DIE FLEDERMAUS
Production Information
Production History: Glyndebourne, July/August 2003 · Geneva, 2013 · Florida Grand Opera, January/February 2026.
Fees
Security deposit, warehouse loading cost, and proof of insurance must be received by FGO no later than 10 days prior to shipping. Some hardware and properties may have been altered or omitted since the original production. The RENTOR is responsible for Designer and Tech Supervisor airfare, accommodation, and local transportation.
*The Tech Supervisor must be present for load-in and load-out of this production. They may not travel on workdays unless agreed upon by both parties prior to travel arrangements being made by the RENTOR, who is also responsible for accommodation and local transportation if necessary.
Costumes are required to be returned cleaned. Some costumes may have been altered or omitted since the original production. The Costume Supervisor requirement may be waived if agreed to by both parties in the rental contract. Contact the FGO Costume Shop for more information.
The Costume Supervisor must be present for unpacking and packing of costumes, and may not travel on designated workdays unless agreed upon by both parties prior to travel arrangements being made by the RENTOR, who is also responsible for accommodation and local transportation if necessary.
Due to the variance in building layout, the renter is obligated to engage the Designer for use and programming of projections.
Shipping
Vans to be air-ride equipped with 12 load bars, 24 straps, and 24 packing blankets, with full logistics (e-track).
Crew Requirements
The following crew sizes were used for the latest production of this show at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. These numbers may vary for the renting company according to the size/type of performance venue(s), the production schedule, agreement with local stagehands, etc. Numbers include required facility heads/assistants as well as FGO crew heads.
| Position | Load-in | Running | Strike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | 11 | 8 | 11 |
| Flyrail | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Props | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Electricians | 16 | 8 | 16 |
| Riggers | 2 | — | 2 |
| Video | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Followspots | — | 3 | — |
| Audio | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dressers | 7 | 13 | 13 |
| Truckloaders | 10 | — | 10 |
Theatre Information
| Proscenium Width | 50' | ||
| Proscenium Height | 38' at Center / 35' SL & SR | ||
| Stage Width Open to Grid | 104' | ||
| Stage Width Including Wings | 127' | ||
| Stage Depth Open to Grid | 65'-6" | ||
| Stage Depth Including US Alcove | 71' | ||
| Apron Depth | 2' | ||
| Grid Height | 110' | ||
| Wing Height | 40'-6" | ||
| Number of Line Sets | 110 | ||
| Line Load Capacity | 2,000 lbs. — single purchase, including pipe weight | ||
Scenery Technical Information
Specialty equipment used: 41'-0" diameter turntable.
Properties Information
Available with set rental only.
Contact the Florida Grand Opera Properties Dept. for more information.
Costumes
Contact the Florida Grand Opera Costumes Dept. for more information.
Rental Materials List
Items available with production rental include: