules every week they still smoke in stupid places.

; Soap : 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.

; Sound System : The sound system last received an update for the fringe 2003, when the CD players, the MC2 Amp, new speakers and the EQ were bought. The system is fine, it just requires TLC! We have; · 2xAmps · 1xEQ · 1xCompressor · 2xMinidisk · 2xCD Player · 1xPatch Panel · 1x16 Channel sound desk
You need to play with it to learn how to use it really. The correct order for switching on and off the system is a matter of dispute, however the currently agreed method is posted on the side of the rack. (Basically, feeds to the amps (CD, desk etc) should never be connected/disconnected/ or turned on/off while the amps are on to protect from surges). The Yamaha amp is ever so slightly fucked, if it doesn’t work press the point labeled ‘press here is amp refuses to work’. There may also be difficulty with altering the amp levels during a show as this makes the speakers crackle. The desk has spare channels for adding other inputs, labelled ‘computer’. As well as this the Front of House sound system can be run from this desk – ie. The auditorium and FoH can listen to the same music – spanky! (N.B. For this to work the FoH sound system must be independently switched on)

; SPT : Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill

; Stage : It's 29' wide and 17' deep, the floorboards are falling apart and the skin tends to get killed. There’s lots of air, and sawdust, and dead forgotten techies under it.

; Stage Monitor : 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.

; Stage Weight : These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See Flats) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See Braces, Stage) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.

; Stamps : 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.

== T ==

; T-Shirts : 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.

; Tech, Granddaddy : 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.

; Tech Manager : 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).

; Telewest : The company that we get out phone from.

; Tequila Club : Invented by N. Hobbs during fringe 2001 this is a drinking game which requires 6 people to sit and down shots , the procedure goes:
:#Granddaddy tech (See Tech, Granddaddy) recites the phrase "Six there must be not five nay nor seven but six is the holy number"
:#The six involved number off.
:#The granddaddy says "Now Fight"
:#Everyone downs their drinks
:#Repeat till nobody has any money left
:It is traditional for the first drink in Tequila Club to be tequila but after that anything may be drunk. Tequila club has been tried with multiples of six but it didn’t really work. It is possible to have fractions as long as the whole adds up to six (So four and four halves would be ok).

; Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) : 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.

; Teviot Key : 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.

; Theatre Manager : See God

; Toilet Paper : 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.

; Tools : 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.

; Trade Waste : The people responsible for Claymore (See 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.

; Trap Doors : 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.

== U ==

; University : Technically the reason you’re here.

; University Furniture : The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is….

== V ==

; Videoing Shows : 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) into.

; Venue Hire Manager : see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]

== W ==

; Wardrobe Manager : see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]

; Water Supply : 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.

; Washers : These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing.

; Webmaster : see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]

; Web Site : 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.

; White lines : 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.

; White Paint : 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) or the Paint Shed (See Paint Shed) in 5L tubs.

; Windows : 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). 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.

; Wing Nuts/Bolts : See Nuts, See Bolts just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.

; Wood : Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See MDF, See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides but unless the fire officer checks it don’t worry. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check.

; Works Department : The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty crap 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.

== X ==

; X-ray machine : nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those

== Y ==

; Yes : Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See 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.

== Z ==

; Zippo Lighters : 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).

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== A ==

; Abus : 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.

; Actors : a) The biggest disaster area in any production. Just think mobile biological props that run windows. Also see Bastards b) Persons who perform on the stage, without these people there would be no shows, to be encouraged but not flattered.

; Adam House : 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.

; AGM - Annual General Meeting : 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.

; AJ : 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.

; Archivist : see [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]

; Argument : see AGM, Company meetings, Pubs etc

; Art : 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.)

; Avalon Stage Armoury : 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. I think this may have closed or moved -[[User:88.108.72.215|88.108.72.215]] 23:12, 19 March 2006 (GMT)

; Auditorium : 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.

== B ==

; Banners : 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 is used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss. 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" "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.

; Barrett, Mr David : 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.

; Bastards : See Directors

; Bedlam Red (gloss) : This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."

; Bins : 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. 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.

; Bin Bags : Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are.

; Black Light : "Scotland's lighting company" The tech manager will normally deal with them more than anyone else although the President, Business and Theatre Managers 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. 0131 551 2337 (ask for Richard Hogg) (get lost -[[User:Grible|Grible]])

; Black Techie : see [[Black Techie]]

; Blackwood, Alan : EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.

; Bleach : 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.

; Blue Meanie : 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 Chamber’s 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.

; Bobbys : See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]]

; Bolts : 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.

; Braces, Stage : 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 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) 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.

; Broom, Alastair : Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion.

; Buildings Agreement : 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.

; Business Manager : The person who is responsible for all financial matters within EUTC. All major (Over £100) Must be approved by:
:# The Business Manager
:# EUSA Permanent Secretary Graham Boyak

== C ==

; Cable : Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See Farnell) or from Maplin (See Maplin)

; Cafe : See [[Caf%C3%A9]]

; Cappadocia : A Turkish take-away located on the stage right side of the Bedlam triangle selling burgers, pizza and kebabs. They are open to 3am most mornings and later on Fridays and Saturdays making them the latest opening take away around.

; Carpet : Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: Accountant's Office 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, Auditorium 1998, 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 is tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles.

; Ceilidhs : Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]

; Central Fish and Chip Shop : Located on the back of the Bedlam Triangle it is the techie take away of choice, serving pizza, pasta, burgers, potatoes as well as chip stuff.

; Cigarettes : Look in the show section for "Smoking on stage" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium.

; Cigars : For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See Cigarettes

; Cloths (or material) : Usually bought from Edinburgh Fabric Store, South Clerk Street. If part of a set, flamcheck!!

; Construction : 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.

; Cooker, kitchen : Buggered. Front left ring never turns off completely so you must switch off the cooker at the switch on the wall. Otherwise the ring will get hotter and hotter (see Fire).

; Costume Cupboard : see [[Guide to Building#Costume Cupboard|Guide to Building: Costume Cupboard]]

; Counter, Box Office : Thing the Box Office computer sits on. The drawer should be filled with money bags and pens by the FoH Manager. It is now attached securely to the floor. A strip of wood on the front can be pulled off to reveal fluoros.

== D ==

; Degree :
:# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the cafe.
:# 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.

; Desk, Office : We have 2 working desks! Woot!

; Detergent : Buy it in big 5L containers.

; Directors : These people need watching, most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. They will give you more problems than any group of people but are useful for cleaning the toilets at work ins, but check up on them because they tend to miss bits. They are also some of the worst offenders for smoking where they shouldn't.

; Disabled Access : 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.

; Disabled Legislation : By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors.

; Disabled Seats : 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.

; Disabled Toilets : 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.

; Doorbell : see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]

== E ==

; EDC : Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff.

; EIF : 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.

; Electrical work : 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).

; Electrical Mishaps : 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.

; Electrical Rating : 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.

; Electricity Bills : 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.

; Endless Loop : See Loop, Endless.

; Entertainments Manager : 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. [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]]

; Estates and Buildings : 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)

; EUSA : 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 (See Quinn, Mr Owen).

; Exterior Floods : 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.

; Eyelets : 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).

== F ==

; Farnell : 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.

; Filling Cabinets : 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.

; Fire : See [[Fire]]

; First Aid : 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.

; First Aid Boxes : 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.

; Flats : 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.

; Flat Store : 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”.

; Flooding : 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.

; Floor Boards : Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive.

; Foyer Lights : 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.

; Fresher’s Week : 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.

; Fringe : So much work and yet so much fun. The Fringe TM has so much to do to get the building and will appreciate any help you can give them. Don’t get talked into doing fringe shows because it eats your life for not a lot of benefit. 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.

; Fringe Venue Manager : 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.

; Fringe Safe : 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.

; Front of House Manager : 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.

; Furniture : This breaks down into two sections.
:# 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.
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the café or office.

== G ==

; Gaffa Tape : 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.

; Gas : 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.

; Glass : 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).

; God : See Theatre Manager

; Gordon, Mr Jim : Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.

; Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar : See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]]

; Guidelines : see [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]

== H ==

; Hammers : You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.

; Hardboard : 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.

; Heating System : 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

; Homebase : Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see 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!). For possible discount, contact Cat Smith.

