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Emergency Numbers: ALL Emergencies - 911 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
	Boston Medical Center:	617-414-5267 (main=617-638-8000)
	Mass General Hospital:	617-726-2000
	New England Medical Center:	617-636-5000
	Mass Poison Control Center:	617-232-2120

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The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College (MAJ) was built in 1903 for opera, one of three Boston facilities Eben Dyer Jordan commissioned to house his favorite art form. 

It is a first class "Broadway" theatre with a proscenium opening of almost 40 feet, a working depth approaching 35 feet, full fly galleries with counterweight and hemp systems, five 4' x 8' foot traps, ample dressing rooms, an orchestra pit to accommodate as many as 50 players, and about 1,200 new seats. The sound is exceptional, and the view is unobstructed from all seats because the Majestic is the first Boston theatre engineered without pillars and such obstructions to visibility and sound. It was engineered to support sophisticated stage effects, and was the first in Boston designed to fully explore the electric light bulb and its capabilities. 

The theatre was fully restored and reopened in 2003. Its architectural importance earned the Majestic a place in both the Massachusetts and National Registers of Historic Places, and status as a Boston Historic Landmark. It has won numerous awards for both its restoration and its service to and place in the New England community.

Airport: Boston (BOS) Logan International Airport (All Major Airlines)
    Taxi or Drive to the Theatre. Be aware that Boston is a very difficult city to drive in.
    For the Subway (the "T"), locate one of the MBTA/Subway shuttle bus stops. Take the
    #22, #33, or #55 shuttle bus to Airport Station.
        Purchase a fare card with your credit card or cash, go up the escalator, and take the
    Blue Line subway "Inbound" four stops to Government Center. Transfer to the
    Green Line; take any "Westbound" train two stops to the
    Boylston Street station. Walk down hill, about one block, to the Theatre.

For Amtrak or Commuter Rail arriving at Boston's South Station, either take a taxi or take the Red Line "Inbound" to Park Street Station. Transfer there to any Green Line train going eastbound, one stop to Boylston Street Station. Walk downhill to the Theatre, about one block. You will need to purchase a fare card with your credit card or cash.

For Amtrak or Commuter Rail arriving at Boston's North Station, either take a taxi or take any Green Line train "Inbound" to Boylston Street Station. Walk downhill to the Theatre, about one block. You will need to purchase a fare card with your credit card or cash.

General Subway (the "T") information is to take the Green Line to Boylston Street station, then walk downhill to the Theatre, about one block, or the Orange Line to Chinatown station, then walk west on Boylston Street before turning left/downhill on Tremont Street. You will need to purchase a fare card with your credit card or cash. For more detailed "T" directions, please click here.

For further automobile or public transportation information, link to By Car or Subway or visit the MBTA web site.

To search online for a map, the Theatre address is 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, or click one of the links in "Driving Directions."

For further information, please contact the MAJ Technical Director.

The following directions are for trucks. Please click the above link for car or subway information.

From North of Boston via Interstate 93

Take I-93 South to Exit 24B-A toward Rt-1A North / Airport / Government Center.
  Take Exit 24-A toward Government Center, 0.1 mile.
  Turn Left onto Surface Road, signs for North End, 0.1 mile.
  Turn Right  onto State Street, 0.2 mile, which becomes Court Street.
  Turn Left onto Tremont Street. The Majestic will be on your Right in 0.6 mile.
     The Loading Door is in Allen's Alley, just before the theatre.
Google I-93 from the north map

From the South via Interstate 93

  Take I-93 North to Exit 20 toward I-90/Logan Airport/Worcester/S. Station.
  Stay Right toward I-90 West/Worcester/S. Station, 0.4 mile, following signs to South Station/Chinatown.
  Take the Exit on the Left toward South Station/Chinatown, 0.4 mile.
  Turn Left onto Kneeland Street at the end of the ramp, 0.2 mile.
  Follow the road as it swings Right and becomes Charles Street, 0.2 mile.
  Turn Right at the next light onto Boylston Street, 0.1 mile.
  Turn Right at the next light onto Tremont Street, 0.2 mile. The Majestic will be on your Right.
     The Loading Door is in Allen's Alley, just before the theatre.
Google I-93 from the south map

From the West via Interstate 90 / Mass Turnpike

Take I-90 West to Exit #22 toward Copley Square and stay right at the fork in the tunnel.
  Exit the tunnel and turn Left at the first light, onto Dartmouth Street.
  At the 2nd light turn Right onto Boylston Street. Stay Right, go through 5 lights.
  At the 6th light turn Right onto Tremont Street. The Majestic will be on your Right.
     The Loading Door is in Allen's Alley, just before the theatre.
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There is no parking adjacent to the Majestic Theatre.  However, there are many parking lots nearby and the prices are among the lowest in Boston.

Loading is through Allen's Alley, 24'-6" (7.47m) drivable width, on the north side of the Majestic. There is a covered loading dock area. It is easiest to load and unload to street level using your ramp. Two trucks may be unloaded at the same time. You may hire loaders on your own or contact the Boston Teamsters Union. Trucks must obtain a dock slot prior to loading. Provide 2 weeks notice to the MAJ-TD to secure your slot.

The Majestic is offering to artists this list of companies and individuals as a courtesy and convenience. The firms listed are located near the theatre. Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of a particular business. You can also try Web searches at www.boston.com/search/index.html and boston.citysearch.com.

Stage Crews: Licensee is responsible for hiring all crews. The Majestic does not require that you choose from a specific labor pool except for the Majestic crew chiefs and Stage Door. For detailed information refer to the Majestic House Rules. The MAJ-TD will share with you, at your request, a list of qualified student and freelance workers. If you are very selective with the respondents, you may try posting your positions at www.stagespecs.com or www.BackstageJobs.com. Other groups of workers can be recruited by contacting:
 

Union Crews: IATSE Local 11 Richard McLaughlin, Business Agent 617-426-5595

BATA (Boston Alliance of Theater Artisans) Directory: http://mysite.verizon.net/jsbuck1/betalist.htm

Concessions and Catering: The Majestic will operate or contract any concession sales in the Theatre and backstage including food, drink, alcohol, merchandise, coat check, and catering. See "Show Concessions."

Caterer for the Majestic, including hospitality backstage, is Aramark (Emerson College) Catering, 617-824-8065.
 

