Sephora Schembri
Theatre name
The Palace Theatre
Type of theatre
Proscenium
Address
109 Tarxien Road Paola, Malta
Capacity
~ 300 people
Total Area Architect
Dr. D Mintoff
Designer
Mr R. V Cremona
Year of construction
1958
Present theatre manager
Mr. Mark Farrugia
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1958 start of construction
1962 started being used. -popular nightlife hotspot throughout the 60’s -used for balls/weddings/ rock and roll -standing capacity of approximately 1000 -Ended use of non-ground floors due to intense stress on hanging mezzanines
-Replacing of original curtains to fireproof curtains for main stage. -Removal of extra curtains covering doors due to possible fire hazards.
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__ Installing of 6 Bingo monitors along perimeter of foyer for Bingo gaming, which is current main use for theatre
- Installation of internal heater and abandonment of squirrel vent ducts due to local voltage -Removal of “police room” next to entrance, used for crowd control during nightlife.
-Removal of roof tethered fans, replaced with regular fans along the perimeter Replacing of changing rooms to storage rooms due to lack of need.
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Occasionally also used for concerts and performances Nosnow/noalps Moving Mountains February 17th 2017
How far are the dressing rooms from the stage?
C
down the stairs, on the left side of the stage 2 on the ground floor :one on each side: female right: male left
toilets
Y
B
showers (with hot and cold water)
N
D
hand basins
Y
B
an intercom to communicate between dressing room and:
N
D
stage manager
N
E
temporary [only when there is performance]
lighting box
Y
B
permanent location: on the right side of the hall: next to the entrance
production desk
N
E
temporary [only when there is performance]
mirrors
Y
B
in the bathrooms: in foyer [mirrored walls]
make up consoles
N
D
hanging space
N
E
temporary [only when there is performance]
individual changing cubicles
N
C
1 dressing room, next to te stage
kitchenette
Y
B
in the bars
kettle facilities
Y
A
in the bar
fridge
Y
A
in the bar
heaters
Y
A
petrol generated: first floor: at the back
fans
Y
A
during the summer
air conditioning
N
D
green room
N
D
Is there a room for warmups with handbar and mirror facility?
N
D
Is there a stage management station?
N
E
temporary [only when there is performance]
lighting grid:
Y
B
within the lighting box
no. of outlets
2
A
3 phase
1
18
situated where
in the toilets
red room : police: interrogtion room
refer to lighting box
lanterns fresnels
N
D
pcs
N
D
profiles
N
D
parcans
N
D
floods
Y
4
A
2 old: 2 new
LEDs
Y
50
A
40 around the border of the stage: 10 on the first floor
moving heads
N
D
safety chains
N
D
rigging clamps
N
D
g- clamps
N
D
cables
N
D
colour frames
N
D
colour changers do lanterns have safety chains? Are these in use?
N N
D D
Are lighting bars movable?
N
D
What is their weight load?
D
Is there a patching bay?
N
D
Are there stage plans?
N
E
Are the lighting positions marked?
N
D
ladders :
Y
wooden
Y
B
metal
Y
B
tallscopes
N
D
hydraulic platforms
N
D
WIFI/internet
N
D
data projection facilities
N
D
can a projector be hung or does it have to be on the floor?
Y
temporary [ only when there is performance]
aluminium
other there are ‘slots’ at the back of the theatre on the first floor which were intended to be used floor
can projection be done from: front
N
back
Y
Are light and sound on two different phases, or do they use the same phase?
Y
If this is Nt a proscenium arch theatre, are there electrical plugs in the auditorium? How many? Where are they situated?
Y
B
23
B
15 groundfloor: 8 first floor: high up: equally spread
Musical instruments – which? How many?
N
0
D
Piano: upright or grandrt
N
D
harp
N
D
harpsichord
N
D
organ
N
D
percussion
N
D
Measurement of wing space (if any)
N
D
Is there is a fly gallery?
N
D
Is there a mezzanine?
Y
B
with 8 balconies [4 on each side]
Is there an apron?