; House Lights : 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.

== I ==

; Ian Russell Paints : 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.

; Igloo : 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.

; Intercom : See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]]

; Irn Bru : 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.

== J ==

; Jack, Mr David : 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.

; Jeffreys, Mr Alan : He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See Avalon Stage Armoury). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.

== K ==

; Kennedy, Mr Malcolm : 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.

; Keys, Side door : 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.

; Keys, Interior : 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.

; Key Holders : 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.

== L ==

; Leaks : see Heidegger's Theory

; Leatherman : The techies multitool (See 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.

; License : 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.

; Licensee : 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.

; Lighting Rig : 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.

; Loop, Endless : See Endless Loop

== M ==

; Maglite : 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.

; Make Up : 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.

; Maplin : 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) might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie cameoflage required.

; MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) : 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

; Microphone Sockets : 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.

; Money : 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.

; Multitool : 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), blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the leatherman (See Leatherman)

; Murray's Tool Stores : 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.

== N ==

; No : The most useful word in your vocabulary (See 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.

; No No Nanette : A musical of dubious quality.

; Nuts : They get lost and you can never get them to match up with bolts (See Bolts). Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.

== O ==

; Opinions : What’s one of these then?

; Outside Companies : 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,

== P ==

; Paint : 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) or the Paint Shed (See 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.

; Paint Brushes : 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.

; Paint Rollers : 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.

; Paint Shed, The : 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.

; Parking : 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 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.

; Parking Attendant : See Blue Meanie

; Panic Button : see [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]]

; Perspex : 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.

; Photocopier : We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen).

; Pigeon Holes : 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.

; Plasterwork : 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.

; Police : 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.

; Posters : 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.

; President : When it gets down to it the President is in charge, they are the Licensee (See 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...

; Press and Publicity Officer : 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.

; Printer, Box Office : See [[Box Office]]

; Productions Manager : 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.

== Q ==

; Quinn, Mr Owen : Owen Quinn is the EUSA Buildings Manager so should be your first point of call when doing big stuff in the building. He also stands between us and the University, they normally talk to him and then he hands on the stuff he thinks we should know. He also tends to try and enforce the Health and Safety Manual and Employee Handbook, he understands how difficult it is working with people who don’t have a clue so is not too nasty about it. See Alan Blackwood.

== R ==

; Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) : The colour of red that FoH is painted.

; Refuse Collection : 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.

; Rostra : 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.

; Rubber Gloves : 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.

== S ==

; Scaffolding : 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), 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.

; Scaff Clamps : There are several main types of scaff clamps.
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.
:# 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.
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt
:# 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.
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.

; Scaff Spanner : 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.

; Scottish Power : 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.

; Screwfix : 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.

; Screwdriver : 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.

; Screws : 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.

; Secretary : 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.

; Security Grills : 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.

; Set : Stuff that goes onstage. If you're theatre manager and don't know what a set is, I worry...

; Sewing Machine : There are either 2 or 3 in the building (two in the dressing room at the moment. Both are on a high shelf and are obscenely heavy. Be careful getting them down!). All are reasonably buggered and need servicing. The black Singer belongs to Vic Tills. People seem to like taking bits from the sewing machines; perhaps this is why they don't work. While sewing machines are massively useful for set, props, and costume, I would advise working out with Wardrobe Manager where a good sewing machine lives (ask friends) and not actually bring one into the theatre. Hand sewing is the way to go!

; Sex : It happens, just clean up afterwards.

; Show Switch : 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.

; Skips : 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.

; SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) : Probably the cheapest lighting hire place, most lanterns coming in at about £4 a week. They’re not that reliable but since it’s quite a small company you can normally get through to someone who can help. Ask Matt Ling.

; Small hire charge : Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our Fringe rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.

; Smoking :
:# Don’t do it it’s bad for you.
:# Apart from that people can smoke in FoH areas and the Main Office. People cannot smoke during company or general meetings.
:The rules for smoking onstage are.
:#Smoking is only allowed during either the dress rehearsal or performance
:#Cigarettes must be lit and extinguished onstage
:#Only Non-Zippo (See Zippo) type lighters or safety matches with no more than 3 matches in the box.
:#Ashtrays containing damp sand must be onstage at all times.
:#The ashtray with damp sand is the preferred extinguishing venue
:#Particular care must be taken with flame proofing set if smoking is happening.
:The rules are there for a reason not just to be nasty, make sure people obey them. It seems that even if you stand up and tell people the rules every week they still smoke in stupid places.

; Soap : 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.

; Sound System : The sound system last received an update for the fringe 2003, when the CD players, the MC2 Amp, new speakers and the EQ were bought. The system is fine, it just requires TLC! We have; · 2xAmps · 1xEQ · 1xCompressor · 2xMinidisk · 2xCD Player · 1xPatch Panel · 1x16 Channel sound desk
You need to play with it to learn how to use it really. The correct order for switching on and off the system is a matter of dispute, however the currently agreed method is posted on the side of the rack. (Basically, feeds to the amps (CD, desk etc) should never be connected/disconnected/ or turned on/off while the amps are on to protect from surges). The Yamaha amp is ever so slightly fucked, if it doesn’t work press the point labeled ‘press here is amp refuses to work’. There may also be difficulty with altering the amp levels during a show as this makes the speakers crackle. The desk has spare channels for adding other inputs, labelled ‘computer’. As well as this the Front of House sound system can be run from this desk – ie. The auditorium and FoH can listen to the same music – spanky! (N.B. For this to work the FoH sound system must be independently switched on)

; SPT : Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill

; Stage : It's 29' wide and 17' deep, the floorboards are falling apart and the skin tends to get killed. There’s lots of air, and sawdust, and dead forgotten techies under it.

; Stage Monitor : 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.

; Stage Weight : These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See Flats) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See Braces, Stage) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.

; Stamps : 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.

== T ==

; T-Shirts : 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.

; Tech, Granddaddy : 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.

; Tech Manager : 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).

; Telewest : The company that we get out phone from.

; Tequila Club : Invented by N. Hobbs during fringe 2001 this is a drinking game which requires 6 people to sit and down shots , the procedure goes:
:#Granddaddy tech (See Tech, Granddaddy) recites the phrase "Six there must be not five nay nor seven but six is the holy number"
:#The six involved number off.
:#The granddaddy says "Now Fight"
:#Everyone downs their drinks
:#Repeat till nobody has any money left
:It is traditional for the first drink in Tequila Club to be tequila but after that anything may be drunk. Tequila club has been tried with multiples of six but it didn’t really work. It is possible to have fractions as long as the whole adds up to six (So four and four halves would be ok).

; Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) : 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.

; Teviot Key : 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.

; Theatre Manager : See God

; Toilet Paper : 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.

; Tools : 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.

; Trade Waste : The people responsible for Claymore (See 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.

; Trap Doors : 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.

== U ==

; University : Technically the reason you’re here.

; University Furniture : The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is….

== V ==

; Videoing Shows : 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) into.

; Venue Hire Manager : see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]

== W ==

; Wardrobe Manager : see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]

; Water Supply : 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.

; Washers : These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing.

; Webmaster : see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]

; Web Site : 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.

; White lines : 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.

; White Paint : 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) or the Paint Shed (See Paint Shed) in 5L tubs.

; Windows : 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). 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.

; Wing Nuts/Bolts : See Nuts, See Bolts just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.

; Wood : Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See MDF, See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides but unless the fire officer checks it don’t worry. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check.

; Works Department : The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty crap 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.

== X ==

; X-ray machine : nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those

== Y ==

; Yes : Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See 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.

== Z ==

; Zippo Lighters : 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).

Fresher Tech

2006-04-17T14:05:40Z

Colleen: spelling

A common and affectionate name for any new Bedlam techie, also serves as the collective noun, the person concerned need not be an actual fresher at the Edinburgh University simply new to Bedlam. The phrase also normally covers new recruits to stage-management/costume/props etc.

Fresher Techies are normally seen as something of a collective for the first few months until each individual establishes themselves. The "fresher tech" provide a good source of hands normally willing or at least able to learn.

The label drops off of its own accord as each new year group arrives in September. However, those members who are the year above any given fresher tech group occasionally still use the phrase to refer to those individuals. For example, a fourth year might say of a third year, "She was my fresher tech," and may still refer to her as "our fresher tech" even though the person is obviously no longer a fresher.

