TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Andrew Jackson Hall James K. Polk Theater Andrew ...

97 Pages·2002·14.94 MB·English

by  C. Wilson

TENNESSEE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER

Andrew Jackson Hall
James K. Polk Theater
Andrew Johnson Theater
War Memorial Auditorium

Technical Information

505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37219
[phone]
FAX [phone]

Building Architect: Taylor and Crabtree

Theater Consultant: Bolt, Beranek, Newman

Updated 7/31/02
Table of Contents
General Information 1 – 12
Introduction 1
Getting to TPAC 3
Parking 3
Loading Dock 3
Jackson Lobby Renovation 4
Access to Jackson Hall 4
Site Map 5
Directions to TPAC 6
Directions Map 7
Directions to War Memorial 8
Directions Map 9
City Map 10
Block Map / TPAC and War Memorial 11
Labor / Contact Information 12

TPAC/WMA Policies and Procedures 13 – 19
Policies for Patron Safety 13
Production Related Policies 13
Technical Labor Policies and Procedures 15
House Policies 16
Alcohol and Food Related Policies 17
Tennessee State Sales and Amusement Tax 17
Ticketing Policies and Procedures 18

Andrew Jackson Hall 20 – 27
Ground Plan 20
Orchestra Level Plan 21
Tier Level Plan 22
Balcony Level Plan 23
Seating Chart 24
Stage Specifications 25
Electrics 26
Audio 27

James K. Polk Theater 28 – 32
Ground Plans 28
Seating Chart 29
Stage Specifications 30
Electrics 31
Audio 32

Andrew Johnson Theater 33 – 39
Johnson Lobby Drawing 33
Open Stage Configuration 34
Long Thrust Configuration 35
Short Thrust Configuration 36
In the Round Configuration 37
Stage Specifications / Electrics 38
Audio 39

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Support Areas 40 – 48
Jackson Lobby Floor Plan 40
Proposed Jackson Lobby Floor Plan 41
Center Lobby Floor Plan 42
Polk Theater Floor Plan 43
Dressing Room Schedule / Rehearsal Hall 44
Rehearsal Hall Floor Plan 45
Stage Level (G) Floor Plan 46
Dressing Room Level (F) Floor Plan 47
Chorus Dressing Room (D) Level Floor Plan 48

War Memorial Auditorium 49 – 56
Stage Plan 49
Orchestra Level Seating Chart 50
Orchestra Level Banquet Seating 51
Balcony Level Seating Chart 52
War Memorial Banquet Policies and Procedures 53
Stage Specifications 55
Electrics 55
Audio 56
Dressing Room Info 56

Miscellaneous Information 57 – 72
Check Cashing 57
Medical Emergency 58
Medical Personnel 59
Miscellaneous Services in Nashville 61
Catering 64
Hotels 65
Transportation 66
Places to Eat 68

Line Schedules and Equipment List 72 – 84
Andrew Jackson Hall Line Schedule 72
James K Polk Theater Line Schedule 75
Lighting Inventory 78
Audio Inventory 80
Stage Equipment Inventory 82
War Memorial Inventory 83
Electronic Files 84

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General Information

Introduction
Getting to TPAC
Jackson Hall Lobby Renovation
Site Map
Directions to TPAC
Downtown Nashville Map
Directions to War Memorial
Neighborhood Map
Labor and Contact Information
General Information

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) opened in September,1980 and is one of the
nation’s most unusual performing arts facilities. Three well-designed theaters are located in the
James K. Polk Cultural Center and State Office Building, an 18 story office tower that also houses
the Tennessee State Museum.

TPAC is owned by the State of Tennessee and operated by the Tennessee Performing Arts
Center Management Corporation, a not-for-profit Tennessee corporation.

