PATRIOT CENTER TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Arena Floor
Arena Floor..............................85’ wide x 200’
long......................17,000 sq. ft.
The Arena has two retractable bleachers at the East and West ends,
each of which, when extended, reduce the overall length of the floor
by 40’. Ordinarally, the bleacher seating at the West end
will be extended for performances.
Concourse
The North and South Concourse Areas are larger than the East and
West Concourse Areas. All concourse areas are interrupted by support
columns and portable concession stands.
More accurate measurements and information can be acquired by contacting:
John F. Besanko, Assistant General Manager
(703) 993-3008 Office; (703)-993-3079 FAX
or
John K. Gabbert, Director of Operations at
(703) 993-3014 Office; (703)-993-3079 FAX
Loading Dock
The Arena loading dock is located on the East end of the building
on the lower level and can accommodate two trucks when they are
staggered in the loading driveway. Most trailers cannot fit into
the building due to low clearance of lighting fixtures and duct
work. However, most straight body trucks can come into the loading
dock hallway as far as the intersection of the service corridor.
Elevator
There is one personnel elevator which doubles as a service elevator
for small loads that must be lifted to the concourse level only.
Larger items must be loaded in through the concourse entrances.
Production Office
The Officials locker room (#1049) is used as a production office
for most events and can be outfitted with necessary accoutrements
as required. It has a toilet and single stall shower attached.
Requests for phone/FAX lines or special set ups should be directed
to John F. Besanko, Assistant General Manager at (703) 993-3008
Office or (703) 993-3079 FAX.
Staging
SICO Variable-Terrain Staging;.....................................120
pcs. of 4’ x 8’ Panels.
The Staging can be configured in any geometric extrapolation of
4’ x 8’. Heights can be 8"; 4’ and any increment
of 4" over 4’ to a full height of 7’ (heights are
to the deck).
ADDITIONAL STAGING can be arranged through vendors
at cost.
SICO Drum risers are available in 4’ x 8’ panels (6pcs
@ 8"; 6pcs @ 16"; 6pcs @ 24").
Rigging
Staging and Rigging are controlled by the Director and Assistant
Director of Operations as a service to the event and to the building.
Comprehensive Rigging Plots need to be submitted to the Operations
Department prior to the event to determine what can and cannot be
accomplished within the guidelines of the building restrictions.
Building Rigging information can be acquired by request.
Contact:
John K. Gabbert .. Office; (703) 993-3014 FAX (703)-993-3079.
Barricades
Two barricade systems are available.
- SICO attached to the staging, solid faced, iron-banded
plywood which will span the front of the required
stage.
- 22 pcs of StageRight free-standing, perforated faced,
metal barricade with floor plates in 4’ widths.
These can, at this time, only be connected in a straight-line
configuration.
Show Power
There are three 375amp 3phase 120/208V Disconnects and one 100amp
3phase 120/208 V Disconnect. All are located stage left approximately
85’ from the center of the arena floor. More electrical information
can be acquired by contacting:
Charles Shelby, Building Engineer at
(703) 993-3023 Office or (703) 993-3079 FAX.
Lighting
The Patriot Center has eight 1600watt Xenon Supertroopers, six
of which are placed in permanent locations equally spaced to accommodate
end of arena shows and two of which are in storage and can be placed
as needed on temporary platforms built of SICO staging. The units
are regularly cleaned and adjusted for optimum operation.
The arena floor proper is lit by six circuits of metal halide fixtures
designed primarily for illuminating sporting events. Blacking out
this area is problematic in that the fixtures need 20 minutes to
cool before they will "strike".
The seating area is lit by two banks of dimmable incandescent fixtures
on one circuit and focused ellipsoidals for aisle lighting of the
seating access stairs.
Other theatrical or performance lighting must be provided by the
act or we will help with lists of local vendors for rental or purchase.
Contact:
John K. Gabbert ... Office; (703) 993-3014 FAX (703)-993-3079.
John F. Besanko...Office (703) 993-3008 FAX (703)-993-3079.
Pyrotechnics
The use of any pyrotechnic devices are monitored by the Virginia
State and Fairfax County fire marshals who may require a demonstration.
A copy of the pyro rider and the pyro technician’s certification
is required in advance to determine the need for a demonstration.
Contact:
John K. Gabbert .. Office; (703) 993-3014 FAX (703)-993-3079 or
John F. Besanko...Office (703) 993-3008 FAX (703)-993-3079.
House Audio
The house audio system is suitable for announcements and reinforcement
of live speech and music when the stage is set at the East end of
the Arena. The system is currently controlled from the "press"
booth above Section 101, but may be controlled from other Patch
locations. The main cluster and supplementary delay array are JBL
horns and bass cabinets powered by six 200watt BGW amplifiers with
one spare automatic backup amplifier. All equipment is rack mounted.
Microphones
We have a small complement of assorted microphones, including two
AT hand-held wireless units on separate frequencies.
Sound Mix
FOH mix position is usually centered on the arena floor at the
back of house and control consoles for this position must be provided
by the event. If equipment is required on site we can help with
lists of local vendors for rental or purchase.
Contact:
John K. Gabbert .. Office; (703) 993-3014 FAX (703)-993-3079.
Telecommunications
On-site permanently installed telephone, FAX and Internet connections
are available and permanent phone numbers can be assigned or installed
per special request.
Contact:
John F. Besanko...Office (703) 993-3008 FAX (703)-993-3079.
Dressing Rooms
We have five rooms of various configurations available for use
as dressing rooms. Other rooms can be outfitted to accommodate special
needs if request are made in advance.
Contact:
John F. Besanko...Office (703) 993-3008 FAX (703)-993-3079.
Catering
Several choices of catering styles and menus are available including;
Marriot (located on campus), Planet X (total vegetarian), High Topps
(menu by request) etc.
Contact:
John F. Besanko...Office (703) 993-3008 FAX (703)-993-3079.
E-Mail Addresses:
John F. Besanko: jbesanko@gmu.edu
John K. Gabbert: jgabbert@gmu.edu
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