Costume Cupboard

2006-04-17T14:01:41Z

Colleen: needs

Costuming tends to be seen as pretty exciting and dare I say it even glamourous by people who don't sew or costume anything. In reality (or in Bedlam rather) it is just like any other job and requires a large amount of work. In my opinion the end result can be fairly fabulous and it all pays off. Here are some tidbits about it I suppose.

== The Way to Narnia ==
Otherwise known as, the costume cupboard itself.

People who are overly concerned with safety/fire code tend to pretend that the costume cupboard does not exist. Directors go into it enthusiastically searching for bits of costume or props and come out after a few minutes with nothing, ranting about how messy and disorganised it is. Actors know it is there, but have no idea what it looks like and have only a vague idea about where it is located. Former wardrobe managers generally refuse to enter it at all. Techies don't really give a shit about it unless something goes wrong with the lights or they get roped into helping move stuff around (although Alistair Marshall is gung-ho about installing a hammock on the top floor). People who have been around for a while will tell cynical stories about the various old Bedlamites who have had sex in it. Most people are afraid of it, either because it is creepy/haunted or because they consider it unsafe.

Basically the costume cupboard in Bedlam is the area above the dressing room, behind the stage and organ loft. This is a very tall room when empty, however it has been built up into three levels with a scaff structure and wooden floors by some people in the early 1990s (I believe). The top floor was rebuilt in 2003 under the jurisdiction of Miss Victoria Tills. This scaff should be tightened regularly before theatre license inspection. The entire structure is not earth bonded but probably should be. The cupboard is accessible via a spiral staircase to the left of the dressing room. There is also a second "exit" for fire reasons, which is a square hole in the floor on the opposite side (above the exit corridor on the right side of the dressing room) over which a very large and heavy metal plate has been placed. Technically a trapdoor could be installed here and then it would be a usable fire exit but there aren't enough people ever in the place at once to justify it. There are four lights in the costume cupboard which take 60- or 100-watt Edison screw lightbulbs but the plates need a screwdriver or leatherman to be taken off. There is a pulley thing attached to scaff on the top floor with no rope in it, presumably to bring up costumes from the bottom floor.

Props are stored in racks, on tables and on shelves. Costumes are hung on rails which are cable-tied to the scaff structure, the rails being broom handles and other scrap round wood of varying lengths. It is generally agreed by everyone that the rail system is terrible and that a better solution ought to be found, however, none of the people who say this have ever come up with anything better. Non-hangable costumes are in boxes on the floor. Shoes are in organisers on each floor. Excess material for sewing and construction is on a rack on the top floor.

The bottom floor is used for props and is bigger than the top two floors. There is one window at the far end, by the bookshelves. To the right of the entrance there is a structure of large plastic racks that can be pulled out like drawers, for miscellaneous small props. There are also tables although no one has ever actually seen them due to the large number of props under which they are buried. This level is also sometimes used for costumes in transit, which have been used by shows and need to go upstairs or vice versa. In the rough middle of all of this is a red staircase which leads to the middle floor, which is used for womenswear currently- dresses to the left of the staircase, everything else to the right. The stair comes up through a hole in the floor of this level, it has been suggested to me that a banister of some type ought to be put round this but that seems ridiculous to me since you just need to avoid falling in it and you will be fine. On the opposite side of the staircase hole, there is a platform on which bedding and pillows are kept, and you can get to the top level by climbing a scaff ladder from this platform. Top floor (menswear and fabric) is very tall and tends to be the cleanest because people who get tired of carrying clothes dump them on the bottom two floors.

The entire place should be kept locked at all times. I don't know who has keys but definitely the wardrobe manager and theatre manager do.

== Hanging Up ==
Not just the title of a lukewarm Ephron comedy which largely failed at the box office and in the press despite the hefty late-nineties name-recognition factor of its headlining stars, this is a section which is about Hanging Up Your Clothes.

I used to believe that everyone learned to hang up their clothes from an early age; perhaps not an enjoyable task, on par with doing the washing up or making one's bed, but a necessary one. It is the sort of thing that one learns to do and may then choose to ignore in the privacy of the home if one likes, but while in someone else's property or after borrowing someone else's clothing surely the admirable thing to do is pick up a hanger and use it. THIS IS NOT SO. In fact, no one who has ever been in the Bedlam costume cupboard for any reason has ever learned to use a hanger so it falls to me I'm afraid to teach them.

1. Pick up a hanger and an item of clothing 
2. Hang the item of clothing on the hanger 
3. Hang the hanger somewhere suitable (a rail for example) 

Supposing this fails! And the item of clothing drops off of the hanger and onto the floor.

4. Do not walk away and pretend you cannot see/hear the item dropping to the floor. Just because you hung it up once does not mean you have done your bit and what happens to the item next is the wardrobe manager's responsibility 
5. Fix the problem. Some helpful hints: 
- Some hangers are just for coats/shirts/dresses, these are your standard default hangers. Some hangers have little squeezy bits on the ends, these are trouser/skirt hangers. There are plenty of both so there is no need to mix their functions. 
- Sometimes dresses have loops of thin ribbon attached to the inside of the shoulders. Like a bra strap, but don't wear them like that because it is the sort of fashion faux pas only forgivable in six-year-old girls. Confusing, I know, but these are specifically used to hang the dress on a hanger if the sleeves are likely to slip off. Use this feature well, for it is well-thought-out and works. 

And that's it! You're done!

Rules of Hanging Up Your Clothes: 
1. DO NOT hang jumpers and cardigans (or other things made out of wool-type material) up! This will stretch them. You can use that rule in your daily life as well as in the costume cupboard. Instead, fold them and put them in the appropriate box. 
2. DO NOT use wire hangers. I hate them and am trying to phase them out, which will succeed if you never bring another wire hanger into the Bedlam ever again. They lose their shape and are useless for hanging anything heavier than a handkerchief, and they wreck the shoulders of your clothes. So just don't use them, plastic ones are lovely. 
3. DO, if you find you physically cannot hang something due to the nature of the item, feel free to fold it and place it somewhere near where it's meant to be, where I will find it and put it away properly.

== Things that the Costume Cupboard Needs/Wants ==

If you have any of these things, let me know. I'll update as I purchase.

1. A sewing machine 
2. Shoe organisers (room for probably 40 shoes total, men and women) 
3. Plastic bins or boxes (NOT cardboard) 
4. A shelving unit for organising spare fabric 
5. Hooks/pegs for hats

''Please note that this is a future-looking sort of reference and the cleanout is still in progress''

Committee

2006-04-17T13:49:00Z

Colleen: /* Entertainments Manager */ (spelling)

== General ==

The EUTC is administered by a permanent Committee of 13 members. They are; the President, Secretary and the Business, Theatre, 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.

== President ==

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

2006-2007 James Mutton

2005-2006 Miriam Raines

2004-2005 Matt Grey

2003-2004 Rebekah Stackhouse

== Business Manager ==

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.

2006-2007 Fran Rooney

2005-2006 James Mutton

2004-2005 Victoria Tills

2003-2004 Rachel Mountfield

== Secretary ==

The Secretary is responsible for all of the administrative leg-work of the EUTC. They keep minutes of all meetings and makes rehearsal schedules.

2006-2007 Helena Larkin

2005-2006 Becky Hill (until Dec. 2005) Emma Drage (from Dec. 2005)

2004-2005 Emma Drage

2003-2004 Alex Howard

== Theatre Manager ==

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.

2006-2007 Dave Larking

2005-2006 Alex Engel

2004-2005 Tom Latter

2003-2004 Kati Hind

== Technical Manager ==

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.

2006-2007 Xander Macmillan

2005-2006 Ruth Wilkinson

2004-2005 Heather Hanshaw

2003-2004 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

== Productions Manager ==

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

2006-2007 Ishbel MacFarlane

2005-2006 Alex Robertson

2004-2005 Timothy Goodwin

2003-2004 Miriam Raines

== Marketing Manager ==

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.

2006-2007 Lily Kember

2005-2006 Chris Mounsey

2004-2005 Claire Glendenning

2003-2004 Idil Sukan

== Front of House Manager ==

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)

2006-2007 Hannah Myers

2005-2006 Heather Hanshaw

2004-2005 Lord James "Evil" Turner-Inman

2003-2004 Matt Grey

== Wardrobe Manager ==

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.

