For all you teams getting ready to set THE SOLAR STAGE: we have some specifics for you regarding the challenge site. Here is a message from our Challenge Master:
1) LOCATION of VENUE: Corporate Landing Middle School’s auditorium. (Standard classrooms there can’t be darkened sufficiently, so our challenge will take place in the auditorium.)
2) LIGHTING LEVELS: Total darkness can be achieved.
- There are two “House Light” controls – one in back (for audience lighting), and one at rear of the stage.
- When the Announcer begins the announcement, the first item will be for the “Door Holder” to turn out the rear house lights (leaving only the stage house lights).
- When the team signals the Lighting Appraiser (who will be located behind a side curtain at the rear of the stage), the Lighting Appraiser will turn out the Stage Lights (this may require 3-4 steps to get there).
- If possible, the main aisles in the audience seating area which lead to the exit doors will be outlined by Christmas rope lights for emergencies.
- House lighting will remain off until the end of the performance or the end of the 8-minute time slot, whichever comes first. Then appraisers will turn on both sets of House Lights.
3) DOORS: Signs will be posted at audience entrances and at team entrance to make everyone aware that during the 8-minute performance, DOORS WILL ABSOLUTELY REMAIN CLOSED (except for emergency).
4) POWER: A 3-pronged extension cord with one outlet will be available at the side of the performing area, plugged into the side of the stage (where a curtain operator would normally stand). Normal school power will be provided at this site. If your solution isn’t tripping the circuits at your practice area in your home or school, then it shouldn’t trip the circuits at the school.
IF YOUR SOLUTION TRIPS THE POWER CIRCUITS:
- Your performance will continue for the duration of the 8 minutes or until the performance is complete, and the entrances will remain closed except for school custodial personnel. At least 2 Appraisers will have been given battery-powered flashlights, which they will then turn on to allow the team to continue the performance. Every attempt will be made to restore the power during that time; however, if it is not possible to restore the power during that time, your scores for Technical Lighting (if you're using the extension cord provided at the side of the stage) would likely be affected. Any battery-operated Technical Lighting could still be evaluated, however, as that would not be affected.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our challenge masters, Jean Mann or Kathy Brunick
We can't wait to see your BRIGHT solutions!!! :)
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