Three performing spaces in the complex can easily accommodate major musical, dance,
theatrical, and television productions as well as a variety of events such as awards programs,
films, pageants, product launches, and meetings. Our fourth performance space, War Memorial
Auditorium, is adjacent to the center at the corner of 7th Avenue and Charlotte.
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General Information

ANDREW JACKSON HALL is the largest
theater with a maximum seating of 2,472. The
stage is 130’-10” wide x 53’-1” deep with a 57’-
4” x 36’-0” proscenium opening. It contains 68
available line sets including 6 electrics.
Additional features include an orchestra shell
and continental seating.

JAMES K. POLK THEATER is an amazingly
intimate proscenium theater with a maximum
seating capacity of 1,075. Polk Theater has
features such as a vomitorium and a semi-
thrust pit, which allows even more interaction
between performer and audience. The stage is
87’-9”’ wide by 50’-0” deep, with 46’-11” x 30’-
2” proscenium opening. The flyhouse has 55
line sets (5 of which are electrics) upstage and
11 working pipes downstage of proscenium.

ANDREW JOHNSON THEATER was
designed to encourage and develop
experimentation in theatre, music, and dance.
It is the most flexible performance space in the
facility. It offers complete freedom in spatial
arrangement for both audience and
performers. Maximum seating capacity is 256.
The space is a 59’-0” x 54’-0” black box
complete with overhead catwalks and 80
paired circuits.

All facilities are equipped with audio, lighting and backstage equipment to serve general
performance needs. A Seinheiser infrared listening system for the hearing impaired is also
available in Andrew Jackson Hall, James K. Polk Theater, and Andrew Johnson Theater. For
more information on the facility or rental terms, call TPAC’s Event Services Department at (615)
782-4000.
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GETTING TO TPAC

TPAC is located in Downtown Nashville and occupies one city block. The building is situated between 5th and
6th Avenues and Deaderick and Union Streets. Please note there is limited signage on the actual building.
The stage door entrance is on Union Street. All artists and working personnel using Jackson Hall or Polk
Theater should enter through the stage door entrance.

The front, public entrance is located on Deaderick Street. Anyone performing or working in Johnson Theater
should enter the building through this main entrance and take the elevator to “B” level.

Please be aware you will be asked to sign in and out by security personnel. This is standard
operating procedure for the building and we appreciate your assistance in cooperating with the building
security.

PARKING

TPAC does not have parking available for personal vehicles. This includes pick-up trucks and/or vans.
Please see the map attached; parking garages and lots are indicated. Note: There is a charge to park in
these lots.

If your company is traveling in a full size bus and/or truck please call in advance of your trip. Although
parking for production vehicles and artist buses is limited, we can arrange for permits to park on Union
Street. Please note: Permits are only issued to vehicles that have commercial license plates.

LOADING DOCK

The loading dock is located on 5th Avenue North, at Union Street. 5th Avenue is a one-way street running
North. Trucks will not be allowed to block traffic outside the dock from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. or 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. The loading dock door is open from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Access to the dock at any other time must be scheduled in advance through the Technical Director.
The dock is 26’ wide and can accommodate two semi-trailers simultaneously. It is approximately 66’ from
dock to door at a 7° incline. There is a floating bed to compensate for any trailer to dock discrepancies.

Direct access to Jackson Hall is provided through a 15’ x 16’ bi-fold double sound isolating door.

Direct access to Polk Theater is provided through a 17’ 3” x 16’ 3” double sound isolating door.

Indirect access to either hall is provided through a holding area with a 16’ x 22’ double sound isolating door.

NOTE: Access to the common holding area from the dock is through a 12’ x 12’ double sound
isolating door.

All loading into Johnson Theater must be done via the freight elevator at the loading dock platform area.

Please check with the Technical Director regarding capacity and schedule.
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JACKSON LOBBY RENOVATION

Beginning in July 2002, TPAC will be upgrading the Main Lobby outside of Jackson Hall. Improvements will
include the addition of elevators servicing both balcony levels and expanded bathroom facilities on G Level.
The new lobby will also include a three-story atrium with a permanent concessions area.

Construction will continue through our 2002 – 2003 season with anticipated completion in May of 2003.