2006-2007 Colleen Patterson

2005-2006 Michael Whitham

2004-2005 Emma Allford (to Sept 2005) Michael Whitham (from September 2005)

2003-2004 Victoria Tills

== Entertainments Manager ==

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.

2006-2007 Tom Paul

2005-2006 Kerri Hall

2004-2005 James Mutton

2003-2004 Nat Raeched

== Venue Hire Manager ==

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.

2006-2007 Michael Whitham

2005-2006 Kati Hind

2004-2005 Idil Sukan

2003-2004 Jay Addriannse

== Fringe Venue Manager ==

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.
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.

2006 Charlotte Jarvis

2005 Claire Glendenning

2004 Miriam Raines

2003 Cat Smith

2002 Graeme Timms

2001 Morven Pack

2000 Chloe Darlington

== Archivist ==

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.

see also [[Archive]]

2006-2007 Cat Hoyle

2005-2006 Graeme Wright

User:Becky hill

2006-04-15T10:39:09Z

Colleen:

'''Some chick.'''

AWESOME!!!

Take Aways

2006-04-04T12:01:05Z

Colleen:

During workins/getouts, you might get hungry and require substanance, here is a quick guide... you could also visit one of our local [[Pubs]]

== Cappadocia ==
A Turkish take-away located on the stage right side of the Bedlam triangle selling burgers, pizza and kebabs. They are open to 3am most mornings and later on Fridays and Saturdays making them the latest opening take away around.

== Central Fish and Chip Shop ==
Located on the back of the Bedlam Triangle it is the techie take away of choice, serving pizza, pasta, burgers, potatoes as well as chip stuff.

== Favorit ==
For something that isn't cooked in grease, Favorit, next to Doctors, does quite nice cafe food (including nachos) to take away. They are open quite late as they are also a bar.

Guide to Building

2006-03-31T23:59:43Z

Colleen: /* Costume Cupboard */

[[Category:The Building]]
<<< Back to [[Job Description]] --- ^ ^ ^ Up to [[Theatre Managers Manual]] ^ ^ ^ --- Forward to [[Shows and Work Ins]] >>>

== Main Office ==

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.

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.

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.

Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.

== Accountants Office ==

(put some stuff here)

== Paint Cupboard ==

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.

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.

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).

== Side Entrance ==

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.

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.

== Kitchen ==

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.

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.

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).

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.

== Auditorium ==

=== Stage ===

It measures 29'1" by 17' and the rig is 12'6" above it at the centre and more like 12' at the balconies. The skin is made of hardboard and is tacked to varnished tongue and groove floorboards. The floorboards are full of holes and really need replaced but it won't be cheap, a few of the worst were replaced during re-skinning fringe 2002. The hardboard needs replaced every year or so a process called "re-skinning". The skin is painted with matt black paint and the easiest way to apply it is to dilute black paint with 25% water which makes it easy to spread. The speed record stands at 4 mins, 2 secs which was set half an hour before the first show of fringe 2001 by two people. The paint was further diluted with sweat. If in a rush paint can be diluted with hot water and mopped on (use an old mop you don't want back) if your in a real rush. The first few coats of paint after re-skinning should be done undiluted and it helps to mix some (no more than 10%) cheap PVC glue into the paint to toughen it. The area underneath the balconies is slightly(!) delicate and the gaffa tape should not be removed because it holds large areas of plaster up. If the ceiling falls down report it to the Works department who should come in and repair it. The back wall of the stage was rebuilt for fringe 1999 so people shouldn’t be screwing into it. There are two bolt holes which can be used for anchoring to it, there is a 2"x4" beam which fits exactly and will hold an elephant. This lives on the Balconies.

=== Seating ===

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)

=== Stage Cupboard ===

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.

=== Scene Dock ===

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.

=== Disabled Access Corridor ===

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.

== Dressing Room ==

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.)

== Props Cupboard ==

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.

== Costume Cupboard ==

See [[Costuming]]

== Crypt ==

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.

== Tech Box == see [[Techbox]]

== Balconies ==

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.

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.

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.

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.

The woodwork of the organ gallery is not structurally sound and shouldn' have stuff hung off it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

== Toilets ==

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.

== Toilet Corridor ==

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.

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.

== Box Office ==

The Box Office is also the domain of the FoH Manager but require to be cleaned and have the floor painted. There are two cupboards in the Box Office, the one on the left "Cleaning Cupboard" contains cleaning supplies and the furniture for outside the building during the fringe, during the fringe alcohol tends to be kept there. The other "Box office Cupboard" contains the safe and old ticket books, it should be kept locked at all times and has two locks on it. It is more useful for locking things up during term time as the cleaning cupboard is rarely locked (otherwise people don't clean!). The pyro and gun boxes are kept in here currently. The lights are 12V type and run off a transformer in the cupboard which can be switched on with the switch beside the box office. The panic alarm button can be found under the box office and the reset button is beside the box office light switches. The panic alarm connects to a flash light in the office, red LEDs in the tech box and a buzzer in the café.

The wall at the back of the box office is quite delicate and could probably do with reinforcing but I don’t know what’s behind it and am scared to look.

The sound system for FoH runs through an amp in the box office cupboard where there is a DJ mixer which selects between the feed from the tech box and a CD player in the cupboard. The FoH microphone connects into the mixer but it’s easier to have a loud voice than to faff with it.

The stairs up to the balcony need to get cleaned and painted every so often. Other than that they can be basically ignored, try to keep them clear of rubbish and be aware that they get very slippery when it’s wet, several people slipped down them during fringe 2001.

There is a caution slippery floor sign for when it rains or someone has been cleaning. The floor does get slippery but we’re mainly covering our backs if someone slips and falls.

Most of the wiring in the Box office was re-done fringe 2002 and is now all controlled from the switches under the till, bar the lights.

== Café ==

see [[Caf%C3%A9]]

== Outside of the Building ==

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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Guide to Building

2006-03-31T23:59:12Z

Colleen: /* Costume Cupboard */

[[Category:The Building]]
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== Main Office ==

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.

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.

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.

Above the desk are the committee pigeon holes which are useful for keeping current information in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The floor was sanded and varnished for fringe 2001. People still drop chewing gum on it and anyone I catch will die.

== Accountants Office ==

(put some stuff here)

== Paint Cupboard ==

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.

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.

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).

== Side Entrance ==

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.

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.

== Kitchen ==

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.

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.

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).

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.

== Auditorium ==

=== Stage ===

It measures 29'1" by 17' and the rig is 12'6" above it at the centre and more like 12' at the balconies. The skin is made of hardboard and is tacked to varnished tongue and groove floorboards. The floorboards are full of holes and really need replaced but it won't be cheap, a few of the worst were replaced during re-skinning fringe 2002. The hardboard needs replaced every year or so a process called "re-skinning". The skin is painted with matt black paint and the easiest way to apply it is to dilute black paint with 25% water which makes it easy to spread. The speed record stands at 4 mins, 2 secs which was set half an hour before the first show of fringe 2001 by two people. The paint was further diluted with sweat. If in a rush paint can be diluted with hot water and mopped on (use an old mop you don't want back) if your in a real rush. The first few coats of paint after re-skinning should be done undiluted and it helps to mix some (no more than 10%) cheap PVC glue into the paint to toughen it. The area underneath the balconies is slightly(!) delicate and the gaffa tape should not be removed because it holds large areas of plaster up. If the ceiling falls down report it to the Works department who should come in and repair it. The back wall of the stage was rebuilt for fringe 1999 so people shouldn’t be screwing into it. There are two bolt holes which can be used for anchoring to it, there is a 2"x4" beam which fits exactly and will hold an elephant. This lives on the Balconies.

=== Seating ===

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)

=== Stage Cupboard ===

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.

=== Scene Dock ===

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.

=== Disabled Access Corridor ===

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.

== Dressing Room ==

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.)

== Props Cupboard ==

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.

== Costume Cupboard ==

See costuming (how do I put an internal link here)

== Crypt ==

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.

== Tech Box == see [[Techbox]]

== Balconies ==

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.

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.

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.

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.

The woodwork of the organ gallery is not structurally sound and shouldn' have stuff hung off it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

== Toilets ==

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.