Cleaners:
American Cleaners 151 Tremont Street (0.24 miles) 617-426-8972	Big Load Laundry 831 Washington Street **Zip Code is 02111** (0.28 miles) 617-288-4252	Day Village Dry Cleaners 350 Tremont Street (0.27 miles) 617-423-0890
Costuming Supplies:
Sew-Low Discount Fabrics 473 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA  02141 617-661-8361	Winmil Fabrics 111 Chauncy Street Boston, MA  02111 617-542-1815
Hardware:
Backstage Hardware 21 Drydock Avenue Boston, MA  02210 617-330-1422	Charles Street Supply Co. 54 Charles Street (0.49 miles) 617-367-9046	Warren Electric & Hardware Supply Co. 470 Tremont Street (0.45 miles) 617-426-7525
Taxi Services:
Boston Cab 617-262-2227	City Cab 617-536-5100	I.T.O.A. 617-282-4000
Metro Cab 617-782-5500	Top Cab 617-266-4800	Town Taxi 617-536-5000

Restaurants:
There are more than 20 within 2 blocks of theatre. Chinatown is also close and offers a range of restaurants, including many that are open late.

Hotel Accommodations in Area:

-- 5 minute walk --

The Courtyard by Marriott Tremont House Hotel -- 617-426-1400 
The Radisson Hotel Boston -- 617-482-1800 -- 800-333-3333
Doubletree Hotel Boston -- 617-956-7900 -- 800-222-8733
Ritz-Carlton Boston Common -- 617-574-7100
Milner Hotel -- 617-426-6220 Tourist hotel
 

-- 15 minute walk --

Boston Park Plaza Hotel -- 617-426-2000 -- 800-225-2008
Taj Boston (formerly Ritz-Carlton) -- 617-536-5700
Four Seasons Hotel Boston -- 617-338-4400
Hyatt Regency Boston -- 617-912-1234
Chandler Inn Hotel -- 617-482-3450
Omni Parker House -- 617-227-8600 -- 800-843-6664

***** 30 Minute Drive: *****

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston/Cambridge -- 617-783-0090 -- 800-424-2900
Days Hotel of Boston/Brighton -- 617-254-1234
Days Inn of Boston/Brighton -- 617-254-0200
Hotel Indigo (Holiday Inn group) of Boston/Newton -- 617-969-5300
Sheraton Boston/Newton -- 617-969-3010 -- 800-325-3535
Radisson Hotel Chelmsford -- 978-256-0800 -- sales@radisson-chelmsford.com

Policies: For more complete FOH information, please link to Majestic House Rules.

• The house will open by 45 minutes prior to curtain.
• MAJ expects Show Curtain up 5 minutes after published curtain time.
• MAJ holds patrons in the lobby after curtain. MAJ House Supervisor will ask your Stage Manager to define two Late Seating times as well as the intermission starting times.
• Intermissions are typically 17 minutes. 
• There is NO SMOKING anywhere in the building.
• Artist complimentary ticket requests must be handled by company or stage manager. Artists should not approach the ticket office requesting comps.

House Operations staff needs this information as early as possible but no later than two weeks before opening. Please e-mail it to Lance_Olson@emerson.edu.

• Total Run Time
• Time to each intermission
• Length of each intermission
• Name and phone number of stage manager or tech contact during the run of the show

ADA Accessibility:

• Assisted Listening Devices: 40 FM headphones, no charge.
• Wheelchair and Transfer seating for 20 people, see "Seating Capacity" below.
• Wheelchair-accessible washrooms in lower lobby, served by elevator.
• Accessible front doors and ticket windows.
• HP Parking is on Stuart St., 150 yards from the Majestic, and free.
• For HP Parking take Tremont St to Stuart St., turn right. HP zone is marked by signs.
• Ticketing TTY: 1-888-889-8587 (212-239-2820) or relay at 617-824-8000.
• Large print signs and programs.
• Stage and dressing rooms are fully accessible.
• Drop-off passenger(s) directly in front of the theatre, ramped.

Main lobby -- 49'-9" x 12'-6" (15.16m x 3.81m)
Lower lobby with services -- 34'-0" x 11'-0" (10.36m x 3.35m)
Mezzanine lobby -- Three spaces, Main 60'-0" x 6'-0" (18.29m x 2.87m),
        South 14'-7" x 7'-6" (4.27m x 2.29m), North 13'-0" x 8'-6" (3.96 x 2.59)
Balcony lobby with services and seating -- 49-8" x 7'-0" (15.14m x 2.13m)

• Theatre commission is 20% of gross sales with no deduction for comps.
• The MAJ staff will count in merchandise before each shift and count out at the end of the night.
• Theatre must approve any item before it is offered for sale.
• Theatre must approve all set-ups and displays. You may NOT use easels or affix product to any walls.
• Sales areas are in main lobby (1), lower lobby (1), and balcony lobby (1). Some are shared with food and beverage retail.
• Sales counters are 40 inches wide by 24 inches deep.
• Please provide your own sales staff and change funds.
• Theatre must approve any mobile sellers for method of sales, inventory control, and cash handling.

• Walk-up hours M-Sa, 10am to 6pm. On performance Sundays, open 2 hours prior to curtain.
• Open until 30 minutes past published curtain on performance days.
• Cash, Master Card, Visa, American Express (no checks.)
• Phones -- Telecharge.com, 1-800-233-3123, TTY 1-888-889-8587
• MajesTix Group Sales, 617-824-8000
• Ticketing Administration, 617-824-8182, MajesTix@emerson.edu
• Web -- www.Telecharge.com or deep links from www.MAJ.org.
• Comps and artist seats via Licensee/Promoter's Production Manager.
• For more information: Majestic House Rules.

