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    Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall


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    The ornate opulence of historic European and Broadway theatres is recalled in the handsome interior of the 2,650-seat Sarofim Hall. Hobby Center architect, Robert Stern was inspired by legendary theatre designers Herts and Tallant, architects of distinction who practiced in Manhattan during the early twentieth century. Luxury and fantasy reign, as the Sarofim's gilded interiors invoke a gazebo under a starry, starry night. Sumptuous golden latticework wraps around the hall, while multi-storied, gold-leaf columns contrast with dramatic midnight blue walls. The crowning touch is above - the Joe and Lee Jamail Celestial Dome Ceiling, a breathtaking ellipse featuring twinkling fiber optic stars that replicate the Texas night sky. Every interior appointment has been carefully considered, contributing to outstanding acoustics and amplified sound: the fabric in the seats, the materials on the walls, the ceiling's configuration. The theatre offers three tiers: orchestra, mezzanine, and upper gallery. In this setting, intimacy is heightened, as the farthest seat in the balcony is just 128 feet from the stage. Private boxes, nestled close to the curtain, provide a lovely nook for taking it all in. The Hobby provides the ultimate experience for cultural-connoisseurs with two opulent, acoustically distinguished theaters - Sarofim Hall and Zilkha Hall, Michael Cordua's Artista restaurant and its own above-ground 800-car parking garage.  


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Contact Info

        Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall

        800 Bagby St.
        Houston, TX 77002

        Phone: 713-315-2400   |   Fax: 713- 315-2402   |   Official Website

      • Map

        Full map and directions

      • Parking Info

        The Hobby Center parking garage is located directly behind the complex with easy access from both Rusk and Walker streets. This 7-level, above-ground, 800-car garage offers self-parking ease for patrons and visitors alike. Event parking is an affordable $6 per vehicle. Valet service is provided during performances and in conjunction with Artista operating hours in front of the Hobby Center on Bagby Street, for $15 per vehicle between Rusk and Walker.

      • Accessibility Services
      • Technical Specs

        GENERAL INFORMATION:
        STAGE:
        Proscenium Height - 40' Proscenium Width- 45'
        Batten Width- 68’
        Grid Height - 80'
        Orchestra Pit Width (DS) - 55'
        Stage Height (from seating level) - 3'-3 3/4"
        Maximum Depression - Orchestra Pit - 17'
        Distance from Pit to First Row - 4'

        The orchestra pit is on an electrically-powered GALA Lift with 22,500 lbs capacity.
        The loading dock has 3 loading bays and the doors are 10'W X 12'H.
        The loading dock is approximately 46" above the pavement level.
        Pin-rail is 30 feet off Stage Left.

        SEATING:
        The maximum legal capacity of Sarofim Hall is 2650.

        Public restrooms are located in the lower-level lobby and on the Mezzanine and Gallery levels.

        DRESSING ROOMS:
        We have dressing room capacity for 94
        Location # Capacity
        Stage Level 10 1-4ea.
        Street Level 4 15

        All dressing rooms have wardrobe racks, makeup lights, bathrooms, and showers.
        Conductor’s suite and orchestra lounge are located near the Orchestra pit on the Street level.
        See dressing room diagram.

        TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
        ELECTRICAL:
        Available disconnects:
        1. 5-400A 3-phase switches on stage left pin rail, 35' above stage level
        2. 1-200A 3 phase switch stage left on an isolation transformer.
        3. 1-400A 3 phase switch on stage left loading dock.
        4. 1-200A 3 phase switch stage left loading dock on the isolation transformer.
        5. 4-100A 3 phase switches. One Down Right, Down Left, Up Right, and Up Left.
        6. 2-60A 3 phase isolated clean sound, one down left, and one down right.

        House switchboard is an ETC Obsession II 1500.
        The house system is dimmer-per-circuit.
        The house connector is 20A, 3-conductor stage pin connector.

        There are 759 house circuits and they are distributed as follows:
        Followspot Booth 1-4
        Front of House Catwalks 6-47
        Forestage Grid for FOH truss 48-117(6 circuit multicables)
        Gallery Rail 118-178
        Mezzanine Rail 179-239
        Box Booms 240-359
        Stage Left Fly Gallery 360-371
        Stage Right Fly Gallery 372-383
        Footlight trough 384-395
        Grid Drop Multi Cables 396-695(6 circuit multicables) Downstage Left Proscenium 696-708
        Downstage Right Proscenium 709-721
        Upstage Left Back Wall 722-734
        Upstage Right Back Wall 735-747
        Orchestra Pit 748-755
        Trap Room 756-759

        DMX ports are distributed throughout the theater.

        LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:

        LIGHTING FIXTURES
        # TYPE LAMP
        18 18 ETC Source 4 5degree HPL 750
        40 16 ETC Source 4 10degree "
        93 0 ETC 419 Source 4 "
        68 0 ETC 426 Source 4 "
        50 0 ETC 436 Source 4 "
        24 0 ETC 450 Source 4 "
        6 0 ETC 415-30 Zoom "
        0 0 ETC 425-50 Zoom "
        100 ETC PAR "

        CYCLORAMA FIXTURES:
        # TYPE LAMP Gel Size
        14 0 Altman GC-6
        (3-circuit Ground Row) FFT 13”X8 ¾”
        8 0 L&E BroadCyc FDN 10”X11 ¾”
        8 0 L&E Ministrips MR16 4 ½”X3 ½”

        Booms: 14
        Sidearms: 96

        Additional lighting equipment is available locally for rental or purchase.

        SOUND EQUIPMENT
        Main house mixer is a 56 input Crest V12, feeding 3 house main ceiling clusters comprised of a 6 EAW 695 Cabinets, 3 EAW KF850 and 3 EAW 300 series.
        House delay system is composed of EAW
        JF80’s and other Custom EAW cabinets split into 5 zones. The system is controlled by BSS Soundweb.
        The house provides a delay and equalization free preset for outside control of these parameters.

        A much more extensive list of audio equipment is available upon request.

        The communications system is a 4-channel Clear-Com, and stations can be installed wherever necessary.
        The Hobby Center has 6 wireless Clear-Com belt packs.

        HOUSE SOFT GOODS
        1-50wX20h Red Velvet Valance
        1-50wX36h Red Velvet Grande Drape
        2-68wX36h 24oz Black Velour Split Drops
        7-14wX36h 24oz Black Velour Legs 5-68wX20h
        24oz Black Velour Borders
        1-68wX36h Black Sharkstooth Scrim
        1-68wX36h White Sharkstooth Scrim
        1-68wX36h White Leno Weave Cyclorama
        1-68wX36h White Muslin Bounce
        1-58wX33h Rosco Twin White Front/Rear Projection Drop

        See Attached Line Schedule/Rail Log
        Grid Height 80'
        Proscenium Height 40'
        Maximum Trim of Single Purchase (SP) Linesets 76' 3”

        All house goods must restored to hampers at end of engagement.

        • Current Events

          There are no current events at this time.

        • Upcoming Events
          02/10/12-
          02/12/12           		 Riverdance
          Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
          02/28/12-
          03/04/12           		 Million Dollar Quartet
          Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
          03/20/12-
          04/01/12           		 Annie
          Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
          04/10/12-
          04/15/12           		 Come Fly Away
          Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
          05/15/12-
          05/20/12           		 Wishful Drinking
          Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall

      • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

    • Current &
      Upcoming Events

      • Current Events

        There are no current events at this time.

      • Upcoming Events
        02/10/12-
        02/12/12         		 Riverdance
        Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
        02/28/12-
        03/04/12         		 Million Dollar Quartet
        Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
        03/20/12-
        04/01/12         		 Annie
        Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
        04/10/12-
        04/15/12         		 Come Fly Away
        Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall
        05/15/12-
        05/20/12         		 Wishful Drinking
        Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall

    • Past
      Events

    • Facility
      Information

      • The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.


        Rental Contact Information

        Rental Contact Name: Booking Department

        Rental Contact Phone: 713.315.2548

        Rental Contact Email: booking@thehobbycenter.org

        Rental Information Website: http://www.thehobbycenter.org/index.php?q=node/116

        General Information

        Parking Info: The Hobby Center parking garage is located directly behind the complex with easy access from both Rusk and Walker streets. This 7-level, above-ground, 800-car garage offers self-parking ease for patrons and visitors alike. Event parking is an affordable $6 per vehicle. Valet service is provided during performances and in conjunction with Artista operating hours in front of the Hobby Center on Bagby Street, for $15 per vehicle between Rusk and Walker.

        Union Affliations: Other

        Other Union Affiliations: Call for more information.

        Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes

        Liquor Permitted: Yes

        Food Permitted: Yes

        Catering Services allowed: Yes

        Support Staff available: Yes

        Insurance Required: Yes

        Insurance Provided: Yes

        Security Personnel Required: Yes

        Box Office: Yes

        Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: See website for details

      • Facility Information

        Seating (range): 1000+

        Seating (exact #): 2650

        Stage / Venue Width: See attached PDF

        Public Bathrooms: Yes

        Break Room: Yes

        Lighting Available: Yes

        Sound System Available: Yes

        Audio Recording Available: Yes

        Reception Area: Yes

        Loading Dock: Yes

      • Accessibility Services

      • Pricing

        Non-profit Rates: No

      • Additional Documents

        Tech_Info.pdf

        Sarofim_Lineschedule­.pdf

        BookingRequestForm.p­df

        StageSize_LayoutSaro­fim.pdf


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