== Toilet Corridor ==

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.

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.

== Box Office ==

The Box Office is also the domain of the FoH Manager but require to be cleaned and have the floor painted. There are two cupboards in the Box Office, the one on the left "Cleaning Cupboard" contains cleaning supplies and the furniture for outside the building during the fringe, during the fringe alcohol tends to be kept there. The other "Box office Cupboard" contains the safe and old ticket books, it should be kept locked at all times and has two locks on it. It is more useful for locking things up during term time as the cleaning cupboard is rarely locked (otherwise people don't clean!). The pyro and gun boxes are kept in here currently. The lights are 12V type and run off a transformer in the cupboard which can be switched on with the switch beside the box office. The panic alarm button can be found under the box office and the reset button is beside the box office light switches. The panic alarm connects to a flash light in the office, red LEDs in the tech box and a buzzer in the café.

The wall at the back of the box office is quite delicate and could probably do with reinforcing but I don’t know what’s behind it and am scared to look.

The sound system for FoH runs through an amp in the box office cupboard where there is a DJ mixer which selects between the feed from the tech box and a CD player in the cupboard. The FoH microphone connects into the mixer but it’s easier to have a loud voice than to faff with it.

The stairs up to the balcony need to get cleaned and painted every so often. Other than that they can be basically ignored, try to keep them clear of rubbish and be aware that they get very slippery when it’s wet, several people slipped down them during fringe 2001.

There is a caution slippery floor sign for when it rains or someone has been cleaning. The floor does get slippery but we’re mainly covering our backs if someone slips and falls.

Most of the wiring in the Box office was re-done fringe 2002 and is now all controlled from the switches under the till, bar the lights.

== Café ==

see [[Caf%C3%A9]]

== Outside of the Building ==

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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Costume Cupboard

2006-03-31T23:58:27Z

Colleen: cupboard structure

Costuming tends to be seen as pretty exciting and dare I say it even glamourous by people who don't sew or costume anything. In reality (or in Bedlam rather) it is just like any other job and requires a large amount of work. In my opinion the end result can be fairly fabulous and it all pays off. Here are some tidbits about it I suppose.

== The Way to Narnia ==
Otherwise known as, the costume cupboard itself.

People who are overly concerned with safety/fire code tend to pretend that the costume cupboard does not exist. Directors go into it enthusiastically searching for bits of costume or props and come out after a few minutes with nothing, ranting about how messy and disorganised it is. Actors know it is there, but have no idea what it looks like and have only a vague idea about where it is located. Former wardrobe managers generally refuse to enter it at all. Techies don't really give a shit about it unless something goes wrong with the lights or they get roped into helping move stuff around (although Alistair Marshall is gung-ho about installing a hammock on the top floor). People who have been around for a while will tell cynical stories about the various old Bedlamites who have had sex in it. Most people are afraid of it, either because it is creepy/haunted or because they consider it unsafe.

Basically the costume cupboard in Bedlam is the area above the dressing room, behind the stage and organ loft. This is a very tall room when empty, however it has been built up into three levels with a scaff structure and wooden floors by some people in the early 1990s (I believe). The top floor was rebuilt in 2003 under the jurisdiction of Miss Victoria Tills. This scaff should be tightened regularly before theatre license inspection. The entire structure is not earth bonded but probably should be. The cupboard is accessible via a spiral staircase to the left of the dressing room. There is also a second "exit" for fire reasons, which is a square hole in the floor on the opposite side (above the exit corridor on the right side of the dressing room) over which a very large and heavy metal plate has been placed. Technically a trapdoor could be installed here and then it would be a usable fire exit but there aren't enough people ever in the place at once to justify it. There are four lights in the costume cupboard which take 60- or 100-watt Edison screw lightbulbs but the plates need a screwdriver or leatherman to be taken off. There is a pulley thing attached to scaff on the top floor with no rope in it, presumably to bring up costumes from the bottom floor.

Props are stored in racks, on tables and on shelves. Costumes are hung on rails which are cable-tied to the scaff structure, the rails being broom handles and other scrap round wood of varying lengths. It is generally agreed by everyone that the rail system is terrible and that a better solution ought to be found, however, none of the people who say this have ever come up with anything better. Non-hangable costumes are in boxes on the floor. Shoes are in organisers on each floor. Excess material for sewing and construction is on a rack on the top floor.

The bottom floor is used for props and is bigger than the top two floors. There is one window at the far end, by the bookshelves. To the right of the entrance there is a structure of large plastic racks that can be pulled out like drawers, for miscellaneous small props. There are also tables although no one has ever actually seen them due to the large number of props under which they are buried. This level is also sometimes used for costumes in transit, which have been used by shows and need to go upstairs or vice versa. In the rough middle of all of this is a red staircase which leads to the middle floor, which is used for womenswear currently- dresses to the left of the staircase, everything else to the right. The stair comes up through a hole in the floor of this level, it has been suggested to me that a banister of some type ought to be put round this but that seems ridiculous to me since you just need to avoid falling in it and you will be fine. On the opposite side of the staircase hole, there is a platform on which bedding and pillows are kept, and you can get to the top level by climbing a scaff ladder from this platform. Top floor (menswear and fabric) is very tall and tends to be the cleanest because people who get tired of carrying clothes dump them on the bottom two floors.

The entire place should be kept locked at all times. I don't know who has keys but definitely the wardrobe manager and theatre manager do.

== Hanging Up ==
Not just the title of a lukewarm Ephron comedy which largely failed at the box office and in the press despite the hefty late-nineties name-recognition factor of its headlining stars, this is a section which is about Hanging Up Your Clothes.

I used to believe that everyone learned to hang up their clothes from an early age; perhaps not an enjoyable task, on par with doing the washing up or making one's bed, but a necessary one. It is the sort of thing that one learns to do and may then choose to ignore in the privacy of the home if one likes, but while in someone else's property or after borrowing someone else's clothing surely the admirable thing to do is pick up a hanger and use it. THIS IS NOT SO. In fact, no one who has ever been in the Bedlam costume cupboard for any reason has ever learned to use a hanger so it falls to me I'm afraid to teach them.

1. Pick up a hanger and an item of clothing 
2. Hang the item of clothing on the hanger 
3. Hang the hanger somewhere suitable (a rail for example) 

Supposing this fails! And the item of clothing drops off of the hanger and onto the floor.

4. Do not walk away and pretend you cannot see/hear the item dropping to the floor. Just because you hung it up once does not mean you have done your bit and what happens to the item next is the wardrobe manager's responsibility 
5. Fix the problem. Some helpful hints: 
- Some hangers are just for coats/shirts/dresses, these are your standard default hangers. Some hangers have little squeezy bits on the ends, these are trouser/skirt hangers. There are plenty of both so there is no need to mix their functions. 
- Sometimes dresses have loops of thin ribbon attached to the inside of the shoulders. Like a bra strap, but don't wear them like that because it is the sort of fashion faux pas only forgivable in six-year-old girls. Confusing, I know, but these are specifically used to hang the dress on a hanger if the sleeves are likely to slip off. Use this feature well, for it is well-thought-out and works. 

And that's it! You're done!

Rules of Hanging Up Your Clothes: 
1. DO NOT hang jumpers and cardigans (or other things made out of wool-type material) up! This will stretch them. You can use that rule in your daily life as well as in the costume cupboard. Instead, fold them and put them in the appropriate box. 
2. DO NOT use wire hangers. I hate them and am trying to phase them out, which will succeed if you never bring another wire hanger into the Bedlam ever again. They lose their shape and are useless for hanging anything heavier than a handkerchief, and they wreck the shoulders of your clothes. So just don't use them, plastic ones are lovely. 
3. DO, if you find you physically cannot hang something due to the nature of the item, feel free to fold it and place it somewhere near where it's meant to be, where I will find it and put it away properly.

''Please note that this is a future-looking sort of reference and the cleanout is still in progress''

Production Guidelines - Lunchtimes

2006-03-31T21:55:28Z

Colleen: /* Being in the building */

== Introduction==
Stick to these guidelines. If you don’t, you may lose money from your deposit cheque. And it could make you look silly.