Dimensions At A Glance

Playing Area:  38'-6" (11.73m) wide x 34'-8" (10.57m) deep
38'-6"	11.73m	Proscenium Opening Width
31'-3"	9.53m	Proscenium Opening Height to Top of Arch @ Center Line
26'-3"	8.00m	Stage to the bottom of the speaker cluster
20'-0"	6.10m	Spring point of Arch
64'-5"	19.63m	Stage Right Locking Rail to Stage Left Stairs (unobstructed deck)
25'-7"	7.80m	Center Line to Stage Right 1st Gallery
24'-7"	7.52m	Center Line to Stage Left 1st Gallery
26'-7"	8.10m	Center Line to Stage Left 2nd Gallery
31'-8"	9.65m	Center Line to Locking Rail Stage Right
32'-3"	9.83m	Center Line to Stairs Stage Left
34'-8"	10.57m	Plaster line to back wall on Center Line
49'-11"	15.21m	Pinrail SL to Pinrail SR at 1st Gallery
3'-10"	1.17m	Plaster line to lip of stage on Center Line
9'-2"	2.79m	Plaster line to edge of pit infill on Center Line (kills 14 seats)
22'-4"	6.81m	Stage floor to bottom of Gallery duct (clearance)
26'-6"	8.08m	Stage Floor to 1st Gallery Floor
40'-10"	12.45m	Stage Floor to 2nd Gallery Floor
74'-2"	22.61m	Stage Floor to top of Grid, old Steel
72'-4"	22.05m	Stage Floor to top of New Steel
69'-10"	21.29m	Stage Floor to bottom of New Steel
62'-6"	19.05m	Highest batten trim
8'-0"	2.44m	Plaster Line to Center of 1st Row, Orchestra (for sight line angles)
63'-0"	19.20m	Plaster Line to Last Row, Orchestra
46'-7"	14.20m	Plaster Line to Front Edge of Mezzanine (lower balcony)
94'-6"	28.80m	Plaster Line to Back of Mezzanine (lower balcony)
52'-0"	15.85m	Plaster Line to Front Edge of (2nd) Balcony
90'-0"	27.43m	Plaster Line to Back of (2nd) Balcony
--	--	Mezzanine overhangs Orchestra at Row L
9'-1"	2.77m	Orchestra Pit Floor to Stage Floor
3'-6"	1.07m	Orchestra Pit Infill at House Level to Stage Floor

Orchestra Pit has a curved front and a flat floor, 500 sq. ft. (46.45sq m.) It accommodates as many as 50 players. Trap room doubles as musician waiting room. It is adjacent, through double doors. 4 toilets are adjacent. All spaces are wheelchair accessible.

Wenger Pit Infill adjusts from deck to house to basement; house normal is at house main seating level with 14 fixed chairs.

Music Equipment: 50 stands, 45 stand lights, 50 folding chairs.

Upright Piano: Yamaha U3 upright. Producer pays for moving and tuning. Arrange with MAJ-TD. 

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Visiting Company's/Licensee's Office: Downstage left second floor, intercom and stage monitor station, lockable with a key available to licensee. Contains a phone for incoming calls and outgoing local calls. You may use a prepaid calling card for outgoing long-distance calls.

Loading Dock: Allen's Alley is 24'-6" (7.47m) drivable width on the north side of the Majestic. Loading dock has an overhang for weather protection and room for two trucks maximum. Alley may also be used for loading, and handles two trucks if loading dock is not used. Majestic loading door on the alley is 10'w x 14'-3"h (3.05m x 4.34m).Stage is at pavement level with a sidewalk between alley and stage. Majestic has one ramp 4'-2" (1.27m) wide used to cross 3" (7.62cm) lip from stage to sidewalk. Use your ramp to get off the truck onto the pavement. Two trucks may be unloaded at the same time. You may hire loaders on your own or contact the Boston Teamsters Union. Trucks must obtain a dock slot prior to loading. Provide 2 weeks notice to the MAJ-TD to secure your slot.

Stage Door: Entrance on the north side of the theatre just past the Loading Door on Allen's Alley, secured and staffed whenever MAJ is open. There is a small waiting area for guests. 

Stage Management: The licensee may choose a stage management location as required for the show. Standard stage management location is downstage left. Because of the excellent acoustics we ask that you DO NOT CALL shows from the house. The Majestic Theatre asks that control consoles and stage management NOT use the house boxes.

Dressing Rooms: Located in the Basement just behind trap room. All have counters with make-up lights and drawers, toilets, sinks, showers, stage monitor speakers with announce, air conditioning, and are lockable. All are wheelchair accessible with elevators to stage level and below stage.
     Two (2) Chorus Rooms each 12'W x 29'L (3.66m x 8.84m), holding 18 and 21 artists.
     Two (2) Star Dressing Rooms each 9'W x 9'L (2.74m x 2.74m), holding 3 artists each. 
     Wardrobe racks: 6 @ 60-inch hanging bar, 63.5-inch hanging height, 71-inches floor to top. 

DO NOT spray shoes or paint props on the premises, in the dock area, or in Allen's Alley. If you discolor floors, fixtures, pavement, or walls, you will pay to replace the finishes.

Green Room: 14'W x 20'L (4.27m x 6.10m)
     Kitchenette, video program feed, monitor speakers with announce, Internet, high security closet.

Trap Room: Large room under stage with access to adjacent freight elevator, handicap accessible.

• SL first gallery -- 24'-7" (7.49m) from center line, floor level at 26'-6" (8.08m) above stage floor Double pin rail for traditional rope set system. Normal location for dimmer racks. 400-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208V Company Switch. Gallery runs from plaster line to back wall.
• SL second gallery -- 26'-7" (8.10m) from center line, floor level at 40'-6" (12.34m) above stage floor. Single pin rail for traditional rope system. Gallery runs from plaster line to back wall.
• SR first gallery -- 25'-7" (7.80m) from center line, floor level at 26'-6" (8.08m) above stage floor. Single pin rail for traditional rope system. Gallery runs from plaster line to back wall. Second locking rail for counterweight operation.
• SR second gallery -- 28'-0" (8.53m) from center line, floor level at 40'-10" (12.45m) above Stage floor. Single pin rail for traditional rope system. Gallery runs from plaster line to back wall.
• SR third gallery -- 28'-0" (8.53m) from center line, floor level at 63'-0" (19.20m) above stage floor. This is the Loading Gallery. Gallery runs from plaster line to back wall.

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The Majestic stage floor is engineered as a resilient, smooth floor for dance. The surface is 3/4" HDO plywood, painted flat black. It is suspended on a dynamic resilient system of 3/4" plywood over 2"x4" sleepers on 16-inch centers over 3/4" pneumatic pads on 12-inch centers -- "Airtech" pads by Airthrust International, Inc. -- over a poured concrete base. There are five removable traps. However, the surface is uninterrupted as there are no seams around the traps. To access the traps, the surface is removed and plugged (filled in) to provide the desired opening.

Producer may drill, screw, and lag into the main stage floor. Remember that there is 1-1/2" of plywood for screws and lags. You do not need long screws. All holes must be plugged, glued, cut off flush, and painted at load out. Plugs must not be longer than 3/4". Any damage to the floor will be the responsibility of the Licensee.

