TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A FULL SCALE SRL PERFORMANCE (IN THE US)
Survival Research Laboratories is the only place you can go to on the American
continent to get large scale, non-traditional, presentations! Yes, you can
bring SRL to your town! The following represents a description of ideal
requirements for a performance by SRL in the continental US.
SRL is always looking for promoters, sponsorship, and donations,
either financial or for hardware, software, equipment, etc. to help in
producing a show. At first glance some of the requirements listed may
seem expensive but in our experience can actually be fulfilled for free or
at low cost through donations, sponsorships, etc. Those parties interested
in assisting should bear in mind that the requirements listed below are
only a guideline and that SRL is ever ready to negotiate a deal.
Contact Mark Pauline / (m a r k p [at] s r l [d o t] o r g) if
you would like to get involved now.
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PERMITS:
Permits to use large flame devices and explosives, and to
generate extremely loud noises must be obtained from the local authorities
(fire and police Departments). These permits must allow for a testing
period of 10 days prior to the event, preferably with a 24 hour activity
provision. Permits of this type are known as a "variance", which is what
would be issued to the special effects division of a feature film
production. An informal understanding between the authorities and the
promoters is sometimes acceptable, if the relationship is long standing and
stable.
SET UP PERIOD:
Two weeks on site, M. Pauline & SRL video director &
(1) assistant/ manager, arrive 5 days prior to crew.
CREW:
Twenty to forty people, ranging from specialists in electricity,
electronics, machining, rigging, welding, mechanics, and computers, to
those with general experience in theatrical prop fabrication, sculpture,
painting, and simple use of hand tools. One of these should be familiar
with the site and the city and capable of acting as sponsor's technical
director. SRL will bring a crew of 15 people, excluding M. Pauline, video
director, plus (1) manager/assistant.
SITE:
If outdoor, a wind protected site is preferable, as well as
nearby covered area for show setup. Size of site should start at around
150' by 300'. Site must be accessible 24 hr. a day and secured by
professional security guards when SRL crew is not present. A 400 amp power
Supply available for tie in or a 100 amp generator (for set up only, see
below for show generator requirements) will be required. Running water,
toilets, an office with desk, and a couch should be on site upon
arrival of M. Pauline & manager/assistant. A nearby covered are 40x40x12 minimum for show setup and doors that are large enough to access SRL machines (10' wide x 12' high). Tents are not preferred, though if tents are used, they must be 12' high and have sides, doors, and lights. 3 bar cel phone coverage or a landline required if there is poor or no cel coverage. 10mbs down and 2mbps internet access required which may be provided by a common cel phone procider or by an on-site wired connection. Two 20 yard dumpsters, one at the start of the two week production period, the other after one week. Covered workspace 40'40'x8' with sides.
AUDIENCE SEATING:
Bleacher seating for 3000 to 4000 people is
preferable but not required.
POWER:
220 V. 400 amp 3 phase power panel convenient to performance
area ( within 75 ft.) or (1) 150 KW generator, diesel powered 3 ph. type,
with fuel for 12 hrs., with distribution boxes and a large single phase
line (#4 wire) to our step down transformer. Film production type (sound
suppressed) is probably necessary because of closed in nature of
performance area. (2) Auxiliary generators are required for performance,
and must be in place 4 days prior to show, supplied with distribution boxes
and cables. Tesla Coil and Taser require dedicated generators. Tesla Coil
needs 480 volt three-phase generator with 48 kilowatts, generator must be
non-computer controlled type. Taser requires 220 volt, 20 kilowatt
generator, also non- computer controlled type. Eight ft. copper grounding
rods must be supplied and installed for all generators.
SETUP POWER:
200 amps of three-phase 220 volt service ( to be available
for the full week of on site preparations and clean-up) w/ distribution
boxes and cables.
LIGHTS:
For set-up period, quartz or LED work lights preferable, metal halide
or incandescent OK. About 10kw total in assorted sizes. Lights must be
set-up for lighting run through 3 days before performance.. Video director
will provide additional details on specific performance requirements.
HOUSING:
Nearby apartments or hotel/motel for core SRL crew, single
rooms preferable, sleeping arrangements on site for several persons.
Trailer accomodations on site OK if powered and equipped w/running water.
TOOL RENTAL:
Two forklifts, one 5 ton high lift, and one 3 ton high
lift both with 72"> forks, (1) air compressor 100 cfm 150 psi., (1) snorkel lift, support
vehicles: , (1) small truck , cars. Trucks and cars must be available
throughout set-up period.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:
(10) CO2, 15 lb. size or equivalent. Available for
duration of setup, performance, and breakdown. One fire hose for connection
to water supply, reaching across the performance area is desirable.
TABLES:
(5) heavy duty tables for sound and lighting control area for
testing. About 250 Sq. ft. of heavy work tables for shop and preparation
area.
FUEL:
(165) gallons gasoline for performance. 100 gallons of diesel if
flame generators used. Ongoing need for fuels during
INDUSTRIAL GASES:
Oxygen and acetylene for cutting and Shock Wave
Cannon. 280 cf oxygen, 190 cf acetylene. (6) Carbon dioxide beverage
carbonation tanks, or a site that will refill SRL tanks.
SOUND SYSTEM:
5000 watt, stereo preferable, w/ mixing board.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT:
Sponsor is asked to assist in finding old but
operable industrial, military, or scientific equipment that may be adapted
and used in the performance.
UNIQUE OBJECTS:
For each performance SRL requires large quantities of
donated materials in used condition such as metal lumber, glass panels,
food, animal by-products, and other objects which may be readily available
and in some way indigenous to the
region.
SHIPPING:
(2) flatbed tractor trailers. One 24' Box truck rental.
