St. Augustine Amphitheater Venue Guide

FACILITY INFORMATION
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is a roughly 4,000 seat performing arts venue
located amongst the natural trails of Anastasia State Park in historic St. Augustine,
FL. Originally built in 1965 as a commemorative venue for the outdoor drama
“Cross and Sword” (the official state play of Florida written by Pulitzer Prize
winning playwright Dr. Paul Green), the amphitheatre underwent a complete
overhaul in 2001 and was completed in 2007.
FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION
Ryan Murphy – General Manager
Gabriel Pellicer – Events & Production
Susan Phillips – Production Coordinator
Elizabeth Glasgow – Administrative Office Manager
Jessica Jasner – Business Manager
Natacha McLeod – Marketing & Promotions
David Iafrate – Box Office Manager
[email protected]
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WEBSITE
At no charge, your event will appear on our website, www.staugamphitheatre.com
with a hotlink to any other online ticket seller of your choice. To confirm the
language, date, and time that is to appear on the website, please contact our
Marketing and Promotions Manager, Natacha Mcleod, at [email protected]
STAGE SPECS
The stage is a permanent, concrete structure located 46 ft from the first row of
permanent seating. The stage can be accessed from backstage or via portable
stairs (2) that may be placed in front of the stage. We offer three Rotodraper
masking panels for both stage left and stage right (10’x20’ each).
Stage Dimension
Stage Height
Width at Plaster Line
Upstage Wall to Plaster Line
Downstage Edge to Plaster Line
Wing Stage Left
Wing Stage Right
Height to Low Steel
STAGE ROOF
Dimensions
Weight Capacities
- Live load
- Point load
Access
- Hoist points
- Catwalk
FOH MIX POSITION
Dimensions
Location
Distance to Stage
Snake/Cable Run to Mix Position
60' wide x 38' deep
3' 8"
60'
38'
4' 5"
13' x 38'
12' x 38'
29' 10" upstage
31' 3" downstage
80' deep x 85' wide
60,000 lbs
2,000 lbs max (see diagram p. 17)
Genie lift
Stage right
20' 7" x 9'
Section 102 Rows L,M,N
Seats 113-126 (see seating chart p. 8)
90'
175'
SOUND EQUIPMENT
Console
Yamaha M7CL 40 channel; 4 stereo inputs,
3 mini-YGDAI card slots
Speakers
Main cluster line array - (6) EV XLci 127+ @ side
Main cluster subwoofer - (4) EV Xlci 118 @ side
Amps
Processing
EQ
Direct Boxes
Playback Equipment
Monitor Speakers
Intercom
(Line Array)
Crown MA-2402
(Subs)
Crown MA-3600VZ
(Monitors)
Crown MA5002VZ
PEAVEY X Frame 88
ASHLY GQX3102 Dual 1/3 Octave EQ
(2) Countryman Type 85
Tascan CD O1U-Pro CD player
(4) EV T221M speakers
(6) Clear Com RS-501 belt packs
(6) Clear Com CC-95 single muff headsets
(1) Sony MDR-7506
LIGHTING
Lighting systems are typically brought in by an outside vendor, but the amphitheatre is
equipped with the following:
Console
Strand 300 series 91802 Palette Series Console
48/96 channels
Lighting Fixtures
- 10 Altman Stage Lighting Ellipsoidal
- 64 Altman Stage Lighting Outdoor Par 64
- 12 Altman Stage Lighting Par 38 Borderlight
ELECTRICAL POWER
Location
Stage Right
Stage Left
Amps
600
200
400
Wires
5
5
5
Phases
3
3
3
Connections
-w/ lugs
-w/ Cam lock disconnects
-w/ Cam lock disconnects & lugs
TELEPHONES & INTERNET ACCESS
Wireless internet access is available throughout the venue free of charge. There is no
security code to access our wireless internet. There are a total of four phone lines
available backstage. Phone lines are available in both dressing room 1 and/or the
production office.
BACKSTAGE ACCESS & LOADING DOCK
The service road leading backstage is located approximately 500’ north of the St.
Augustine Amphitheatre marquee/main entrance on state road A1A. Although a tight
squeeze, the service road is accessible for tractor trailers for to 53’ in length. The loading
dock is equipped with two (2) Autodok adjustable loading ramps and can accommodate
up to two (2) trucks simultaneously. The dock is at stage level with a 40’ straight push
onto the stage. Please refer to the backstage diagram on p. 16 for bus and tractor trailer
parking.