The stage is painted with California AllFlor Black Latex paint. Licensee may paint the stage as the show requires. However, at strike the floor must be painted back to flat black using MAJ-supplied paint paid for by Licensee. It is also the responsibility of the Licensee to repaint any damage caused by tape, scenery, work, etc. to the stage floor. Any stage floor repair or painting that is not made will be charged to the Licensee.

The orchestra pit cover is a Wenger platform system that may be raised to stage level. House normal has the pit cover at house seating level with 14 fixed chairs installed, and must be restored at load-out. The infill may not be drilled, screwed into, painted, or modified. Contact the MAJ-TD for more information.

SCENERY CONSTRUCTION AND SHOPS: MAJ prohibits building scenery on the stage, backstage, in loading areas, in Allen's Alley, or anywhere on the Premises as defined in the License Agreement. Please build your scenery off property as we may stop your call and close the Theatre otherwise. We will gladly recommend an appropriate scene shop.

DO NOT spray shoes or paint props on the premises, in the dock area, or in Allen's Alley. If you discolor floors, fixtures, pavement, or walls, you will pay to replace the finishes.

Flammable Storage and MSDS: There is a Class III rated flammable storage cabinet located in the Trap Room. One shelf 31"w x 30"d x 14"h (78.74cm x 76.20cm x 35.56cm) is available for use. Your flammable chemicals, including wardrobe and make-up supplies, must be stored there or removed from the Premises. In addition, all chemicals, compounds, and substances brought on site MUST have a current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on file with the MAJ Technical Director at least two weeks prior to their use or storage on site. This includes, but is not limited to, ALL Paints, Finishes, Lubricants, Flame Retardants, Special Effects Compounds, Adhesives, and material used for scenery (MDF, Plywood, Particle Board, etc.) All chemicals brought on site by the Licensee must be properly removed or disposed upon the load out of the production. Failure will result in fees associated with disposing of the chemicals in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Scenery and stage decorations must be certified for flammability standards by the Boston Fire Department before it may enter the Majestic. Click here for regulations.

Genie Lift and Ladders:
     1 @ 40' (12.19m) Genie Lift w/ fiberglass bucket
          MAJ Requires the use of four (4) outriggers at all times, as per OSHA regulations.
     1 @ 27' (8.23m) Type II Wood Extension A-Frame
     2 @ 12' (3.66m) Type IA Fiberglass Stepladder
     1 @ 10' (3.05m) Type IA Fiberglass Stepladder
     1 @ 6' (1.83m) Type IA Fiberglass Stepladder
     2 @ 24' (7.32m) Type IA Fiberglass Extension Ladder (for box booms)
    Any Special Setups of Ladders or Lifts MUST be approved by the MAJ TD on duty.

Folding Tables:
     1 @ 18 inches (0.46m) wide by 5 feet (1.52m) long
     4 @ 18 inches (0.46m) wide by 8 feet (2.44m) long
     4 @ 30 inches (0.76m) wide 6 feet (1.83m) long
     3 @ 30 inches (0.76m) wide 8 feet (2.44m) long

Draperies, drops, stage decorations, and scenery must be certified for flammability standards by the Boston Fire Department before entering the Majestic. Click here for regulations.

Counterweight Linesets:

	47 Counterweight Linesets
	All Linesets are single purchase
	Linsets operate from stage floor at Stage Right, 32'- 6" (9.91m) from Center Line
	and also from the First Gallery Stage Right, 32'-6" (9.91m) from Center Line
	Loading rail height above deck is 63'-0" (19.20m)
	Batten pipe is 1.5" (3.81cm) I.D. Schedule 40 Steel
	Batten length	45'-0"	13.72m
	Batten pipe weight	60 lbs	27.22kg
	Capacity evenly weighted	1,000 lbs	453.6kg
	Maximum point load	150 lbs	68.04kg
	Number of counterweights:
	482 "full bricks"	42 lbs*	19.05kg*
	263 "half bricks"	21 lbs*	9.53kg*
	Batten travel:
	Maximum height	62'-6"	19.05m
	Lowest height	4'-6"	1.37m
	Total travel	58'-0"	17.68m
			* weights are approximate

Traditional Rope (Hemp) System:
     Pin Rails at both SR and SL galleries
     Pin rails are 30'-5" (9.27m) above stage floor
     Steel grid is 74'-2" (22.61m) above stage floor
     Maximum out trim for hemp set is 69'-0" (21.03m)
     Head Blocks SL for hemp sets, 3 ropes per set (over SL gallery deck)
     Capacity of each set is 500lbs (226.80kg)
     5 "Unistrut" troughs for upright sheaves. Distance from SL Head Blocks:

	1st trough	4'-3"	1.30m	Pick lines from Stage Left
	2nd trough	11'-9"	3.58m	Short line
	3rd trough	27'-9"	8.46m	Mid line
	4th trough	43'-9"	13.34m	Long line
	5th trough	52'-11"	16.13m	Pick lines at Stage Right

Consult MAJ-TD for sheave types and quantities.

Stage Soft Goods Inventory:

ALL soft goods and scenery must be certified for flammability standards by the Boston Fire Department before it may enter the Majestic. Click here for regulations.

1	Majestic Main Curtain, 2 @ 24'w x 33'-6"h (7.32m x 10.21m), manual guillotine, split on center, fullness, page tabs, offstage cable guides. Maroon with Gold accents on bottom.
12	Black side tab panels 4'w x 24'-6"h (1.22m x 7.47m), hung from side tab ADC tracks, with rollers.  NOT MOVEABLE.
5	Black Borders 50'w x 12'h (15.24m x 3.66m) flat with pipe pocket.
1	Black Borders 50'w x 15'h (15.24m x 4.57m) flat with pipe pocket.
5 sets (10)	Black Legs 12'w x 32'h (3.66m x 9.75m) flat with bottom chain.
1 set (2)	Black Legs 12'w x 36'h (3.66m x 10.97m) flat with bottom chain.
1	Full Stage Black Out in 2 panels 25'w x 36'h (7.62m x 10.97m), flat with bottom chain.
1	White, seamless natural cyclorama 50'w x 36'h (15.24m x 10.97m), with bottom pipe pocket.
1	Black Scrim, full stage, 45'w x 32'h (13.72m x 9.75m) with bottom pipe pocket.
1	White Scrim, full stage, 45'w x 32'h (13.72m x 9.75m) with bottom pipe pocket.
1	White Leno-filled scrim, 50'w x 36'h (15.24m x 10.97m), with bottom pipe pocket.