Y
B
stage is the apron
B
general function
Y
B
stage
Y
B
the hall
Length x width x height (v.imp)
Type of theatre: proscenium arch
N
black box
N
studio theatre
N
other
- give details
Shape: rectangular
Y
square
N
round
N
thrust stage
N
other
N
Type of floor: wooden: sprung parquet other harlequin marble tiled cement is nailing in the flooring permitted?
N
is there a dance carpet?
N
Are there any dips on stage?
N
before it was permitted
CURTAINS fire curtain on stage – does it go down to the bottom?
N
front curtain
Y
scene curtains for wings – how many wings – are there side legs to create wings? other types of wings
N
D
D
backdrop curtains
N
D
cyclorama - Is the cyclorama semi-circular or straight?
N
D
can projections be shown on cyclorama?
N
D
Can you use a back or front projection?
back
How many entrances lead to the stage and from where?
2
B
Is there access to the stage for people with disability?
N
D
N
D
steps on either side of the stage
Do the following exist: backstage (size) trapdoors
N
D
N
D
music stands and proper seats
N
D
storage areas for large instruments
N
D
warm up areas (for singers and dancers)
N
D
other – specify what
N
D
Is there access to backstage at road level
N
D
Are there Service lifts to carry large equipment/instruments
N
D
Is there Storage space
Y
B
acoustic
panels
Is there a garage
Y
C
Is there Wardrobe space?
N
D
presently the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor are used as storage
Does the theatre own a costume collection?
N
D
Does the theatre have an archive?
Y
B
Does the theatre have a library?
N
D
Does the theatre have office space?
Y
C
How many offices?
1
C
period carnival modern etc.
Are they part of the theatre or in a separate building? Is there a prompt-corner
some plans and photos are showcased on a wall infront of the light box and online
used as a storage space part of theatre
N
D
Is there a prompt-box?
N
D
Is there an air vent in the stage area?
N
D
in the hall [20 air vents]
Does the stage function fully/partly/ Nt at all on a three-phase power supply?
Y
A
fully
Outlets for dimmers – 13 -15- 16 amps (3-phase)
N
D
Plugs
Y
B
WIFI
N
Do the following exist:
electricity
Y
B
individual lighting
Y
B
3 phase
Y
A
Does the pit have a rising platform?
N
D
ACCESS How many access points into the theatre?
3
Are these from the foyer or from the street? Is there access for persons with physical impairment?
foyer N
D
SEATING What is the seating capacity?
~300
E
is there any seating with only partial vision?
N
E
Stackable chairs
Y
B
Raked seating
N
D
Benches
N
D
Seating
E
depends on the setup
Seating is on three sides
is frontal
E
depends on the setup
Seating is in the round
E
depends on the setup
Along the walls is there: Drapery:
N
D
fireproof Not fireproof sound boards
Y
34
11 long: 23 short feltboards
Are the acoustics : Natural
N
D
Requires slight reinforcement
N
D
Requires total reinforcement
N
D
Does the audience space function fully/partly/ Nt at all on a three-phase power supply?
Y fully
A
a foyer
Y
B
a ticketing office (where are tickets bought from)
Y
B
in foyer
a bar
Y
B
2 bars: on both sides of the theatre
a cafĂŠ
N
D
a restaurant
N
D
a bookshop
N
D
Is there:
an exhibition space
E
is there a bell for the foyer area?
N
D
is there an intercom between stage manager and front of house?
N
D
the theatre/ foyer could be used as a space
Dance:
all could be possible if all equipment is brought on sight
ballet
Y
E
modern dance
Y
E
contemporary dance
Y
E
classic
Y
E
modern
Y
E
rock
Y
E
computer music
Y
E
plays:
Y
E
opera
N
D
musicals
Y
E
straight plays
Y
E
movement theatre
Y
E
fashion shows
Y
E
Is there a distribution board?
N
D
Is there heating/Air conditioning on stage? In the audience space? Are the two units separate?
N
B
heating in the audience space
Are there fire systems? which
Y
A
fire extinguishers
Are there fire doors?
N
B
the Normal exits
concerts:
other
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