SHORE POWER & BUS PARKING
Two (2) buses (or additional trucks) can park in the alley immediately behind the main
stage building, and four (4) buses can comfortably fit within the parking area just to the
west of the loading dock. Shore power is available in both locations via NEMA 14-50R,
50 amp, 125/250 volt receptacles. Two (2) 50 amp services are located at the east end of
the alley behind the main stage building, and three (3) 50 amp services are located along
the fence in the main bus parking area to the west of the loading dock.
CONFERENCE ROOM
Located off stage left, the conference room offers a comfortable space for meet-and-greets
and/or an alternative location for catering. Attached to the room is a screen and covered
concrete porch.
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
On site we have available:
- Approximately 675 straight-backed padded chairs (white).
- Genie Z-30/20N articulating boom lift.
- Twenty (20) Microphone stands
- Folding tables
Ten (10) 6’ folding tables
Four (4) 8’ folding tables
- Rolling Risers
One (1) 8’ x 8’ x 2’
One (1) 8’ x 8’ x 1’
DRESSEING ROOMS
There are a total of five (5) dressing rooms located in the hallway immediately behind the
stage. Dressing Rooms 1 and 2 are choral style dressing rooms, each with 4 toilet stalls
and 1 shower. Dressing Room 3 offers a comfortable main room with an adjoining
private VIP room with private toilet and shower. Dressing Room 4 is accessible via the
main hallway or dressing room 3, and is equipped with its own private toilet and
shower. Dressing Room 5 is a smaller choral style room with two toilets stalls and a
single shower. Please refer to our backstage diagram on p. 16.
FIRST AID
The first aid room is located in the breezeway to the right of the men’s restrooms adjacent
to the plaza.
PROMOTER & PRODUCTION OFFICES
The promoter and production offices are located backstage between dressing rooms 1 &
2.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Food and beverage concession services, provided by PCI Concessions, Inc., offer a full
service menu including food and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
VENUE RULES & REGULATIONS
- A strict 10:30pm curfew applies to all weekend shows
(Friday and Saturday nights)
- Weekday shows (Sunday through Thursday must finish
by 10:00pm. Fines begin accruing at 10:05pm (weekdays) in the amount
$1,500.00 for every 5 minutes over curfew.
- Smoking is not allowed backstage or in the dressing rooms.
Violations will result in a $250.00 fine.
- All shows are rain or shine events.
SEATING (SEATED PIT)
Where
Available
Seated Pit
466
100s
1,089
200s
1,385
300s
972
757
136
79
3,912
Total
Accessibility
(includes handicap)
(total)
(includes 50 wheelchair accessible seats)
(total)
(regular)
(partially obstructed)
(fully obstructed)
(including fully obstructed seating)
SEATING (STANDING PIT)
Where
Available
Standing Pit
600
100s
1,089
200s
1,385
300s
972
757
136
79
4,046
Total
Accessibility
(no wheelchair seating)
(total)
(includes 50 wheelchair accessible seats)
(total)
(regular)
(partially obstructed)
(fully obstructed)
(including fully obstructed seating)
CAPACITIESl
PUBLIC PARKING
Parking is available in the following lots on a first come, first serve basis. Shuttles from
satellite parking areas will run continuously until approximately one hour after the
scheduled start time of a concert. For anyone wanting to leave prior to the end of a
show, shuttles will begin taking people back to the satellite parking areas one hour
before the event is over. The driver will not depart the Amphitheatre until the shuttle
is more than 50% full.
Where
On-site
Elks Lodge
RB Hunt
Elementary
(includes additional
soccer field)
Number of spots
Approximately 300
Approximately 200
Approximately 400
FEATURES FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
Accessible seating for those with disabilities is reserved in pit as well as directly behind Sections
201 and 203. Handicap accessible parking is available directly in front of the box office in our onsite parking lot. Both men’s and women’s restrooms located in the breezeways are also handicap
accessible. See seating chart on previous page.
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located
in St. Augustine, Florida about 40 miles
south of Jacksonville.
- The main entrance, including box
office and will call, is located at:
1340 A1A South, Suite C
St. Augustine, FL 32080
- The backstage and service road
Entrance is located 500’ north of
main entrance on A1A.
- Directing to the venue:
Traveling North: Take I-95 North
To State Road 207, Exit 311; take
S.R. 207 North towards St. Augustine
Beach; turn right at S.R. 312; turn left
onto A1A; the venue will be located
on your right hand side.
Traveling South: Take I-95 South to State Road 207, Exit 311; take S.R. 207
toward St. Augustine Beach; turn right at S.R. 312; turn left onto A1A; the
venue will be on your right hand side.
- The venue is located approximately 8.4 miles from the S.R. 207 exit.
AIRPORTS
Jacksonville (JAX):
Located 55 miles form the venue, Jacksonville International Airport remains a little over
an hour away. For questions concerning flights, scheduling, or other information
please feel free to visit their website: www.jia.aero or call (904)741-2000.
