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Technical Information

Stage & Seating

The stage is 65’0” wide X 32’0” deep, adding the stage extension brings the dimensions to 65’0” wide X 38’0” deep. The proscenium height is 27’6”.

The current seating capacity is 1326, with the stage extension in place there are 1275 seats. The first three rows of the orchestra accommodate a stage extension or an orchestra "pit" type arrangement. The last three rows of the orchestra center accommodate in-house mix or lighting arrangements. A few other locations at the back rows of the loge and balcony will accommodate wheelchair seating and/or follow spot locations.

Load-In

The loading dock is located off of Garden Avenue Extension at the northeast corner of the building. The loading dock is 3’10½” up from the driveway. The loading door is 6’6” wide X 8’11” tall.

Audio/Visual

Bailey Hall is equipped with a 35’X19’ retractable projection screen and an 18,000 lumen state of the art high definition digital projector. The projector may be used to show DVDs directly or a lap top computer can be used for presentations. Bailey Hall has two (2) lecterns which are equipped with connections to the projection system.

Sound

Bailey Hall is equipped with a Midas Verona 480/8/TP 48 channel console; three (3) L-Acoustics dV-DOSC line array loud speakers; L-Acoustics SB218 sub woofers; side and front fill speakers powered by Labgrupen C Series power amplifiers. There are 6 EAW SM129Z stage monitors.

Outboard Gear:
1 TC Electronics M2000
1 Yamaha SPX2000
2 Drawmer DL241XLR Dual Compressor Limiter Gate
3 FMR Audio RNC 1773 Dual Compressor Limiter
4 XTA GQ600 Dual Channel Graphic 1/3 Octave EQ
1 Marantz-CDR510 Dual Well CDR/CD

The audio system will be set up according to the requirements outlined in the technical rider and/or through the coordination of the event organizer. All technical riders and/or information shall be reviewed by the Bailey Hall Technical Director no less than four (4) weeks prior to the event. The sound system may be used in Bailey Hall by authorized trained personnel only.

Stage Lighting

The stage lighting system consists of: 96 ETC Sensor dimmers. The lighting plot is fixed and may not be altered. There are two (2) Robert Juliat Aramas HMI 2500 follow spot lights.

The stage lighting system may be operated by authorized personnel only.

Back Stage

Dressing Rooms - On the basement level, there is a men’s dressing room under stage right and a women’s dressing room under stage left. Both dressing rooms are outfitted with sinks, lighted mirrors, video and audio monitoring systems.

First-Aid - For life threatening emergencies call 911. Be prepared to furnish the operator with the nature of the emergency, your location on campus and within the building. For non-life threatening injuries there is a first-aid kit available in the green room and box office. The first-aid kits shall not be used for routine personal maintenance (i.e. taping of joints with prior knowledge of the injury, using bandages to prevent blistering, restocking personal supplies). The first-aid kit is for emergencies only. All emergencies must be reported to the Bailey Hall Operations manager or Technical Director.

Green Room - A green room is available on stage level. This area is designed as a place for performers to congregate before getting to “places” to go on stage. There are monitor speakers and an in-house communications intercom station and a video monitor in the room.

Practice Room - There is a private practice room on stage-level which contains a studio grand piano. This room has limited access and special arrangements must be made with the Operations Manager no less than 48 hours prior to its proposed use.

Laundry & Wardrobe - There are no laundry facilities in Bailey Hall. Bailey Hall can provide an industrial steamer, ironing board and iron.

Restrooms - Backstage restrooms are located on the basement level under the stage. Audience restrooms are located in the front of house on the basement level under the lobby.

“Star” Dressing Room - Directly off the green room there is a “star” dressing room equipped with its own shower and restroom. This room is restricted to visiting groups and VIPs only.


Contact Information

Mailing address
Box 35, Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14850-2801
Email: baileyhall@cornell.edu

William Esty
Operations Manager
130 Bailey Hall
Ph: (607) 254-8045
Fax: (607) 254-8575
Email: wpe2@cornell.edu

Andrew Page
Technical Director
110 Bailey Hall
Ph: (607) 254-5247
Email: amp53@cornell.edu

David Kingsley
Technical Manager
132 Bailey Hall
Ph: (607) 254-8575
Email: dsk232@cornell.edu

Yvette Lucente
Box Office/Audience Services
Bailey Hall Box Office
Ph: (607) 254-3374
Email: yll5@cornell.edu