Primary Company Switch for production dimmer power is located on stage left 1st Gallery. 400-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt with CamLok panel-mount connectors. Ground and neutral are reversed. 1 ground, 2 neutral, 1 each of phases A, B, C. If you wish to use CamLok "Ts," you must use jumpers because the panel jacks are spaced too closely for Ts.

Secondary Company Switch is located on deck, downstage left. 800-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt with bare-end tie in. Phases A, B, C & Neutral accept up to four (4) 750MCM (4/0).  Ground accepts up to five (5) 600MCM (4/0). All tie-ins must be done by Majestic staff.

Company Switch / Distribution Panel is located on deck, down stage left. 90-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt with CamLok tails. Distribution panel ties in by CamLoks and contains:
     3 @ 20-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt Hubble Twist-Lock, NEMA L21-20P
     1 @ 30-amp, 3-phase, 4-wire, 208volt Hubble Twist-Lock, NEMA L16-20 (chain motor power)
     6 @ 15-amp, single-phase, 3-wire, 120volt, duplex U-ground, straight blade outlets
        (a total of twelve receptacles)

Power to Distributed Dimmer Sticks: Sixteen 20-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt Hubble Twistlock NEMA L21-20P, dedicated to Front-of-House dimming.
     4 located at each box boom position
     4 located at Mezzanine (lower balcony) rail position
     3 located at each truss tower position
     5 located at catwalk lighting position, rear of (2nd) Balcony.

Deck AC: Eight circuits of 20-amp, single-phase, 3-wire, 120volt, duplex U-ground, straight blade receptacles.
     1 circuit located downstage right, under breaker panel.
     1 circuit located downstage left, to right of breaker panel.
     1 circuit, outlets located under all up stage & stage left perimeter lights.
     3 circuits, outlets located in orchestra pit.
     2 circuits, outlets located in upper balcony, one at each follow spot position.

Other circuits are available. Please contact the MAJ-TD with your needs

Shore Power is located in the loading dock and may be used for audio or video production vehicles, motors, etc. Cable run to stage is approximately 75 feet (22.86m). Approximately 25 feet (7.62m) of OSHA-approved cable bridges will need to be provided. Two disconnects of 200-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt with both CamLoks and bare end tie-in. All tie-ins must be done by Majestic staff.

Additional Disconnects: There are two other bare end tie-in disconnects at the Loading Dock, one 400-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt and one 200-amp, 3-phase, 5-wire, 120/208volt. These require extra planning and may not always be available for use. Please contact the MAJ-TD. All tie-ins must be done by Majestic staff.

General Considerations:

• MAJ requires all units & accessories to be safety cabled to the hanging positions.
• MAJ recommends using cardboard color frames overhead.
• Cardboard frames must be used Front of House or the frames must have safety cables.
• All special setups require the approval of the MAJ Technical Director.
• All special setups in the house also require the approval of the Theatre Manager.

Followspots: 2 @ Robert Juliat "Topaze" -- For Topaze specifications PDF click here.
     Throw is 93 feet (28.35 meters) to center at plaster line.
     $3.00 per hour, per unit lamp charge

Mezzanine Rail: The position is on the front of the Mezzanine (lower balcony).
     1-1/2" (3.81cm) schedule 40 steel pipe
     The position is approximately 40'-0" long (12.19m)
     On center line distance from plaster is approximately 45'-0" (13.72m)
     Height from stage level:  14'-0" (4.27m)
     Throw distance along center line to plaster is approximately 44'-0" (13.41m)
     Dimming: Four (4) IPS-DS-1206 PC (6 x 1.2k) Intelligent Dimmer Strips
        with 20-amp, 3-pin female stage pin (2P&G) receptacles
     DMX Channels: 133-156, numbered Stage Left to Right

(2nd) Balcony Rear Catwalk: Technicians must use the installed fall arrest protection while working on the Balcony Rear position. The position is mounted to the wall at the rear of the Balcony. There is a single pipe for hanging.

Truss Towers: Technicians must use the installed fall arrest protection while working on Truss Towers. The positions are vertical triangular trusses located at the front of the (2nd) Balcony, one on either side.

Lighting Inventory:
     Majestic FOH lighting inventory for the Box Booms, Truss Towers, and Balcony Rear Catwalk
        lighting positions is specified above, by position.
     Mezzanine Rail has no installed lights.
     Additional Instruments not in House Normal:
        Twelve ETC Source 4 PAR with lenses for WFL/ MFL/ NSP/ VNSP
        A few additional ETC Source 4 ellipsoidal lamps may be available. Contact MAJ-TD to rent.

Additional Lighting Instrument Information
     Each production rents or brings its own package of units, cabling, and dimmers.
     Majestic DWG and PDF drawings represent "House Normal" for each hanging position.
     Producers who make changes must restore to House Normal at load out.

Booms: 6 @ 50-lb bases with 21' threaded pipes. Show must install proper safety stays and guy lines. NOTE: Use of pipe for booms decreases inventory for batten use. 

Work lights: Overstage works should be included in each rental package.  . 

Curtain Warmers: Two @ 575w Source 4 PAR MFL, one on each Truss Tower.

Lighting control:

DMX channels 1-156 are reserved for MAJ house lights and IPS System. Most road dimmers starting DMX address is 201.

MAJ Console is an ETC Express 250 w/UPS and flat screen monitor.  There is a rental charge for its use. Producers may bring in their own consoles. 

Control Location: MAJ asks that control consoles such as lighting and sound NOT be placed on stage in locations that restrict access to breaker panels, time clocks, and MAJ control racks.

MAJ also asks control consoles and stage management NOT to use the house boxes stage left or right. There is no permanent wiring of any kind to these locations.

The show may place lighting control, sound control, and stage management locations as required on a per show basis. The standard light board locations are rear orchestra stage left (kills 12 seats,) downstage left offstage, and 1st gallery stage left. The Standard Sound board locations are rear orchestra stage left (kills 12 seats) and downstage left offstage. 

LAN Wiring:

There is Category 5 unshielded twisted pair ("Ethernet") wire throughout the building for use by the Licensee. The 10BaseT wiring complies with the TIA568-A standard. It is compatible with ETCnet, ETCnet2, and StrandNET. It uses the RJ-45 standard 8-pin modular plug and jack.