==Royalties==
Published versions of the play should include details of who to contact. Get rights ASAP. It sometimes takes a while for them to come through. Bedlam provides £55 for rights for Lunchtimes. Rights over £55 will have to come out of the show budget.

To avoid paying too much stress that: it is an amateur production, by a non-profit making theatre company, in a student theatre with a capacity under 100

Check that the playwright is VAT registered as we can claim VAT back.

==Budget and Sponsorship==
Lunchtimes receive £55 from Bedlam for rights and £35 for everything else.

==Deposit==
You will have to give the Business Manager a cheque for £30 as a deposit. Make cheques payable to EUSA Theatre Company and put your name and show name on the back. Hand this in as soon as possibe, preferably before commencing rehearsals. We strongly suggest that you get a cheque for a quarter of the deposit each from the director, stage manager and tech manager, and hold on to it. That way appropriate cheques can be cashed if there is a problem. The cheque may be cashed for:

* Missing rehearsal space with less than 24hr notice. Inform the secretary if this is going to happen.
* Rehearsal space left in a mess. Clean up after yourselves and make sure everything is safe for people using the space afterwards.
* Incomplete get-in or get-out. Put everything away and tidy up after your performance.
* Failure to staff. Shows staff each other, usually £5 is taken per person who failed to turn up or turned up late.

==Administration==
* Photocopying – We have an account at the Copyshop in the DHT basement. Tell them you are from Bedlam, sign their form and you won’t have to pay any money up front. Otherwise keep receipts from any photocopying you do.
* Letters – We have letterheads in the office. Please use headed notepaper for all external correspondence, contracts etc. All incoming mail gets pinned to the notice board.
* Website – www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk for copies of these guidelines, the constitution, minutes, rig plans. To contact the Webmaster email info@bedlamtheatre.co.uk.

==Meetings==
You MUST ATTEND the monday company meetings at 6.30pm every week until your show goes up and the meeting after your last performance. This is so we can talk to you, find out if everything is OK, and help you sort out any problems you might have. It is also a good place to ask for random props etc. If you really can’t make it then find a suitable representative.

==Second Performance==
These are usually on the wednesday evening, or on the saturday if it’s a mainterm week. If you want one you should approach the committee at least three weeks before the show. They then decide if you have sound grounds for a second performance, for example an alternative ending or other artistic reason. Their decision is announced at the next company meeting, though the company can overturn this decision.

==Press and Publicity==
You need to make posters and programmes. Flyers can be very effective – you can leave them in bars, cafes and other venues, or get people to hand them out for you. You can’t flyer in university buildings, but you can flyer outside them.

You can make these look however you want but don’t forget:
* Time, venue (Bedlam), date, year, price £3.00/£3.50
* Show name
* Bedlam logo or EUTC stamp (one of these MUST appear on all publicity
* The Fat Cat logo – is optional. It might not look right on very serious posters, but it is recognisable and a Bedlam institution.
* Spell check
* EUSA stamp – you need to get the poster stamped at the EUSA office in Potterow or they can’t go up in any University building. It’s probably best to do this on the original and then get them photocopied, but if you forget you can do it all by hand…
* We recommend you include the words Edinburgh University Theatre Company on your poster.
* Obey copyright law. If in doubt speak to the Marketing Manager.
* Any stipulations by the rights issuer supersede these recommendations. Check what they specify in the rights licence.

The Marketing Manager will ask to see your posters before they’re copied to check that all Bedlam publicity is of a high standard. Logos are available on the Bedlam website, from the Productions Manager or from the Marketing Manager.

You can photocopy your posters on coloured paper at the DHT then distribute them everywhere. 100 is a good number to print. A3 is a good size, and the university won’t allow anything larger, though experiment as you want. Get the cast and crew to help you distribute them. Don’t put your posters over other Bedlam posters (unless that show has finished). Give some posters to the Front of House Manager to put up in Bedlam. It’s a good idea to have some posters or flyers up in the building for the lunchtime the week before yours, even if it’s not quite the finished article.

==Show Blurbs==
These should be given to the Marketing Manager in time for inclusion in the term programme. If nothing new is received, then he/she will use the blurb from your show proposal form. Company emails are sent out each monday. If you want anything for your show included on them or for a particular publicity statement to be issued then please pass it on to the Webmaster by the saturday.

==Programmes==
Try not to leave these till the last minute so you have time to proof read them. Don’t forget to thank people who helped with the show, especially other Bedlam shows, the Committee etc (It's amazing what people will do for your show and be happy with a thankyou in the program!). 70 is a good number to print, + extras for cast/crew souvenirs.

Remember to put the Greyfriars advert on the back and to go drinking there after the show.

==Staffing==
You must staff another lunchtime and you may be required to staff one performance of a mainterm and/or a Improverts show. The Front of House Manager will organise which show you are staffing. You need five people to fill the different roles: box office, café, indoor hall, outdoor hall and duty manager. Get them to sign up on the sheets in the office and make sure they include their full name and a contact number.

All producers should learn to duty manage. The FOH Manager will train you – this doesn’t take very long and can be arranged before or after a company or committee meeting or on sundays. People can be trained for the other jobs on the night, make sure tehy turn up on time to allow this.

==Fire, firearms and smoking==
Theatres are second only to cardboard box factories in flammability. If you intend to have any of these in the performance you MUST follow these regulations:

* Naked flames/candles/pyrotechnics – can only be used with permission from the fire brigade and the Theatre Manager.
* Lasers – these need permission from the council which can take up to two months to come through.
* Smoking – this is only allowed on stage as part of the performance or dress, the cigarette must be lit on stage with a self-extinguishing lighter (i.e. not a zippo) and extinguished before leaving, an ashtray containing damp sand or KY Jelly must be on the stage.
* Firearms – these need permission from the police. This can take some time so ask early. Speak to the Theatre Manager
* Theatrical weapons - do not need permission from the police, but have nasty regulations surrounding transportation etc. Check with the Theatre Manager if you are unsure. The Bedlam has a Smith & Wesson cowboy style pistol and for general ease can be used instead of traipsing round Edinburgh looking for one. Speak to the Theatre Manager if you want to use and be aware that they may ask to put a box of blanks on your budget.

Weapons, real or theatrical, should only be used on the stage.

==Get-Out==
This should happen immediately after the performance. Make sure all your cast and crew stay around to help and it will all be over much more quickly. Even if they have no idea about tech or set the cast can still make themselves useful carrying stuff and tidying up. When the get-out is complete, take everyone along to Bobby’s.

==Costume==
You can use any costumes from the Bedlam stores. However all costumes must be washed/dry cleaned before returning them. Keep the costume area tidy and don’t take anything without asking the Costume Manager. The costume cupboard is kept locked, so you will need to arrange a time with the Costume or Theatre Manager to look. Have a list of what you need ready and preferably a cast to try things on. Ask for stuff as early as possible, the latest being the monday before the performance. If you need any weird costumes or props try asking in a monday company meeting. People have some strange things.

==Being in the building==
* Access – If no-one is in the building or working at Bobby’s then there is a set of keys at the front desk at Teviot which can be collected by the director or producer (though you may need some form of ID to get them). Return them ASAP. If you have a problem getting in, phone the theatre manager or president. Don’t leave the building until you’ve let in at least one person from the next show due to rehearse. If you are the last person out make sure the door is double locked. Use the Teviot key if you need to, just make sure you return it.
* Lights – the switches are in the box to your right as you enter from the side door. The workers should provide sufficient light for rehearsing. Only use other lights if you know what you are doing and turn them all off afterwards.
* Smoking – NO SMOKING ANYWHERE.
* Tidiness – put your rubbish in the bin! If you leave the place in mess the FOH Manager can get a cleaner in and put it on your budget…

==Health and Safety==
Anyone in a position of responsibility, including producers, may be prosecuted if things go badly on the health and safety front.
* Record any accidents in the accident book. This is in the filing rack behind the Box Office desk.
* Don’t let people on the balconies or in the tech box unless necessary.

==Pieces of paper==
Hand in the following at least a week before the show starts:
* Theatre Manager’s Questionnaire and Set Plan – to be completed by the Stage Manager and Techie
* Front of House Questionnaire – to be completed by the Producer. You are allowed up to 5 complementary tickets, usually for yourself and the director, and for other people who have made a significant contribution to the show.

