Centenary Theatre
About this Venue
Williamstown High School's 304-seat Centenary Theatre, on the Pasco Campus opposite Williamstown Beach station. Tiered seating with wheelchair access, suited to theatre productions, dance and music events, seminars, conferences and lectures. GSL Melbourne supplies all technical staffing for this venue — a theatre supervisor/technician must be present for every hour of hire.
Technical Specifications
STAGE
Performance area with joist flooring. Dimensions per the theatre layout plan. Green room, storeroom and north gallery located opposite prompt side.
AUDITORIUM
304 tiered seats, wheelchair access available.
LIGHTING (included in standard performance hire)
3 x Selecon Rama HP Convex Spot 1200W, 4.5–62 deg 14 x Selecon Rama HP Fresnel 1200W, 7–56 deg 16 x Selecon Axial Zoomspot 600W, 18–34 deg 5 x Pro Shop Quad18 LED 16 x Event Lighting 12 x 8W Quad LED 8 x Event Lighting 8 x 30W COB RGB LED 1 x ROBE Hazer 400ft (fluid provided) 4 x Jands WMX 12-channel wall mount dimmers 1 x Jands power distribution 12 x 2.4kW 1 x DMX splitter, 10 way Console: LSC XXL, 120 faders, 1024 DMX
AUDIO (included in standard performance hire)
FOH: 5 x RCF active 2-way array module 2x8" + 2", 700W RMS / 1400W peak 1 x RCF active line array subwoofer for HDL20 Console: Allen & Heath QU-32 standalone digital mixer 1 x Allen & Heath stage box, 24 XLR in / 12 XLR out 1 x 16 send / 4 return multicore 2 x RCF foldback 10" + 1", 400W RMS / 800W peak 2 x K&M boom mic stands 2 x Shure wireless 1/2R handheld systems
COMMS
1 x EZICOm 401 master station, 4 channel 3 x beltpacks, 3 x single-muff headsets with mic
PAGING
Zone routing mixer, 6 dual-balanced mic/line inputs to change rooms, green room, toilets and foyer 3 x gooseneck desk microphones
PROJECTION
1 x Hitachi CP-WU8700W with large screen on motorised mount — rear projection, front of stage 1 x Epson HD large venue with middle throw lens — front projection, front of stage 1 x Epson WUXGA — front projection, rear of stage
CURTAINS & TABS
Cyclorama (white, chained bottom) at rear of stage on 13m track, 11m wide x 5580mm drop, mounted approx. 300mm off the back wall to allow actor crossover. Second cyclorama (white, chained bottom) front of stage behind the proscenium, on 13m track, 10m wide x 4500mm drop, masked opposite prompt side. Grand drape front curtain, red velour, 50% fold, bi-parting, chord operated — 10m total (5m + 5m) x 4500mm drop on 13m track. 6 x black wool legs, 50% fold (3 prompt, 3 opposite prompt), each 2m wide x 5580mm drop. Centre-stage black wool pair, 50% fold, bi-parting hand drawn — approx. 11m total (5.5m + 5.5m) x 5580mm drop on approx. 13m track, divides the stage to mask scene changes. 3 x black wool valances/borders for masking, 50% fold, 12m wide x 1000mm drop.
Standard Equipment Included
Included in the standard performance hire: the full lighting rig, FOH audio system and console, comms, paging and the three projectors (see Technical specs). Venue amenities: 4 x swivel chairs in the bio box 5 x small and 3 x large trestle tables 30 x red plastic chairs 7 x dance mirrors 4 x heavy duty costume racks 4 x hot water urns 1 x 4m platform ladder 1 x Samsung frameless TV (foyer) Kiosk: serving counter, fridge, dishwasher, pie warmer, chilled and boiling water tap Charged extra: Lectern Yamaha grand piano (stored in the foyer — notice required at booking if it is needed on stage)
Venue Information
ACCESS
Williamstown High School, Pasco Campus, 71 Railway Place, Williamstown — opposite Williamstown Beach train station. Bump in and bump out via Railway Place. The loading dock is at ground level with vehicle access and a roller door straight to stage. Patron parking on Railway Place and around the school grounds on Pasco and Verdon Street.
FACILITIES
Separate male and female dressing rooms, each with toilet, shower, hand basin, mirrors, power, 4 costume racks and lockers. The foyer takes up to 8 trestle tables and 30 chairs. Box office in the foyer.
NETWORK ACCESS
Event WiFi is available from GSL Melbourne at additional cost. Ask us for a quote when you book your technical staffing, and tell us where you need coverage and roughly how many devices. Access is issued as a code tied to your event dates, which we hand to you to give out to your team. Any network access provided by the school itself is arranged separately with the theatre manager.
HOUSE RULES
No food or drink in the auditorium at any time, bottled water excepted. No glitter, confetti or rice anywhere in the venue. Not a licensed venue — hirers arrange their own liquor permits. Hirers need $10m minimum public liability, with evidence provided before the hire date.
BUMP OUT
Lighting, audio and equipment must be restored to the set theatre plan. If venue or GSL staff have to restore the rig, the hirer is charged for it.
STAFFING
A theatre supervisor/technician must be present for all hours of hire. This is not included in the venue hire cost — technical services and staffing are supplied by GSL Melbourne and booked separately.
Venue Documents
Venue Details
71 Railway Pl, Williamstown VIC 3016
Capacity: 304
Available Features
- PA System
- Lighting System
- Front Projection
- CYC Projection
- Side of Stage Audio
- Control Room Audio
- Control Room Projection