Orlando (MCO):
Located 123 miles from the venue, Orlando International Airport is about a 2 hour
drive. For questions concerning flights, scheduling, or other information please feel
free to visit their website: www.orlandoairports.net/main.htm or call (407)825-2001
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Services
Name
Phone Number
Lighthouse Limo Service
(904) 827 - 1003
B & D Limo Service
(904) 824 - 8154
Dana's Limousine Service
(904) 744 - 3333
and Transport
Airport Shuttle of St.
(904) 825 - 0004
Augustine, Inc
Note: Alternative ground transportation can also be accessed through the following links:
http://www.jia.aero
http://www.orlandoairports.net/main.htm
ACCOMODATIONS
On the Island
Name of Hotel
Star
Rating
Distance
Phone Number
Holiday Inn
3
4.28 mi
(877) 863 - 4780
La Fiesta Inn & Suites
3
3.02 mi
(904) 471 - 2220
Hilton Garden Inn
3
2.17 mi
(904) 471 - 5559
Sleep Inn
2.5
1.2 mi
(904) 825 - 4535
Castillo Real
2
2.47 mi
(904) 471 - 3505
Hampton Inn
2
2.24 mi
(904) 471 - 4000
Regency Inn & Suites
2
2.0 mi
(904) 471 - 7770
In Historic Downtown
Name of Hotel
Star
Rating
Distance
Phone Number
4
2.52 mi
(904) 827 - 1888
3
3.53 mi
(904) 494 - 2100
Hilton Historic Bayfront
3
2.39 mi
(904) 829 - 2277
Country Inn & Suites
2
4.00 mi
(904) 827 - 1766
Days Inn
2
3.54 mi
(904) 824 - 3383
Quality Inn
Howard Johnson Inn
2
3.43 mi
(904) 824 - 5554
1
3.32 mi
(904) 824 - 6181
Casa Monica Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel &
Suites
At Interstate
Name of Hotel
Star
Rating
Distance
Phone Number
4
4.28 mi
(904) 940 - 8000
Wingate by Whyndham
2
3.02 mi
(904) 824 - 9229
Hampton Inn
2
2.24 mi
(904) 824 - 4422
Comfort Suites at WGV
2
2.17 mi
(904) 940 - 9500
Quality Inn
2
2.0 mi
(904) 823 - 8636
Distance
Phone Number
Casa de Solana
2.45 mi
(877) 824 - 3555
Old City House Inn
2.58 mi
(904) 826 - 0113
Bayfront Marin House
2.47 mi
(904) 824 - 4301
Casablanca Inn
2.43 mi
(904) 829 - 0928
Renaissance Resort at
WGV
Bed & Breakfast
Name
Note: All B&B’s are located in our historic downtown district.
Campgrounds
Name
Distance
Phone Number
Anastasia State Park
0.10 mi
(904) 461 - 2033
Ocean Grove RV Resort
4.40 mi
(904) 471 - 3414
St. Augustine Beach KOA
1.60 mi
(904) 471 - 3113
Distance
Phone Number
Gypsy Cab Company
1.23 mi
(904) 824 - 8244
Café Eleven
2.40 mi
(904) 460 - 9311
O'Steen's
1.66 mi
(904) 829 - 6974
Conch House
1.46 mi
(904) 829 - 8646
Restaurants
Name
Alternative accommodations: http://www.staugamphitheatre.com/hotel.php
All of the stage work for the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is staffed through IATSE
Local 115. There is a 4 hour minimum for all positions. Overtime is accounted for
after 8 hours or for any hour worked after midnight.
Position
Hourly Rate
Steward
$29.10
Head Sound
$30.00
Head Rigger
$31.85
Rigger
$30.80
Stage Hand
$26.00
-Rates current as of 1/25/11. All rates are subject to change.
Artist Sells
75/25 Split
Venue Sells
70/30 Split
Recorded Materials
90/10 Split
MAP W/ LEGEND
(A) Stage Front to Back: Maximum of 2000 lb. point load at a minimum of 5’ on center
spacing. Any front-to-back hanging equipment may only accept one point load per
joist (show as green lines).
(B) Stage Side to Side: Maximum of 2000 lb. point load at a minimum of 10’ on center
spacing along joist (she as green horizontal lines). In other words, maximum of 200 lb.
per linear foot of joist
OR
Maximum 1000 lb. point load spaced at least 5’ apart.
OR
Maximum of 2000 lb. point load spaced at least 10’ apart.
(C) Load on Channel Beam: (show as blue vertical lines) counts as load in closest joist
and/or load on channel centered between two joist is ½ load per each joist.