1. The facility is intended to be used primarily as a performance space (i.e. not as a rehearsal hall);
acoustic performances, dance or theatrical presentations requiring minimal scenery,
guest lectures or other activities which would benefit from an intimate, formal surrounding.
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2. The facility is not to be used for regularly scheduled academic activities as these could
conflict with the performance mission.
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3. The building is designated a smoke-free space under Miami University Policy and Information
Manual 16.15. There are no exceptions.
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| 4. No food or beverages will be permitted in the seating areas. |
5. Scheduling of the facility based on guidelines 1 and 2 will be handled by the Office of Special
Facilities, Room 9, Student Athlete Development Center, 513-529-8012. See addendum for Reservation
Process for Special Facilities.
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6. A separate reception room may be used for formal university activities as established by guidelines set
forth by the Space Utilization Group. This room is also scheduled exclusively by the Office of Special Facilities.
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7. The normal configuration of the stage will be:
a. Full acoustical shell set in maximum stage setting with a performance area measuring 39 feet
wide at the curtain line by 27 feet deep. The stage is 27 feet wide at the rear of the stage.
b. Front act curtain will be open with the stage lift set at stage
height.
c. Audience seating in this configuration is set at a capacity
of 735 (see Hall Auditorium Occupancy Policy).
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8. All major reconfigurations (from normal) of the stage will be performed
by the assigned building staff only.
All repositioning of the portable equipment (i.e. music stands, chairs, risers, podiums, etc.)
will be the responsibility of the user.
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9. All lighting and sound needs must be approved in advance by the Office of Special Facilities.
Due to staffing and equipment considerations, it may be difficult to honor last minute changes or requests.
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10. Operation of all building systems (lighting, sound, projection, stage lift, etc.) is restricted to the trained
operations staff.
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11. There will be no unsupervised use of the auditorium. The building staff will be present and on duty during all
times the auditorium is open (rehearsals, performances, lectures, etc.) to any group.
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12. Hall Auditorium is an acoustical auditorium. As such, events which require sound amplification are strongly
discouraged from performing there.
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13. All sponsoring departments/campus organizations will be required to participate in the set-up,
production and restoration costs associated with their activity. An estimate of costs will be provided by the
Office of Special Facilities upon request. A current university account number to be charged must be
communicated to the Office of Special Facilities at least two weeks prior to the event.
The account number charged will reflect actual costs incurred by the event.
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14. Non-university groups will be required to pay a facility rental fee to be determined by the Vice President of
Business and Finance.
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15. Ushering and coat-check services are the responsibility of the user.
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16. Audio-visual requests may be made through the Audio-Visual office (529-6015).
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17. Special services for persons with disabilities may be requested in advance
through the Office of Disability Resources, Room 19, Campus Avenue Building, 529-1541.
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18. The Office of Special Facilities reserves the right to determine the appropriateness
of any request for use of the facility.
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19. Rehearsals for any event will be limited to one additional day in the auditorium.
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20. Scheduling priority for use of facilities must adhere to the SPECIAL FACILITIES
GROUP SCHEDULING PRIORITY LIST (see addendum).
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21. Events for which the expected attendance is over 300 shall be required to
conform to the Hall Auditorium Occupancy Policy.
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22. No open flame will be allowed in the auditorium. This includes candles.
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23. No signs may be posted on any walls or windows within the auditorium or lobby.
No tape, plasti-tac or any other adhesive may be placed on walls or windows.
All decorations must be pre-approved (no exceptions).
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