Stage Dimensions

Proscenium Width - 32'-0"

Proscenium Height - 22'-0"

Stage Depth from Plaster Line - 33'-0"

Stage Depth from Apron 35'-0"

Wall to Wall

Center Line to SL Wall - ~29'-0"

Center Line to SR Wall - ~38'-0"

Wing Space

Stage Left - 13'-0"

Stage Right - 22'-0"

Grid

Floor to Gridiron - 29'-0"

Distance pipes travel from the deck - 28'-0"

From Stage Lip

To back of Orchestra Level - 38'-0"

To Balcony Overhang - 32'-0"

To back of Balcony Level - 52'-0"

• Stage Managers may call their production from positions in the orchestra level booth (the standard location) or onstage.

•  Sound is generally operated from the orchestra level booth. Live mixing can be located in a box position in the mezzanine with prior written approval.

•  Lighting is usually operated from the 3rd floor booth, but can be set up to operate from the orchestra level booth or backstage with prior written approval.

•  Follow spots can be located in the 3rd floor booth. Throw from 3rd floor booth to stage lip is 46’. This booth can accommodate two follow spots.

The Wimberly does not have a fully fly space. Maximum trim height is 28'-0", only 6'-0" above the proscenium opening.

Type: T-Bar Manual Counterweight from J.R. Clancy

Weight: 30,000 pounds total

Linesets: 41 pipes, 8" approx centers (plus permanent house & fire curtains)

Arbors: 1,200 pounds each uniform loading

Pipes are 42'-0" long - all pipes are able to accept pipe extensions to extend each batten to 46'-0". We do not have a full set of extensions for every lineset, and these extensions are typically used for borders and/or legs.

We have 41 counterweight linesets, with a couple special notes:

• Lineset 1 intersects with the main rag when the main is in the out position, please reach out to operations if you're considering using this lineset.

• Lineset 12 is located on top of a beam that's holding up the rail, meaning the distance of travel is hampered. The in-trim of Lineset 12 is 12'-0" instead of the other linesets that come into an appropriate loading height from the deck.

Lighting Control

• 287 2.4k Dimmers (dimmer per circuit)

• ETC Ion 4000 (Unfortunately, our system cannot be updated past Eos version 2.9.1)

  • • If you prefer to bring your own lighting console, we are set up to provide dimming and house light control to any DMX compatible lighting controller

• Integrated House/Run/Work light control via ETC Paradigm installed in 2023

• Gel frames, template holders, and other accessories are included in the house inventory. Expendables such as tie line and gel are not included. Please include all requests on a light plot to be reviewed by Calderwood Staff no less than two weeks in advance of the venue rental.

• Lighting inventory is available here

• The sound system can be run as a Left/Center/Right, Stereo L/R, or full surround arrangement as needed. The house staff handles all processing and patching. Loudspeaker (LS) circuits are available onstage and in the house, to provide for localized sound effects and surround sound capabilities. A 1/8” line is available for iPod or computer. No playback devices are included in the sound package.

• Clear Com four-channel system augmented by a Free Speak wireless system is available for stage crew use. Backstage paging system can be implemented from Clear Com main station as well as a microphone backstage. Audio and video monitoring systems are also in place. House technical staff will do setup of these systems in accordance with renter’s needs as part of the base rental package.

• The Virginia Wimberly Theatre is equipped with a QLab rig for the cueing and playback of audio cues. We are able to play audio files that are brought on a flash drive, or transferred via digital file sharing service like DropBox or Google Drive. We a cannot cue songs during shows that are sent to us on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube.

• Please see our Dressing Rooms page for detailed information

Please see the special effects page

In addition to permanently installed staircases on both stage right and stage left, a 3-step unit can be placed in the house in front of the stage to add an additional method of accessing the stage. These step units are painted to match the wood tones of the theatre. We have two sets, one that face each direction. During tech and rehearsals, both sets can be in place, but if there are patrons in the house, one set must be removed for egress purposes. These are not permanent and can be removed at any time. They cannot be placed in any location other than center stage. For a few pictures, click here.