==Membership==
All members of your team, including actors, must be members or they will not be covered by our insurance and we will be in breach of the theatre licence. They must also be members to be on a show proposal form. Membership is only £5 and can be bought through the Secretary (a passport size photo is required). NB Do not give the secretary more than £5 per person – they will drink it.

==Buying stuff==
Lunchtimes shouldn’t need to spend much money, but if you do need to buy things you MUST get a VAT receipt or you won’t get your money back. Try and keep show receipts together and give them in all at once to the Business Manager. Keep a running total of what your show is spending and make sure you stay within the budget. Bedlam may not refund massive overspends.

==Debriefing==
You must attend the Monday company meeting after the performance of the show to report to the company and to fill out a debriefing form with the Productions Manager. This is your chance to talk about what worked or didn’t and for you and Committee members to raise and discuss any problems.

==Archives==
The Archivist will want to take some photos before your performance, so allow time for that. Make sure he/she has a copy of the programme and any posters or flyers to put in the archives. If you have any pictures or items to be archived, feel free to hand them in.

==Sharing a week with a mainterm or extraordinary==
Usually this works well, however to minimise any clashes of set/lighting etc. try to do the following:

* Plan ahead – If you are certain your show cannot work with a particular mainterm set then try to avoid that week at the proposal stage. Bear in mind that having a mainterm set and rig to play with can be great fun – and less hassle.
* Get a copy of the Mainterm set and rig ASAP – Don’t turn around with a week to go and complain; by then it will be too late. Talk to the Theatre Manager to arrange a meeting – that way a compromise can be reached with a mediator.
* Be willing to give and take – a meeting chaired by the Productions Manager or Theatre Manager should be arranged to discuss problems.
* Ticket deal – a deal can be arranged between the lunchtime and the mainterm to allow 50p off tickets for one show if you have seen the other. If you are interested you should talk to the mainterm producer, Business Manager and FOH Manager.

==Help==
If it all gets too much or you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. The Committee is there to teach and help people. Contact details (phone numbers and email addresses etc.) for all the Committee are in the office, or you can see them at a company or committee meeting. If you’re not sure who is the right person to talk to, the Productions Manager should be able to point you in the right direction. You can bring up any questions or problems at the monday company meetings or the Committee meetings, which take place in Bedlam on thursdays at 6.30.

==Remember==
* Plan in advance, communicate and keep calm!
* You are in charge, don’t be afraid to ask people to do things.

GOOD LUCK!

==Checklist==
This is a rough chronological order:

* Pick show.
* Check royalities.
* Fill out proposal form in full. Make sure all your team are members.
* Propose show at selection meeting.
* Hand in deposit cheque for £30 to the Business Manager.
* Collect FOH and Theatre Manager forms and give to crew.
* Cast show.
* Rehearse show.
* Make sure all your cast are members.
* Turn up to all monday meetings to report on how the show is doing.
* Sign up for staffing.
* Return all forms.
* Make sure posters contain all details, especially times and logos to a good size. Check them with Marketing Manager before they are copied.
* Stamp posters at Potterow for advertising in the university.
* Put up posters around Uni etc., and give some to the FOH Manager to go up in Bedlam
* Programme must include one page advert for Greyfriars Bobby. Check them with the Marketing Manager
* Enjoy the show… do the get-out… and drink at Greyfriars afterwards…
* Report back to company and debrief with Productions Manager

User:Grible

2006-03-30T23:06:16Z

Colleen: /* People who I, Hogg, owe beer */

[[Image:hogg.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Tis Hogg

I pity the fool that trys to use this wiki....

===People who owe me Beer - for reference!===
R Bell, 
Helena Larkin, 
Colin H, 
Graeme H 

===People who I, Hogg, owe beer===
Nick B - I'm going to require a reason for this one Nick? 
Colleen times three million

User:Grible

2006-03-30T23:06:04Z

Colleen: /* People who I, Hogg, owe beer */

Costume Cupboard

2006-03-30T22:57:17Z

Colleen: /* Hanging Up */

== Hanging Up ==
Not just the title of a lukewarm Ephron comedy which largely failed at the box office and in the press despite the hefty late-nineties name-recognition factor of its headlining stars, this is a section which is about Hanging Up Your Clothes.

I used to believe that everyone learned to hang up their clothes from an early age; perhaps not an enjoyable task, on par with doing the washing up or making one's bed, but a necessary one. It is the sort of thing that one learns to do and may then choose to ignore in the privacy of the home if one likes, but while in someone else's property or after borrowing someone else's clothing surely the admirable thing to do is pick up a hanger and use it. THIS IS NOT SO. In fact, no one who has ever been in the Bedlam costume cupboard for any reason has ever learned to use a hanger so it falls to me I'm afraid to teach them.

1. Pick up a hanger and an item of clothing 
2. Hang the item of clothing on the hanger 
3. Hang the hanger somewhere suitable (a rail for example) 

Supposing this fails! And the item of clothing drops off of the hanger and onto the floor.

4. Do not walk away and pretend you cannot see/hear the item dropping to the floor. Just because you hung it up once does not mean you have done your bit and what happens to the item next is the wardrobe manager's responsibility 
5. Fix the problem. Some helpful hints: 
- Some hangers are just for coats/shirts/dresses, these are your standard default hangers. Some hangers have little squeezy bits on the ends, these are trouser/skirt hangers. There are plenty of both so there is no need to mix their functions. 
- Sometimes dresses have loops of thin ribbon attached to the inside of the shoulders. Like a bra strap, but don't wear them like that because it is the sort of fashion faux pas only forgivable in six-year-old girls. Confusing, I know, but these are specifically used to hang the dress on a hanger if the sleeves are likely to slip off. Use this feature well, for it is well-thought-out and works. 

And that's it! You're done!

Rules of Hanging Up Your Clothes: 
1. DO NOT hang jumpers and cardigans (or other things made out of wool-type material) up! This will stretch them. You can use that rule in your daily life as well as in the costume cupboard. Instead, fold them and put them in the appropriate box. 
2. DO NOT use wire hangers. I hate them and am trying to phase them out, which will succeed if you never bring another wire hanger into the Bedlam ever again. They lose their shape and are useless for hanging anything heavier than a handkerchief, and they wreck the shoulders of your clothes. So just don't use them, plastic ones are lovely. 
3. DO, if you find you physically cannot hang something due to the nature of the item, feel free to fold it and place it somewhere near where it's meant to be, where I will find it and put it away properly.

''I apologise for this I have been in the costume cupboard for nearly ten hours with a laptop a bottle of coke and a plethora of badly-hung costumes''

Costume Cupboard

2006-03-30T22:56:18Z

Colleen: /* Hanging Up */

== Hanging Up ==
Not just the title of a lukewarm Ephron comedy which largely failed at the box office and in the press despite the hefty late-nineties name-recognition factor of its headlining stars, this is a section which is about Hanging Up Your Clothes.

I used to believe that everyone learned to hang up their clothes from an early age; perhaps not an enjoyable task, on par with doing the washing up or making one's bed, but a necessary one. It is the sort of thing that one learns to do and may then choose to ignore in the privacy of the home if one likes, but while in someone else's property or after borrowing someone else's clothing surely the admirable thing to do is pick up a hanger and use it. THIS IS NOT SO. In fact, no one who has ever been in the Bedlam costume cupboard for any reason has ever learned to use a hanger so it falls to me I'm afraid to teach them.

1. Pick up a hanger and an item of clothing
2. Hang the item of clothing on the hanger
3. Hang the hanger somewhere suitable (a rail for example)

Supposing this fails! And the item of clothing drops off of the hanger and onto the floor.

4. Do not walk away and pretend you cannot see/hear the item dropping to the floor. Just because you hung it up once does not mean you have done your bit and what happens to the item next is the wardrobe manager's responsibility
5. Fix the problem. Some helpful hints:
- Some hangers are just for coats/shirts/dresses, these are your standard default hangers. Some hangers have little squeezy bits on the ends, these are trouser/skirt hangers. There are plenty of both so there is no need to mix their functions.
- Sometimes dresses have loops of thin ribbon attached to the inside of the shoulders. Like a bra strap, but don't wear them like that because it is the sort of fashion faux pas only forgivable in six-year-old girls. Confusing, I know, but these are specifically used to hang the dress on a hanger if the sleeves are likely to slip off. Use this feature well, for it is well-thought-out and works.