Jack locations are:
    "FOH Attic" (not normally accessible)
    "Rear Wall" (2nd Balcony Rear)
    "Boom HR" and "Boom HL" (Truss Towers)
    "Mezz Rail"
    "Gallery SL" (most common position for dimmer racks and light console)
    "Tech Table 1" and "Tech Table 2" (orchestra seating, center Row J)
    Two downstage left in the house rack

For more information or clarification beyond this description please contact Rick Brenner, the MAJ Audio Supervisor (617) 824-8728. Please also inquire about the standard weekly use fee involved in using the system.

Audio System Description:

The Majestic Theatre Sound System is comprised of a Center Cluster hung in the proscenium arch that provides coverage for the mezzanine (2 x EAW MQ-1364) and the rear orchestra section (EAW MQ-1364) as well as the low frequency cabinet (EAW TD-412) for the entire theatre. There are side fill loud speakers (2 x EAW JF-290) mounted to the proscenium at the orchestra level to provide a stereo image. A front fill system (4xEAW JF-60) on the apron of the stage fills in the first few rows below the coverage pattern of the main cluster and helps to locate sound from the stage. Four delay speakers (4 x EAW JF-80) are mounted in the ceiling of the Mezzanine and two loud speakers (4 x EAW AS690e) per side on each side of the (2nd) Balcony. Soundweb processors that are preconfigured for optimal equalization and time alignment digitally control all of these systems.

The system includes permanent wiring flexible enough to accommodate events ranging from a few microphones to productions using up to 24 (of 60 available) mic lines. Microphone lines are accessed through 12 channel stage boxes that plug into multi-pin connectors on panels located in the Orchestra Pit (panel #C121: two 12-channel connectors), Stage Left (C102) and Stage Right (C101). In addition the panels contain a 12-ch line level multi-pin connector that terminates at the patch bay. The 48 microphone lines in C101 (stage right), C102 (stage left), and C121 (Orchestra pit), normal through the patch bay in the main amplifier room to four 12-ch multi-pin connectors in a panel located in the plenum (C171) below the house rear mix position. Two of these multi-pin connectors can be connected to multi-pin-to-fan cables (the theater owns two 12-channel multi-pin-to-fan cables) and pulled up through access holes in the floor at the rear house mix position to provide 24 microphone lines for connection to a console. A 16-ch fan-to-multi-pin connects console outputs to the system inputs at the same plenum panel. Fan channels #1-8 (female XLR-3) normal through the patch panel to the 8 system digital signal processing (DSP) inputs, and #9-16 (1/4" TRS (balanced phone connector)) terminate at the patch bay for other uses.

The plenum panel (C171) also provides 12 combination XLR/TRS connectors, 10 of which normal through the patch bay to 10 channels of amplifiers whose outputs can be patched to 20 available loudspeaker receptacles located at panels C101 (stage right), C102 (stage left), C121 (Orchestra pit), and C171 (plenum), all with four each, and the on stage left and right first galleries (2 each). Intercom, Video, and TV connectors are also available on C101 (stage right), C102 (stage left), C121 (Orchestra pit), and C171 (plenum) panels. Available at plenum, panel C171 is a multi-pin connector for a portable communications station normally used during rehearsals at the center house tech position, which duplicates the function of the backstage left panel, including Intercom, Stage Announce, Priority page to Backstage monitor systems, Backstage Program Mute, and Audience Recall Start.

Downloads:

• Audio Input Panels Documentation 
• Audio Output Panel Documentation
• Audio Ground Plan DWG / PDF

The standard mix position is in the rear of the house right orchestra seating section, rows P and Q seats 2-12. There are four floor pockets in this location to access the system panel in the plenum located directly below the mix position.

Other Control Locations: MAJ asks that control consoles such as sound and lighting NOT be placed on stage in locations that restrict access to breaker panels, time clocks, and MAJ control racks.

MAJ also asks control consoles and stage management NOT to use the house boxes stage left or right. There is no permanent wiring of any kind to these locations.

Audio System Operation:

System operation can be as simple as a few microphones connected to a built-in automatic mixer or an outboard single output manual mixer routed as one mix to all 8 sub-systems, as complex as 24 microphones independently routed through an outboard mixer as 8 separate mixes to 8 predefined sub-systems, or a number of variations in between. Eleven presets have been provided to accommodate numerous possible requirements visiting road shows might have. These presets are selected by a pushbutton panel in the main amplifier rack. Presets 1 through 8 relate to the number of separate feeds into the system from the Console Output multi-pin fan; the more feeds, the more control the console operator has over the separate sub-systems. Preset 1 requires only 1 input to feed all 8 sub-systems (output fan connector #1); preset 2 requires 2 inputs (output fan connector #'s 1&2); etc. The configurations are as follows:

Preset 1:
  Fan #1 = All 8 sub-systems.

Preset 2:
  Fan #1 = House Left Fill
  Fan #2 = House Right Fill
  Sum of Fan #1&2 = Stage Lip, Mezzanine Fill, Balcony Fill, Cluster All

Preset 3:
  Fan #1 = House Left Fill
  Fan #2 = House Right Fill
  Fan #3 = Stage Lip, Mezzanine Fill, Balcony Fill, Cluster All

Preset 4:
  Fan #1 = House Left Fill
  Fan #2 = House Right Fill
  Fan #3 = Stage Lip
  Fan #4 = Mezzanine Fill, Balcony Fill, Cluster All

Preset 5:
  Fan #1 = House Left Fill
  Fan #2 = House Right Fill
  Fan #3 = Stage Lip
  Fan #4 = Mezzanine Fill & Balcony Fill
  Fan #5 = Cluster All

Preset 7:
  Fan #1 = House Left Fill
  Fan #2 = House Right Fill
  Fan #3 = Stage Lip
  Fan #4 = Mezzanine Fill
  Fan #5 = Balcony Fill
  Fan #6 = Cluster Low Frequency
  Fan #7 = Cluster Lower & Upper Mid/Hi Frequency

Preset 8:
  Fan #1 = House Left Fill
  Fan #2 = House Right Fill
  Fan #3 = Stage Lip
  Fan #4 = Mezzanine Fill
  Fan #5 = Balcony Fill
  Fan #6 = Cluster Low Frequency
  Fan #7 = Cluster Lower Mid/Hi Frequency
  Fan #8 = Cluster Upper Mid/Hi Frequency

Presets 9, 10, and 11 disable the Fan inputs and, instead, enable an 8 input automatic mixer whose inputs are located down stage right at panel C101, XLR Mic Inputs E1-E4, and down stage left at panel C102, XLR Mic Inputs E5-E8. The presets feed these microphones to the sub-systems as follows:

