Renting

RENTING A THEATRE IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

Our affordable and accessible rental rates are intended for local performances and community groups, as well as corporate clients. A showcase of Art Deco design, the theatre is air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible and includes a 150-seat performance space that comes equipped with standard stage lighting and sound systems.

We strive to accommodate as many requests for rental dates as possible, however availability is very limited in the short to medium term. Please review our Rental Policy for more information on how and when we process rental requests.

THE LIST OF USES FOR THE THEATRE IS ALMOST ENDLESS:

• Concerts
• Children’s groups
• Academic presentations
• Conferences
• Plays
• Musicals
• Recitals
• Literary readings
• Rehearsals
• Workshops

Have an idea that is not on the list? Give us a call and and we’ll see if we can make it happen!

RENTAL FEES

Renting our venue is like ordering from a café…

Most items are à la carte, and the theatre functions mostly on a self-serve basis. We don’t even insist you hire our crew or volunteers; you are more than welcome to bring in your own, and we have information sheets for most positions in case you need help. Many groups can easily pay just the rental rate for the day and not have to worry about other costs.

The rental fee includes:

• A standard white-wash lighting plot operated from a lighting board
• Two stereo main speakers, two fill speakers, a subwoofer, the soundboard, and a snake for patching inputs at the back of the stage
• Use of the theatre auditorium, lobby, lobby fridge, and greenroom
• Use of the LCD monitor in the greenroom so you can see what is happening on-stage when not in the theatre
• An orientation on how to use the space
• Uninterrupted access to all facilities from 10:00AM until midnight (on occasion, an earlier access time can be granted for an additional $20 per hour)

A few other things that are good to know:

• We do not take a cut on items you wish to sell, such as merchandise
• If you plan to have lighting and sound effects that are more complex, you will be required to have qualified lighting and sound crew at your own expense
• We are not licensed for the sale or service of alcohol; those wishing to do so must obtain a Special Occasion Permit under the Liquor License Act or arrange for a licensed provider with a caterer’s endorsement to sell or serve alcohol (in either case, insurance coverage is required)
• A $100 booking deposit (or 50% of rental charges for rentals of 5 days or longer) is required upon booking confirmation
• Any use of additional equipment or extra cleaning, repairs, or technical resets as required will be billed post-rental
• We reserve the right to refuse any renter we feel may have an event that is unsuitable for the building

If you would like to rent additional equipment, please review our Equipment Rates for more details. For answers to more detailed technical questions, please email our Assistant Technical Director, Cameron Slipp at [email protected].

Catch a glimpse of what a live event is like here, courtesy of Grand Music Live.

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SUBMIT A RENTAL APPLICATION

To inquire about availability or get started with a rental application, please contact:

Nadia Ursacki, Operations Manager
[email protected]

You can find a calendar of current bookings here.