The End of the Affair







Lyric Opera of Kansas City Contacts:
Tracy Davis
Director of Production
816-471-4933, x141, tmdavis@kcopera.org


Keith Brumley
Director of Design & Technical Production
816-471-4933, x146, kbrumley@kcopera.org

Production Information:

Stage Director: Kristine McIntyre
Set Designer: R. Keith Brumley
Costume Designer: Rental from Houston Grand Opera & Seattle Opera
Lighting Designer: Nicholas Cavallaro
Stage Manager: Erin Thompson
Built by: Lyric Opera Scene Shop
Year Built: 2007

Rental Costs:
Available upon request.

Extended Rental Surcharge:
The rental fee is based on a maximum of 5 performances. A fee of $1,500.00 will be charged for each additional performance. Shows on a revolving repertory system will be at a cost of $1,000.00 per performance, in addition to the rental fee.

Technical Information:

Lyric Stage width: 75'
Preferred Stage width: Show Deck
Lyric Stage depth: 35' + 5' of apron
Preferred Stage depth: Show Deck
Show Deck/Flooring: Show Deck: 31'6" deep x 68' wide
Upstage Extension: 10'6" wide, 15' deep
Additional Space requirements: N/A
Line sets for scenery: 7 + 6 for snow bags
Line sets for electrics: 8
Tallest Deck Piece: 22' 9" (SL House)
Tallest Flying Piece (soft): 30' (Church ruins scrim)
Tallest Flying Piece (hard): 23' 6" (Church Interior Portal)
Heaviest Flying Piece (hard): 450 lbs (Church Interior Portal)

Props/Scenic Elements Included:
Bench, Street lights, Parkis’ desk, Phonograph, Armchair, Drinks table, Sarah box (with 3 seagull feathers, doll, 4 seashells, compass, 2 small girls’ diaries, tin cup and spoon, 4 marbles, coin, and photograph), Side table, 2 Rugs, Maurice’s desk & desk chair, Typewriter, Writing lamp, Dresser, Bed (with Bedding), Stool, 2 Pews, & Votive.

Items Not Included:
(2) Black Out Drops, Black Scrim, Black Masking, Snow Bags

Crew Requirements:
The following crew sizes and hours were used for scenery load-in - the number may vary for the renting company depending on its own theatre and production schedule. The Lyric Opera of Kansas City pre-hangs electrics before scenery load-in.

LOAD-IN RUN STRIKE
Carpenters: 8 8 8
# of Hours: 16   8
Props: 3 3 3
# of Hours: 16   8
Fly Rail: 2 2 2
# of Hours: 16   8
Electrics: 2 2 2
# of Hours: 16   8

NOTE: The renting company is required to provide round trip airfare and hotel accommodations for the technical supervisor. This show requires technical supervisor assistance as follows: 2 days for load in (16 hours) and 1 day for load out (8 hours).

Scenery Notes:
Downstage right and left platforms over hang orchestra pit by 6'. This creates an overall playing position 64' off stage right and left, with apron access below proscenium line.

Transportation:
This set requires 2 (two), 48 foot air ride hi cube trucks, equipped with E-track or logistic posts; load bars or straps; and packing blankets. The renting company assumes all responsibility for transportation. Transportation may be arranged through the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

Insurance:
The renting company must supply the Lyric Opera of Kansas City with a certificate of insurance for $200,000 (two hundred thousand dollars).