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Tucker Theatre

Accommodates major music, dance, theatrical, and television productions

Dorethe and Clay Tucker Theatre

Facility and Technical Data

All events at Tucker Theatre are scheduled through the Director of Production and Technical Operations [email protected]. 
Call 615-904-8230 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or fill out the Use of Facility Form

Technical Drawings and Documents

General Information

  • Tucker Theatre is a proscenium-style theater with two side stages, an orchestral pit, and a trap room.
  • Auditorium Capacity
    • Main Floor: 534 seats
    • Balcony: 291 seats
    • Total: 825 seats (see Seat Map)
  • Load-in point: Loading dock at stage level is outside of the scene shop located off stage left. A load-in to the stage is through the shop. The loading door is 9′-0″ wide by 10′-0″ high.
  • Orchestra Pit: Located under the apron, its use requires significant advance notice. No lift system of any kind has been installed. The floor of the pit is 10′-0″ below the stage deck level.

Stage Information

  • Proscenium opening: 40′-0″ wide and 20′-0″ high
  • Height of stage from auditorium floor: 3′-7″
  • The front edge of the apron to curtain line: 18′-0″ O.C.
  • Curtain line to back wall: 38′-0″ O.C.
  • Wing space stage left: 7′-0″ and opens into the shop.
  • Wing space stage right: 4′-0″ off stage of cyc.
  • Height of grid: 50′-5 1/2″
  • Usual trim height: 20′-0″ to 22′-0″
  • Crossover: Through the hallway behind the stage.
  • Stage Floor: Wood floor, sprung over a cement beam support structure.
  • Traps: Three 3′-0″ x 6′-0″ removable traps 
  • Floor surface condition: Fair
  • Side Stages: Proscenium: 12’0” (h) x 16’0”(w); Black velour draw curtain manually operated: Operating lines are D.S.- Curtain Closes to U.S. 
  • Orchestra Pit: Tucker Theatre has an orchestra pit that can be uncovered upon adequate advance request.
  • Access to the Lobby is only available by traveling through the theatre or around the exterior of the building.

Masking

  • Main Curtain: NAVY  Velour – Fly and Draw manual operation – Two panels 26′-0″ x 24′-0″ high
  • Teaser – Black velour, 5 Available, 6′-0″ x 48′-0″
  • Side Stage Curtains (2), Black Velour, Manual draw operation (Lines DS), U.S. full closed,11′-0″ X 12′-0″
  • Legs – Black velour, 5 sets, 10′-0″ x 22′-0″
  • Traveler- (2) Black Velour sets (One at half Stage and one at Upstage), Each panel 26′-0″ X 24′-0″
  • Cyclorama – Unbleached muslin — off-white color, Hung on curved batten 25′-0″ X 44′-0″, Encloses stage space of 59′-0″ X 31′-0″ with all pipes flying within this space, Cyc is hung on line 25, 31′-0″ from plaster line, O.C.

Lobby

  • Lobby Location: Tucker Theatre contains one lobby located in front of the auditorium.
  • Lobby Facilities: The lobby provides a large seating/lounge area. To the right of the lobby is a men’s restroom and drinking fountain, and to the left of the lobby are a women’s restroom and a family restroom. Please arrange all use of the lobby through theatre management.
  • Box Office: There is one box office with three ticket windows.
  • Decorations: The lobby may be decorated by the visiting group for their performance, but all materials must be removed by the group afterward. No double-sided tape is permitted in hanging decorations. In addition, any permanent marking of the lobby surfaces will be charged to the user group.
  • Water is allowed in the auditorium.
  • Chairs & Tables: Folding tables and chairs are available for visitors’ use. Please notify the theatre manager in advance of these needs.
  • Digital Marquee: The Digital marquees inside of the Lobby may be used for advertising and promotion of individual events. All content must be presented to the theatre technician two weeks in advance of the event.
  • Handicapped Access: There is a two-stage ramp system in the front of the facility. The ramp winds patrons up from the accessible parking to the main entrance and box office windows.
  • Crowd Control: Stanchions are available for crowd control and limiting access to areas.
  • Access to the stage is only available by traveling through the theatre or around the exterior of the building.

Green Room

  • Location: BDA 112, Off the backstage hallway.
  • Description: The room is furnished with chairs, couches, and tables.

Dressing Rooms

  • Quantity & Capacity: Total Number of Rooms: 2 (one male, one female) contains restrooms with two showers each. Maximum capacity: Male – 15, Female – 15
  • Location: In the hall behind the stage on stage level. Access is from U.S.L. and down the hallway, or from U.S.R. and across the hallway.
  • Description: Each dressing room is furnished with one full-length mirror, racks to hang costumes, and a separate room containing a sink with a lighted mirror, a toilet, and two showers.

Makeup Room

  • There is one (1) Make-up room with a maximum capacity of 20 persons.
  • Location: In the hallway behind the stage, on stage level.
  • Description: One large room containing counters, chairs, lighted individual makeup mirrors, and a sink with hot and cold water.
  • Supplies: No makeup or makeup supplies are provided in-house. This includes tissues and soap.

