Theatre Rental Agreement

About the Theatre

  • The theatre is housed in an 1840 brownstone in Greenwich Village.
  • The theatre is a black box (18' x 24').
  • Stage is raised.
  • Seating capacity: 65-70 cushioned theatre seats.
  • Lighting system: NSI 7516 computer lighting board.
  • Tape deck, CD player, sound system crossfader.
  • Spotlight.
  • Discoball.
  • Handicapped accessibility: 4 steps down into theatre lobby; two steps up and four steps down theatre aisle.

Please note: All prices are based on 1 1/2 hour performance time with 1/2 hour set-up and 1/2 hour strike.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evening $325 per performance **
Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening $375 per performance ***
Matinee performances Monday through Wednesday are $325
Matinee performances Thursday through Sunday are $375

Please note: If 13th Street Rep must cancel one of their own performances to accommodate the rental, there is a performance cancellation fee of $150**or $200*** based on the day of the week.

Additional Services
  • Theatre rehearsal rate--$45/hour up to 6PM. $55/hour after 6PM and on the weekends.  $75/hour after 10PM, and $100 an hour after midnight .
  • Rehearsal room rate (11' x 13')--$17/hour up to 6pm; after 6pm $20 an hour.
  • Technician to run each performance-- $125 per performance (Technician will arrive 1/2 hour before the performance begins). If the show is technically difficult, the fee will be higher. (Please note: you may use your own technician. Technicians must be trained to operate the light/sound booth correctly). This $125 does not include rehearsals or lighting design; you may negotiate those fees with the lighting technician.
  • Your Technician’s training--$75.
  • Tech rehearsal reservation must be made two weeks prior to performance.
  • Fire Guard - $50 per performance.  (Fire Guard will arrive 1/2 hour before the performance begins).  Please note: you may use your own Fire Guard. Your Fired Guard must provide a copy of their F-94 Certificate of Fitness issued by the NYC Fire Dept.  Fire Guard must be trained regarding the theatre facility. 
  • Your Fire Guard’s Training - $50
  • Piano rental--$15/hour.
  • Pianist--negotiable rate.
  • Reservation desk--$25 per performance.
  • Box office staff--$30 per performance (1/2 hour before performance
    through performance end).
  • Press Release--$150.
  • Set storage space is minimal--price is according to needs.
  • Set rental: tables, chairs, couch, incidentals $30 per performance
  • Program design and layout through completion -- negotiable.  (Graphic design must be supplied.)

Payment Schedule
  • Rehearsals are paid when booked.
  • All other expenses except those listed below are to be paid in advance.
  • A deposit of 1/2 the amount of each performance is due upon contract signing.
  • Balance for all performances must be paid and received one week prior to the first performance.
  • If 13th Street Rep must cancel one of their own performances to accommodate the rental, there is a performance cancellation fee of $200.
  • Discounts available.

Please contact the Producing Artistic Director Sandra Nordgren via email by clicking here or by calling 917-363-2369.