Crews

The theater is not a union shop. Crews are made up of students. However, cooperative arrangements have been worked out in the past between Yellow Card companies, University sponsoring groups, and IATSE Local 232 Amherst/ Northampton. Most of the students have worked on crews backstage at least one year. Because they are students, we cannot guarantee their presence at all rehearsals and performances; substitutions many be necessary. There has always been enough continuity between rehearsals and performances to insure a smooth run.

All University equipment will be set up, operated and struck only by FAC crews under the supervision of the FAC stage manager. Under NO circumstances will members of the performing froup or the university sponsoring group be allowed access to the stage or stage equipment unless a designated FAC staff member is present.

Miscellaneous

The theater can provide little in the way of scenary. We do have limited shop facilities available for maintenance and repair of scenery or other equipment. Consumable supplies, i.e. gel, masking tape, soldering supplies, screws, etc. are available from local stores; items of a purely theatrical nature may be obtained from local suppliers. If such items are to be supplied by your sponsor, they must be notified well in advance.

A list of your technical needs and any questions you may have should be addressed to:
Fritz Farrington
Associate Director of Operations
Room 146 Fine Arts Center
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
E-mail: ffarring@acad.umass.edu

Attachments availlable upon request:

1 - Map of location of the F.A.C. Concert Hall
2 - Plan of the Concert Hall
3 - Section of the Concert Hall
4 - Lineset Plot of the Concert Hall
5 - Orchestra Hang/ Lineset Plan of the Concert Hall
6 - Seating Chart of the Concert Hall