Communication System

  • 8 – Wireless Clearcomm FreeSpeak II 1.9ghz units with Headsets
  • 1 – Wired control unit and headset for each booth station: Stage Management, Lighting, Sound, Projection
  • Wired comm connections are available in the pit or house

Fly System

  • Tucker Theatre is equipped with a single-purchase, counter-weight system.
  • Total line sets: 34
  • Unavailable line sets:
    • 6, 11, 16, 22 and 27  are electrical line sets used for lighting.
    •  2 (Blue), 17 (black), 30 (black) are traveling curtains 
    • 28 is a rear projection screen
  • Lines will fly approx. 51′-0″.
  • Low pipe trim: 4′-7″

Additional information concerning the Fly System

  • Lines may be marked on the rail with white gaff and ropes may be spiked with spike tape only. All labels and tape must be removed at strike. All curtains must be returned to their original positions during strike. Only qualified personnel may operate this system.  These operators must be employees of MTSU. 
  • Weights – Regular brick – 22 lbs, Large brick – 44lbs, Small Brick – 12 lbs

Lighting

System

  • Tucker Theatre utilizes a robust repertory plot with conventional dimming and intelligent fixtures.  Six onstage electrics and two catwalks with additional dimmable power on and off stage, networked through ETCNet and controlled at FOH by an ETC EOS APEX 10. The repertory plot is subject to changes. Additional information regarding system, control, and inventory is available upon request.

Gel

  • Tucker Theatre maintains a small assortment of gel in stock. Given adequate notice, Tucker Theatre may supply gel at cost to groups.
  • Some equipment may not be available due to routine maintenance rotation. To ensure that equipment is available for your use, check with the theatre management.

Positions

  • First Electric pipe – Conventional dimming circuits 81-102, 3 L620+ 2 NEMA 5-20r
  • Second electric pipe – Conventional dimming circuits 103-128, 3 L620+ 2 NEMA 5-20
  • Third electric pipe – Conventional dimming circuits 129-144, 3 L620+ 2 NEMA 5-20
  • Fourth Electric – Conventional dimming circuits 147-156, 3 L620+ 2 NEMA 5-20
  • Fifth Electric – Conventional dimming circuits 157-169 This pipe holds cyc units.
  • Cove Wall Conventional dimming circuits 49-54 SR, 55-61 SL
  • Proscenium Wall Conventional dimming circuits – 81-83 SL, 84-86 SR
  • Rear Stage Wall Conventional dimming circuits – 175-186
  • AP Pipe – Conventional dimming circuits 64-78, 3 L620+ 2 NEMA 5-20
  • First Catwalk position – Conventional dimming circuits 19-48
  • Second Catwalk position – Conventional dimming circuits 1-18
  • Follow Spots – Located at rear of auditorium, Two follow spots are available for use, See theatre management to arrange for spot operators.

 * Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, Lights may never be used on the front railing of the balcony.

Power

  • Please confirm with theatre management before plugging or unplugging any equipment.
  • There are numerous 110v and 208v circuits throughout the facility.
  • 100A quick disconnect for bare tail hook-up, Bare tail to Cam locks available upon request.
  • Theatre management is required to tie into 100A power source.

Audio

  • Tucker Theatre utilizes a Yamaha DM7EX digital mixing console at FOH delivered through dual D&B line arrays with an additional center cluster, front fills, balcony fills, and (2) double 18” Subs. Additional powered and passive monitors are available. Additional supplemental gear available with advanced request, including:
  • 24 – Shure ULXD1 pack transmitters + lav/wig element microphones
  • 6 – Shure ULXD2 handheld transmitter microphones
  • 4 – Sennheiser Spectera Bi-Directional transmitters
  • 12 – Digital Audio Lab LiveMix Pro in-ear monitoring mixers
  • Allen & Heath Sq5 Broadcast console

Projection Equipment

  • Epson Pro L30000 UNL Laser Projector (30K Lumen)
    • 1 – Video screen (15′-5″ wide x 12′-6″ high), retractable, permanently mounted to the Proscenium. Front projected from FOH position with 30K Epson Projector.
  • Epson Pro L1755UNL Laser Projector (15k Lumen)
    • 1 – Video Screen 18’ x 45’. Rear or front projected. Must be suspended from the fly system. Intended for use with 15k projector for digital backdrops
  • Any other equipment must be requested 3 weeks in advance and is subject to availability.
  • Additional information regarding the system, control, and inventory is available upon request.

Video / Recording Equipment

  • 4 – Sony SRG400 PTZ cameras
  • 1 – Panasonic AG-UX180 4k Camcorder
  • Tricaster Mini HD recording / streaming interface
  • Additional information regarding the system, control, and inventory is available upon request.

Miscellaneous Equipment

  • Ladders – Visiting groups may use ladders only with permission of the theatre management
  • 2 – Hydraulic Lift, 25’-0” platform height – Use only by theatre employees
  • Acrylic Lecturn
  • Wooden Podium
  • Kimball Baby Grand Piano – Permission must be obtained in advance to use the piano, and the visiting group may be charged for tuning

Please email [email protected] for any specific requests or needs that may not be listed here. 

Use of MTSU Facilities may require a contract be established in advance of any use of facilities.