Preset 9:
   Mics E1-8 to HL, HR, Stage Lip, Full Cluster, Mezzanine, and Balcony

Preset 10:
   Mics E1-8 to HL, HR, Stage Lip, Full Cluster, and Mezzanine (NO Balcony)

Preset 11:
   Mics E1-8 to HL, HR, Stage Lip, and Full Cluster (NO Mezzanine or Balcony)

SELECTING A PRESET DE-SELECTS THE PREVIOUSLY ACTIVE PRESET

Button #12:
   This is NOT a preset. It is a MUTE Switch that interrupts the program feed to the Front of House and Back of House monitor systems, as well as the Hearing Assistance System (normally derived from whatever is fed to the Cluster Lower Mid/Hi sub-system) and replaces it with a feed from the Mezzanine Rail Monitor Microphone. In normal operation (un-muted, LED OFF), the Monitor systems automatically switch to the Mezzanine Rail Microphone in the absence of signal to the Lower Cluster (i.e. Console Outputs Muted.)

Audio Intercom System  Description:

The Communication System consists of a 4-channel Clear-Com MS-440 Master Station located in the down stage left floor rack (PCP) wired to receptacles in the stage right (C101), stage left (C102), orchestra pit (C121), rear mix position (C171), and house center (C172) connector panels as well as individual 4-channel receptacle plates located throughout the theatre for use with Clear Com belt packs and headsets. Using the stage PCP rack also provides a front panel latching switch to "Mute" program audio to the backstage system when required, as well as a switch to start playback of a digitally recorded "Audience Recall" message in the front-of-house Lobby system, automatically overriding the Lobby program source, (VCR or Theatre Program, selectable in the Box Office, which also has an "Audience Recall Start" button. Note that House Management MUST initiate audience recall, as they are the only personnel able to assess crowd and safety situations in the house.). A Telex 4-station wireless intercom system can be connected to any one of the 4 Clear-Com channels by patching directly into the MS-440 in the back of the PCP rack.

The "Announce" button on the MS-440 allows a microphone or headset connected to the station to page into the dressing room/backstage program monitor system by muting program and overriding volume controls in the "Trap" and "Ready" rooms and in the stage left offices during pages.

A Clear-Com RM-440 remote station (A) in a portable rack that also contains "Program Mute" and "Audience Recall Start" switches can be connected via a multi-pin cable to the plenum C171 panel to provide all of the functions of the PCP rack station at the Center House Mix location during rehearsals.

The Majestic wireless intercom main station is a Telex BTR700 with an RF frequency range of 518-608MHz for the TX and 614-740MHz for the RX. There are 4 wireless beltpacks and each gets an individual TX freq in the 614-740MHz range to talk independently to the main station and they all listen to the same RX freq in the 518-608MHz range. Basically you need one frequency in the 518-608MHz range and four in the 614-740MHz range. The Telex does have a handy "Clearscan" function that can effectively be used to search for unused frequencies.

Intercom Channels  Allocation:

Clear-Com 4 Channel intercom system w/MS-440 Base Station.
     Channel A is for general communication to run crew.
     Channel B is usually set aside for Lighting.
     Channel C is usually A/V.
     Channel D is reserved for house management communications.

01 @ Clear Com 4 Channel intercom system MS-440 Base Station
01 @ Clear Com RM 440 Four Channel Remote station A in a rack as mentioned
01 @ Clear Com RM 440 Four Channel Remote station B Stand alone
17 @ Clear Com RS501 Single Channel Belt Pack
01 @ Clear Com RS502 Dual Channel Belt Pack
11 @ Clear Com CC95 Single Muff Headset (Black)
02 @ Clear Com CC85 Single Muff headset (Black)
01 @ Clear ComCC75B Single Muff Headset (Blue)
01 @ Clear Com CC240B Double Muff Headset
05 @ Clear Com HS-6 Telephone Handsets
01 @ Clear Com KB-112 Speaker Station
02 @ Clear Com KB-211 Speaker Station
02 @ Clear Com KB-212 Speaker Station
01 @ Clear Com Compatible Call light Strobe unit
04 @ Telex RadioCom TR700 Wireless Belt Pack
04 @ Telex PH-1 Headset for wireless intercom
01 @ Telex RadioCom BTR700 Wireless Base Station

Audio Monitor System:

The 70 volt monitor system is powered by a 4-channel QSC CX204 amplifier. This amplifier powers front of house, lounge, and upper lobby audio monitors and the back stage and dressing room monitors. Each back stage speaker location is equipped with a volume control for adjusting the local level. The front of house monitor volume levels can be adjusted in the House Manager's office (be aware that access to this panel is limited to times when the box office is open). A Soundweb processor that is preconfigured to send program information to all the locations controls the system. The program feed is variable and can be fed from one microphone on the mezzanine rail or independent feeds can be sent into each channel of the amplifier directly (Doing this bypasses the Soundweb). The monitor system is also equipped with a recall sampler that is used to play short audio files to alert the patrons to take their seats. If an independent feed is intended for each monitor location it will be required that the recall sampler be fed into the outboard show console and assigned to the front of house monitor system.

Assisted Listening System:

The theatre is equipped with a Williams Sound personal PA deluxe system 300. This is an FM transmitter and receiver package that is fed from the microphone located on the mezzanine rail, or an independent feed can be routed directly into the system.

Assisted Listening Devices Inventory:

01 @ T20 transmitter
48 @ R19 receivers
48 @ HED 021 headphones
06 @ NKL 001 neck loops for use with Tswitch enabled hearing aids

Closed Circuit Video System:

The Video System at the Majestic Theatre consists of a video camera on the Mezzanine rail and a VHS VCR, a video patch bay, and distribution amplifiers in a wall-mounted rack in the main sound system amplifier room for routing signals to/from receptacles on the C101 (stage right), C102 (stage left), C121 (orchestra pit) and C171 (plenum) connector panels; connector plates on the front of the mezzanine and orchestra pit ceiling; and video monitors in the video rack and the downstage left floor rack. By default, the mezzanine camera feeds Video Input 1 on both monitors. Video Input 2 is reserved for other uses such as an IR mezzanine rail camera or Pit Conductor camera. At the downstage left floor rack, Video Input 3 is used in S-video mode for the output of a Scan-Converter for display of lighting system VGA signals when equipment with that capability is used. The VCR modulated RF output (ch 3) is also available at these monitors and at the TV connectors on the system connector panels, although VCR playback is primarily intended for use in the Lobby and Lounge LCD displays. If the "Play" button is pressed and held for several seconds, until the word "play" flashes on screen, the VCR will automatically rewind and replay a tape up to 100 times. If camera video is patched into the VCR Video Input and the VCR Input is selected as L-1, then the Lobby & Lounge LCD panels will display the camera image when no tape is playing.