Andrew Jackson Hall will remain in full operation during the construction process with alternate entrances on
6th Avenue. Temporary lobby, box office, and bathroom facilities will be provided under a clear-span fabric
structure erected on 6th Avenue.

ACCESS TO JACKSON HALL

During construction, two lanes on the upper half of Deaderick Street will be closed. In addition, two lanes of
6th Avenue from the corner of Deaderick Street to the corner of Union Street will also be closed. The main
Deaderick Street Entrance will remain open, however access to Jackson Hall from this entrance will NOT be
possible.

The primary audience entrance to Andrew Jackson Hall will be located at the corner of Union Street and 6th
Avenue. Ample parking is available in the pay lots below City Center, the open lots between Union Street
and Church Street on 6th Avenue, the Sheraton Hotel at 7th Avenue and Union Street, and the Church Street
Parking Lot behind the Main Library on Church Street.

Backstage and loading dock access to ALL Theaters will remain unaffected.

ACCESS TO POLK AND JOHNSON THEATER

Access to the James K. Polk Theater and Andrew Johnson Theater will be not be affected by the Jackson
Lobby renovation. Both theaters can be accessed through the main Deaderick Street entrance.

Due to the mentioned street closures, audience members are encouraged to use the pay parking lots located
at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th Avenue and Deaderick Street, the Municipal Auditorium parking lot on the
corner of 5th Avenue and Charlotte Avenue, or the high rise Municipal Parking Garage located on the corner
of Deaderick Street and 4th Avenue.

Backstage and loading dock access to ALL Theaters will remain unaffected.

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DIRECTIONS TO TPAC

(These directions are to the stage door entrance on Union Street or the loading dock on 5th
Avenue. See separate page attached for information on the loading dock. To get to the front of
the building from the stage door, take a RIGHT on 6th Avenue and a RIGHT onto Deaderick
Street.)

Three Interstate Highways merge to form a loop around downtown Nashville. Prior to the loop I-
24 will merge with I-40 West coming from Knoxville and with I-65 South coming from Louisville.

From I-40 West (from Knoxville)
I-40 East will merge with I-24 West.
When I-40 splits from I-24, take I-24/to I-65 split on your Right
Follow directions below for I-24 West

From I-24 West (from Chattanooga)
Take Exit #48, James Robertson Parkway.
Go to the third traffic light, 3rd Avenue, and turn LEFT.
Go to the second traffic light, Union Street, and turn RIGHT.
Go 2 blocks to 5th Avenue and take a RIGHT and TPAC’s loading dock will be
immediately on your LEFT OR continue straight on Union Street and TPAC’s stage
door is located immediately on the RIGHT.

From I-65 South (from Louisville)
I-65 South will merge with I-24 East.
When I-65 splits from I-24, take I-24/to I-40 split on your Left
Follow directions below for I-24 East

From I-24 East (from St. Louis)
Take James Robertson Parkway, Exit #48. Go to the end of the exit and turn RIGHT.
Follow the road to the 3rd traffic light, 3rd Avenue, and turn LEFT.
Go to the second traffic light, Union Street, and turn RIGHT.
Go 2 blocks to 5th Avenue and take a RIGHT and TPAC’s loading dock will be
immediately on your LEFT OR continue straight on Union Street and TPAC’s stage
door is located immediately on the RIGHT.

From I-40 East (from Memphis)
Take the Broadway exit #209 and turn LEFT onto Broadway.
Follow Broadway to 5th Avenue, and turn LEFT.
Follow 5th to Union Street. Continue straight and TPAC’s loading dock will be
immediately on your LEFT OR turn LEFT onto Union Street and TPAC’s stage door will
be immediately on your RIGHT.

From I-65 North (from Birmingham)
Take the Church Street exit #209A and turn RIGHT onto Church Street.
Follow Church Street to 5th Avenue, and turn LEFT.
Follow 5th to Union Street. Continue straight and TPAC’s loading dock will be
immediately on your LEFT OR turn LEFT onto Union Street and TPAC’s stage door will
be immediately on your RIGHT.

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