And that's it! You're done!

Rules of Hanging Up Your Clothes:
1. DO NOT hang jumpers and cardigans (or other things made out of wool-type material) up! This will stretch them. You can use that rule in your daily life as well as in the costume cupboard. Instead, fold them and put them in the appropriate box.
2. DO NOT use wire hangers. I hate them and am trying to phase them out, which will succeed if you never bring another wire hanger into the Bedlam ever again. They lose their shape and are useless for hanging anything heavier than a handkerchief, and they wreck the shoulders of your clothes. So just don't use them, plastic ones are lovely.
3. DO, if you find you physically cannot hang something due to the nature of the item, feel free to fold it and place it somewhere near where it's meant to be, where I will find it and put it away properly.

''I apologise for this I have been in the costume cupboard for nearly ten hours with a laptop a bottle of coke and a plethora of badly-hung costumes''

Costume Cupboard

2006-03-30T22:55:56Z

Colleen: hanging up

== Hanging Up ==
Not just the title of a lukewarm Ephron comedy which largely failed at the box office and in the press despite the hefty late-nineties name-recognition factor of its headlining stars, this is a section which is about Hanging Up Your Clothes.

I used to believe that everyone learned to hang up their clothes from an early age; perhaps not an enjoyable task, on par with doing the washing up or making one's bed, but a necessary one. It is the sort of thing that one learns to do and may then choose to ignore in the privacy of the home if one likes, but while in someone else's property or after borrowing someone else's clothing surely the admirable thing to do is pick up a hanger and use it. THIS IS NOT SO. In fact, no one who has ever been in the Bedlam costume cupboard for any reason has ever learned to use a hanger so it falls to me I'm afraid to teach them.

1. Pick up a hanger and an item of clothing
2. Hang the item of clothing on the hanger
3. Hang the hanger somewhere suitable (a rail for example)

Supposing this fails! And the item of clothing drops off of the hanger and onto the floor.

4. Do not walk away and pretend you cannot see/hear the item dropping to the floor. Just because you hung it up once does not mean you have done your bit and what happens to the item next is the wardrobe manager's responsibility
5. Fix the problem. Some helpful hints:
- Some hangers are just for coats/shirts/dresses, these are your standard default hangers. Some hangers have little squeezy bits on the ends, these are trouser/skirt hangers. There are plenty of both so there is no need to mix their functions.
- Sometimes dresses have loops of thin ribbon attached to the inside of the shoulders. Like a bra strap, but don't wear them like that because it is the sort of fashion faux pas only forgivable in six-year-old girls. Confusing, I know, but these are specifically used to hang the dress on a hanger if the sleeves are likely to slip off. Use this feature well, for it is well-thought-out and works.

And that's it! You're done!

Rules of Hanging Up Your Clothes:
1. DO NOT hang jumpers and cardigans (or other things made out of wool-type material) up! This will stretch them. You can use that rule in your daily life as well as in the costume cupboard. Instead, fold them and put them in the appropriate box.
2. DO NOT use wire hangers. I hate them and am trying to phase them out, which will succeed if you never bring another wire hanger into the Bedlam ever again. They lose their shape and are useless for hanging anything heavier than a handkerchief, and they wreck the shoulders of your clothes. So just don't use them, plastic ones are lovely.
3. DO, if you find you physically cannot hang something due to the nature of the item, feel free to fold it and place it somewhere near where it's meant to be, where I will find it and put it away properly.

''I apologise for this I have been in the costume cupboard for nearly ten hours with a laptop a bottle of coke and a plethora of badly-hung costumes''

Costume Cupboard

2006-03-26T19:12:13Z

Colleen:

Costuming

...is exciting.

I will add to this later - Colleen

Electrical Tape

2006-03-26T19:10:23Z

Colleen:

[[Category:Equipment]]
AKA: LX tape, Leccy

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, strapping gel frames together and attaching unsuspecting victims to unmovable objects.

LX tape is also used to identify the owner of tools; the table below shows some of the combinations

{| style="text-align:Center" border="1"
| Tape Colours || Owner || Notes
|-
| Red/Yellow || Bedlam ||
|-
| Blue/Red || Black Light || If it hasn’t been hired, don’t let Hogg see it
|-
| Red-Black-Red || Duncan Grieve || Moved On
|-
| Purple/Black || Alistair Marshall || Please Sir can I have my <insert tool> back?
|-
| Yellow/Black || Rachel Smith ||
|-
| Blue || Colleen Patterson || Will possibly add black if such a simple colour becomes an issue
|}

LX tape can be used to write on, notice the indented section of the sound desk (coincedence). DON'T put tape on the new lighting desk . If a lantern breaks and needs to go to the bar of broken things then please put some tape on it and tell us what is wrong with it. If the mode of failure is not known mark the item FUCT - Failed Under Constant Testing!!

Theatre Managers Manual

2006-03-26T08:52:08Z

Colleen: /* Former Theatre Managers */

== Preamble ==

There used to be a printed manager's manual. In the way of the Bedlam, some of it got lost.
Here is the text of the last revision of the manual in 2002. Lots has changed since then,
so it needs updated by the current generation.

At least it should act as a starting point...

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Al the techie, March 2006

== Disclaimer ==

None of the contributors accept any responsibility for any of the information supplied in these pages.

If you follow advice from these pages, on your own head be it. The contributors were incorrect when they
wrote it, and accept no responsibility for any results caused by following any of the information herein.

== Further Disclaimer ==

[[Image:dont_panic.jpg|HHGTTB]]

In many of the more relaxed civilizations on the Outer Eastern Rim of the Galaxy, the Bedlam's Theatre Manager's Manual
has already supplanted the great Encyclopedia Galactica as the standard repository of all knowledge and wisdom,
for though it has many omissions and contains much that is apocryphal, or at least wildly inaccurate,
it scores over the older, more pedestrian work in two important respects.

First, it is slightly cheaper; and secondly it has the words Don't Panic inscribed in large red LX-tape letters
on its held-together-by-gaffer-tape cover.

([http://www.bedlamites.co.uk/im/dont_panic.wmv Don't Panic] Animation 820k)

== Introduction ==

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.

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"

Good luck, here it goes.

Andy Edmonstone 2002

* [[Job Description]]

* [[Guide to Building]]

* [[Shows and Work Ins]]

* [[Inspections and People]]

* [[General Info]]

* [[A to Z]]

* [[Useful Addresses]]

* [[Heating System]]

== Former Theatre Managers ==

Committee years run from 1st April to 31st March

'''2006-07:''' Dave Larking (Fringe Aug 2006: Alex Engel)

'''2005-06:''' Alex Engel (Fringe Aug 2005: "Evil" James Turner Inman)

'''2004-05:''' Tom Latter (Fringe Aug 2004: Matt Gray)

'''2003-04''' Kati Hind (Fringe Aug 2003: Jono Ellis)

'''2002-03''' Jay Adrianse (Fringe Aug 2002: Richard Hogg)

'''2001-02:''' Andy Edmonstone (Fringe Aug 2001: Andy Edmonstone)

'''2000-01''' Felicity Robertson (Fringe Aug 2000: Becks Whiteman)

'''1999-2000:''' Frank Turnbull (Fringe Aug 1999: ...)

'''1998-99:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1998: ...)

'''1997-98:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1997: ...)

'''1996-97:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1996: ...)

'''1995-96:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1995: ...)

'''1994-95:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1994: ...)

'''1993-94:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1993: ...)

'''1992-93:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1992: ...)

'''1991-92''' Malachy Rice (Fringe Aug 1991: ...)

'''1990-91:''' Al Broom (Fringe Aug 1990: ...)

'''1989-90:''' Ian Marlee (Fringe Aug 1989: Claire England)

'''1988-89:''' Jo bullard (Fringe Aug 1988: ...)

'''1987-88:''' Richard Dixon (Fringe Aug 1987: ...)

'''1986-87:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1986: ...)

'''1985-86:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1985: ...)

'''1984-85:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1984: ...)

'''1983-84:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1983: ...)

'''1982-83:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1982: ...)

'''1981-82:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1981: ...)

'''1980-81:''' ... (Fringe Aug 1980: ...)

'''1980:''' EUTC moves into Bedlam as a temporary home.

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