Video Recording:

MAJ has empty cable passes installed between nine camera positions in the auditorium and the basement under the seats, with an additional cableway from there to the loading dock area. At the dock the show can either cable directly to a "B Truck" or into a patch bay that connects to the television production control room in Emerson College's Tufte Performance and Production Center. Shore power of two 200 amp, 3-phase disconnects is available in the loading dock.

Camera locations are:
     1 -- Onstage (downstage left alcove)
     2 & 3 -- Orchestra pit, foot of each aisle
     4 & 5 -- Lower boxes, orchestra sides
     6, 7, 8, & 9 -- Orchestra section, last row, Right-Center-Center-Left
     10 -- Mezzanine Rail center (robotic camera permanently installed)
     11 & 12 -- Upper boxes, orchestra sides
     13 -- (2nd) Balcony, front house right at truss tower (permanent wide shot camera installed)
     14 -- (2nd) Balcony back center

Any additional camera locations that require running cable across traffic aisles or touching any ornamental plaster or historic finishes will be discouraged and will require SPECIFIC WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE MAJ THEATRE MANAGER BEFORE INSTALLATION.

For more information or clarification beyond this description please contact Rick Brenner, the MAJ Audio Supervisor (617) 824-8728.  Please also inquire about the standard weekly use fee for the system.

The Cutler Majestic Theatre video projection and switching system is comprised of a 10,000 lumen LCD video projector, a video switcher/scaler, a 15' X 20' projection screen and Cat5 video converters for transmitting video signals from multiple control locations. The Majestic can provide a DVD player and/or a laptop computer with Microsoft PowerPoint as video playback sources. The video projector may be configured with either of two lenses, and is capable of a wide range of image sizes depending on screen location and lens choice. The video switcher/scaler is a true multi-standard video to RGBHV scaler and a seamless presentation switcher capable of seven inputs of various types. Other special features include, video blanking, video freeze, and picture-in-picture insert. Rental of additional or other playback sources can be arranged as needed for an additional cost. The video projection system is normally in storage and will require installation prior to usage. The video projector is typically mounted on the mezzanine rail with a custom projector platform. Other projection locations may be possible depending on compliance with Majestic house rules.

Video Projection and Switching System Inventory:
 

• Eiki LC-XT3 10,000 Lumen Video Projector -- http://www.eiki.com/Products/LC-XT3

• Lenses:  http://www.eiki.com/Products/LensCalculator/Default.aspx
• Eiki AH-21102 2.98" - 3.84"
• Eiki AH-22051 3.82" - 5.16"

• V-Shutter, DMX Controlled projector dowser.

http://www.vshutter.com/
 
• Kramer VP-724XL Video Switcher/Scaler -- 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com/indexes/item.asp?name=VP-724xl

• Extron Versatools MTP 15HD RS Series CAT5 transmitter and receiver -- 

http://www.extron.com/download/files/userman/MTP_15HD_RS_D.pdf

• Da-Lite 15'x20' Truss Deluxe Projection Screen -- 

http://www.da-lite.com/products/product.php?cID=11&pID=303

• Toshiba SD-4980SU DVD Video Player -- 

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/product.asp?model=SD-4980

It is possible to record both an audio archive and a video archive at the same time. However, the recording equipment set-up must be in the same location and use the same recording technician.

Audio Archive Recording:

The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College offers a professional audio archiving service for a reasonable cost. The audio archive is recorded with professional quality microphones and available in CD format. The microphones are placed on the Mezzanine rail and will capture a clear stereo image of your entire performance. The recording levels and quality will be monitored continuously by a dedicated recording technician. The CD master recording will be available immediately following your performance. Additional copies will be available for an additional cost. The use of the CD recorder is also available for direct recording from your sound mixing console if you would prefer. Consultation on your audio archive recording is always available by contacting the Cutler Majestic Theatre Audio Supervisor, Rick Brenner, at 617-824-8728 or Richard_Brenner@emerson.edu.

Video Archive Recording:

The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College offers a professional video archiving service for a reasonable cost. The video archive is recorded with a professional quality, fully robotic video camera, a robotic camera controller, and a multi format video recorder capable of recording to Hard Drive or DVD. The video camera can remain at a static focus for the entire performance or the robotic camera controller can be programmed with up to fifty preset memory locations with an operator remotely controlling the camera from an offstage location. The audio will be recorded with professional quality microphones located on the Mezzanine rail and will capture a clear stereo image of your entire performance. Alternatively, a direct feed from your audio console may be input to the video recorder if preferred. Audio levels and video quality will be monitored continuously by a dedicated recording technician. A DVD master recording will be available about 30min after the performance. Additional copies will be available for an additional cost. Consultation on your video archive recording is always available by contacting the Cutler Majestic Theatre Audio Supervisor, Rick Brenner, at 617-824-8728 or Richard_Brenner@emerson.edu.

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All Special Effects must be approved by the MAJ Technical Director and the Boston City Fire Department. These include, but are not limited to, candles, confetti, streamers and snow and petal drops.

MSDS forms on all chemicals used in special effects are required to be on file with the MAJ Technical Director two weeks prior to their use.

A Boston City Fire Department Special Effects Permit must obtained for all atmospheric effects including Dry Ice, Smoke, Fog, and Haze. Contact MAJ Technical Director for more info. 

Smoke, Fog, Haze, and other atmospheric effects require the zoning out of particle smoke detectors in the house and HVAC systems. This zoning out also requires a Boston Fire Department detail to be on site during all hours of the "Zone Out". There will be a service charge for each time the detectors are zoned out and every time they are zoned back in. Scheduling the alarm zone in/out is handled by the MAJ Technical Director. The MAJ will also obtain the Fire Department detail and bill you for the cost. The MAJ Technical Director must be notified a minimum of two weeks prior to any zone out requirements. Additional information is available from the MAJ Technical Director.

Use of firearms on stage FIRST requires the approval of the Emerson College Board of Directors. A firearm also requires approval from the Boston Police Department, a supervisory person licensed to carry firearms in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and may require a Boston Special Effects Permit. Please contact the MAJ Technical Director for more information.