HOF, Germany — Working with Soundhouse, Tait Technologies is providing staging and automation support for Helene Fisher’s current tour, which began here Sept. 18. Tait provided the main stage, a hydraulic 12.4-meter lifting arm and three lifts controlled by Tait’s Navigator automation system. Tait project manager Matthew Hales noted that the tour serves as an example of how the company can reconfigure existing staging and automation elements to create a fresh new look without breaking a tour’s budget.
Tait Technologies (www.taittechnologies.com) also provided additional details about the tour’s staging and automation setup; details follow.
Staging
- The mainstage measures 19.2m wide x 8.5m deep. Mainstage elements include: Tait Mag Lock Decking with Taper Locking Legs, DS Runway, US Platform and Riser Platform Support, Access Stairs, Scenic Paint Treatment.
- The upstage platform measures 14.9m at 259cm. Upstage platform elements include: Tait Mag Lock Decking with Taper Locking Poles, Integration of Riser Platforms and Staircase, Escape Stair, Handrail on Upstage Edge, Scenic Paint Treatment.
- The downstage runway measures 29.2m wide by 3.9m deep. Downstage runway elements include: Mag Lock Decking with Taper Locking Legs, SR & SL Ends, Integration of Lifting Arm and Scenic Paint Treatment.
- Riser platforms elements include: Multi-Level Riser platforms, Tait Mag Lock Decking with Taper Locking Poles, Custom Decorative Handrail, Integration of Stairs to Each Level, Scenic Paint Treatment.
Lifts
- A 12.4m Chromalloy Lifting Arm is hydraulically actuated. The arm is flushed with the stage when lowered and is able to pivot 360 degrees.
- A Flaggavator Lift travels from .23m to 3.05m with a top speed of 4m per second.
- Two Flaggapult Lifts travel from .23m to 3.05m with a top speed of 6m per second.
- All lifts are controlled by Tait Navigator System.
Control & Power Distribution
- Navigator computer automation control system; distributed automation control based on QNX servers; redundant E-Stop system for performer and personnel safety; real time monitoring of all effects and moves; shock mount transportation racks and cable transportation caddies.
Shipping & Packaging
- The entire show packs into approximately 3.5 Euro Trucks
